# US 2021/0276788 A1 · Insulating device and method for forming insulating device

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- Number: US 2021/0276788 A1
- Document ID: US20210276788A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 17/233,001
- Filed: 2021-04-16
- Published: 2021-09-09
- Earliest claimed: 2014-02-07
- Assignees: YETI Coolers, LLC
- Applicants: YETI Coolers, LLC
- Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders; Chris Keller; Derek G. Sullivan; Erik Steven Larson; Alex Baires; Andrew M. Bosway; Karl Fritzsche; Laura Flores
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210276788A1

## CPC

- B65D 81/3897: {formed of different materials, e.g. laminated or foam filling between walls}
- A45C 3/00: Flexible luggage; Handbags (collapsible or extensible luggage, bags or the like A45C7/00)
- A45C 3/001: {Flexible materials therefor}
- A45C 11/20: Lunch or picnic boxes or the like
- A45C 11/22: Watertight containers for use while swimming
- A45C 13/008: {for making water- or air-tight}
- A45C 13/10: Arrangement of fasteners
- A45C 13/103: {Arrangement of zip-fasteners}
- B29C 59/02: by mechanical means, e.g. pressing {(B29C59/007 takes precedence; embossing expanded porous articles B29C44/5627)}
- B29C 65/02: by heating, with or without pressure
- B29C 65/562: {using extra joining elements, i.e. which are not integral with the parts to be joined (using plastic snap elements B29C65/58; using plastic rivets B29C65/601)}
- B29C 65/62: Stitching
- B29C 65/72: by combined operations {or combined techniques}, e.g. welding and stitching
- B29C 66/43: {Joining a relatively small portion of the surface of said articles (B29C66/45 takes precedence)}
- B29C 66/4322: {by joining a single sheet to itself (B29C66/4332 takes precedence)}
- B29C 66/4326: {for making hollow articles or hollow-preforms, e.g. half-shells}
- B32B 37/142: {Laminating of sheets, panels or inserts, e.g. stiffeners, by wrapping in at least one outer layer, or inserting into a preformed pocket}
- B32B 37/185: {Laminating sheets, panels or inserts between two discrete plastic layers}
- F25D 3/08: portable, i.e. adapted to be carried personally
- F25D 2303/081: using ice cubes or crushed ice
- F25D 2331/801: Bags
- F25D 2331/804: Boxes
- Y10T 29/49826: Assembling or joining
- Y10T 29/49828: Progressively advancing of work assembly station or assembled portion of work
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- B29C: SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B37/00 - B32B41/00)
- B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- F25D: REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (refrigerated showcases A47F3/04; thermally-insulated vessels for domestic use A47J41/00; refrigerated vehicles, see the appropriate subclasses of classes B60 - B64; containers with thermal insulation in general B65D81/38; heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials, e.g. refrigerants, or materials for the production of heat or cold by chemical reactions other than by combustion C09K5/00; thermally-insulated vessels for liquefied or solidified gases F17C; air-conditioning or air-humidification F24F; refrigeration machines, plants, or systems F25B; cooling of instruments or comparable apparatus without refrigeration G12B)
- Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

## Abstract

An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure may also prevent any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber that is substantially impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An insulating device comprising:
an outer shell;
an inner liner forming a storage compartment;
an insulating layer positioned in between the outer shell and the inner liner,
wherein the insulating layer provides insulation for the storage compartment;
an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment; and
a closure adapted to substantially seal the opening,
a base,
wherein the insulating device further comprises a lid assembly, and
wherein the lid assembly includes:
a lid assembly outer shell,
a lid assembly reinforcement patch,
a lid assembly reinforcement panel,
a lid assembly insulating layer,
a lid assembly inner liner, and
a top handle,
wherein the top handle extends horizontally when the insulating device is in an upright position and the closure is in a closed position,
wherein the lid assembly reinforcement patch defines a first area,
wherein the lid assembly reinforcement panel defines a second area different from the first area,
wherein the lid assembly reinforcement panel is more rigid than the lid assembly inner liner and the lid assembly reinforcement panel is more rigid than the lid assembly outer shell,
wherein the top handle is attached to the lid assembly,
wherein the lid assembly reinforcement patch is positioned between the top handle and the lid assembly outer shell,
wherein the lid assembly reinforcement patch is secured to an upper surface of the lid assembly outer shell,
wherein the lid assembly reinforcement panel is positioned below the lid assembly outer shell, and wherein the base is more rigid than the outer shell and the base is more rigid than the inner liner.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The insulating device of claim 1, wherein the insulating device further comprises at least two side handles, wherein the side handles are attached to side reinforcement patches, and wherein the side reinforcement patches are attached to the outer shell.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The insulating device of claim 1, wherein the second area is greater than the first area such that the lid assembly reinforcement panel is configured to assist in preventing the lid assembly from bowing when the insulating device is carried in an upright position.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The insulating device of claim 1, wherein the insulating device is substantially in a shape of a cuboid and wherein the lid assembly reinforcement panel is configured to assist in preventing the lid assembly from bowing when the insulating device is carried in an upright position.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The insulating device of claim 4, wherein the insulating layer is an unattached foam layer.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The insulating device of claim 1, wherein the lid assembly insulating layer is positioned below the lid assembly reinforcement panel and wherein the lid assembly reinforcement panel extends parallel to the top handle and wherein the lid assembly reinforcement patch is secured to the upper surface of the lid assembly outer shell with an adhesive or welding.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The insulating device of claim 1, wherein the closure is a zipper, and wherein the zipper comprises a zipper pull and wherein the zipper pull comprises a first portion and a second portion and wherein the closure is substantially waterproof so as to resist liquid from exiting the opening when the insulating device is in any orientation.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The insulating device of claim 7, wherein the zipper pull second portion forms a handle for a user to grasp, and wherein the second portion is substantially perpendicular to the first portion.

### Claim 9

An insulating device comprising:
a body assembly comprising an outer shell defining a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall;
an inner liner forming a storage compartment;
an insulating layer positioned in between the outer shell and the inner liner, the insulating layer providing insulation for the storage compartment;
at least two side handles,
wherein the side handles are positioned on an upper portion of the outer shell,
wherein the side handles are attached to reinforcement patches, and
wherein the reinforcement patches are affixed to the outer shell;
an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment;
a closure adapted to substantially seal the opening,
wherein the closure is a zipper; and
a lid assembly,
wherein the lid assembly and the body assembly are secured together by a living hinge,
wherein the lid assembly further comprises:
a lid assembly outer shell,
a lid assembly reinforcement panel,
a lid assembly inner liner, and
a top handle,
wherein the top handle is attached to a reinforcement patch,
wherein the reinforcement patch is affixed to the lid assembly outer shell,
wherein the lid assembly reinforcement panel is more rigid than the outer shell,
wherein the lid assembly reinforcement panel is positioned below the lid assembly outer shell.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The insulating device of claim 9, wherein the closure is substantially waterproof so as to resist liquid from exiting the opening when the insulating device is in any orientation.

### Claim 11 (depends on 9)

The insulating device of claim 9, wherein the insulating layer is not attached to the inner liner or the outer shell.

### Claim 12 (depends on 9)

The insulating device of claim 9, wherein the insulating layer is attached to the inner liner or the outer shell.

### Claim 13 (depends on 9)

The insulating device of claim 9, wherein the insulating layer floats between the inner liner and the outer shell.

### Claim 14 (depends on 9)

The insulating device of claim 9 further comprising at least one base insulating layer, wherein the at least one base insulating layer is attached to the outer shell or the insulating layer.

### Claim 15 (depends on 9)

The insulating device of claim 9, wherein the lid assembly further includes a lid assembly insulating layer positioned below the lid assembly reinforcement panel and wherein the lid assembly reinforcement panel is configured to assist in preventing the lid assembly from bowing when the insulating device is carried in an upright position.

### Claim 16 (depends on 9)

The insulating device of claim 9, wherein the lid assembly reinforcement panel is more rigid than the lid assembly inner liner.

### Claim 17 (depends on 9)

The insulating device of claim 9, wherein the zipper comprises a zipper pull comprising a first portion and a second portion and wherein the second portion forms a handle for a user to grasp, and wherein the second portion is substantially perpendicular to the first portion.

### Claim 18 (depends on 9)

The insulating device of claim 9 further comprising a base, wherein the base is more rigid than the outer shell and the base is more rigid than the inner liner, and wherein the base includes a molded logo or name on a bottom surface.

### Claim 19

An insulating device comprising:
a body assembly comprising:
an outer shell;
an inner liner forming a storage compartment;
an insulating layer positioned in between the outer shell and the inner liner;
an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment; and
a closure; and
a lid assembly,
wherein the lid assembly and the body assembly are secured together by a living hinge,
wherein the lid assembly further comprises a reinforcement panel, and a top handle,
wherein the top handle comprises:
a first attachment area,
a second attachment area, and
a middle portion,
wherein the first attachment area and the second attachment area of the top handle include a stitching pattern defining an X, and
wherein a top of the middle portion of the top handle includes a stitching pattern defining a rectangle,
wherein the reinforcement panel is more rigid than the inner liner, and the reinforcement panel is more rigid than the outer shell,
wherein the top handle is attached to a reinforcement patch, and
wherein the reinforcement patch is secured to an upper surface of the lid assembly.

### Claim 20 (depends on 19)

The insulating device of claim 19, wherein the closure is adapted to substantially seal the opening, wherein the closure is substantially waterproof so as to resist liquid from exiting the opening when the insulating device is in any orientation and wherein the insulating device is substantially in a shape of a cuboid.

### Claim 21 (depends on 19)

The insulating device of claim 19 further comprising a base, wherein the base is more rigid than the outer shell, the base is more rigid than the inner liner, and wherein the base includes a molded logo or name on a bottom surface.

### Claim 22 (depends on 19)

The insulating device of claim 19, wherein the top handle is stitched to the reinforcement patch with a thread, and wherein the thread does not extend into the insulating layer and wherein the reinforcement panel is configured to assist in preventing the lid assembly from bowing when the insulating device is carried in an upright position.

### Claim 23

An insulating device comprising:
an outer shell;
an inner liner forming a storage compartment;
an insulating layer,
wherein the insulating layer provides insulation for the storage compartment, and
wherein the insulating layer is a foam layer positioned between the outer shell and the inner liner;
an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment;
a closure,
wherein the closure is adapted to substantially close the opening to resist contents from exiting the opening;
at least two carry straps,
wherein a first carry strap and a second carry strap are positioned at an upper portion of the insulating device;
at least two side handles,
wherein the side handles are attached at the upper portion of the insulating device; and
a base, and
wherein the base is more rigid than the outer shell, the base is more rigid than the inner liner, and the base is more rigid than the insulating layer.

### Claim 24 (depends on 23)

The insulating device of claim 23 further comprising at least one shoulder strap, wherein the shoulder strap is configured to adjust to modify a shoulder strap length.

### Claim 25 (depends on 23)

The insulating device of claim 23, wherein the base is compression molded, wherein the base includes a logo or name on a bottom surface, and wherein the base includes a support ridge.

### Claim 26 (depends on 23)

The insulating device of claim 23, wherein at least one of the carry straps further includes at least one attachment point positioned at a bottom of the at least one carry strap.

### Claim 27 (depends on 26)

The insulating device of claim 26, wherein the attachment point is constructed of nylon webbing.

### Claim 28 (depends on 27)

The insulating device of claim 27, wherein the attachment point is configured to secure a bottle opener.

### Claim 29 (depends on 27)

The insulating device of claim 27, wherein the attachment point is configured to secure a ring, wherein the ring is constructed of a metal, and wherein the ring is rectangular or square shaped.

### Claim 30 (depends on 25)

The insulating device of claim 25, wherein the side handles are sewn to a reinforcement area, and wherein the reinforcement area is affixed to the upper portion of the insulting device.