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US 6,886,357 B2Granted
Systems and methods for storing items with containers
OwnerJohn Gano, III, Winston H. Gandy, Jr.inventors
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Abstract
Containers are provided. An exemplary container for storing an item comprises: an insulating material defining an interior, the insulating material comprising a bio-based polyurethane; and a temperature-maintaining material disposed within the interior, the temperature-maintaining material being arranged to maintain a temperature of an item placed with the interior. Methods also are provided.
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A container for storing an item comprising:
- an insulating material defining an interior, the insulating material comprising a bio-based polyurethane;
- a temperature-maintaining material disposed within the interior, the temperature-maintaining material being arranged to maintain a temperature of an item placed with the interior;
- and
- an outer shell located about at least a portion of the exterior of the insulating material,
- wherein the outer shell is a portion of a vehicle.
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A method comprising:
- providing a container, the container having:
- an insulating material defining an interior, the insulating material comprising a bio-based polyurethane;
- and
- a temperature-maintaining material disposed within the interior, the temperature-maintaining material being arranged to maintain a temperature of an item placed with the interior,
- wherein, in providing a container, the container is a portion of a vehicle that is operative to transport the container with the item stored therein.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.