Thermal insulation device

Abstract

The thermal insulation device may include an opening having a waterproof closure that allows access to a storage compartment within the thermal insulation device. If the insulation device is turned over or in any configuration other than upright, the closure may help prevent any fluid from leaking into or out of the insulation device. The closure may also prevent any fluid from penetrating into the chamber if the thermal insulation device is exposed to rainfall, other fluids, or submerged underwater. This configuration forms an insulating chamber that is substantially impermeable to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 63 / 389,641, filed on July 15, 2022, the entire contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference for any and all non-limiting purposes. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to non-rigid, portable, insulated devices or containers for keeping food and beverages cold or hot, and more particularly to insulated devices having a waterproof closure. Background Art

[0004] Coolers are designed to keep food and drinks at a lower temperature. The container can be made of a rigid material such as metal or plastic, or a flexible material such as fabric or foam. Coolers can be designed to improve portability. For example, a rigid container can be designed to include wheels for easy transportation, or the cooler can be designed in a smaller shape to allow an individual to carry the entire device. Non-rigid containers can be provided with straps and / or handles, and in some cases can be made of lightweight materials for ease of movement. Non-rigid coolers that maximize portability can be designed with holes on the top that allow access to the internal contents of the cooler. The holes can also be provided with closures. Summary of the invention

[0005] This summary provides an introduction to some general concepts related to the present invention in a simplified form, which concepts will be further described in the following detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the present invention.

[0006] Some aspects of the disclosure herein may relate to an insulating device having one or more of the following structures: (1) a waterproof closure; (2) an outer shell; (3) an inner liner; (4) an insulating layer floating freely between the outer shell and the inner liner; or (5) a waterproof storage compartment.

[0007] In some examples, the thermal insulation device may include: a body assembly including an outer shell defining a sidewall; an inner liner forming a storage compartment; an insulating layer positioned between the outer shell and the inner liner, the insulating layer providing thermal insulation to the storage compartment; a lid assembly; an opening formed between the body assembly and the lid assembly, the opening being configured to allow access to the storage compartment; and a closure. The closure may include a lid ring structure and a body ring structure. The lid ring structure may extend around the periphery of the lid assembly, the lid ring structure including a first transverse compression surface and a first longitudinal compression surface. The body ring structure may extend around the periphery of the body assembly at the opening, the body ring structure including a second transverse compression surface and a second longitudinal compression surface. When the closure is closed, the first transverse compression surface of the lid ring structure may be configured to press against the second transverse compression surface of the body ring structure. Additionally, the first longitudinal compression surface of the lid ring structure may be configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure to seal the opening.

[0008] In other examples, an insulated container can include: a body assembly including a storage compartment; a lid assembly; an opening formed between the body assembly and the lid assembly, the opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment; and a closure adapted to substantially seal the opening. The closure can include a lid ring structure and a body ring structure, the lid ring structure extending around a periphery of the lid assembly and the body ring structure extending around a periphery of the body assembly at the opening. When the closure is closed, at least a portion of the lid ring structure can be configured to press against at least a portion of the body ring structure to seal the opening.

[0009] In yet another example, a method of forming an insulating device may include the following steps: forming a liner first portion and a shell first portion; securing the liner first portion to the shell first portion to form a cover assembly; forming a liner second portion and the shell second portion; securing the liner second portion to the shell second portion to form a body assembly, wherein the body assembly includes an opening into a storage compartment; and, forming a sealable closure to the opening into the storage compartment. Forming the sealable closure to the opening into the storage compartment may include: forming a cover ring structure extending around a perimeter of the cover assembly; and, forming a body ring structure extending around a perimeter of the body assembly. The cover ring structure may be configured to press against the body ring structure to resealably seal the sealable closure.

[0010] In one embodiment, the closure may further include a zipper. The zipper may include an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion extending along the cover ring zipper flange surface and the lower portion extending along the body ring zipper flange surface. The upper portion and the lower portion may be configured to be removably coupled to each other to seal the opening.

[0011] In another embodiment, the thermal insulation device may further include a V-shaped gasket extending around at least a portion of the cover ring structure. The V-shaped gasket may include: a sealing body; a primary sealing arm extending from a first end of the sealing body; and a secondary sealing arm extending from a second end opposite the first end of the sealing body. When the closure is closed, the primary sealing arm may be configured to press against the second lateral compression surface of the body ring structure and the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure.

[0012] In another embodiment, the thermal insulation device may further include a double sealing gasket extending around at least a portion of the cover ring structure. The double sealing gasket may include a primary sealing arm and a secondary sealing arm. When the closure is closed, the primary sealing arm may be configured to press against the second transverse compression surface of the body ring structure, and the secondary sealing arm may be configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure.

[0013] In yet another embodiment, the thermal insulation device may further include a longitudinal gasket and a transverse gasket, wherein the longitudinal gasket extends around at least a portion of the first longitudinal compression surface of the cover ring structure and the transverse gasket extends around at least a portion of the first transverse compression surface of the cover ring structure. When the closure is closed, the longitudinal gasket may be configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure and the transverse gasket may be configured to press against the second transverse compression surface of the body ring structure.

[0014] In another embodiment, the thermal insulation device may further include: a plunger extending from the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure; a longitudinal gasket channel extending around at least a portion of the first longitudinal compression surface of the cover ring structure; and a longitudinal gasket, at least a portion of which is configured to be received in the longitudinal gasket channel. When the closure is closed, the plunger may be configured to compress the longitudinal gasket to seal the opening.

[0015] In another embodiment, the thermal insulation device may further include a transverse gasket channel and a transverse gasket, wherein the transverse gasket channel extends around at least a portion of the first transverse compression surface of the cover ring structure, and at least a portion of the transverse gasket is configured to be received in the transverse gasket channel. When the closure is closed, the transverse gasket may be configured to press against the second transverse compression surface to seal the opening. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description, will be better understood when considered in conjunction with the drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements throughout the various views wherein they appear.

[0017] Figure 1 depicts a front view of an example thermal insulation device according to aspects of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2 Describes one or more aspects described herein. Figure 1 A rear view of an example thermal insulation device;

[0019] Figure 3A Depicts a closed configuration according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 1 and Figure 2 A front isometric view of a thermal insulation device;

[0020] Figure 3B Depicts an open configuration according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Isometric view of the thermal insulation device;

[0021] Figure 4 schematically depicts one embodiment of a portion of a body assembly according to one or more aspects described herein, the portion of the body assembly being usable to form a sealed closure for an insulated container;

[0022] Figure 5 schematically depicts a closure mechanism according to one or more aspects described herein;

[0023] Figure 6 schematically depicts a more detailed view of a closure mechanism according to one or more aspects described herein;

[0024] Figure 7 schematically depicts another closure mechanism according to one or more aspects described herein;

[0025] Figure 8 Schematically depicts a method according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 7 A more detailed view of the closing mechanism;

[0026] Fig. 9 Schematically depicts a method according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 7 Another embodiment of the closing mechanism;

[0027] Fig.10 schematically depicts another closure mechanism according to one or more aspects described herein;

[0028] Fig.11 Schematically depicts a method according to one or more aspects described herein. Fig.10 A more detailed view of the closing mechanism;

[0029] Fig.12 Schematically depicts a method according to one or more aspects described herein. Fig.10 Another embodiment of the closing mechanism;

[0030] Fig.13 schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of another closure mechanism 1300 according to one or more aspects described herein;

[0031] Fig.14A and Fig. 14B schematically depicts another closure mechanism according to one or more aspects described herein;

[0032] Fig.15 Schematically depicts a method according to one or more aspects described herein. Fig.14A and Fig. 14B A more detailed view of the closing mechanism;

[0033] Fig.16 Schematically depicts a method according to one or more aspects described herein. Fig.14A and Fig. 14B Another embodiment of the closing mechanism;

[0034] Fig.17A and Fig. 17B Schematically depicts a method for Fig.14A and Fig. 14B Various embodiments of a gasket for a closure mechanism; and

[0035] Fig.18 An exemplary body loop structure is schematically depicted that may be used with any of the closure mechanisms according to one or more aspects described herein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In the following description of various examples and components of the present disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part of the present disclosure, and in which are shown by way of illustration various example structures and environments in which some aspects of the present disclosure may be practiced. It should be understood that other structures and environments may be utilized, and that structural and functional modifications may be made from the specifically described structures and methods without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0037] Likewise, although the terms "front," "back," "top," "base," "bottom," "side," "forward," and "rearward" etc. may be used in this specification to describe various example features and elements, these terms are used herein for convenience, such as based on the example orientations shown in the figures and / or orientations in typical use. Nothing in this specification should be construed as requiring a specific three dimensional or spatial orientation of structures in order to fall within the scope of the claims.

[0038] Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3A and Figure 3B An example insulating device 100 is depicted that can be used with the closure devices and embodiments described herein. The example insulating device 100 includes a closure 102, and an opening 104 is formed through a first / front side wall 106A, a second / left side wall 106B, and a third / right side wall 106C of the insulating device 100, and is partially formed through a fourth / rear side wall 106D of the insulating device 100. Moreover, the opening 104 can be configured to provide access to an interior storage compartment / chamber 108, such as Figure 3B In one example, closure member 102 can be substantially waterproof or water resistant to prevent liquid from exiting opening 104 when insulating device 100 is in any orientation.

[0039] The example thermal insulation device 100 generally includes a body assembly 110 and a cover assembly 112. Figure 3A As shown, the cover assembly 112 may include a pull tab 113 and / or a handle 115 to increase the convenience of opening and maintaining the cover assembly 112. The liner 114, the outer shell 116, and one or more insulation layers together form the three main components of the insulation device 100, and the one or more insulation layers are positioned between the liner 114 and the outer shell 116. In one example, the liner 114 can be formed of a double-laminated TPU nylon fabric, in one example, the outer shell 116 can be formed of a TPU nylon fabric, and the insulation layer spaced between the liner 114 and the outer shell 116 can be formed of an NBR / PVC foam mixture or any other suitable mixture or foam. It is also conceivable that the liner 114 and the outer shell 116 can be formed of one or more of PVC, TPU coated nylon, coated fabrics, and other weldable and / or waterproof fabrics. The liner 115 of the cover assembly 112 can be formed of a material similar to that of the liner 114. Additionally, as Figure 3A As shown, the insulating device 100 and the body assembly 110 may include a strap 111 connected to one or more of the first / front side wall 106A, the second / left side wall 106B, the third / right side wall 106C, and / or the fourth / rear side wall 106D of the insulating device 100. The strap 111 may be connected to one or more of the side walls 106A, 106B, 106C, 106D using various connection mechanisms known and used in the art, such as connecting to one or more of the side walls 106A, 106B, 106C, 106D using D-rings, hooks, buckles, swivel hooks, etc.

[0040] The insulated container / device 100 is an example container that can be used with the closure embodiments described herein. Additional insulated containers are described in U.S. Application No. 17 / 174,964, filed on February 12, 2021, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference for any and all non-limiting purposes.

[0041] Figure 4 Schematically depicted is an embodiment of a portion of a body assembly 400 according to one or more aspects described herein, a portion of which can be used to form a sealed closure for an insulated container. In one example, the body assembly 400 can be integrated into an insulated container similar to the insulated container 100. In one example, the body assembly 400 can be referred to as a base assembly 400. The body assembly 400 can be used as a liner in place of the liner 114. The body assembly 400 can have a front side 402, a left side 403, a right side 404, a rear side 405, and a base side 406. These sides 402-406 can form the inner wall / lining of an insulated container, such as a storage compartment of the container 100. Thus, the body assembly 400 can have an opening 408 extending into the interior storage compartment. As depicted, the body assembly 400 includes rounded sides - the geometry of these features can be implemented with any dimensional values ​​without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0042] The body assembly 400 also includes a body collar structure 430 that extends around the perimeter of the body assembly 400 at the opening 408. The body collar structure 430 may be implemented with various geometric features that are configured to form part of a closure mechanism that will be described in further detail with reference to the drawings.

[0043] The body component 400 can be formed by one or more injection molding processes. In some examples, the body component 400 can be formed by one or more polymers, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, one or more thermoplastic elastomers, etc. Additionally or alternatively, the body component 400 can be formed by one or more fiber-reinforced materials, metals and / or alloys. Further, the body component 400 can be formed as a single element, or formed by two or more elements attached to each other. The body component 400 can additionally include one or more thermoforming sheets, which are configured to act as migration barriers to hinder chemical migration and block moisture and / or odor. In one example, the body ring structure 430 can be utilized without forming the side portions 402-406.

[0044] Figure 5A closure mechanism 500 is schematically depicted in accordance with one or more aspects described herein. In particular, a body assembly 400 can be removably coupled to a lid assembly 501 to form the closure mechanism 500. The body assembly 400 can include a body collar structure 430 extending around at least a portion of the perimeter of the body assembly 400. The lid assembly 501 can include a lid collar structure 502 extending around the perimeter of the lid assembly 501. In one example, the lid assembly 501 can be integrated into a lid assembly of an insulating device, such as the lid assembly 112 of the insulating device 100. Thus, in one example, the lid assembly 502 can be added to the liner 115 of the lid assembly 112, or can replace the liner 115 of the lid assembly 112. The lid assembly 502 can be formed in a similar manner as the body assembly 400 using similar manufacturing methods and / or materials. In fact, it is contemplated that any manufacturing process and / or material can be used to form the structures described throughout the present disclosure without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0045] Figure 6 A more detailed view of an exemplary closing mechanism 600 according to one or more aspects described herein is schematically depicted. The closing mechanism 600 includes a lid assembly 601 and a body assembly 603. The lid assembly 601 and the body assembly 603 can be coupled to an insulated container, such as container 100, or formed integrally with the insulated container. The lid assembly 601 includes a lid ring structure 602 that extends around the periphery of the lid assembly 601. The lid ring structure 602 includes a lateral compression surface 604 and a longitudinal compression surface 606. The lateral compression surface 604 can be configured to compress substantially in a lateral plane parallel to the directions indicated by arrows 609a and 609b. Similarly, the longitudinal compression surface 606 can be configured to compress substantially in a longitudinal plane parallel to the directions indicated by arrows 607a and 607b.

[0046] The body assembly 603 also includes a body collar structure 630 that extends around the periphery of the body assembly 603 at the opening. The body collar structure 630 can be implemented with various geometric features that are configured to form a portion of the closure mechanism 600. The body collar structure 630 can include a shoulder element 610 that extends around at least a portion of the periphery of the body collar structure 630. The shoulder element 610 can include a longitudinal compression surface 612 and a transverse compression surface 614. Thus, when the closure formed by the lid assembly 601 and the body assembly 603 is closed, the transverse compression surface 604 is configured to press against the transverse compression surface 614, and the longitudinal compression surface 606 is configured to press against the longitudinal compression surface 612 to seal the opening.

[0047] In one example, the lateral compression surface 604 forms a portion of the top ring flexure structure 616. Thus, the top ring flexure structure 616 can be configured to flex when the cover ring structure 602 is pressed against the body ring structure 630. Further, the top ring flexure structure 616 can push the lateral compression surface 604 toward the lateral compression surface 614. In one example, the cover ring structure 602 includes a lateral gasket 620A that extends around at least a portion of the lateral compression surface 604. The lateral gasket 620A can be received in a lateral gasket channel 622 that extends into the lateral compression surface 604. In one embodiment, the lateral gasket 620A includes a wiper structure 624 that extends outwardly along direction 609b and upwardly along direction 607a. However, it is contemplated that the lateral gasket 620A and any other gaskets described throughout the present disclosure can utilize different gasket geometries or combinations of geometries. For example, the gasket may be embodied with a c-shaped, d-shaped, e-shaped, p-shaped and / or lip-shaped seal geometry.Further, the gasket may be formed of any one or more suitable materials, such as a polymer material.

[0048] The cover ring structure 602 may additionally include a longitudinal gasket 620B that extends around at least a portion of the longitudinal compression surface 606 of the cover ring structure 602. Thus, when the closure mechanism 600 is closed, the longitudinal gasket 620B is configured to press against the longitudinal compression surface 612 of the body ring structure 630, and the transverse gasket 620A is configured to press against the transverse compression surface 614 of the body ring structure 630. The compression of the longitudinal compression surface 606 against the longitudinal compression surface 612 may cause direct or indirect contact between the surfaces 606 and 612. Similarly, the compression of the transverse compression surface 604 against the transverse compression surface 614 may cause direct or indirect contact between the surfaces 604 and 614.

[0049] The closure mechanism 600 may additionally include a zipper 641 that is Figure 6607a and 607b. The closure 600 is schematically depicted as having an upper zipper portion 644 and a lower zipper portion 646. The upper zipper portion 644 extends along at least a portion of the cover ring zipper flange surface 640 and is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the cover ring zipper flange surface 640. The upper zipper portion 644 is configured to be removably coupled to the lower zipper portion 646, wherein the lower zipper portion 644 extends along at least a portion of the body ring zipper flange surface 642 and is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the body ring zipper flange surface 642. When the closure 600 is closed using the zipper 641, the removable coupling of the upper zipper portion 644 to the lower zipper portion 646 promotes compression along the longitudinal directions 607a and 607b. This longitudinal compression promotes the longitudinal compression surface 606 against the compression of the longitudinal compression surface 612 and further seals the closure 600.

[0050] In one example, the zipper 641 formed by the upper portion 644 and the lower portion 646 can be configured to be partially or completely waterproof when closed. In one example, the closure mechanism 600 includes a groove structure 650 formed between the protruding surface 652 of the body loop structure 630 and the shoulder element 610. The groove structure 650 can be configured to prevent liquid passing through the zipper 641 from draining into the storage compartment through the opening 408.

[0051] Figure 7 Schematically depicted is another closure mechanism 700 according to one or more aspects described herein. Closure mechanism 700 includes a lid assembly 701 and a body assembly 703. Lid assembly 701 and body assembly 703 may be coupled to an insulated container, such as container 100, or integrally formed with the insulated container. Figure 8 A more detailed view of a closing mechanism 700 according to one or more aspects described herein is schematically depicted. Thus, the lid assembly 701 can include a lid ring structure 702 similar to the lid ring structure 602 and a body ring structure 730 similar to the body ring structure 630. The lid ring structure 702 includes a transverse compression surface 704 and a longitudinal compression surface 706. The transverse compression surface 704 can be configured to compress substantially in a transverse plane parallel to the directions indicated by arrows 709a and 709b. Similarly, the longitudinal compression surface 706 can be configured to compress substantially in a longitudinal plane parallel to the directions indicated by arrows 707a and 707b.

[0052] The body collar structure 730 may include a shoulder element 710 extending around at least a portion of the periphery of the body collar structure 730. The shoulder element 710 may include a longitudinal compression surface 712 and a transverse compression surface 714. Thus, when the closure formed by the lid assembly 701 and the body assembly 703 is closed, the transverse compression surface 704 is configured to press against the transverse compression surface 714 and the longitudinal compression surface 706 is configured to press against the longitudinal compression surface 712 to seal the opening.

[0053] In one example, the lateral compression surface 704 forms a portion of the top ring flexure structure 716. Thus, the top ring flexure structure 716 can be configured to flex when the cover ring structure 702 is pressed against the body ring structure 730. Further, the top ring flexure structure 716 can push the lateral compression surface 704 toward the lateral compression surface 714. In one example, the cover ring structure 702 includes a gasket 720 that extends around at least a portion of the lateral compression surface 704. The gasket 720 can be received in a gasket channel 722 that extends into the lateral compression surface 704.

[0054] Thus, when closure mechanism 700 is closed, gasket 720 is configured to be compressed against lateral compression surface 714 of body ring structure 730. Compression of lateral compression surface 704 against lateral compression surface 714 may cause direct or indirect contact between surfaces 704 and 714.

[0055] The closure mechanism 700 may additionally include a zipper 741 that is Figure 7 707a and 707b. The closure 700 is schematically depicted as having an upper zipper portion 744 and a lower zipper portion 746. The upper zipper portion 744 extends along at least a portion of the cover ring zipper flange surface 740 and is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the cover ring zipper flange surface 740. The upper zipper portion 744 is configured to be removably coupled to the lower zipper portion 746, wherein the lower zipper portion 746 extends along at least a portion of the body ring zipper flange surface 742 and is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the body ring zipper flange surface 742. When the closure 700 is closed using the zipper 741, the removable coupling of the upper zipper portion 744 to the lower zipper portion 746 promotes compression along the longitudinal directions 707a and 707b. This longitudinal compression promotes the longitudinal compression surface 706 against the compression of the longitudinal compression surface 712 and further seals the closure 700.

[0056] In one example, the zipper 741 formed by the upper portion 744 and the lower portion 746 can be configured to be partially or completely waterproof when closed. In one example, the closure mechanism 700 includes a groove structure 750 formed between the protruding surface 752 of the body loop structure 704 and the shoulder element 710. The groove structure 750 can be configured to prevent liquid passing through the zipper from draining into the storage compartment of the insulated container to which the closure mechanism 700 is attached.

[0057] Fig. 9 Schematically depicts another embodiment of a closure mechanism 700 according to one or more aspects described herein. In the depicted example, the body ring structure 704 includes body rib structures 902 and 904, and the cover ring structure 702 includes a cover rib structure 906. These rib structures 902, 904, and 906 are configured to support the cover ring structure 702 and the body ring structure 704 during compression to form an interference fit. It is contemplated that the rib structures 902, 904, and 906 may be implemented with any geometric structure without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0058] Fig.10 Schematically depicted is another closure mechanism 1000 according to one or more aspects described herein. Closure mechanism 1000 includes a lid assembly 1001 and a body assembly 1003. Lid assembly 1001 and body assembly 1003 may be coupled to an insulated container, such as container 100, or integrally formed with the insulated container. Fig.11 A more detailed view of a closure mechanism 1000 according to one or more aspects described herein is schematically depicted. Thus, the lid assembly 1001 can include a lid ring structure 1002 similar to the lid ring structures 602 and 702. The body assembly 1003 also includes a body ring structure 1030 extending around the periphery of the body assembly 1003 at the opening, the body ring structure 1030 being similar to the body ring structures 630 and 730. The body ring structure 1030 can be implemented with various geometric features that are configured to form a portion of the closure mechanism 1000. The lid ring structure 1002 includes a transverse compression surface 1004 and a longitudinal compression surface 1006. The transverse compression surface 1004 can be configured to compress substantially in a transverse plane parallel to the directions indicated by arrows 1009a and 1009b. Similarly, longitudinal compression surface 1006 can be configured to compress substantially in a longitudinal plane parallel to the directions indicated by arrows 1007a and 1007b.

[0059] The body collar structure 1030 may include a shoulder element 1010 extending around at least a portion of the periphery of the body collar structure 1030. The shoulder element 1010 may include a longitudinal compression surface 1012 and a transverse compression surface 1014. Thus, when the closure formed by the lid assembly 1001 and the body assembly 1003 is closed, the transverse compression surface 1004 is configured to press against the transverse compression surface 1014 and the longitudinal compression surface 1006 is configured to press against the longitudinal compression surface 1012 to seal an opening, such as the opening 104, of the insulated container or device.

[0060] In one example, the lateral compression surface 1004 forms a portion of the top ring flexure structure 1016. Thus, the top ring flexure structure 1016 can be configured to flex when the cover ring structure 1002 is pressed against the body ring structure 1004. Further, the top ring flexure structure 1016 can push the lateral compression surface 1004 toward the lateral compression surface 1014. In one example, the cover ring structure 1002 includes a longitudinal gasket 1020 that extends around at least a portion of the longitudinal compression surface 1006. The longitudinal gasket 1020 can be received in a longitudinal gasket channel 1022 that extends into the longitudinal compression surface 1006.

[0061] Thus, when the closure mechanism 1000 is closed, the longitudinal gasket 1020 is configured to press against a plunger element 1025, which extends from the longitudinal compression surface 1012. In one example, the plunger element 1025 can be formed as a raised edge on the longitudinal compression surface 1012. However, additional or alternative plunger geometries can be utilized without departing from the scope of these disclosures. The compression of the lateral compression surface 1004 against the lateral compression surface 1014 can cause direct or indirect contact between the surfaces 1004 and 1014.

[0062] The closure mechanism 1000 may additionally include a zipper 1041 that is Fig.111007a and 1007b. The closure 1000 is schematically depicted as having an upper zipper portion 1044 and a lower zipper portion 1046. The upper zipper portion 1044 extends along at least a portion of the cover loop zipper flange surface 1040 and is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the cover loop zipper flange surface 1040. The upper zipper portion 1044 is configured to be removably coupled to the lower zipper portion 1046, wherein the lower zipper portion 1046 extends along at least a portion of the body loop zipper flange surface 1042 and is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the body loop zipper flange surface 1042. When the closure 1000 is closed using the zipper 1041, the removable coupling of the upper zipper portion 1044 to the lower zipper portion 1046 promotes compression along the longitudinal directions 1007a and 1007b. This longitudinal compression promotes the longitudinal compression surface 1006 against the compression of the longitudinal compression surface 1012 and further seals the closure 1000. In one example, the zipper 1041 formed by the upper portion 1044 and the lower portion 1046 can be configured to be partially or completely waterproof when closed.

[0063] Fig.12 Schematically depicts another embodiment of a closure mechanism 1000 according to one or more aspects described herein. In the depicted example, the body ring structure 1004 includes a body rib structure 1202, and the cover ring structure 1002 includes a cover rib structure 1204. These rib structures 1202 and 1204 are configured to support the cover ring structure 1002 and the body ring structure 1004 during compression to form an interference fit. It is contemplated that the rib structures 1202 and 1204 may be implemented with any geometric structure without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0064] Fig.13 A cross-sectional view of another closure mechanism 1300 according to one or more aspects described herein is schematically depicted. Closure mechanism 1300 includes a lid assembly 1301 and a body assembly 1303. Lid assembly 1301 and body assembly 1303 can be coupled to an insulated container, such as container 100, or formed integrally with the insulated container. Body assembly 1303 can be removably coupled to lid assembly 1301 to form closure 1300. In one example, lid assembly 1301 can be integrated into a lid assembly of an insulating device, such as lid assembly 112 of insulating device 100. Thus, in one example, lid assembly 1301 can be added to, or can replace, liner 115 of lid assembly 112. Lid assembly 1301 can be formed in a similar manner to body assembly 1303 using similar manufacturing methods and / or materials. In fact, it is contemplated that any manufacturing process and / or material can be used to form the structures described throughout the present disclosure without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0065] The body assembly 1303 also includes a body ring structure 1330 that extends around the periphery of the body assembly 1303. The body ring structure 1330 can be implemented with various geometric features that are configured to form a portion of the closure mechanism 1300. The lid assembly 1301 includes a lid ring structure 1302 that extends around the periphery of the lid assembly 1301. The lid ring structure 1302 includes a transverse compression surface 1304 and a longitudinal compression surface 1306. The transverse compression surface 1304 can be configured to compress substantially in a transverse plane parallel to the directions indicated by arrows 1309a and 1309b. Similarly, the longitudinal compression surface 1306 can be configured to compress substantially in a longitudinal plane parallel to the directions indicated by arrows 1307a and 1307b.

[0066] The body ring structure 1330 can include a shoulder element 1310 that extends around at least a portion of the periphery of the body ring structure 1330. The shoulder element 1310 can include a longitudinal compression surface 1312 and a transverse compression surface 1314. Thus, when the closure formed by the lid assembly 1301 and the body assembly 1303 is closed, the transverse compression surface 1304 can be configured to press against the transverse compression surface 1314 and the longitudinal compression surface 1306 can be configured to press against the longitudinal compression surface 1312 to seal the opening.

[0067] In one example, the lateral compression surface 1304 forms a portion of the top ring flexure structure 1316. Thus, the top ring flexure structure 1316 can be configured to flex when the cover ring structure 1303 is pressed against the body ring structure 1330. Further, the top ring flexure structure 1316 can push the lateral compression surface 1304 toward the lateral compression surface 1314.

[0068] In one example, the cover ring structure 1302 includes a dual sealing gasket 1320 that extends around at least a portion of a gasket channel 1322 of the cover ring structure 1302. In one embodiment, the dual sealing gasket includes: a primary sealing arm 1323, otherwise referred to as a primary wiper arm 1323; a secondary sealing arm 1325, otherwise referred to as a secondary wiper arm 1325; and a standoff arm 1327. In one example, the standoff arm 1327 is configured to press against an inner wall of the gasket channel 1322 to properly position the gasket 1320 within the channel 1322. Further, the primary sealing arm 1323 can be configured to press against a transverse compression surface 1314, and the secondary sealing arm 1325 can be configured to press against a longitudinal compression surface 1312 of the body ring structure 1330 to seal the opening between the cover assembly 1301 and the body assembly 1303. It is contemplated that the dual sealing gasket 1320 and any other gaskets described throughout the present disclosure may utilize different gasket geometries or combinations of geometries. For example, the gasket may be embodied with a c-shaped, d-shaped, e-shaped, p-shaped, and / or lip-shaped sealing geometry. Further, the gasket may be formed of any one or more suitable materials, such as a polymer material.

[0069] Closure mechanism 1300 may additionally include a zipper 1341 that is Fig.13 1307a and 1307b. The upper zipper portion 1344 can extend along at least a portion of the cover loop zipper flange surface 1340 and can be flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the cover loop zipper flange surface 1340. The upper zipper portion 1344 can be configured to be removably coupled to the lower zipper portion 1346, wherein the lower zipper portion 1346 extends along at least a portion of the body loop zipper flange surface 1342 and is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the body loop zipper flange surface 1342. When the closure 1300 is closed using the zipper 1341, the removable coupling of the upper zipper portion 1344 to the lower zipper portion 1346 can promote compression along the longitudinal directions 1307a and 1307b. This longitudinal compression can push the longitudinal compression surface 1306 against the compression of the longitudinal compression surface 1312 and further seal the closure 1300.

[0070] In one example, the zipper 1341 formed by the upper portion 1344 and the lower portion 1346 can be configured to be partially or completely waterproof when closed. In one example, the closure mechanism 1300 can include a groove structure 1350 formed between the protruding surface 1352 of the body loop structure 1330 and the shoulder element 1310. The groove structure 1350 can be configured to prevent liquid passing through the zipper from draining into the storage compartment sealed by the closure 1300.

[0071] Fig.14A and Fig. 14B Schematically depicted is another closure mechanism 1400 according to one or more aspects described herein. Closure mechanism 1400 includes a lid assembly 1401 and a body assembly 1403. Lid assembly 1401 and body assembly 1403 may be coupled to an insulated container, such as container 100, or integrally formed with the insulated container. Fig.15 and Fig.16 Schematically depicts a more detailed view of a closure mechanism 1400 according to one or more aspects described herein. Specifically, Fig.15 The closure mechanism 1400 is schematically depicted in a fully closed position, and Fig.16 The closure mechanism 1400 is schematically depicted in a partially closed position. Thus, the lid assembly 1401 can include a lid ring structure 1402 similar to the lid ring structure 602, 702, 1002 and a body ring structure 1430 similar to the body ring structure 630, 730, 1030. The lid ring structure 1402 includes a transverse compression surface 1404 and a longitudinal compression surface 1406. The transverse compression surface 1404 can be configured to compress substantially in a transverse plane parallel to the direction indicated by arrows 1409a and 1409b. Similarly, the longitudinal compression surface 1006 can be configured to compress substantially in a longitudinal plane parallel to the direction indicated by arrows 1407a and 1407b.

[0072] The body collar structure 1430 can include a shoulder element 1410 that extends around at least a portion of the perimeter of the body collar structure 1430. Additionally, the body collar structure 1430 can include an angled surface 1432 that is angled inward from an exterior portion of the insulated container 1400. The angled surface 1432 can improve the docking of the lid assembly 1401 and the body assembly 1403. Additionally, the angled surface 1432 can improve the alignment of the lid assembly 1401 and the body assembly 1403. The shoulder element 1410 can include a longitudinal compression surface 1412 and a transverse compression surface 1414. Thus, when the closure formed by the lid assembly 1401 and the body assembly 1403 is closed, the transverse compression surface 1404 is configured to press against the transverse compression surface 1414, and the longitudinal compression surface 1406 is configured to press against the longitudinal compression surface 1412 to seal an opening of the insulated container or device, such as the opening 104.

[0073] In one example, the lateral compression surface 1404 forms a portion of the top ring flexure structure 1416. Thus, the top ring flexure structure 1416 can be configured to flex when the cover ring structure 1402 is pressed against the body ring structure 1404. Further, the top ring flexure structure 1416 can push the lateral compression surface 1404 toward the lateral compression surface 1414. In one example, the cover ring structure 1402 includes a gasket 1420 that extends around at least a portion of the longitudinal compression surface 1406. The gasket 1420 can be received in a gasket channel 1422 that extends into the longitudinal compression surface 1406. Additionally, the top ring flexure structure 1416 can include a cover gasket arm 1418. The cover gasket arm 1418 can be a guide extending from the top ring flexible structure 1416 under the gasket 1420 to protect the tip of the gasket 1420 from being folded when the cover assembly 1401 is aligned with the main body assembly 1403. The cover gasket arm 1418 can also be used to protect the gasket 1420 from falling off when the cover assembly 1401 is pressed into the main body assembly 1403.

[0074] The gasket 1420 can be a V-shaped gasket. The V-shaped gasket 1420 can resist and maintain pressure better than other gasket types. Generally, the internal pressure of the insulated container 1400 can push the gasket 1420 and the sealing arm further against the lid assembly 1401 and the body assembly 1403 to engage. The V-shaped gasket 1420 can place the main sealing surface further below the base wall to achieve more reliable compression. Additionally, the V-shaped gasket 1420 can reduce the force of closing the lid assembly 1401 on the base assembly 1403. The gasket 1420 may include a sealing body 1428, which has a primary sealing arm 1426 and a secondary sealing arm 1425, the primary sealing arm 1426 extending from the sealing body 1428, and the secondary sealing arm 1425 extending from the other side of the sealing body 1428. The main sealing arm 1426 may be referred to as a main wiper arm 1426. The secondary sealing arm 1425 is also referred to as a secondary wiper arm 1425. The primary sealing arm 1426 can also include a wiper structure 1427. The wiper structure 1427 can also be referred to as a scraper and can protect and seal the insulated container 1400 from moisture, dust and / or dirt. In one example, the sealing body 1428 and the secondary sealing arm 1425 are configured to press against the inner wall of the gasket channel 1422 to properly position the gasket 1420 within the channel 1422. Further, the primary sealing arm 1426 can be configured to press against the lateral compression surface 1414 and the longitudinal compression surface 1412 of the main ring structure 1430 to seal the opening between the cover assembly 1401 and the main body assembly 1403. It is contemplated that the gasket 1420 and any other gaskets described throughout the present disclosure can utilize different gasket geometries or combinations of geometries. For example, the gasket may be embodied with a c-shaped, d-shaped, e-shaped, p-shaped and / or lip-shaped seal geometry.Further, the gasket may be formed of any one or more suitable materials, such as a polymer material.

[0075] Fig.17A and Fig. 17B Two exemplary types of V-shaped washers 1420 are shown. Fig.17A and Fig. 17B As shown, V-shaped gasket 1420 includes a sealing body 1428. A primary sealing arm 1426 and a secondary sealing arm 1425 may extend from the sealing body 1428. The primary sealing arm 1426 may include a wiper structure 1427. Various geometric structures may be used for any of the various components of gasket 1420, such as changing the width, length, density, stiffness, angle, etc. of the sealing body 1428, the primary sealing arm 1426, the secondary sealing arm 1425, and / or the wiper structure 1427. Fig.17A A V-shaped gasket 1420 is shown having a more rectangular shaped sealing body 1428, while Fig. 17BA V-shaped gasket 1420 is shown with rounded corners of a sealing body 1428. For example, the V-shaped gasket 1420 and components make it easier to "tune" / adjust any of the gasket components and characteristics of the gasket 1420, such as adjusting the primary sealing arm 1426 to adjust the gasket and sealing performance by changing the thickness, length, and / or angle of the primary sealing arm 1426. The geometries of these components of the V-shaped gasket 1420 may be implemented with any dimensional values ​​without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0076] The V-shaped gasket 1420 may need to impart stiffness to a portion of the sealing geometry while allowing the primary sealing arm 1426 to act as a flexible portion and the secondary sealing arm 1425 to act as a rigid element. The secondary sealing arm 1425 or rigid element can resist torque and deformation and drive uniform motion between the lid assembly 1401 and the body assembly 1403. The primary sealing arm 1426 or flexible portion can transmit the seal between the lid assembly 1401 and the body assembly 1403 and provide sufficient modulation to compensate for any deformation that occurs during a drop scenario to ensure leak protection of the insulated container 1400.

[0077] Closure mechanism 1400 may additionally include a zipper 1441 that is Fig.15 and Fig.16 1407a and 1407b. The closure 1400 is schematically depicted as having an upper zipper portion 1444 and a lower zipper portion 1446. The upper zipper portion 1444 extends along at least a portion of the cover loop zipper flange surface 1440 and is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the cover loop zipper flange surface 1440. The upper zipper portion 1444 is configured to be removably coupled to the lower zipper portion 1446, wherein the lower zipper portion 1446 extends along at least a portion of the body loop zipper flange surface 1442 and is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the body loop zipper flange surface 1442. When the closure 1400 is closed using the zipper 1441, the removable coupling of the upper zipper portion 1444 to the lower zipper portion 1446 promotes compression along the longitudinal directions 1407a and 1407b. This longitudinal compression promotes the longitudinal compression surface 1406 against the compression of the longitudinal compression surface 1412 and further seals the closure 1400. In one example, zipper 1441 formed by upper portion 1444 and lower portion 1446 can be configured to be partially or fully waterproof when closed.

[0078] Fig.18Another exemplary body ring structure 1830 is specifically shown, and the exemplary body ring structure 1830 has a base rib 1834 to increase torsion resistance and keep the gasket in place and in contact. The body ring structure 1830 can be used in place of or in conjunction with any of the body ring structure 1430 and the provided insulated container. The body ring structure 1830 can include a shoulder element 1810 that extends around at least a portion of the periphery of the body ring structure 1830. The shoulder element 1810 can include a longitudinal compression surface 1812 and a transverse compression surface 1814, as described and detailed above with reference to the longitudinal compression surface 1412 and the transverse compression surface 1414. Additionally, the body ring structure 1830 can include an angled surface 1832 that is angled inward from an outer portion of the insulated container. The base rib 1834 can be located between the angled surface 1832 and the body loop zipper flange surface 1842. The base rib 1834 can extend around at least a portion of the perimeter of the body loop structure 1830. The base rib 1834 can include various truss and / or beam structures and can be implemented without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0079] In one example, the thermal insulation device may include a body assembly having an outer shell, the outer shell defining a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall, and a fourth side wall. The thermal insulation device may also include a liner and an insulation layer, the liner forming a storage compartment, the insulation layer being positioned between the outer shell and the liner, wherein the insulation layer provides insulation to the storage compartment. The thermal insulation device may also include a cover assembly. An opening may be formed between the body assembly and the cover assembly, wherein the opening is configured to allow access to the storage compartment. The thermal insulation device may also include a closure member, the closure member being adapted to substantially seal the opening. The closure member may additionally include a cover ring structure, the cover ring structure extending around the periphery of the cover assembly, wherein the cover ring structure has a first transverse compression surface and a first longitudinal compression surface. The closure member may also include a body ring structure, the body ring structure extending around the periphery of the body assembly at the opening, wherein the body ring structure has a second transverse compression surface and a second longitudinal compression surface. When the closure is closed, the first lateral compression surface of the cover ring structure can be configured to press against the second lateral compression surface of the body ring structure, and the first longitudinal compression surface of the cover ring structure can be configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure to seal the opening.

[0080] The closure may additionally include a zipper having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion extends along the cover ring zipper flange surface and the lower portion extends along the body ring zipper flange surface, such that the upper portion and the lower portion are configured to be removably coupled to each other to seal the opening of the insulation device.

[0081] When the closure is closed, the zipper may push the first longitudinal compression surface of the cover loop structure against the second longitudinal compression surface of the body loop structure.

[0082] The interference fit may compress the first lateral compression surface of the cover ring structure against the second lateral compression surface of the body ring structure when the closure is closed.

[0083] The cover ring structure may include a cover rib and the body ring structure may include a body rib, such that the cover rib and the body rib are configured to support the cover ring structure and the body ring structure during compression to form an interference fit.

[0084] The thermal insulation device may also include a V-shaped gasket extending around at least a portion of the cover ring structure. The V-shaped gasket may also include: a sealing body; a primary sealing arm extending from a first end of the sealing body; and a secondary sealing arm extending from a second end of the sealing body opposite the first end. When the closure is closed, the primary sealing arm may be configured to press against the second lateral compression surface of the body ring structure and the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure.

[0085] The V-shaped gasket may also include a wiper structure.

[0086] The seal body and the secondary seal arms may be configured to press against an inner wall of the gasket channel to properly position the V-shaped gasket within the gasket channel.

[0087] The thermal insulation device may also include a double sealing gasket extending around at least a portion of the cover ring structure, wherein the double seal has a primary sealing arm and a secondary sealing arm, so that when the closure is closed, the primary sealing arm can be configured to press against the second lateral compression surface of the main ring structure, and the secondary sealing arm can be configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the main ring structure.

[0088] The thermal insulation device may also include a longitudinal gasket extending around at least a portion of the first longitudinal compression surface of the cover ring structure and a transverse gasket extending around at least a portion of the first transverse compression surface of the cover ring structure. When the closure is closed, the longitudinal gasket may be configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure, and the transverse gasket may be configured to press against the second transverse compression surface of the body ring structure.

[0089] The transverse gasket may also include a wiper structure.

[0090] The thermal insulation device may also include: a plunger extending from the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure; a longitudinal gasket channel extending around at least a portion of the first longitudinal compression surface of the cover ring structure; and a longitudinal gasket, at least a portion of which is configured to be received in the longitudinal gasket channel. When the closure is closed, the plunger may be configured to compress the longitudinal gasket to seal the opening.

[0091] The thermal insulation device may also include a transverse gasket channel and a transverse gasket, wherein the transverse gasket channel extends around at least a portion of the first transverse compression surface of the cover ring structure, and at least a portion of the transverse gasket may be configured to be received in the transverse gasket channel. When the closure is closed, the transverse gasket may be configured to press against the second transverse compression surface to seal the opening.

[0092] In another aspect, the insulating device may include: a body assembly including a storage compartment; a cover assembly; and an opening formed between the body assembly and the cover assembly, wherein the opening is configured to allow access to the storage compartment. The insulating device may also include a closure adapted to substantially seal the opening, wherein the closure includes a cover ring structure and a body ring structure, the cover ring structure extending around a periphery of the cover assembly, and the body ring structure extending around a periphery of the body assembly at the opening. When the closure is closed, at least a portion of the cover ring structure may be configured to press against at least a portion of the body ring structure to seal the opening.

[0093] The cover ring structure may further include a first longitudinal compression element and a first transverse compression element, and the body ring structure may further include a second longitudinal compression element and a second transverse compression element.

[0094] The closure of the thermal insulation device may also include a zipper having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion extending along the cover loop zipper toe surface and the lower portion extending along the body loop zipper toe surface. The upper portion and the lower portion may be configured to be removably coupled to each other to seal the opening.

[0095] When the closure is closed, the zipper pushes the first longitudinal compression element of the cover loop structure against the lung tool compression element of the body loop structure.

[0096] When the closure is closed, the interference fit presses the first transverse compression element of the cover ring structure against the second transverse compression element of the body, and the body includes a body rib, so that the cover rib and the body rib are configured to support the cover ring structure and the body ring structure during compression to form an interference fit.

[0097] The thermal insulation device may also include a longitudinal gasket extending around at least a portion of the first longitudinal compression surface of the cover ring structure and a transverse gasket extending around at least a portion of the first transverse compression surface of the cover ring structure. When the closure is closed, the longitudinal gasket may be configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure, and the transverse gasket may be configured to press against the second transverse compression surface of the body ring structure.

[0098] The transverse gasket may also include a wiper structure.

[0099] The thermal insulation device may also include: a plunger extending from the second longitudinal compression surface of the body ring structure; a longitudinal gasket channel extending around at least a portion of the first longitudinal compression surface of the cover ring structure; and a longitudinal gasket, at least a portion of which may be configured to be received in the longitudinal gasket channel. When the closure is closed, the plunger may be configured to compress the longitudinal gasket to seal the opening.

[0100] The thermal insulation device may also include a transverse gasket channel and a transverse gasket, wherein the transverse gasket channel extends around at least a portion of the first transverse compression surface of the cover ring structure, and at least a portion of the transverse gasket may be configured to be received in the transverse gasket channel. When the closure is closed, the transverse gasket may be configured to press against the second transverse compression surface to seal the opening.

[0101] An example method of forming an insulating device may include: forming a liner first portion and a shell first portion; securing the liner first portion and the shell first portion to a sealable closure to form a lid assembly; forming a liner second portion and a shell second portion; securing the liner second portion to the shell second portion to form a body assembly, such that the body assembly includes an opening into a storage compartment. The method may additionally include: forming the sealable closure to the opening into the storage compartment, forming the sealable closure to the opening into the storage compartment further includes: forming a lid ring structure extending around a perimeter of the lid assembly, forming a body ring structure extending around a perimeter of the body assembly, such that the lid ring structure may be configured to press against the body ring structure to resealably seal the sealable closure.

[0102] The present invention has been discussed above and in the accompanying drawings with reference to various examples. However, the purpose served by this disclosure is to provide examples of various features and concepts related to the present invention, rather than to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that many changes and modifications may be made to the examples described above without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heat insulation device, comprising: a body assembly including a housing defining a side wall; an inner lining to form a storage compartment; an insulation layer positioned between the outer shell and the inner liner, the insulation layer providing thermal insulation to the storage compartment; Cover assembly; an opening formed between the body assembly and the lid assembly, the opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment; as well as Closure, including: a cover ring structure extending around a perimeter of the cover assembly, the cover ring structure including a first transverse compression surface and a first longitudinal compression surface; and a body ring structure extending around the periphery of the body assembly at the opening, the body ring structure including a second transverse compression surface and a second longitudinal compression surface, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the first lateral compression surface of the cover ring structure is configured to press against the second lateral compression surface of the main body ring structure, and the first longitudinal compression surface of the cover ring structure is configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the main body ring structure to seal the opening.

2. The thermal insulation device according to claim 1, wherein: The closure element further comprises: Zipper, including: an upper portion extending along the cover loop zipper flange surface; and The lower portion extends along the surface of the main body loop zipper flange, Wherein, the upper portion and the lower portion are configured to be removably coupled to each other to seal the opening.

3. The thermal insulation device according to claim 2, wherein: When the closure is closed, the zipper pushes the first longitudinal compression surface of the cover loop structure against the second longitudinal compression surface of the body loop structure.

4. The thermal insulation device according to claim 1, wherein: When the closure is closed, an interference fit presses the first lateral compression surface of the cover ring structure against the second lateral compression surface of the body ring structure.

5. The thermal insulation device according to claim 4, wherein: The cover ring structure includes a cover rib and the body ring structure includes a body rib, wherein the cover rib and the body rib are configured to support the cover ring structure and the body ring structure during compression to form the interference fit.

6. The thermal insulation device according to claim 1, further comprising: A V-shaped gasket extends around at least a portion of the cover ring structure, the V-shaped gasket further comprising: Sealing body; a primary sealing arm extending from the first end of the sealing body; and a secondary sealing arm extending from a second end of the sealing body opposite to the first end, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the primary sealing arm is configured to press against the second transverse compression surface of the main body ring structure and the second longitudinal compression surface of the main body ring structure.

7. The thermal insulation device according to claim 6, wherein: The V-shaped gasket also includes a wiper structure.

8. The thermal insulation device according to claim 6, wherein: The sealing body and the secondary sealing arms are configured to press against an inner wall of a gasket channel to properly position the V-shaped gasket within the gasket channel.

9. The thermal insulation device according to claim 1, further comprising: a double sealing gasket extending around at least a portion of the cover ring structure, the double sealing gasket further comprising: a primary sealing arm; and Secondary sealing arm, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the primary sealing arm is configured to press against the second transverse compression surface of the main body ring structure, and the secondary sealing arm is configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the main body ring structure.

10. The thermal insulation device according to claim 1, further comprising: a longitudinal gasket extending around at least a portion of said first longitudinal compression surface of said cover ring structure; as well as a transverse gasket extending around at least a portion of said first transverse compression surface of said cover ring structure, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the longitudinal gasket is configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the main body ring structure, and the transverse gasket is configured to press against the second transverse compression surface of the main body ring structure.

11. The thermal insulation device according to claim 10, wherein: The transverse gasket also includes a wiper structure.

12. The thermal insulation device according to claim 1, further comprising: a plunger extending from said second longitudinal compression surface of said main body ring structure; a longitudinal gasket channel extending around at least a portion of said first longitudinal compression surface of said cover ring structure; as well as a longitudinal gasket, at least a portion of which is configured to be received in the longitudinal gasket channel, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the plunger is configured to compress the longitudinal gasket to seal the opening.

13. The thermal insulation device according to claim 1, further comprising: a transverse gasket channel extending around at least a portion of said first transverse compression surface of said cover ring structure; as well as a transverse gasket, at least a portion of which is configured to be received in the transverse gasket channel, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the lateral gasket is configured to press against the second lateral compression surface to seal the opening.

14. A heat insulation device comprising: a main body assembly including a storage compartment; Cover assembly; an opening formed between the body assembly and the lid assembly, the opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment; as well as a closure adapted to substantially seal the opening, the closure comprising: a cover ring structure extending around a periphery of the cover assembly; and a body ring structure extending around the periphery of the body assembly at the opening, Wherein, when the closure is closed, at least a portion of the cover ring structure is configured to press against at least a portion of the body ring structure to seal the opening.

15. The thermal insulation device according to claim 14, wherein: The cover ring structure further comprises a first longitudinal compression element and a first transverse compression element, and wherein the body ring structure further comprises a second longitudinal compression element and a second transverse compression element.

16. The thermal insulation device according to claim 15, wherein: The closure element further comprises: Zipper, including: an upper portion extending along the cover loop zipper flange surface; and The lower portion extends along the surface of the main body loop zipper flange, Wherein, the upper portion and the lower portion are configured to be removably coupled to each other to seal the opening.

17. The thermal insulation device according to claim 16, wherein: When the closure is closed, the zipper pushes the first longitudinal compression element of the cover loop structure against the second longitudinal compression element of the body loop structure.

18. The thermal insulation device according to claim 17, wherein: When the closure is closed, an interference fit presses the first transverse compression element of the cover ring structure against the first transverse compression element of the body ring structure.

19. The thermal insulation device according to claim 18, wherein: The cover ring structure includes a cover rib and the body ring structure includes a body rib, wherein the cover rib and the body rib are configured to support the cover ring structure and the body ring structure during compression to form the interference fit.

20. The thermal insulation device according to claim 14, further comprising: A V-shaped gasket extends around at least a portion of the cover ring structure, the V-shaped gasket further comprising: Sealing body; a primary sealing arm extending from the first end of the sealing body; and a secondary sealing arm extending from a second end of the sealing body opposite to the first end, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the primary sealing arm is configured to press against the second transverse compression surface of the main body ring structure and the second longitudinal compression surface of the main body ring structure.

21. The thermal insulation device according to claim 20, wherein: The V-shaped gasket also includes a wiper structure.

22. The thermal insulation device according to claim 20, wherein: The sealing body and the secondary sealing arms are configured to press against an inner wall of a gasket channel to properly position the V-shaped gasket within the gasket channel.

23. The thermal insulation device according to claim 14, further comprising: a double sealing gasket extending around at least a portion of the cover ring structure, the double sealing gasket further comprising: a primary sealing arm; and Secondary sealing arm, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the primary sealing arm is configured to press against the second transverse compression surface of the main body ring structure, and the secondary sealing arm is configured to press against the second longitudinal compression surface of the main body ring structure.

24. The thermal insulation device according to claim 14, further comprising: a longitudinal gasket extending around at least a portion of said first longitudinal compression element of said cover ring structure; as well as a transverse gasket extending around at least a portion of said first transverse compression element of said cover ring structure, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the longitudinal gasket is configured to press against the second longitudinal compression element of the main body ring structure, and the transverse gasket is configured to press against the second transverse compression element of the main body ring structure.

25. The thermal insulation device according to claim 24, wherein: The transverse gasket also includes a wiper structure.

26. The thermal insulation device of claim 14, further comprising: a plunger extending from the main body ring structure; a longitudinal gasket channel extending around at least a portion of the cover ring structure; as well as a longitudinal gasket, at least a portion of which is configured to be received in the longitudinal gasket channel, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the plunger is configured to compress the longitudinal gasket to seal the opening.

27. The thermal insulation device of claim 14, further comprising: a transverse gasket channel extending around at least a portion of the cover ring structure; as well as a transverse gasket, at least a portion of which is configured to be received in the transverse gasket channel, Wherein, when the closure is closed, the transverse gasket is configured to press against the main body ring structure to seal the opening.

28. A method of forming a thermal insulation device, comprising: forming a liner first portion and an outer shell first portion; securing the liner first portion to the shell first portion to form a cover assembly; forming a liner second portion and an outer shell second portion; securing the liner second portion to the shell second portion to form a body assembly, wherein the body assembly includes an opening into the storage compartment; a sealable closure forming said opening into said storage compartment, comprising: forming a cover ring structure extending around a periphery of the cover assembly; and forming a body ring structure extending around the periphery of the body component, Wherein, the cover ring structure is configured to press against the body ring structure to resealably seal the sealable closure.

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