Container for transporting temperature controlled items

A container and article technology, applied in the field of containers used to transport temperature-controlled articles, can solve problems such as food safety and taste discounts

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-25
INT THERMAL WIZARDS
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[0011] There is an additional problem with the delivery of various food items such as prepared foods, fish and seafood, and other fresh produce, including poultry, meat, and groceries. The problem is that if the food cannot be transported at a cooler temperature, Food safety and taste can be seriously compromised

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[0039] The term "temperature-controlled article" is intended to cover any product that must be kept within a predetermined temperature range during transport and is not intended to be construed in a narrow or restrictive manner.

[0040] By referring in more detail to the example drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like elements throughout the views, an example container 10 for transporting temperature-controlled items according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 1 .

[0041] The container 10 includes an outer shell 11 which may be formed from a soft, flexible, lightweight material such as ballistic nylon, polyvinyl film, or canvas, or a more durable hard rigid material, or as known to those skilled in the art and Any other suitable material used. The housing 11 is preferably made of waterproof, dirt-resistant, and rust-proof materials, and is easy to clean. Depending on the number of blood or blood product units to be transported, the container 10 can be made in ...

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A reusable container for transporting temperature controlled items, which includes an outer case including a lid, and an insulating layer substantially inside the outer case and the lid. A generally rigid well is located inside the insulating later. At least one cooling element is provided, which is capable of maintaining temperature within a prescribed temperature range for predetermined periods of time, the cooling element being disposed within the well and at least partially defining a receptacle area. A caddy can be located in the receptacle area, at least partially surrounded by the cooling element, and is designed to accommodate at least one item to be transported. The cooling element may include a phase change material sealed within a plastic surround, and is designed to be separately removable and freezable prior to use. Temperature logging and / or location logging devices may be included.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 333,194 filed January 17, 2006, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 333,194 filed November 17, 2005 A continuation-in-part of US Patent Application No. 11 / 281,548, US Patent Application No. 11 / 281,548 claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 681,769, filed May 17, 2005. This application also claims U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 681,774, filed May 17, 2005, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 681,770, filed May 17, 2005, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. Priority of Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 682,318. The entire disclosures of these earlier applications are hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention generally relates to a container for transporting temperature-controlled items such as biological materials, biological a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): F25D3/08
CPCA61B2019/0295A61B19/0264A61J1/165A61B50/31A61B2050/0014
Inventor 克里福德·格莱德肯尼思·瓦格纳吉姆·勒克莱尔兰德尔·米勒雷·谢泼德
Owner INT THERMAL WIZARDS
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