US CIP: insulating container having vacuum insulated panels and method

An insulating container having a base insulating structure and lid insulating structure that when closed, enclose an internal storage compartment, the insulating container comprising:

• a base insulating structure comprising:
• a base cavity enclosed by a base outer shell structure and a base inner wall structure;
• and
• a base insulating portion positioned within the base cavity;
• a drain passing through the base cavity;
• a lid insulating structure pivotally engaged with the base insulating structure, the lid insulating structure comprising:
• a lid cavity enclosed by a lid outer shell structure and a lid inner wall structure;
• and
• a lid insulating portion positioned within the lid cavity;
• wherein the lid insulating structure includes an indentation on a lower surface of the lid insulating structure;
• wherein the base insulating structure includes a raised ridge on an upper surface of the base insulating structure;
• wherein the raised ridge on the base insulating structure is configured to enter the indentation on the lid insulating structure when the lid insulating structure is closed;
• wherein the base insulating portion comprises at least one vacuum insulated panel;
• and
• wherein the lid insulating portion comprises at least one vacuum insulated panel.