GB2281772A - Thermal insulation for storage spaces - Google Patents
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- GB2281772A GB2281772A GB9318862A GB9318862A GB2281772A GB 2281772 A GB2281772 A GB 2281772A GB 9318862 A GB9318862 A GB 9318862A GB 9318862 A GB9318862 A GB 9318862A GB 2281772 A GB2281772 A GB 2281772A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
- B65D81/38—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
- B65D81/3888—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation wrappers or flexible containers, e.g. pouches, bags
- B65D81/3897—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation wrappers or flexible containers, e.g. pouches, bags formed of different materials, e.g. laminated or foam filling between walls
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/12—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
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Abstract
A thermally-insulating wall for an insulating enclosure which may be in the form of a storage bag or the storage space within a van or other vehicle, such as an aircraft, comprises an inner skin of a reflective foil material, an outer protective and water-resistant skin and an insulating core of hollow filled fibre. Releasable closure means seal the enclosure. The outer skin may be of glass reinforced fibre which is preferably water proofed with a silicone coating and may also include a fire retardant coating. The inner skin is preferably a metallic foil-coated PVC material.
Description
"Improvements relatina to means for Insulating
Closed Snacks" There is a need to be able to provide substantial insulation for enclosed spaces where frozen articles (in particular) are to be transported over a significant period of time without the temperature of the frozen articles altering significantly. In other instances there may be a need to maintain goods being transported at a particular steady temperature (which need not necessarily be below the freezing point of water).
In accordance with one aspect of this invention there is provided an insulating enclosure for insulating the storage space within a van or other carrying vehicle with a closable space, the enclosure being shaped as a lining to match the interior wall of the storage space, the enclosure walls defining an inner skin of a reflective foil material, an outer protective and water-resistant skin and an insulating core of hollow filled fibre, releasable closure means being provided to seal the enclosure.
Such an enclosure can be used to convert an existing transport vehicle into one which can transport frozen goods without the need to provide a specialized cooling unit.
From a further aspect of the invention there is provided an insulating storage bag having a openable lid and carrying handles, the enclosure walls defining an inner skin of a reflective foil material, an outer protective and water-resistant skin and an insulating core of hollow filled fibre, releasable closure means being provided to seal the openable lid of the enclosure.
Such a bag can be used for transporting small items where it is essential that the temperature of those items should be maintained at a particular level during transportation. This would be particularly useful for the carrying of blood samples, drugs and specialised medical products.
From a still further aspect the invention provides an insulating enclosure for insulating the external or internal walls of an aircraft container, the enclosure being formed to the shape of a generally box-shaped container but with one or both ends having a portion angled inwardly and downwardly, the enclosure walls defining an inner skin of a reflective foil material, an outer protective and waterresistant skin and an insulating core of hollow filled fibre, releasable closure means being provided to seal the enclosure.
Such an enclosure is readily adapted to be positioned above or within a standard aircraft container whose shape is adapted to fit within the storage compartment of an aircraft. Such containers are generally of a shape similar in many ways to a builders skip (or half such a skip) but with a closed top and an access opening at the side which can, for example, be a roll-up fabric cover. Since such containers are relatively large it is preferred that the insulating enclosure should incorporate a collapsible structural framework for holding the enclosure in the shape necessary to fit the relevant aircraft container. A particular advantage of this arrangement is that the enclosure can be collapsed into a compact form, with its structural framework so that it can occupy a relatively small space for storage or for the return to another depot.
In all these arrangements the insulating enclosure or storage bag will ideally be provided with an outer skin of glass reinforced fibre which is preferably waterproofed with a silicone coating and may also include a fire retardant coating. The inner skin is preferably a metallic foilcoated PVC material. The preferred hollow filled fibre material is that sold under the Trade Mark Dacron.
For all types of enclosures the releasable closing means can be in the form of a zip-type fastening or a Velcro (Trade Mark) fastening arrangement. The objective is that the closing of the enclosure by the closure means will complete the sealing of the enclosure for full insulation purposes.
Claims (5)
1. An insulating enclosure having walls defining an inner skin of a reflective foil material, an outer protective and water-resistant skin and an insulating core of hollow filled fibre, releasable closure means being provided to seal the enclosure.
2. An insulating enclosure for insulating the storage space within a van or other carrying vehicle with a closable space, the enclosure being shaped as a lining to match the interior wall of the storage space, the enclosure walls defining an inner skin of a reflective foil material, an outer protective and water-resistant skin and an insulating core of hollow filled fibre, releasable closure means being provided to seal the enclosure.
3. An insulating storage bag having a openable lid and carrying handles, the enclosure walls defining an inner skin of a reflective foil material, an outer protective and water-resistant skin and an insulating core of hollow filled fibre, releasable closure means being provided to seal the openable lid of the enclosure.
4. An insulating enclosure for insulating the external or internal walls of an aircraft container, the enclosure being formed to the shape of a generally boxshaped container but with one or both ends having a portion angled inwardly and downwardly, the enclosure walls defining an inner skin of a reflective foil material, an outer protective and water-resistant skin and an insulating core of hollow filled fibre, releasable closure means being provided to seal the enclosure.
5. An insulating enclosure as claimed in Claim 1 and substantially as herein described.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9318862A GB2281772B (en) | 1993-09-11 | 1993-09-11 | Improvements relating to means for insulating closed spaces |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB9318862A GB2281772B (en) | 1993-09-11 | 1993-09-11 | Improvements relating to means for insulating closed spaces |
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GB9318862D0 GB9318862D0 (en) | 1993-10-27 |
GB2281772A true GB2281772A (en) | 1995-03-15 |
GB2281772B GB2281772B (en) | 1998-01-14 |
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GB9318862A Expired - Fee Related GB2281772B (en) | 1993-09-11 | 1993-09-11 | Improvements relating to means for insulating closed spaces |
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2443809A (en) * | 2006-08-24 | 2008-05-21 | Rupert Findlay | Composite insulating material for food storage and/or transportation |
WO2011023996A2 (en) | 2009-08-27 | 2011-03-03 | Paul Harrison | Packaging and thermally-insulating at least one product |
Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB582294A (en) * | 1944-09-05 | 1946-11-12 | John Wheeler Court | Improvements in or relating to containers for use in the transport and storage of goods |
GB1467636A (en) * | 1974-05-22 | 1977-03-16 | Kelvinator Ltd | Manufacture of refrigerator casings |
GB1591509A (en) * | 1977-10-21 | 1981-06-24 | House A S | Insulation |
WO1991018738A1 (en) * | 1990-05-25 | 1991-12-12 | Renouf Industries Pty. Ltd. | Improvements in reflective foil insulation |
GB2249717A (en) * | 1990-10-23 | 1992-05-20 | Canpax Limited | Flexible insulating container |
US5230941A (en) * | 1988-11-02 | 1993-07-27 | Transtech Service Network, Inc. | Insulative material with reflective space |
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Patent Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB582294A (en) * | 1944-09-05 | 1946-11-12 | John Wheeler Court | Improvements in or relating to containers for use in the transport and storage of goods |
GB1467636A (en) * | 1974-05-22 | 1977-03-16 | Kelvinator Ltd | Manufacture of refrigerator casings |
GB1591509A (en) * | 1977-10-21 | 1981-06-24 | House A S | Insulation |
US5230941A (en) * | 1988-11-02 | 1993-07-27 | Transtech Service Network, Inc. | Insulative material with reflective space |
WO1991018738A1 (en) * | 1990-05-25 | 1991-12-12 | Renouf Industries Pty. Ltd. | Improvements in reflective foil insulation |
GB2249717A (en) * | 1990-10-23 | 1992-05-20 | Canpax Limited | Flexible insulating container |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2443809A (en) * | 2006-08-24 | 2008-05-21 | Rupert Findlay | Composite insulating material for food storage and/or transportation |
WO2011023996A2 (en) | 2009-08-27 | 2011-03-03 | Paul Harrison | Packaging and thermally-insulating at least one product |
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GB9318862D0 (en) | 1993-10-27 |
GB2281772B (en) | 1998-01-14 |
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732E | Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977) | ||
PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20120911 |