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Refrigerated Storage Case

a storage case and refrigerator technology, applied in the field of refrigerated storage cases, can solve the problems of not being convenient for consumers and generally not energy-efficient use of large coolers

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-10-30
HEATCRAFT REFRIGERATION PRODS
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a refrigerated storage case for storing pre-selected items. The case has multiple compartments that can be unlocked with a unique access code. The items are kept at a chilled or frozen temperature to maintain their freshness. The case can also be used for remote shopping, where an order is placed and an access code is received to unlock the items. The technical effects of this patent include improved storage and preservation of items, as well as improved convenience for remote shopping.

Problems solved by technology

The use of the large coolers is generally not energy efficient and may not be convenient for the consumer to find his or her package.
Further, leaving the items at ambient temperatures may create freshness issues and may allow any frozen items to thaw if the pick up or the delivery is delayed.

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[0014]Referring now to the drawings, in which like numerals refer to like elements throughout the several views, FIGS. 1-3 show a refrigerated storage case 100 as may be described herein. Generally described, the refrigerated storage case 100 may include an outer frame 110. The outer frame 110 may be made out of any type of substantially weather proof or weather resistant materials such as metal, wood, thermoplastic, composites, and combinations thereof suitable for outdoor use. The outer frame 110 may be insulated via conventional materials and methods. The outer frame 110 may have any overall size, shape, or configuration.

[0015]The refrigerated storage case 100 may include a number of compartments 120 within the outer frame 110. The compartments 120 may have any size, shape, or configuration. Any number of the compartments 120 may be used herein. Compartments 120 of differing size and shape may be used together. The compartments 120 may be sized to accommodate a standard carrying ...

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Abstract

The present application thus provides a refrigerated storage case for storing pre-selected items. The refrigerated storage case may include a number of compartments, a user interface configured to receive an access code and to unlock a predetermined compartment with the pre-selected items therein, and an evaporator coil configured to maintain the compartments at a chilled and / or a frozen temperature.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present application and the resultant patent relate generally to a refrigerated storage case and more particularly relate to a refrigerated storage case with a number of consumer accessible compartments sized for storing grocery orders and the like.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Retail stores such as supermarkets and the like generally have a number of display cases such as refrigerated display cases with food and / or beverages displayed therein. A consumer may enter the store, select the desired items from the display cases or elsewhere, and proceed to checkout. An increasing trend in supermarket sales, however, is the use of online shopping for groceries and other items. Instead of entering the store in person to select his or her items, the consumer may select the desired items online and then supermarket personnel may retrieve the items and package them for later pickup or delivery. Other types of remote ordering devices and methods also may be in use.[...

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IPC IPC(8): F25D11/02
CPCF25D11/02
Inventor KNUDSEN, JAMES KENNETH
Owner HEATCRAFT REFRIGERATION PRODS
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