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US 12,352,494 B2Granted
Freezable insulated crate liner
AssigneePackit, LLC
InventorsMelissa Kieling, Roland Ecarma, Kenneth Arthur Gross
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Abstract
The freezable insulated crate liner generally relates to devices and methods for transporting items, and more specifically relates to crate liners for use in delivering temperature-controlled items such as perishable food. The crate liners are insulated to maintain a temperature-controlled environment within the liner. The crate liners may also be collapsible to minimize the space required for storing the crate liner when not in use.
Claims13
A freezable liner, comprising:
- a plurality of panels cooperatively assembled to define an interior cavity accessible via an opening, the plurality of panels comprising at least a base panel, a front panel opposing a rear panel, and a pair of opposing side panels;
- a first lid movably connected to a first of said opposing side panels and configured to move between an open position proximate the first of said opposing side panels and a closed position whereby the opening is partially obstructed, a second lid movably connected to a second of said opposing side panels and configured to move between an open position proximate the second of said opposing side panels and a closed position whereby the opening is partially obstructed;
- a first gusset extending from the front panel and movably connected between the first lid and second lid and configured to move between an open position whereby the first gusset provides tension between the first lid and second lid and a closed position whereby the first gusset collapses into the cavity of the liner;
- a second gusset extending from the rear panel and movably connected between the first lid and second lid and configured to move between an open position whereby the second gusset provides tension between the first lid and second lid and a closed position whereby the second gusset collapses into the cavity of the liner;
- wherein the liner is configured to fold into a collapsed configuration by folding the front panel and the rear panel into the interior cavity, and folding the opposing side panels into the interior cavity;
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- wherein the plurality of panels each comprise an interior layer proximate the cavity and an exterior layer, and the base panel and the opposing side panels further comprising both a stiffener and a layer of temperature control material therebetween.
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