Apparatus and method for minimizing or preventing leakage from an outer container into an inner container and from an inner container into an outer container

Abstract

Embodiments may include one or more containers which may be placed inside an ice chest (or other container which is intended to control contents temperature) to prevent leaking of the ice or water into the one or more containers. Embodiments may also include an outer container which is intended to control contents temperature which is capable of securely holding one or more inner containers disposed therein and effectively segregating contents of the outer container from the contents of the one or more inner containers. In some embodiments, the one or more inner containers are securely positionally supported with respect to the outer container by a base of the outer container.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an ice chest or other container which is intended to control, maintain, or manipulate a temperature of its contents.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]In use of current ice chests, the contents of the ice chest and the ice for keeping the contents cold are merely placed together in the ice chest. The contents of the ice chest often include food items or drink items. Sometimes use of the ice chest involves placing the food in a container such as a Ziploc® bag or plastic or glass container to purportedly prevent ice and water from the melting ice from damaging or ruining the food. However, when the food or drink, even in a container, is placed in the ice chest with the ice, water or ice from outside the containers tends to leak into the container, undesirably causing the contents of the container (e.g., sandwiches, cheese, tomatoes, condiments, or other fo...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a solution for keeping ice and water from leaking into containers and their contents while in an ice chest. This is achieved by using containers placed inside the ice chest that prevent water and ice from leaking into the containers. The solution also ensures that the ice chest can hold containers securely and keeps them separate from the ice or water.

Problems solved by technology

However, when the food or drink, even in a container, is placed in the ice chest with the ice, water or ice from outside the containers tends to leak into the container, undesirably causing the contents of the container (e.g., sandwiches, cheese, tomatoes, condiments, or other food) to become wet.

The sloshing of the containers around the ice chest in the water / ice often knocks any lids on the containers loose.

Bag containers often sink into the water / ice and leak and / or allow water / ice into the bag.

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