An insert formed from a one-piece blank of sheet material. The insert comprises a first half comprising a first plurality of connected panels; a second half connected to the first half and comprising a corresponding, second plurality of connected panels; a first and second end comprising lateral extensions extending from respective first and second opposing ends of two panels from each of the first and second plurality of panels; and a plurality of popout tabs extending outward from an outer surface of the insert. The first and second half define respective first and second internal receiving areas each surrounded on all sides and on opposing ends by (i) two layers of the sheet material and/or (ii) an air gap defined between the outer surface of the insert and an adjacent portion of an overwrap material. A one-piece blank of sheet material for forming a shipping insert is also provided.

A shipping container, particularly suited for shipping wine bottles within a shipping box, having a pair of container halves. Each container half includes an outer tray that is shaped to fit the shipping box, and an inner tray that is configured for securely holding one or more wine bottles. Both the outer tray and inner tray are made of readily recyclable pulp material, and have a void therebetween. A starch based biodegradable insulation material fills the void therebetween, such that the shipping container is made entirely of biodegradable material, yet is sturdy and has insulative properties.

An insert formed from a one-piece blank of sheet material. The insert comprises a first half comprising a first plurality of connected panels; a second half connected to the first half and comprising a corresponding, second plurality of connected panels; a first and second end comprising lateral extensions extending from respective first and second opposing ends of two panels from each of the first and second plurality of panels; and a plurality of popout tabs extending outward from an outer surface of the insert. The first and second half define respective first and second internal receiving areas each surrounded on all sides and on opposing ends by (i) two layers of the sheet material and/or (ii) an air gap defined between the outer surface of the insert and an adjacent portion of an overwrap material. A one-piece blank of sheet material for forming a shipping insert is also provided.

A fuel tank in a vehicle. The fuel tank includes a protective outer shell and an inner shell. The protective outer shell has an inner shell receiving area. The inner shell, which holds fuel, is housed in the inner shell receiving area of the outer shell. The inner shell cooperates with the outer shell to maintain the position of the inner shell relative to the outer shell and relative to the vehicle during normal operation. During an impact to the vehicle, the inner shell moves independent of the outer shell and the vehicle, allowing a portion of the energy or the forces associated with an impact to be absorbed by the outer shell, reducing the energy or force transferred to the inner shell.

A blow molded container includes a main member comprising a top, a first side orthogonal to the top, a second side orthogonal to the top, an external wall, and an internal wall defining a tool cavity. A corner portion is defined as a portion of the main member and includes least a first layer and a second layer. The first layer forming at least a part of the external wall and the second layer forming at least a part of the internal wall. The first layer and the second layer are adhered together to along a predetermined pattern to form at least a first line segment and a second line segment on one of the internal wall or the external wall of the corner portion.

A portable container (100, 200) includes an insulative body (102) to hold a food item. The insulative body (102) may include an inner wall and an outer wall. Further, the portable container (100, 200) includes a temperature regulator (110) disposed between the inner wall and the outer wall of the insulative body (102). The portable container (100, 200) also includes a plurality of temperature sensors (202) disposed within the inner wall of the insulative body (102). The plurality of temperature sensors (202) being operably coupled to the temperature regulator (110). Further, the portable container (100, 200) includes a controller (210) communicatively coupled to the temperature regulator (110) to regulate the temperature of the food item based on a user input.

A blow molded container includes a main member (20) forming a tool cavity. The main member (20) has an inner surface. The main member (20) further contains at least one corner portion (30) and at the corner portion (30), the main member (20) includes at least a first layer (40) and a second layer (42). The first layer (40) forming the inner surface, and the first layer (40) and the second layer (42) are affixed together along a predetermined pattern while being separated from each other elsewhere. The first layer (40) is formed with a first protruding part (143) along the predetermined pattern, and the second layer (42) is formed with a second protruding part (145) along the predetermined pattern. The first protruding part (143) and the second protruding part (145) are affixed together.

A fuel tank in a vehicle. The fuel tank includes a protective outer shell, an inner shell and a crush sleeve. The protective outer shell defines an outer tank. The inner shell defines an inner tank which holds fuel. The inner shell is housed in the outer shell and is isolated from the outer shell by a space. The crush sleeve is provided in the space between the outer shell and the inner shell. The crush sleeve supports the inner shell and maintains the inner shell in position relative to the outer shell. Wherein during an impact to the vehicle, the force of the impact causes the outer shell and the crush sleeve to deform and the inner shell to move relative to the outer shell.

Container system and method for freezing (and subsequently thawing) a liquid such as a drug substance, such that all containers in a set have a uniform width, hence uniform freeze-path length, in the widthwise direction and perpendicular to major walls of the containers, irrespective of the particular length, height, and volumetric capacity of the various containers in the set. This leads to uniform freezing performance and thereby reduces cryoconcentration. The system also eliminates or reduces ice-bridging, and the potential for containers rupturing during freezing and thawing operations.

Container system and method for freezing (and subsequently thawing) a liquid such as a drug substance, such that all containers in a set have a uniform width, hence uniform freeze-path length, in the widthwise direction and perpendicular to major walls of the containers, irrespective of the particular length, height, and volumetric capacity of the various containers in the set. This leads to uniform freezing performance and thereby reduces cryoconcentration. The system also eliminates or reduces ice-bridging, and the potential for containers rupturing during freezing and thawing operations.