A single-walled disposable cooler made from at least one of disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials.

Abstract

The single-wall disposable cooler may include (i) a body including a base and a plurality of support walls coupled to the base, the plurality of support walls and the base defining an interior cavity of the body, the plurality of support walls extending upwardly from the base to form an opening at an upper end of the body that is fluidly connected to the interior cavity, and (ii) a lid removably coupled to the body, the lid shaped to cover the opening in the body. The body may be made of a pulp-based material.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 754,829, entitled "SINGLE-WALL DISPOSABLE COOLER MADE FROM PULP-BASED MATERIAL," filed November 2, 2018, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] [Technical field] The present disclosure relates generally to coolers, and more particularly to single-wall coolers made from at least one of disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials. [Background technology]

[0003] Coolers, ice chests, ice boxes, and the like are commonly used to store contents (e.g., food, beverages, etc.) and keep the contents cold. While many coolers are manufactured using durable materials that are intended to be used repeatedly, others are manufactured to be disposable. Disposable type coolers are traditionally manufactured from polystyrene foam (i.e., Styrofoam). Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The problem is that polystyrene is a non-biodegradable solid, which is resistant to chemicals that would otherwise degrade the material. As a result, discarded polystyrene coolers can cause significant environmental damage, as discarded polystyrene will persist in the environment for centuries. Many cities and counties across the United States have passed regulations banning the sale of polystyrene products for this reason. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present disclosure provides a single-walled, disposable cooler that is made from at least one of disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials, such as, for example, a pulp-based material. The pulp-based material is compostable, renewable, and / or biodegradable, allowing the cooler to be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. As a result, the cooler decomposes more quickly and does not produce toxic residues compared to conventional polystyrene coolers.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a single-wall disposable cooler may include the following configuration: The single-wall disposable cooler includes: (i) a body including a base and a plurality of support walls coupled to the base, at least one of the plurality of support walls includes a completely flat surface, the plurality of support walls and the base define an internal cavity of the body, and the plurality of support walls extend upward from the base to form an opening at an upper end of the body in fluid communication with the internal cavity; and (ii) a lid removably coupled to the body, the lid being shaped to cover or substantially cover the opening of the body. The body is generally made of at least one of a disposable material, a biodegradable material, and a renewable material. According to some embodiments, the plurality of support walls are formed continuously or seamlessly from an edge of the base, while in other exemplary embodiments, one or more support walls are coupled to a corresponding edge of the base in a discontinuous or seam-free manner.

[0007] The lid may be configured to fit inside the upper ends of the plurality of support walls. In this regard, the plurality of support walls may be configured to have a ledge disposed below the upper ends of the plurality of support walls. The ledge may be substantially parallel to the base, and the lid may be configured such that an outer edge of the lid rests on an inner surface of the ledge when the lid covers or substantially covers the opening in the body. The lid may also be configured to have a handle portion disposed in a central region of the lid.

[0008] The lid may be configured such that an outer edge of the lid is substantially flush with the upper ends of the plurality of support walls when the lid covers or substantially covers the opening in the body. In this regard, the body may be configured to have a handle portion disposed in an upper region of the body.

[0009] The single-wall disposable cooler may further include a handle wrap that is structurally independent from the body and the lid, and the handle wrap may include a cutout portion formed on the inside of the handle wrap. The handle wrap may encircle the entire body and the lid longitudinally such that the cutout portion is located above the body and the lid when the lid covers or substantially covers the opening of the body. The handle wrap may be made entirely from at least one of a disposable material, a biodegradable material, and a renewable material, such as a pulp-based material. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the handle wrap may be made from a non-biodegradable material and / or a non-renewable material.

[0010] The lid may be configured such that an outer edge of the lid is laterally outwardly disposed relative to the plurality of support walls when the lid covers the opening in the body, and in this regard, the outer edge of the lid may extend downwardly from below the upper ends of the plurality of support walls.

[0011] The body may be formed with a handle portion disposed at an upper region of the body.

[0012] The lid may be configured with one or more cup holders located on a top portion of the lid.

[0013] The lid may be made entirely from a disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable material, such as a pulp-based material, or may be made from a non-biodegradable and / or non-renewable material, such as a plastic or other polymeric material, which may or may not be a disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable material.

[0014] At least one of the disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials may be a pulp-based material that may be derived from recycled paper. At least one of the disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials, such as the pulp-based material, may also be made from a combination of recycled paper and wax. At least one of the disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials, such as the pulp-based material, may further include a wax additive. In other exemplary embodiments, at least one of the disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials may be paper, sugarcane, hemp, bamboo, or other materials. The other materials are at least one of the disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials.

[0015] At least one of the disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials, such as a pulp-based material, can be a compostable, renewable, and / or biodegradable material.

[0016] Further, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of manufacturing a single-wall disposable cooler may include (i) forming a body using at least one of disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials, such as a pulp-based material, including a base and a plurality of support walls coupled to the base, where at least one of the plurality of support walls includes a completely flat surface, the plurality of support walls and the base define an internal cavity of the body, and the plurality of support walls extend upwardly from the base to form an opening in an upper region of the body that is in fluid communication with the internal cavity, and (ii) forming a lid removably coupled to the body such that the lid is molded to cover or substantially cover the opening of the body. According to some embodiments, the plurality of support walls are formed continuously or seamlessly from an edge of the base, while in other exemplary embodiments, one or more support walls are coupled to a corresponding edge of the base in a non-continuous or seamless manner.

[0017] Further, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cooler may include the following configuration: The cooler includes a single-walled disposable shell made entirely from at least one of disposable, biodegradable, and renewable materials, such as a pulp-based material, the single-walled disposable shell including: (i) a body including a base and a plurality of support walls coupled to the base, at least one of the plurality of support walls includes a completely flat surface, the plurality of support walls and the base define an internal cavity of the body, and the plurality of support walls extend upwardly from the base to form an opening in an upper region of the body that is in fluid communication with the internal cavity; and (ii) a lid removably coupled to the body, the lid shaped to cover or substantially cover the opening of the body. The lid may be formed to fit inside the upper ends of the plurality of support walls and may be formed to have one or more cup holders disposed at a top portion of the lid. According to some embodiments, the support walls are formed continuously or seamlessly from the edge of the base, while in other exemplary embodiments, one or more support walls are joined to a corresponding edge of the base in a discontinuous or seamless manner. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] The embodiments herein may be better understood by reference to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numbers indicate identical or functionally similar elements, and in which: [Figure 1A] 1 includes a diagram of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 1B] 1 includes a diagram of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 1C] 1 includes a diagram of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 1D] 1 includes a diagram of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 1E] 1 includes a diagram of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 1F] 1 includes a diagram of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2A] 1 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2B] 1 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2C] 1 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2D] 1 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2E] 1 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3A] 1 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3B] 1 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3C] 1 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3D] 1 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4A] 11 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4B] 11 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4C] 11 includes a view of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] It should be understood that the above-referenced drawings are not necessarily to scale, but rather present somewhat simplified representations of various preferred features illustrating the underlying principles of the present disclosure. Specific design features of the present disclosure, including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, locations, and shapes, are determined in part by the particular intended application and environment of use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Moreover, similar reference numerals refer to similar elements throughout this specification.

[0021] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. As used herein, singular terms (such as "a", "an" and "the") imply the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It is further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" used herein specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] Referring now to embodiments of the present disclosure, the single-walled disposable coolers described herein may be made from disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable materials, such as pulp-based materials. Alternatively, the single-walled disposable coolers may be made from paper, sugarcane, hemp, bamboo, and the like. Pulp-based materials, or other similar types of materials, are compostable, renewable, and / or biodegradable materials, allowing the coolers to be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. As a result, the coolers decompose more quickly and do not produce toxic residues compared to conventional polystyrene coolers.

[0023] The accompanying drawings illustrate various embodiments of the disclosed single-wall disposable cooler, as described in detail below: Figures 1A-1F include views of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, Figures 2A-2E include views of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, Figures 3A-3D include views of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figures 4A-4C include views of a single-wall disposable cooler according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] It should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments and their associated features are not mutually exclusive. Any feature shown in connection with an embodiment described herein may be employed in another embodiment described herein. Thus, the description of various embodiments herein does not imply that any feature associated with a particular embodiment is limited to only the embodiment mentioned.

[0025] As shown in the figures, the single-wall disposable cooler (hereafter "cooler") 100 includes a single-wall disposable shell that defines a body 200. The single-wall disposable shell is generally made from disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable materials, such as pulp-based materials, paper, sugarcane, hemp, bamboo, or similar types of materials. The body 200 includes a base 210 and a plurality of support walls 220 coupled to the base 210. One or more of the plurality of support walls 220 may be attached to an edge of the base 210, such as by adhesive or some other similar attachment mechanism. Alternatively, one or more of the plurality of support walls 220 extend continuously or seamlessly from an edge of the base 210. At least one of the support walls 220 may include a completely flat surface. That is, the support wall 220 may be formed such that the entire surface of the at least one support wall 220 is disposed within a single plane. In one example, two support walls 220 disposed at opposing positions on the base 210 may each include a completely flat surface, while two other support walls 220 disposed at opposing positions on the base 210 may each be substantially perpendicular to the two completely flat support walls 220 and may not include a completely flat surface.

[0026] The support walls 220 and the base 210 may define an interior cavity 230 of the body 200. The support walls 220 may extend upwardly from the base 210 to form an opening 240 at an upper end of the body 200. The opening 240 may be in fluid communication with the interior cavity 230 of the body 200. In particular, by forming at least one of the support walls 220 with a completely flat surface, the volume of the interior cavity 230 may be maximized, allowing for greater storage capacity within the chiller 100.

[0027] The body 200 may be formed to include various features. For example, the body 200 may be formed to have one or more handle portions disposed at an upper region of the body 200. In one example, the support wall 220 may be formed to have a shelf 250 disposed below an upper end of the support wall 220. The shelf 250 may be substantially parallel to the base 210. Thus, the shelf 250 may function as a handle portion for a user to grasp an outer portion of the shelf 250 to carry the cooler 100. Specifically, a user may wrap his / her fingers under the inwardly extending portion of the shelf 250. Additionally, the central region of the support wall 220 may be formed to have a recess to provide additional space under the shelf 250 for easier gripping.

[0028] The cooler 100 may further include a lid 300 that may cover or substantially cover the opening 240 of the body 200. In this regard, the lid 300 may be removably coupled to the body 200 of the cooler 100 in any of a variety of ways, some of which are described herein across various embodiments. The lid 300 may be shaped to match the opening 240 of the body 200.

[0029] The lid 300 may be formed to include a variety of features. For example, the lid 300 may be formed with one or more cup holders 310 disposed on a top portion of the lid 300. The one or more cup holders 310 may be formed on the top portion of the lid 300 in any suitable arrangement. Characteristics such as the size, location and number of the one or more cup holders 310 may vary. Additionally, one or more handle portions 320 may be formed on the lid 300, as described in more detail below.

[0030] In particular, the body 200 and lid 300 of the cooler 100 may be made entirely from disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable materials, such as a pulp-based material. Alternatively, the body 200 may be made entirely from disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable materials, such as a pulp-based material, and the lid 300 may be made from a non-biodegradable and / or non-renewable material, such as plastic, other polymeric materials, or other known types of materials that may be used in coolers.

[0031] Pulp, as is commonly known in the art, is a fibrous material prepared by chemical or mechanical separation of cellulose fibers from wood, recycled paper, straw, grass, or other fibrous raw materials. Pulp is understood to be more environmentally friendly than polystyrene because it is biodegradable (i.e., capable of breaking down into harmless materials), renewable (i.e., reusable or processable for reuse), and / or compostable (i.e., capable of decomposing within 90-180 days) without releasing toxic residues upon decomposition.

[0032] In some cases, the pulp-based material for making the cooler 100 may be derived entirely from pre-consumer recycled paper. In other cases, the pulp-based material for making the cooler 100 may be derived from a combination of recycled paper and a wax additive (e.g., paraffin wax) that is added to increase the water resistance of the cooler 100. In still other cases, a small amount of rosin (a solid form of resin) may be added to the pulp-based material to increase the durability of the cooler. However, it should be understood that the pulp-based material may be derived from any suitable pulp-making material generally known in the art. Additionally, the body 200 may be formed from other disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable materials, such as paper, sugar cane, hemp, bamboo, and other similar types of materials. The lid 300 may also be optionally formed from a pulp-based material or may be formed from other disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable materials, such as paper, sugar cane, hemp, bamboo, and other similar types of materials. Alternatively, the lid 300 may be formed from a non-biodegradable and / or non-renewable material.

[0033] 1A-1F, according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, the lid 300 may be formed to fit inside the upper ends of the plurality of support walls 220. FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of the cooler 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the cooler 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 1C illustrates a side view of the cooler 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 1D illustrates a top view of the cooler 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 1E illustrates a bottom view of the cooler 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 1F illustrates a cross-sectional front view of the cooler 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] 1A-1F, the support wall 220 may be formed to have a ledge 250 disposed below an upper end of the support wall 220. The ledge 250 may be formed to be substantially parallel to the base 210, as described above. The lid 300 may be formed such that an outer edge of the lid 300 rests on an inner surface of the ledge 250 when the lid 300 covers or substantially covers the opening 240 of the body 200.

[0035] Additionally, the lid 300 may be formed with a handle portion 320 located in a central region of the lid 300. The handle portion 320 allows a user to grip the top surface of the lid 300 to remove the lid 300 from the opening 240 of the body 200. The handle portion 320 may be formed in any shape that is easy for a user to grip. In one example, the handle portion 320 may include a portion of the lid 300 that protrudes outward from the recessed region 330, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1F. In another example, the handle portion 320 may include an elongated opening (not shown) formed in a portion of the lid 300 that protrudes outward from the top surface of the lid 300. Forming an elongated opening allows a user to insert their finger.

[0036] 2A to 2E, according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, the lid 300 may be formed such that an outer edge of the lid portion 300 is located laterally outside the plurality of support walls 220 when the lid 300 covers the opening 240 of the body 200. FIG. 2A shows a perspective view of the cooler 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 2B shows a front view of the cooler 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 2C shows a side view of the cooler 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 2D shows a top view of the cooler 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 2E shows a cross-sectional front view of the cooler 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] 2A to 2E, the outer edge of the lid 300 may extend downward from below the upper end of the support wall 220. In this configuration, the lid 300 can completely cover the upper end of the support wall 220, i.e., the edge of the main body 200, and the opening 240 of the main body 200. A user can lift the lid 300 from the opening 240 of the main body 200 by grasping the outer edge of the lid 300 and pulling it upward.

[0038] 3A-3D, according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, the lid 300 may be formed such that an outer edge of the lid 300 is substantially flush with the upper ends of the support walls 220 when the lid 300 covers the opening 240 of the body 200. Fig. 3A shows a perspective view of the cooler 100 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig. 3B shows a front view of the cooler 100 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig. 3C shows a side view of the cooler 100 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. 3D shows a cross-sectional side view of the cooler 100 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] 3A-3D, the main body 200 may be formed with a handle portion 260 disposed at an upper region of the main body 200. In this configuration, the handle portion 260 may include a recessed area formed in a portion of the upper end of the support wall 220. The handle portion 260 allows a user to grasp the bottom surface of the lid 300. A user can grasp the bottom of the lid 300 within the recessed area of ​​the main body 200 and pull the lid 300 upward to remove the lid 300 from the opening 240 of the main body 200.

[0040] 4A-4C, according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, the cooler 100 may further include a handle wrap 400 that is structurally independent from the body 200 and the lid 300. Figure 4A shows a perspective view of the cooler 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 4B shows a front view of the cooler 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 4C shows a side view of the cooler 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] 4A-4C, the handle wrap 400 may be formed with a cutout portion 410 shaped in a manner that allows a user to insert a finger. The handle wrap 400 may be configured to encircle the entire body 200 and lid 300 longitudinally such that the cutout portion 410 is located above the body 200 and lid 300 when the lid 300 covers the opening in the body 200. The handle wrap 400 allows the cooler 100 to be transported without the need to form a physical handle portion on either the body 200 or the lid 300.

[0042] 4A to 4C, the lid 300 may be formed such that the outer edge of the lid 300 is substantially flush with the upper ends of the support walls 220 when the lid 300 covers or substantially covers the opening 240 of the main body 200. However, the cooler 100 is not limited to this.

[0043] Like the main body 200, the handle wrap 400 may be made entirely from disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable materials, such as pulp-based materials. Thus, when the cooler 100 includes the handle wrap 400, all components of the cooler 100 (i.e., the main body 200, the lid 300, and the handle wrap 400) may be compostable, renewable, and / or biodegradable. Alternatively, the handle wrap 400 may be made from non-biodegradable and / or non-renewable materials, such as plastic, rubber or rubber-like materials, or other suitable materials that are not biodegradable or renewable.

[0044] 1-4, according to any of the embodiments described above, the body 200 of the second cooling device 100 may be stackable with the body 200 of the first cooling device 100 according to some embodiments. In these embodiments, each of the multiple support walls 220 of each cooling device 100 faces outwardly (rather than perpendicularly) from the base 210 such that an opening 240 formed at a distal end of the support wall 220 is larger than the base 210.

[0045] The base 210 of the second cooler 100 is insertable into the opening 240 of the first cooler 100 such that the second cooler 100 slides downwardly into the internal cavity 230 of the first cooler 100. Similarly, the body 200 of the third cooler 100 can be slid into the internal cavity 230 of the second cooler 100. This sliding can be repeated when the bodies 200 of the coolers 100 are stackable on top of each other.

[0046] As can be seen, the single-walled disposable coolers described herein may be made from disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable materials, such as pulp-based materials that are compostable, renewable, and / or biodegradable. As a result, the coolers can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. As a result, the coolers degrade quickly in a compost environment without leaving any toxic residue in the soil, as compared to traditional polystyrene coolers. The disposable, biodegradable, and / or renewable materials, such as pulp-based materials, used to make the single-walled coolers described herein can comply with modern regulations that prohibit the sale of polyethylene products while providing consumers with a disposable means of storage. Additionally, the single-walled disposable coolers described herein can include convenient features such as cup holders, handles, and the addition of wax additives to the pulp-based materials used to construct the coolers can ensure moisture retention for several days.

[0047] The foregoing description is directed to specific embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent that other variations and modifications may be made to the described embodiments while still achieving some or all of their advantages. This description should therefore be construed as merely exemplary and not otherwise limiting the scope of the embodiments herein. It is therefore the object of the appended claims to cover all such variations and modifications that come within the true spirit and scope of the embodiments herein.

Claims

1. 1. A single-wall disposable cooler comprising: a pulp-based biodegradable body including a base and a plurality of support walls continuously and seamlessly connected to the base, at least one of the plurality of support walls including a completely planar surface and at least one of the plurality of support walls being non-planar, the plurality of support walls and the base defining an internal cavity of the body, the plurality of support walls extending upwardly from the base to form an opening at an upper end of the body in fluid communication with the internal cavity; a lid removably coupled to the body, the lid being shaped to at least substantially cover an opening of the body; The outer edge of the cover is formed to be positioned inside the support wall, the body being made entirely from the pulp-based biodegradable material; the lid is configured with one or more cup holders disposed at a top portion of the lid; The lid is formed to be fitted to the inside of the upper ends of the plurality of support walls, the support walls are formed with a ledge disposed below upper ends of the support walls, the ledge being substantially parallel to the base, and the lid is formed such that an outer edge of the lid rests on an inner surface of the ledge when the lid at least substantially covers the opening of the body; The outer edge of the lid is (a) the lid is bent downward at an upper end and extends to substantially the same height as the opening; (b) a single-walled disposable cooler that bends in a direction along said shelf at substantially the same height as said opening;

2. A single-wall disposable cooler as described in claim 1, wherein the lid is formed to have a handle portion located in a central region of the lid.

3. 2. The single-wall disposable cooler of claim 1, wherein the lid is formed such that an outer edge of the lid is substantially flush with upper ends of the plurality of support walls when the lid at least substantially covers the opening in the body.

4. 4. The single wall disposable cooler of claim 3, wherein the body is formed with a handle portion disposed in an upper region of the body.

5. a handle wrap structurally independent of the body and the lid, the handle wrap including a cutout portion formed on an interior side of the handle wrap; 4. The single-wall disposable cooler of claim 3, wherein the handle wrap longitudinally surrounds the entire body and lid such that the cutout portion is located above the body and lid when the lid at least substantially covers the opening in the body.

6. 6. The single wall disposable cooler of claim 5, wherein the handle wrap is made entirely from at least one of a disposable material, a biodegradable material, and a renewable material.

7. 10. The single wall disposable cooler of claim 1, wherein the lid is made entirely from a pulp based material.

8. 1. A single-wall disposable cooler comprising: a body including a base and a plurality of support walls coupled to the base, at least one of the plurality of support walls including a substantially planar surface and at least one of the plurality of support walls being non-planar, the plurality of support walls and the base defining an internal cavity of the body, the plurality of support walls extending continuously and seamlessly upwardly from the base to form an opening at an upper end of the body in fluid communication with the internal cavity; a lid removably coupled to said body, said lid being shaped to at least substantially cover an opening in said body, said lid having a plurality of cup holders spaced apart from a periphery of said lid and a handle in a central region formed opposite said lid recess; the body being generally made from at least one of a disposable material, a biodegradable material, and a renewable pulp-based material; The lid is formed to be fitted to the inside of the upper ends of the plurality of support walls, the support walls are formed with a ledge disposed below upper ends of the support walls, the ledge being substantially parallel to the base, and the lid is formed such that an outer edge of the lid rests on an inner surface of the ledge when the lid at least substantially covers the opening of the body; The outer edge of the lid is (a) the lid is bent downward at an upper end and extends to substantially the same height as the opening; (b) a single-walled disposable cooler that bends in a direction along said shelf at substantially the same height as said opening;

9. 10. The single-wall disposable cooler of claim 8, wherein at least one of the disposable material, the biodegradable material, and the renewable pulp-based material is a pulp-based material derived from recycled paper.

10. 10. The single-wall disposable cooler of claim 8, wherein at least one of the disposable material, the biodegradable material, and the renewable pulp-based material is a pulp-based material made from a combination of recycled paper and wax.

11. 10. The single-wall disposable cooler of claim 8, wherein at least one of the disposable material, the biodegradable material, and the renewable pulp-based material is a pulp-based material that includes a wax additive.

12. 10. The single wall disposable cooler of claim 8, wherein at least one of the disposable material, the biodegradable material, and the renewable pulp-based material is a compostable pulp-based material.

13. 9. The single-wall disposable cooler of claim 8, wherein the plurality of support walls extend outwardly from the base such that the opening formed is larger than the base, and the body of the single-wall disposable cooler is shaped to receive the body of a second single-wall disposable cooler such that the second single-wall disposable cooler is stackable with the single-wall disposable cooler.

14. 1. A method of manufacturing a single-wall disposable cooler, comprising the steps of: forming a body using a pulp-based biodegradable material, the body including a base and a plurality of support walls coupled to the base, at least one of the plurality of support walls including a substantially planar surface and at least one of the plurality of support walls being non-planar, the plurality of support walls and the base defining an internal cavity of the body, the plurality of support walls extending upwardly from the base to form an opening in an upper region of the body in fluid communication with the internal cavity; forming a lid removably coupled to the body so as to be molded to cover an opening in the body, the lid having one or more cup holders on a top portion of the lid; forming said lid of a pulp-based biodegradable material; The lid is formed to be fitted to the inside of the upper ends of the plurality of support walls; forming the plurality of support walls to have a ledge disposed below upper ends of the plurality of support walls, the ledge being substantially parallel to the base, and forming the lid such that an outer edge of the lid rests on an inner surface of the ledge when the lid at least substantially covers the opening of the body; The outer edge of the lid is (a) the lid is bent downward at an upper end and extends to substantially the same height as the opening; (b) a bending in a direction along the shelf at substantially the same height as the opening;

15. A cooling device comprising: a single-walled disposable shell made entirely from a pulp-based material; The single-walled disposable shell comprises: a body including a base and a plurality of support walls coupled to the base, at least one of the plurality of support walls including a substantially planar surface and at least one of the plurality of support walls being non-planar, the plurality of support walls and the base defining an internal cavity of the body, the plurality of support walls extending upwardly from the base to form an opening in an upper region of the body in fluid communication with the internal cavity; a lid removably coupled to the body, the lid being shaped to cover an opening of the body; the lid is configured to fit inside the upper ends of the plurality of support walls and is configured to have one or more cup holders disposed at a top portion of the lid; the support walls are formed with a ledge disposed below upper ends of the support walls, the ledge being substantially parallel to the base, and the lid is formed such that an outer edge of the lid rests on an inner surface of the ledge when the lid at least substantially covers the opening of the body; The outer edge of the lid is (a) the lid is bent downward at an upper end and extends to substantially the same height as the opening; (b) a cooler that bends in a direction along the shelf at substantially the same height as the opening.

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