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Insulated container utilizing non-contact cooling

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-31
THE COLEMAN CO INC
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[0007]In an embodiment, the insulated container includes a tube or manifold for moving cold water around the food compartment. A battery powered, solar powered, or hand operated pump may be provided for moving the fluids around the food compartment. A liner for the food compartment may be formed of a highly thermally conductive material, such as aluminum, to maximize heat transfer between the tube or manifold system and the liner.

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However, humidity levels within the compartment may still be high because of the presence of ice within the insulated container.

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[0022]In the following description, various embodiments of the present invention will be described. For purposes of explanation, specific configurations and details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. Furthermore, well-known features may be omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the embodiment being described.

[0023]Referring now to the drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like parts throughout the several views, FIG. 1 shows an insulated container 20 in accordance with an embodiment. The insulated container 20 includes sidewalls 22 and a lid 24. In the embodiment shown in the drawings, handles 26 (only one of which is shown in FIG. 1) are provided on opposite sides of the insulated container 20 for transport.

[0024]Briefly described, insulated containers in accordance with an embodiment ...

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Abstract

An insulated container that provides non-contact cooling. A cooling medium is maintained in a reservoir or pocket that is separate from a food compartment. In an embodiment, the insulated container includes a tube or manifold for moving cold water around the food compartment. A battery powered, solar powered, or hand operated pump may be provided for moving the fluids around the food compartment. A liner for the food compartment may be formed of a highly thermally conducted material, such as aluminum, to maximize heat transfer between reservoir, and / or the tube or manifold system and the liner.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 887,183 filed Jan. 30, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Insulated containers, sometimes called “coolers,” are prevalent in contemporary life. Insulated containers are often used for picnics or for outdoor activities such as camping or tailgating at sporting events. In addition, insulated containers are becoming more prevalent in the medical industry, where they are used to move transplant organs and other articles that need to remain cold during transport. Also, the need to transport commercial goods such as perishable foods, live foodstuffs, drinks, medicines, and environmental samples is becoming more important.[0003]Often, a user desires to store items in an insulated container and keep those items cool, but does not want those items to come into contact with ice. For example, a user may have a number of sandwiches, ...

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IPC IPC(8): F25D3/06F25D31/00F25D3/08
CPCF25D3/08F25D23/061F25D2331/804F25D2303/0843F25D2303/0845F25D2303/081
Inventor MEETHER, STUART L.
Owner THE COLEMAN CO INC
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