Insulating Rolltainer Liner
AssigneeDollar General Corporation
InventorsChris Johnston, Justin Thomas, Josh Henry, Ryan Smith
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Abstract
According to one aspect, an apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base and at least one side connected to the base. The base has a lower portion and an upper portion extending from the tower portion. The base and at least one side define a receptacle portion for receiving Temperature-sensitive goods, and the at least one side is configured to fold to substantially enclose the receptacle portion.
Claims26
An apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods, comprising:
- a base;
- and
- a plurality of sides, each connected to the base and comprising:
- a lower portion, connected by at least one vertical seam to adjacent lower portions of adjacent sides;
- and
- an upper portion extending from the lower portion,
- wherein the base and the lower portions of the plurality of sides define a receptacle portion for receiving temperature-sensitive goods,
- wherein the upper portions of the plurality of sides are configured to fold inwardly to substantially enclose the receptacle portion, and
- wherein the base and plurality of sides are cooperatively dimensioned to fit within a rolltainer.
An apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods, comprising:
- a base;
- and
- at least one side connected to the base, comprising:
- a lower portion;
- and
- an upper portion extending from the lower portion,
- wherein the base and at least one side define a receptacle portion for receiving temperature-sensitive goods, and
- wherein the upper portion of the at least one side is configured to fold to substantially enclose the receptacle portion.
A method of packing temperature-sensitive goods for transport, comprising:
- placing temperature-sensitive goods into an apparatus comprising:
- a base, and
- at least one side connected to the base and comprising
- a lower portion, and
- an upper portion extending from the lower portion,
- wherein the base and at least one side define a receptacle portion for receiving temperature-sensitive goods, and
- wherein the upper portion of the at least one side is configured to fold to substantially enclose the receptacle portion;
- providing a barrier system proximate the received goods;
- providing at least one system configured to regulate the temperature of the goods, separated from the goods by the barrier system;
- and
- folding the upper portion of the at least one side to substantially enclose the receptacle portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.