Method and system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials

A system for maintaining temperature-sensitive materials within a desired temperature range for a period of time, the system comprising:

• (a) an insulated base, the insulated base comprising a first cavity, wherein the first cavity is square in horizontal cross-sectional shape;
• (b) a divider, wherein the divider comprises a sleeve, wherein the divider further comprises a base, the base comprising a planar member coupled to a bottom of the sleeve and extending outwardly therefrom, wherein the sleeve has a plurality of beveled corners in horizontal cross-section, and wherein the sleeve is rotationally offset relative to the insulated base such that the plurality of beveled corners of the sleeve are not aligned with the plurality of corners of the insulated base, the divider positioned within the first cavity of the insulated base, the divider dividing the first cavity into a second cavity and a plurality of third cavities, the second cavity being centered within the first cavity, the third cavities surrounding the second cavity, the third cavities being triangular in horizontal cross-section and substantially equal in volume to one another;
• (c) a quantity of phase-change material disposed within each of the plurality of third cavities;
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• (d) an outer box, the insulated base being disposed within the outer box;
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• (e) wherein the sleeve and the insulated base are dimensioned so that at least some of the beveled corners of the sleeve contact the insulated base.

A system for maintaining temperature-sensitive materials within a desired temperature range for a period of time, the system comprising:

• (a) an insulated base, the insulated base comprising a first cavity, wherein the insulated base comprises a plurality of side walls and a plurality of corners;
• (b) a divider, the divider positioned within the first cavity of the insulated base, the di vider dividing the first cavity into a second cavity and a plurality of third cavities, the second cavity being centered within the first cavity, the third cavities surrounding the second cavity, the third cavities being triangular in horizontal cross-section and substantially equal in volume to one another, wherein the divider comprises a sleeve, wherein the sleeve has a plurality of corners and is rotationally offset relative to the insulated base such that the plurality of corners of the sleeve are not aligned with the plurality of corners of the insulated base, wherein the divider further comprises a base, the base coupled to a bottom of the sleeve, and wherein the base of the divider is dimensioned to contact at least one of the side walls of the insulated base, and wherein the base of the divider extends outwardly from the bottom of the sleeve and is dimensioned to contact all of the side walls of the insulated base;
• (c) an outer box, the insulated base being disposed within the outer box;
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• (d) a quantity of phase-change material disposed within each of the plurality of third cavities.

A system for maintaining temperature-sensitive materials within a desired temperature range for a period of time, the system comprising:

• (a) an insulated base, the insulated base comprising a first cavity of rectangular shape in horizontal cross-section, the first cavity having a plurality of corners;
• (b) a divider, the divider positioned within the first cavity of the insulated base, the divider having an open top end and comprising a sleeve, wherein the divider further comprises a base, the base comprising a planar member coupled to a bottom of the sleeve and extending outwardly therefrom, the sleeve being rectangular in horizontal cross-section and having a plurality of corners, the sleeve being offset rotationally relative to the insulated base such that the plurality of corners of the sleeve are not aligned with the plurality of corners of the insulated base, the sleeve being in direct contact with the insulated base to divide the first cavity into a central cavity and a plurality of peripheral cavities;
• (c) an outer box, the insulated base being disposed within the outer box;
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• (d) a quantity of dry ice disposed within each of the plurality of peripheral cavities.

A system for maintaining temperature-sensitive materials within a desired temperature range for a period of time, the system comprising:

• (a) an insulated base, the insulated base comprising a first cavity, wherein the first cavity is square in horizontal cross-section;
• (b) a divider, the divider positioned within the first cavity of the insulated base, the divider comprising a sleeve, wherein the divider further comprises a base, the base comprising a planar member coupled to a bottom of the sleeve and extending outwardly therefrom, the sleeve being square in horizontal cross-section, wherein the sleeve has beveled corners and wherein the beveled corners are in direct contact with the insulated base, the sleeve being offset rotationally relative to the insulated base and in direct contact with the insulated base to divide the first cavity into a central cavity and a plurality of peripheral cavities, wherein the peripheral cavities are triangular in horizontal cross-section and generally equal in volume to one another;
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• (c) an outer box, the insulated base being disposed within the outer box;
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• (d) a quantity of dry ice disposed within each of the plurality of peripheral cavities.

A system for use in maintaining temperature-sensitive materials within a desired temperature range for a period of time, the system comprising:

• (a) an insulated base, the insulated base comprising a first cavity;
• (b) a divider, the divider positioned within the first cavity of the insulated base, the divider having an open top end and dividing the first cavity into a second cavity and a plurality of third cavities, the second cavity being centered within the first cavity, the third cavities surrounding the second cavity, the third cavities being triangular in horizontal cross-section and substantially equal in volume to one another;
• (c) an outer box, the insulated base being disposed within the outer box;
• (d) a tray, the tray being disposed within the insulated base over the divider;
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• (e) a guide, the guide having a portion disposed horizontally within the insulated base between the tray and the divider.

A system for maintaining temperature-sensitive materials within a desired temperature range for a period of time, the system comprising:

• (a) an insulated base, the insulated base comprising a first cavity;
• (b) a divider, the divider positioned within the first cavity of the insulated base, the divider dividing the first cavity into a second cavity and a plurality of third cavities, the second cavity being centered within the first cavity, the third cavities surrounding the second cavity, the third cavities being triangular in horizontal cross-section and substantially equal in volume to one another, wherein the divider comprises a sleeve, the sleeve having an open top end and an open bottom end, wherein the divider further comprises a base, the base being disposed outside the open bottom end of the sleeve but inside the first cavity of the insulated base;
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• (c) an outer box, the insulated base being disposed within the outer box;
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• (d) a quantity of phase-change material disposed within each of the plurality of third cavities.