F25D2303/08221

INTERLOCKING MODULAR PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL SYSTEM FOR CARGO CONTAINER
20230050746 · 2023-02-16 ·

A cargo container includes a plurality of panels, a first set of rales, a first pack, and a second pack. The plurality of panels defines a chamber that has an opening configured for loading and unloading of cargo in the chamber. The plurality of panels includes a first panel with the first set of rails connected to the first panel and disposed within the chamber. The first pack and the second pack are slidably received on the first set of rails and each include a phase-change material (PCM) disposed therein. The first pack and the second pack are interlocked with one another such that the first pack and the second pack slide in concert with one another.

Pallet cover comprising one or more temperature-control members and kit for use in making the pallet cover

A pallet cover suitable for use in covering at least a portion of a payload on a pallet and a kit for use in making the pallet cover. In one embodiment, the pallet cover includes a top wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a left side wall, and a right side wall, wherein the walls are detachably joined to one another. Each of the top wall, the front wall, the rear wall, the left side wall, and the right side wall includes a first fabric sheet and a second fabric sheet, the first and second fabric sheets being joined together to form a plurality of pockets. Each pocket may removably receive a temperature-control member containing a phase-change material. At least one of the top wall, the front wall, the rear wall, the left side wall and the right side wall may include a plurality of detachably joined portions.

LUNCH TOTE FOR STORING FOOD WHICH IS CONVERTIBLE INTO A SERVING TRAY
20180008023 · 2018-01-11 · ·

A lunch tote for storing food is disclosed which includes an outer cover having a perimeter and first and second ends. A sidewall extends upward from the perimeter and has a distal edge. A liner having an outer perimeter is attached to the outer cover to form a pocket having an opening formed therein. A cooling mechanism is positioned in the pocket and is enclosed in a moisture-absorbing/insulating cover. A first insulating layer is positioned between the outer cover and the liner. An intermediate layer is positioned above the first insulating layer. A closure mechanism is secured to a portion of the distal edge. The closure mechanism is movable from a closed position, wherein the lunch tote is a closed container, to an open position, wherein the entire lunch tote is convertible into a serving tray. The lunch tote further includes a pair of handles.

ADAPTABLE COOLING SLEEVE FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
20230028126 · 2023-01-26 ·

The present invention relates to an improved adaptable cooling sleeve to maintain or lower the temperature of a beverage. Embodiments of the present invention provide an adaptable cooling sleeve device, hereinafter referred to as the sleeve, having a securing mechanism, a cooling pack that stabilizes the temperature of the beverage container, and an insulating exterior layer. The securing mechanism allows the device to be adjusted to allow the sleeve to accommodate beverage containers of a variety of shapes and sizes. The cooling pack comprises a coolant, such as a liquid or gel, that acts as a temperature stabilizing heat sink for the beverage contents for a period of time. The insulating exterior layer thermally isolates the contents of the beverage and the cooling pack from the atmosphere.

Cooling Drink Holder Assembly
20220373253 · 2022-11-24 ·

A cooling drink holder assembly includes a sleeve that has a compartment is integrated inside of the sleeve. The compartment is filled with a cooling gel to cool the beverage container when the beverage container is inserted into said sleeve. A first ring is coupled to the sleeve and a plurality of couplers is each coupled to the first ring. A second ring is included and a plurality of engagements is integrated into the second ring. Each of the couplers on the first ring releasably engages a respective one of the engagements for suspending the sleeve on an arm rest of a chair. In this way the sleeve can store the beverage container when the beverage container is extended through the arm rest of the chair.

Thermally insulated shipping system for pallet-sized payload, methods of making and using the same, and kit for use therein

Thermally insulated shipping system for use in transporting a pallet-sized payload. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of thermally insulating walls arranged to define an interior volume suitable for receiving a pallet-sized payload. The thermally insulating walls include a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a left wall, and a right wall, of which all but the bottom wall include at least two slots facing towards the interior volume. One of the slots is an inner slot that is more proximal to the interior volume, and one of the slots is an outer slot that is more distal to the interior volume. The system also includes a plurality of inner cassettes disposed in at least some of the inner slots and a plurality of outer cassettes disposed in at least some of the outer slots. The inner and outer cassettes include phase-change materials.

Cooler Enclosure
20230085050 · 2023-03-16 ·

An enclosure includes a shell including a movable cover, a cavity defined by a plurality of walls extending from a base, and a closure that removably attaches the movable cover to one or more walls of the plurality of walls. The enclosure further includes a pocket assembly that includes a pocket having a folding region disposed at least partially between opposing side edges and a backing panel. The folding region has a closure mechanism for retaining the pocket against itself in a collapsed configuration. Further, the backing panel is coupled to the shell and the pocket is configured to receive a beverage container when placed in the open configuration.

Pallet cover comprising one or more temperature-control members and kit for use in making the pallet cover

A pallet cover suitable for use in covering at least a portion of a payload on a pallet and a kit for use in making the pallet cover. In one embodiment, the pallet cover includes a top wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a left side wall, and a right side wall, wherein the walls are detachably joined to one another. Each of the top wall, the front wall, the rear wall, the left side wall, and the right side wall includes a first fabric sheet and a second fabric sheet, the first and second fabric sheets being joined together to form a plurality of pockets. Each pocket may removably receive a temperature-control member containing a phase-change material. At least one of the top wall, the front wall, the rear wall, the left side wall and the right side wall may include a plurality of detachably joined portions.

Temperature-controllable container with vacuum insulation elements

Temperature-controllable container with vacuum insulation elements and with an interior space, which container comprises a wall with an opening for objects to be placed into the interior space, and a door element closing the opening, wherein transport elements are arranged on an outer surface of the container, which transport elements are designed to enable lifting by means of a transport vehicle, and wherein the container further comprises a temperature control unit which is designed so as to bring the interior space to a predetermined temperature T, wherein the temperature control unit comprises a heating/cooling unit operated via a solar energy device or a heating/cooling unit operated via a power supply network, and wherein a receptacle means for melt-storage elements or sample bodies is arranged in the interior space, which receptacle means is designed so as to position at least two melt-storage elements or sample bodies at a distance from each other.

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DOUBLE-LAYER CRISPER

The present invention relates to a multi-functional double-layer crisper, comprising a bottom box body, a sandwich box body and a cover body; the edge of the opening end of the bottom box body is protruded outwards to form an annular flange; the edge of the bottom end of the sandwich box body is protruded outwards to form an annular clamp plate which is hermetically abutted with the annular flange; the sandwich box body is internally provided with vertical partition plates, the bottom end face of the sandwich box body is concave inwards to form a containing groove, and an insulation ice box is clamped in the containing groove; the inner part of the cover body is a cavity. The present invention can be used for storing food in layers and zones, and has good effects of cooling and fresh-keeping when used in summer.