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Liner for an insulated container

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-02-17
RUBBERMAID
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[0003] Materials from which the liner may be composed may include a thermoplastic material, a polycarbonate such as Stain Shield®, or a polyethylene terephthalate. The material used may be dishwasher-safe and may resist stain and odor caused by food or liquid.
[0004] In general, an insulated container liner in accordance wit

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Containers that are intended to hold food or liquids, however, generally do not have a liner included or installed.
Given that some containers such as coolers are too large to completely fit inside a typical kitchen sink or bathroom sink, adequately cleaning the interior of the containers can be quite difficult and time-consuming.
In addition, the containers, whic

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[0010] With reference to FIGS. 1-4, a liner 10 is disclosed having a rectangular prismatic shape. The liner 10 includes a bottom portion 20, a bottom peripheral edge 60, side walls 30, and an upper wall edge 40. In particular, the upper wall edge 40 is disposed along the top of the side walls 30 and bounds an opening 50 configured to receive content therein.

[0011] A rigid insulating container 100, as shown in FIG. 1, is configured to receive the liner 10 and may have, for example, a rectangular box shape. The rigid insulating container 100 has an opening edge 110 and a bottom surface 120. As shown in FIG. 1, the insertion of the liner 10 into the rigid insulating container 100 commences as the liner 10 is lowered with the bottom portion 20 facing downward until a bottom peripheral edge 60 of the liner 10 is level with the opening edge 110 of the rigid insulating container 100. The liner 10 may then be lowered into the recess 140 of the rigid ins...

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Abstract

A removable container liner for a rigid insulating container includes a bottom portion and a wall portion formed as a single unitary body. The body may be composed of a stain resistant and odor resistant plastic. The liner may be configured to be used within an insulated container such as a cooler or water jug.

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BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE [0001] It is known in the art to provide rigid container liners that may be used, for example, for storage and insulation of content. In addition, it is known in the art to provide a rigid liner that offers structure, support and waterproofing qualities to a corresponding soft, flexible container. An example of such a liner is disclosed in Melk, U.S. Pat. No. 5,403,095. Liners are generally used in many kinds of containers. Containers that are intended to hold food or liquids, however, generally do not have a liner included or installed. Given that some containers such as coolers are too large to completely fit inside a typical kitchen sink or bathroom sink, adequately cleaning the interior of the containers can be quite difficult and time-consuming. In addition, the containers, which are often composed of a plastic, may become permanently stained or retain odors resulting from the food or liquids they are used to hold, caused, for instance, by acids con...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D81/38
CPCB65D81/3825
Inventor HULL, KENNETH W.O'BRIEN, SEAN MICHAELREBER, FREDSANDER, DAVID R.SCHERER, THOMAS W.SCHNEIDER, STEPHANIE KILLION
Owner RUBBERMAID
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