US20060117787A1 - Portable Food Container with Refrigerating System - Google Patents

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US20060117787A1
US20060117787A1 US10/904,918 US90491804A US2006117787A1 US 20060117787 A1 US20060117787 A1 US 20060117787A1 US 90491804 A US90491804 A US 90491804A US 2006117787 A1 US2006117787 A1 US 2006117787A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D3/00—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D3/02—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using ice, e.g. ice-boxes
    • F25D3/06—Movable containers
    • F25D3/08—Movable containers portable, i.e. adapted to be carried personally
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2303/00—Details of devices using other cold materials; Details of devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D2303/08—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid
    • F25D2303/083—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid using cold storage material disposed in closed wall forming part of a container for products to be cooled
    • F25D2303/0831—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid using cold storage material disposed in closed wall forming part of a container for products to be cooled the liquid is disposed in the space between the walls of the container
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2303/00—Details of devices using other cold materials; Details of devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D2303/08—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid
    • F25D2303/084—Position of the cold storage material in relationship to a product to be cooled
    • F25D2303/0843—Position of the cold storage material in relationship to a product to be cooled on the side of the product
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2303/00—Details of devices using other cold materials; Details of devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D2303/08—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid
    • F25D2303/084—Position of the cold storage material in relationship to a product to be cooled
    • F25D2303/0844—Position of the cold storage material in relationship to a product to be cooled above the product
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2303/00—Details of devices using other cold materials; Details of devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D2303/08—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid
    • F25D2303/084—Position of the cold storage material in relationship to a product to be cooled
    • F25D2303/0845—Position of the cold storage material in relationship to a product to be cooled below the product
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/804—Boxes

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  • the present invention relates to a portable food container capable of keeping the food cold and fresh for several hours.
  • the apparatus can be easily carried in a handbag, briefcase, backpack, or any similar device, for later consumption of the food.
  • FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the portable apparatus according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the portable apparatus shown in FIG. 1 .
  • a numeral 1 designates the cover of the apparatus: a cover removable from the main compartment.
  • the cover keeps the main compartment sealed when closed, and can be removed to put in or take out food.
  • the cover is filled with a refrigerant substance that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures.
  • a numeral 2 designates the main compartment of the apparatus: a container designed to place food inside it.
  • the upper part of the main compartment can be closed with the removable cover designated with numeral 1 and described above.
  • the sidewalls and bottom of the said main compartment are filled with a refrigerant substance that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures.
  • a numeral 3 designates the refrigerant substance (that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures) filling the cover of the apparatus.
  • a numeral 4 designates the refrigerant substance (that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures) filling the sidewalls and the bottom of the main compartment.
  • the apparatus is designated to be placed inside a fridge (or similar device) until the refrigerant substance gets cold or frozen. Afterwards, the user can place food inside the main compartment (designated with numeral 2 ), close it with the cover (designated with numeral 1 ) and carry the apparatus with him/her for later consumption of fresh food. The apparatus will keep the food cold and fresh for several hours.

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An inexpensive portable food container capable of keeping food cold and fresh for several hours. The apparatus comprises two parts: a main compartment consisting of rigid sidewalls and a bottom, and a cover removable from said main compartment, wherein said sidewalls, said bottom and said cover contain a refrigerant substance that remains cold for several hours. The apparatus is designated to be placed inside a fridge (or any similar device) until the refrigerant substance gets cold or frozen. Afterwards, users can place food inside the main compartment, close it with the cover and carry the apparatus with them for later consumption of fresh food. The apparatus can be carried inside a handbag, briefcase, backpack, or any similar device.

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  • The present invention relates to a portable food container capable of keeping the food cold and fresh for several hours. The apparatus can be easily carried in a handbag, briefcase, backpack, or any similar device, for later consumption of the food.
  • The invention will be better understood after a study of the following detailed description. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawing, wherein:
  • FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the portable apparatus according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the portable apparatus shown in FIG. 1.
  • The operation of the portable apparatus will be described. A numeral 1 designates the cover of the apparatus: a cover removable from the main compartment. The cover keeps the main compartment sealed when closed, and can be removed to put in or take out food. The cover is filled with a refrigerant substance that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures.
  • A numeral 2 designates the main compartment of the apparatus: a container designed to place food inside it. The upper part of the main compartment can be closed with the removable cover designated with numeral 1 and described above. The sidewalls and bottom of the said main compartment are filled with a refrigerant substance that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures.
  • A numeral 3 designates the refrigerant substance (that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures) filling the cover of the apparatus.
  • A numeral 4 designates the refrigerant substance (that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures) filling the sidewalls and the bottom of the main compartment.
  • The apparatus is designated to be placed inside a fridge (or similar device) until the refrigerant substance gets cold or frozen. Afterwards, the user can place food inside the main compartment (designated with numeral 2), close it with the cover (designated with numeral 1) and carry the apparatus with him/her for later consumption of fresh food. The apparatus will keep the food cold and fresh for several hours.

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1. The present invention generally relates to portable food containers, specifically to an inexpensive portable food container capable of keeping food cold and fresh for several hours. The apparatus can be easily carried in a handbag, briefcase, backpack, or my similar device, for later consumption of the food.
2. The invention will be better understood after a study of the following detailed description. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawing, wherein:
3. FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the portable apparatus according to the present invention.
4. FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the portable apparatus shown in FIG. 1.
5. The operation of the portable apparatus will be described. A numeral 1 designates the cover of the apparatus: a cover removable from the main compartment. The cover keeps the main compartment sealed when closed, and can be removed to put in or take out food. The cover is filled with a refrigerant substance that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures.
6. A numeral 2 designates the main compartment of the apparatus: a container designed to place food inside it. The upper part of the main compartment can be closed with the removable cover designated with numeral 1 and described above. The sidewalls and bottom of said main compartment are filled with a refrigerant substance that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures.
7. A numeral 3 designates the refrigerant substance (that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures) filling the cover of the apparatus.
8. A numeral 4 designates the refrigerant substance (that remains cold for several hours after being kept at low temperatures) filling the sidewalls and the bottom of the main compartment.
9. The apparatus is designated to be placed inside a fridge (or similar device) until the refrigerant substance gets cold or frozen. Afterwards, the user can place food inside the main compartment (designated with numeral 2), close it with the cover (designated with numeral 1) and carry the apparatus with him/her for later consumption of fresh food. The apparatus will keep the food cold and fresh for several hours.
10. While the above description contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention, but as exemplifications of the presently preferred embodiments thereof. Many other variations are possible within the teaching of the invention.
11. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, and not by the examples given.
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US5181612A (en) * 1991-10-25 1993-01-26 Liu Yuan W Compact collapsible lunch box
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US3859819A (en) * 1973-10-04 1975-01-14 Raymond Lee Organization Inc Refrigerant containing sandwich storage device
US4498312A (en) * 1983-11-23 1985-02-12 Schlosser Edward P Method and apparatus for maintaining products at selected temperatures
US5181394A (en) * 1991-01-14 1993-01-26 Amgen Inc. Freeze protective shipping units
US5181612A (en) * 1991-10-25 1993-01-26 Liu Yuan W Compact collapsible lunch box
US6062040A (en) * 1996-08-30 2000-05-16 Vesture Corporation Insulated chest and method

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