US20210163210A1 - Insulated box - Google Patents

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US20210163210A1
US20210163210A1 US17/173,293 US202117173293A US2021163210A1 US 20210163210 A1 US20210163210 A1 US 20210163210A1 US 202117173293 A US202117173293 A US 202117173293A US 2021163210 A1 US2021163210 A1 US 2021163210A1
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  • This disclosure relates to packaging. More specifically, this disclosure relates to an insulated box.
  • Packaging perishable or temperature sensitive contents for storage or shipping can pose challenges.
  • the contents can spoil, destabilize, freeze, melt, or evaporate during storage or shipping if the temperature of the contents is not maintained or the packaging is not protected from hot or cold environmental conditions.
  • Contents such as food, pharmaceuticals, electronics, or other temperature sensitive items can be damaged if exposed to temperature extremes.
  • Many insulated packages are bulky and difficult to store prior to use. Additionally, many insulated packages cannot be recycled and are often disposed of in landfills.
  • a box blank assembly comprising a box blank, the box blank comprising a bottom panel; a first side panel attached to the bottom panel by a first length fold line; a second side panel attached to the bottom panel by a second length fold line; and a third side panel attached to the bottom panel by a first width fold line; and an insulation batt attached to at least one of the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel.
  • a method of folding a box blank assembly comprising folding a first side panel about a first length fold line relative to a bottom panel until the first side panel is substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel, a box blank of the box blank assembly comprising the first side panel, the bottom panel, and a second side panel; and folding a second side panel about a first width fold line relative to the bottom panel until the second side panel is substantially perpendicular to each of the bottom panel and the first side panel, the first side panel, the second side panel, and the bottom panel at least partially defining a box cavity, an insulation batt of the box blank assembly attached to at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel, the insulation batt at least partially insulating the box cavity.
  • a method for assembling an insulated box assembly comprising positioning an inner corrugated portion and an insulated layer between a plurality of side portions of an outer corrugated portion, the inner corrugated portion comprising a plurality of side panels hingedly coupled together, the insulated layer extending around the plurality of side panels, the insulated layer coupled to the inner corrugated portion, the insulated layer positioned between the inner corrugated portion and the outer corrugated portion, the insulated layer comprising at least one insulation batt, the plurality of side panels defining a top end and a bottom end of the inner corrugated portion, a bottom panel being positioned at the bottom end below the insulated layer, the plurality of side panels and the bottom panel at least partially defining a cavity, the cavity being insulated by the insulated layer, an opening to the cavity being defined at the top end, and enclosing the cavity with a top.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an insulated box assembly comprising an insulated box, a box top, and a carrying accessory in accordance with one aspect of the current disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly of FIG. 1 with the insulated box in an open position.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-section of the insulated box of FIG. 1 taken along line 3 - 3 shown in FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-section of the insulated box assembly of FIG. 1 taken along line 4 - 4 shown in FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a method for manufacturing an insulated panel in accordance with another aspect of the current disclosure.
  • FIG. 6A is a perspective view of another aspect of an insulated panel in accordance with another aspect of the current disclosure prepared for installation on a box of the insulated box of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the insulated panel of FIG. 6A partially installed on the box of FIG. 6A .
  • FIG. 6C is a perspective view of the insulated panel of FIG. 6A completely installed on the insulated box of FIG. 6A .
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of a box blank of the box of FIG. 6A .
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the insulated box of FIG. 1 in a collapsed configuration.
  • FIG. 9 is a top view of the carrying accessory of the insulated box assembly of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly comprising the insulated box of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly comprising the insulated box of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly comprising the insulated box of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
  • Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.
  • a material property or dimension measuring about X or substantially X on a particular measurement scale measures within a range between X plus an industry-standard upper tolerance for the specified measurement and X minus an industry-standard lower tolerance for the specified measurement. Because tolerances can vary between different materials, processes and between different models, the tolerance for a particular measurement of a particular component can fall within a range of tolerances.
  • the terms “optional” or “optionally” mean that the subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.
  • the insulated box assembly comprises an insulated box, a box top, and a carrying accessory. It would be understood by one of skill in the art that the disclosed insulated box assembly is described in but a few exemplary embodiments among many. No particular terminology or description should be considered limiting on the disclosure or the scope of any claims issuing therefrom.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an insulated box assembly 100 in a closed position in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure.
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can comprise an insulated box 110 , a carrying accessory 170 , and a box top 190 .
  • the insulated box 110 can comprise a box 101 and a plurality of insulated panels 130 a - d (insulated panels 130 c,d shown in FIG. 3 ).
  • the box 101 can comprise a rigid board material such as corrugated cardboard; however in other aspects, the box 101 can comprise other suitable rigid board materials, such as wood, plastic, metal, or any other material.
  • the box 101 can comprise a first pair of opposing side panels 112 a,b and a second pair of opposing side panels 122 a,b .
  • the side panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b can each be a rigid panel.
  • the side panel 112 a can be substantially parallel to the side panel 112 b
  • the side panel 122 a can be substantially parallel to the side panel 122 b .
  • Each side panel 112 a,b can be substantially perpendicular to both side panels 122 a,b .
  • the box 101 can define a rectangular or square cross-sectional shape; however, in other aspects, the box 101 can define a different cross-sectional shape such as a circular, triangular, pentagonal, or hexagonal, shape or any other desired shape.
  • the box 101 can define a top end 102 and a bottom end 104 , and the top end 102 can be disposed opposite from the bottom end 104 .
  • the side panels 112 a,b can define lips 114 a,b , respectively, disposed proximate to the top end 102 of the insulated box 110 .
  • the side panels 122 a,b can define lips 124 a,b , respectively, disposed proximate to the top end 102 of the insulated box 110 .
  • the box 101 can define a box opening 106 at the top end 102 .
  • the box top 190 can be sized and shaped to fit between the lips 114 a,b and the lips 124 a,b to cover the box opening 106 when the insulated box 110 is in the closed position.
  • the box top 190 can comprise an insulated panel 140 which can be substantially identical in construction to the insulated panels 130 a - d ; however in other aspects, the insulated panel 140 can differ in construction from the insulated panels 130 a - d.
  • the insulated panels 130 a - d can be attached to the side panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b .
  • the insulated panels 130 a,c ( 130 c shown in FIG. 3 ) can be respectively attached to the side panels 112 a,b
  • the insulated panels 130 b,d ( 130 d shown in FIG. 3 ) can be respectively attached to the side panels 122 a,b .
  • Each insulated panel 130 a - d can define a border 158 extending around the respective insulated panel 130 a - d .
  • An area encircled by the border 158 can define an insulated portion 161 of the respective insulated panel 130 .
  • each insulated panel 130 a - d can define a top seam 156 a and a bottom seam 156 b extending outwards from the insulated portion 161 of the respective insulated panel 130 a - d .
  • the top seam 156 a can be attached to the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b of the box 101 proximate the top end 102 of the box 101 .
  • the top seam 156 a of each insulated panel 130 a - d can attach to the lip 114 a,b , 124 a,b of the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b .
  • each insulated panel 130 a - d can be attached to the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b along the bottom end 104 of the box 101 .
  • the seams 156 a,b can be attached by an adhesive such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or any other suitable material, and the seams 156 a,b can secure the insulated panels 130 a - d to the respective adjacent side panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b.
  • the carrying accessory 170 can extend beneath the insulated box 110 to facilitate hand carrying of the insulated box 110 .
  • the carrying accessory 170 can define a U-shape.
  • a middle portion 180 can extend beneath the insulated box 110 .
  • a first side portion 172 a can extend upwards from the middle portion 180 and can be adjacent to the insulated panel 130 a .
  • a second side portion 172 b can extend upwards from the middle portion 180 and can be adjacent to the insulated panel 130 c (shown in FIG. 3 ).
  • the carrying accessory 170 can be attached to the insulated box 110 such as with an adhesive, such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or any other suitable material.
  • the carrying accessory 170 can be mechanically attached, such as with a hook-and-loop fastener, stitching, or staples, and the mechanical attachment of the carrying accessory 170 can be configured to be selectively attached and detached from the insulated box 110 such as with hook-and-loop fasteners.
  • the carrying accessory 170 may not be attached to the insulated box 110 .
  • the side portions 172 a,b can extend upwards adjacent to the insulated panels 130 b,d .
  • the carrying accessory 170 can have four side portions (not shown), and one side portion can be positioned adjacent to each of the four insulated panels 130 a - d.
  • the side portions 172 a,b can respectively define handles 178 a,b .
  • handle 178 a can be attached to an end 174 a of the first side portion 172 a by a base strip 176 a .
  • Handle 178 b can be attached to an end 174 b of the second side portion 172 b by a base strip 176 b .
  • the handles 178 a,b can comprise twisted paper rope, and the handles 178 a,b can be laminated between two layers of the respective base strip 176 a,b .
  • the handles 178 a,b can be integrally formed with the base strips 176 a,b , and the handles 178 a,b and the base strips 176 a,b can comprise a common material.
  • the base strips 176 a,b and the handles 178 a,b can comprise a heavy kraft paper, plastic, posterboard, cardboard, or other suitable material.
  • the handles 178 a,b can comprise a fiber such as cotton, hemp, jute, or bamboo fiber.
  • the base strips 176 a,b can be attached to the respective ends 174 a,b with an adhesive such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or any other suitable material.
  • the ends 174 a,b and the handles 178 a,b can extend upwards above the box opening 106 .
  • the handles 178 a,b and the ends 174 a,b may not extend above the box opening 106 , and the handles 178 a,b can be positioned adjacent to the insulated panels 130 b,d .
  • the handles 178 a,b can have a different shape and can be attached directly to the respective side portions 172 a,b .
  • the handles 178 a,b can be formed integrally with the respective side portions 172 a,b , for example, by cutting a hand hole through the respective side portion 172 a,b.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly 100 of FIG. 1 with the box top 190 in an open position.
  • the box top 190 can be removed from the box opening 106 , thereby exposing a box cavity 206 defined within the box 101 .
  • the first pair of opposing side panels 112 a,b and the second pair of opposing side panels 122 a,b of the box 101 can define the box cavity 206 .
  • a pair of shoulders 222 a,b can extend inwards into the box cavity 206 from each of the side panels 122 a,b , as represented by the shoulder 222 b (shoulder 222 a shown in FIG. 3 ).
  • the shoulders 222 a,b are configured to support the box top 190 when the box top 190 is positioned between the lips 114 a,b , 124 a,b in the closed position. In the closed position, the box top 190 can cover the box opening 106 and enclose the box cavity 206 .
  • the box top 190 can comprise the insulated panel 140 and a top panel 240 .
  • the top panel 240 can be a rigid panel.
  • the insulated panel 140 can be attached to the top panel 240 and positioned atop the top panel 240 as shown.
  • the box top 190 can be flipped, and the insulated panel 140 can be positioned beneath the top panel 240 .
  • the box top 190 can comprise a second insulated panel (not shown), and the box top 190 can be insulated on both sides for added insulation value.
  • the box top 190 may not comprise the insulated panel 140 , and the top panel 240 can be uninsulated.
  • the top panel 240 can comprise corrugated cardboard in the present aspect; however, in other aspects the top panel 240 can be comprise a suitable rigid board material such as wood, plastic, metal, or any other material.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-section of the insulated box 110 of FIG. 1 taken along line 3 - 3 shown in FIG. 2 , with the carrying accessory 170 and the box top 190 removed.
  • each shoulder 222 a,b can comprise two sub-shoulders 322 .
  • the shoulder 222 a can comprise the sub-shoulders 322 a,b
  • the shoulder 222 b can comprise the sub-shoulders 322 c,d .
  • the sub-shoulders 322 a - d can be defined by a plurality of first wings 312 a - d and a plurality of second wings 324 a - d .
  • the first wings 312 a,b can be attached at opposite sides of the side panel 112 a
  • the first wings 312 c,d can be attached at opposite sides of the side panel 112 b
  • the second wings 324 a,b can be attached at opposite sides of the side panel 122 a
  • the second wings 324 c,d can be attached at opposite sides of the side panel 122 b.
  • the second wing 324 a can be folded inwards at a hinge 365 a and positioned adjacent to an inner side surface 326 a defined by the side panel 122 a
  • the first wing 312 c can be folded at a hinge 370 c and positioned adjacent to the second wing 324 a
  • the second wing 324 a and the first wing 312 c can be secured in position, such as with an adhesive, to form the sub-shoulder 322 a .
  • the second wing 324 b can be folded inwards at a hinge 365 b and positioned adjacent to the inner side surface 326 a
  • the first wing 312 a can be folded at a hinge 370 a and positioned adjacent to the second wing 324 b
  • the second wing 324 b and the first wing 312 a can be secured in position, such as with an adhesive, to form the sub-shoulder 322 b.
  • the second wing 324 c can be folded inward at a hinge 365 c and positioned adjacent to an inner side surface 326 b defined by the side panel 122 b .
  • the first wing 312 d can then be folded at a hinge 370 d and positioned adjacent to the second wing 324 c .
  • the first wing 312 d and the second wing 324 c can be secured in position, such as with an adhesive, to form the sub-shoulder 322 c .
  • the second wing 324 d can be folded inward at a hinge 365 d and positioned adjacent to the inner side surface 326 b .
  • the first wing 312 b can then be folded at a hinge 370 b and positioned adjacent to the second wing 324 d .
  • the first wing 312 b and the second wing 324 d can be secured in position, such as with an adhesive, to form the sub-shoulder 322 d.
  • the formation of the sub-shoulders 322 a - d can also secure each side panel 112 a,b to each side panel 122 a,b , thereby defining the square or rectangular horizontal cross-section of the box 101 .
  • the box 101 can further comprise a bottom panel 306 .
  • the bottom panel 306 can be a rigid panel.
  • the bottom panel 306 can be disposed at the bottom end 104 of the box 101 , and the bottom panel 306 can be attached to each of the side panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b .
  • the bottom panel 306 can further define the box cavity 206 .
  • the box 101 is but one example of a box, and the methods discussed below for insulating the box 101 to form the insulated box 110 can be applied to a box of another shape, size, or form.
  • the bottom panel 306 can define a center subpanel 380 disposed at a center of the bottom panel 306 .
  • the center subpanel 380 can be substantially rectangular in shape.
  • a center fold line 382 can extend between the center subpanel 380 and each side panel 112 a,b , and the center fold line 382 can substantially bisect the bottom panel 306 , with the exception of within the center subpanel 380 .
  • the center fold line 382 can also bisect each side panel 112 a,b , as shown and further described with respect to FIG. 7 .
  • Four corner fold lines 384 a - d can extend between the corners of the center subpanel 380 and the hinges 370 a - d .
  • the corner fold line 384 a can extend from the hinge 370 a to the center subpanel 380 .
  • the corner fold line 384 b can extend from the hinge 370 b to the center subpanel 380 .
  • the corner fold line 384 c can extend from the hinge 370 c to the center subpanel 380 .
  • the corner fold line 384 d can extend from the hinge 370 d to the center subpanel 380 .
  • a plurality of V-shaped fold lines 386 a - f can extend between the hinges 370 a - d and the center fold line 382 .
  • the V-shaped fold lines 386 a - c can each extend from the hinge 370 a to center fold line 382 and then to the hinge 370 b .
  • the V-shaped fold lines 386 a - c can be defined between the corner fold lines 384 a and 384 b .
  • the V-shaped fold lines 386 d - f can each extend from the hinge 370 c to center fold line 382 and then to the hinge 370 d .
  • the V-shaped fold lines 386 d - f can be defined between the corner fold lines 384 c and 384 d .
  • the center subpanel 380 , the center fold line 382 , the corner fold lines 384 a - d , and the V-shaped fold lines 386 a - f can cooperate to collapse the insulated box 110 and to provide the bottom panel 306 with a truncated pyramidal shape when collapsed, as further discussed below with respect to FIG. 8 .
  • the box 101 of the insulated box 110 can be clad with the insulated panels 130 a - d .
  • the insulated panel 130 a can be attached to an outer side surface 328 a defined by the side panel 122 a .
  • the insulated panel 130 b can be attached to an outer side surface 314 a defined by the side panel 112 a .
  • the insulated panel 130 c can be attached to an outer side surface 328 b defined by the side panel 122 b .
  • the insulated panel 130 d can be attached to an outer side surface 314 b defined by the side panel 112 b .
  • the box 101 can be externally clad with the insulated panels 130 a - d , however in other aspects, the box 101 can be internally clad, both internally and externally clad, or a mixed arrangement of partially internally clad and partially externally clad with insulated panels 130 .
  • each insulated panel 130 a - d can comprise an insulation batt 350 , a first sheet 352 , and a second sheet 354 .
  • the insulation batt 350 can be encapsulated in a panel cavity 351 defined between the first sheet 352 and the second sheet 354 .
  • the insulation batt 350 can be encapsulated by the border 158 which can extend around a perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350 , thereby sealing the panel cavity 351 .
  • the panel cavity 351 containing the insulation batt 350 can define the insulated portion 161 of the respective insulated panel 130 a - d .
  • the border 158 can be a seam formed by attaching a perimeter portion of the first sheet 352 which overhangs the perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350 with a perimeter portion of the second sheet 354 which also overhangs the perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350 .
  • the first sheet 352 can be attached to the second sheet 354 with an adhesive such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, cohesive, double-side tape or other suitable adhesive to form the border 158 .
  • the border 158 can be formed by mechanically fastening the first sheet 352 to the second sheet 354 , such as by stapling, stitching, or any other suitable method of fastening.
  • the border 158 can further define a first side seam 356 a and a second side seam 356 b .
  • the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b can be vertically oriented seams.
  • the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b of the border 158 can be folded inwards and disposed between the insulation batt 350 of the insulated portion 161 and the outer side surface 328 a,b of the respective side panels 122 a,b or the outer side surfaces 314 a,b of the respective side panels 112 a,b .
  • the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b can be attached to the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b , thereby further securing the insulated panel 130 a - d to the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b and enclosing the insulation batt 350 between the first sheet 352 and the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b .
  • the insulation batt 350 and the insulated portion 161 can extend completely across or nearly completely across the width of the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b without leaving the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b sticking outwards beyond the side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b .
  • This configuration can provide full insulation or nearly full insulation over the width of the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b.
  • the first sheet 352 can be attached to the respective adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b with an adhesive such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or other suitable material.
  • an adhesive such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or other suitable material.
  • a portion of the second sheet 354 extending between the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b can also be in facing contact with the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b and can optionally be attached with the adhesive.
  • the insulated panels 130 a - d may not comprise the second sheet 354 , and either the insulation batt 350 can be in facing contact with the respective adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b , or the first sheet 352 can fully encapsulate the insulation batt 350 .
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-section of the insulated box assembly 100 of FIG. 1 taken along line 4 - 4 shown in FIG. 2 .
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can further comprise an insulated cavity panel 430 which can be disposed within the box cavity 206 .
  • the insulated cavity panel 430 can be constructed similar to the insulated panels 130 a - d , 190 ; however, in the present aspect, the insulated cavity panel 430 can be a loose panel.
  • the insulated portion 161 of the insulated cavity panel 430 can be shaped and sized complimentary to the horizontal cross-section of the box 101 in order to provide a close fit within the box cavity 206 .
  • the insulated cavity panel 430 can divide the box cavity 206 into a first sub-compartment 406 a and a second sub-compartment 406 b .
  • the insulated cavity panel 430 can be horizontally oriented, and the first sub-compartment 406 a can be an upper sub-compartment while the second sub-compartment 406 b can be a lower sub-compartment.
  • the insulated cavity panel 430 can be vertically oriented to divide the box cavity 206 into side-by-side compartments.
  • the insulated box 110 can comprise multiple cavity panels 430 disposed within the box cavity 206 to divide the box cavity 206 into more than two compartments or no cavity panels 430 so that the box cavity 206 is a single compartment. Dividing the box cavity 206 into sub-compartments can be desirable in order to package both hot and cold contents in the same insulated box 110 or other contents that should be stored at different temperatures.
  • the bottom panel 306 can be uninsulated.
  • the insulated cavity panel 430 can be placed atop the bottom panel 306 to provide insulation for the bottom end 104 of the insulated box 110 .
  • the insulated box 110 can further comprise another insulated panel 130 (not shown) attached internally or externally to the bottom panel 306 .
  • the insulated cavity panel 430 can be positioned adjacent to the box top 190 to provide insulation for the top end 102 of the insulated box 110 .
  • the bottom panel 306 can be insulated and the insulated cavity panel 430 can be placed atop the bottom panel 306 in order to provide additional insulation for example.
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can comprise multiple insulated cavity panels 430 positioned within the box cavity 206 .
  • each insulated panel 130 a - d can extend outwards from the perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350 and the insulated portion 161 .
  • the bottom seams 156 b and the top seams 156 a can be attached to the respective adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b with the adhesive in order to secure the insulated panels 130 a - d , to the box 101 proximate the top end 102 and the bottom end 104 .
  • the second sheet 354 can be attached to the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b , and the first sheet 352 may not contact the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b at the bottom seam 156 b and the top seam 156 a ; however, the insulation batt 350 remains enclosed between the first sheet 352 and the adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b .
  • portions of the second sheet 354 disposed between the top seams 156 a and the bottom seam 156 b can also be attached to the respective adjacent side panel 112 a,b , 122 a,b with the adhesive.
  • the outward extending top seams 156 a can leave the lips 114 a,b , 124 a,b uninsulated; however, because the box top 190 rests below the box opening 106 on the shoulders 222 a,b (should 222 b shown in FIG. 3 ), the top end 102 of the insulated box 110 can remain fully insulated.
  • the bottom seams 156 b can leave a portion of the side panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b proximate the bottom panel 306 uninsulated.
  • the insulated cavity panel 430 can be positioned atop the bottom panel 306 , the insulated cavity panel 430 can fully insulate the bottom end 104 of the insulated box 110 .
  • either or both of the bottom seams 156 b and top seams 156 a can be folded inward towards the insulation batt 350 and the insulated portion 161 , and the insulation batt 350 can fully cover the height of the side panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b.
  • the outwardly extended bottom seams 156 b can define a bottom taper 458 extending around the insulated box 110 proximate the bottom end 104 .
  • the bottom taper 458 can cooperate with the lips 114 a,b , 124 a,b to securely stack multiple insulated boxes 110 on top of one another.
  • the lips 114 a,b , 124 a,b of a lower insulated box of the stack of insulated boxes can deflect outwards allowing the bottom taper 458 of an upper insulated box to nest between the lips 114 a,b , 124 a,b and atop the box top 190 of the lower insulated box.
  • the insulated boxes 110 can also be conveyable, such as on a conveyor belt, and the insulated boxes 110 can be rigid and strong enough to resist collapse on the conveyor belt.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a method of manufacturing for an insulated panel 510 .
  • the method can apply to the manufacture of the insulated panels 130 a - d , 140 , 430 .
  • the insulation batt 350 can be positioned between the first sheet 352 and the second sheet 354 .
  • the first sheet 352 and the second sheet 354 can be sized and shaped complimentary to each other; however in some aspects, the sheets 352 , 354 can differ in size and shape.
  • the insulation batt 350 and the sheets 352 , 354 can each be flat and substantially planar before assembly.
  • the insulation batt 350 can be approximately 3 ⁇ 8′′ thick; however this thickness is not limiting. The thickness can range from 1/16′′ to over 2′′ with a preferred range of 1 ⁇ 4′′ to 1 ⁇ 2′′.
  • the first sheet 352 can define a first outer edge 552 , and a portion of the first sheet 352 proximate the first outer edge 552 can define a first perimeter portion 542 .
  • the second sheet 354 can define a second outer edge 554 , and a portion of the second sheet 354 proximate the second outer edge 554 can define a second perimeter portion 544 .
  • the sheets 352 , 354 can be sized to overhang the insulation batt 350 on all sides with the first perimeter portion 542 and the second perimeter portion 544 extending beyond the perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350 .
  • the first perimeter portion 542 can encompass a first interior portion 536 of the first sheet 352
  • the second perimeter portion 544 can encompass a second interior portion 538 of the second sheet 354 .
  • the interior portions 536 , 538 can be sized and shaped complimentary to the insulation batt 350 .
  • the adhesive can be a glue, epoxy, cement, double-sided tape, or other suitable adhesive.
  • the surfaces can be entirely treated with the adhesive 530 or selectively treated with the adhesive 530 .
  • the perimeter portions 542 , 544 can be selectively treated with the adhesive 530 .
  • the insulation batt 350 can also be adhered to the interior portions 536 , 538 of the sheets 352 , 354 .
  • the sheets 352 , 354 can be aligned and positioned in facing engagement wherein the first perimeter portion 542 can be attached to the second perimeter portion 544 by the adhesive 530 .
  • the insulation batt 350 can be aligned between the interior portions 536 , 538 . Attaching the perimeter portions 542 , 544 can form the border 158 of the insulated panel 510 around the perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350 .
  • the bottom seam 156 b has been formed, the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b are partially formed, and the top seam 156 a is yet to be formed.
  • the border 158 can seal the insulation batt 350 within the panel cavity 351 defined between the interior portions 536 , 538 of the sheets 352 , 354 , respectively. Portions of the insulated panel 510 containing the insulation batt 350 can define the insulated portion 161 of the insulated panel 510 . In some aspects, the insulation batt 350 can be aligned off-center from the sheets 352 , 354 wherein the border 158 can extend outwards further in some areas than others. In some aspects, the first side seam 356 a , the second side seam 356 b , the bottom seam 156 b , and the top seam 156 a can define different widths from one another. For example and without limitation, the first side seam 356 a can extend outwards from the insulation batt 350 further than the bottom seam 156 b or vice versa.
  • the first perimeter portion 542 has been fully attached to the second perimeter portion 544 , thereby forming the completed border 158 .
  • Each of the first side seam 356 a , the second side seam 356 b , the bottom seam 156 b , and the top seam 156 a are fully formed.
  • Manufacturing of the insulated panel 510 is thus completed; however in some aspects, the method can comprise additional steps such as cutting slots into the border 158 .
  • the border 158 can fully encapsulate the insulation batt 350 within the panel cavity 351 ; however in some aspects, the insulation batt 350 may not be fully encapsulated.
  • the insulation batt 350 can define a complex shape which can comprise curves, notches, cutouts, or other features which can be reflected by complimentary shapes of the border 158 and the insulated portion 161 .
  • the border 158 may not fully encompass and encapsulate the insulation batt 350 .
  • some portions of the perimeter 359 may be exposed at an unfinished side or a cutout of the border 158 .
  • the insulated panel 510 may not define the border 158 on any portion of the perimeter of the insulated panel 510 , and the entire perimeter can define an unfinished edge.
  • the insulated panel 510 can comprise pre-laminated paper and each of the sheets 352 , 354 can be attached in facing contact with the insulation batt 350 with, for example and without limitation, an adhesive.
  • the insulation batt 350 can also be attached in facing contact with one or both of the sheets 352 , 354 .
  • the pre-laminated paper can be provided in a roll, and the insulated panels 510 can be cut to size from the roll.
  • the first sheet 352 and the second sheet 354 can be halves of a single sheet (not shown) which can be folded substantially in half. In such aspects, the insulation batt 350 can be encapsulated between the two halves of the single sheet.
  • the second sheet 354 can be a board (not shown), such as a piece of cardboard, and the insulation batt 350 can be encapsulated between the first sheet 352 and the board.
  • FIGS. 6A-C show perspective views of a method for attaching the insulated panel 130 a to the side panel 122 a .
  • the insulated panel 130 a is shown partially attached to the side panel 122 a .
  • the insulated panel 130 a and the adjacent insulated panel 130 b can be separate and isolated insulation panels 130 which are not connected together.
  • manufacturing stress around corners of the insulated box 110 can be reduced during assembly of the insulated box 110 , thereby reducing the likelihood of ripping or tearing the insulated panels 130 during assembly.
  • the insulated panel 130 a can be positioned adjacent to the side panel 122 a , and the bottom seam 156 b can be attached to a perimeter area 656 of the outer side surface 328 a .
  • the perimeter area 656 can extend around the edges of the side panel 122 a .
  • the bottom seam 156 b can be attached to a bottom portion (not shown) of the perimeter area 656 extending along the bottom end 104 of the side panel 122 a .
  • the perimeter area 656 can also define a first portion 658 a and a second portion 658 b extending upwards from the bottom portion towards a top portion 658 c .
  • the top portion 658 c can extend along the lip 124 a proximate the top end 102 of the side panel 122 a.
  • the bottom seam 156 b of the border 158 can extend outwards from the insulated portion 161 of the insulated panel 130 a , and the second sheet 354 of the bottom seam 156 b can be attached to the outer side surface 328 a .
  • the bottom seam 156 b can be folded inwards towards the insulation batt 350 (not shown) encapsulated within the insulated portion 161 .
  • the bottom seam 156 b can be attached in facing contact with the side panel 122 a by an adhesive such as a glue, epoxy, cement, mastic, or any other suitable adhesive.
  • the bottom seam 156 b can be mechanically attached to the side panel 122 a such as with a hook-and-loop fastener, stitching, or staples, or other suitable fasteners.
  • the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b (shown in FIG. 6B ) can be folded inwards towards the insulation batt 350 (not shown) encapsulated within the insulated portion 161 .
  • the first side seam 356 a can be attached to the bottom portion (not shown) at an intersection between the bottom portion and the first portion 658 a of the perimeter area 656 .
  • the second side seam 356 b can be attached to the bottom portion (not shown) at an intersection between the bottom portion and the second portion 658 b of the perimeter area 656 .
  • the insulated panel 130 a is shown with the bottom seam 156 b attached to the side panel 122 a , and the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b partially attached to the first portion 658 a and the second portion 658 b of the perimeter area 656 , respectively.
  • the first sheet 352 of the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b can be attached in facing contact to the perimeter portion 656 of the outer side surface 328 a by an adhesive such as a glue, epoxy, cement, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or other suitable adhesive.
  • first sheet 352 of the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b can be mechanically attached to the perimeter portion 656 of the outer side surface 328 a , such as with a hook-and-loop fastener, stitching, or staples, or other suitable fasteners.
  • the insulated panel 130 a is shown as first attached proximate the bottom end 104 and then subsequently attached upwards along the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b towards the top end 102 ; however, this sequence and direction of attachment are not limiting.
  • the insulated panel 130 a can first be attached at the first side seam 356 a , the second side seam 356 b , or the top seam 156 a and further attached in a sideways or downwards direction, or in any other suitable sequence.
  • the second sheet 354 of the insulated portion 161 can also be attached to the outer side surface 328 a by an adhesive such as a glue, epoxy, cement, mastic, or any other suitable adhesive.
  • FIG. 6C shows the insulated panel 130 a completely attached to the side panel 122 a .
  • the first side seam 356 a (shown in FIG. 6B ) can be completely attached to the first portion 658 a (shown in FIG. 6B ) of the perimeter area 656 (shown in FIG. 6B ) from the bottom end 104 to the top end 102 .
  • the second side seam 356 b (shown in FIG. 6B ) can be completely attached to the second portion 658 b (shown in FIG. 6B ) of the perimeter area 656 (shown in FIG. 6B ) from the bottom end 104 to the top end 102 .
  • the top seam 156 a can be fully attached to the top portion 658 c (shown in FIG.
  • top seam 156 a can be mechanically attached to the top portion 658 c , such as with a hook-and-loop fastener, staples, or stitching, or other suitable fasteners.
  • the method for attaching the insulated panel 130 a to the side panel 122 a shown in FIGS. 6A-C can apply to any of the insulated panels 130 a - d , 140 and any of the adjacent panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b , 240 .
  • the method can also be used to attach the insulated panels 130 a - d to an inner surface, such as inner side surfaces 326 a,b , within the box cavity 206 .
  • the method is demonstrated on the assembled box 101 , and the method is exemplary and not limiting.
  • the various panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b , 306 of the box 101 can be clad with insulated panels 130 a - d prior to assembly of the box 101 .
  • the insulated panels 130 a - d can be attached to the respective panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b of an unfolded box blank 710 (shown in FIG. 7 ). It can be desirable to attach the insulated panels 130 a - d to the unfolded box blank 710 prior to assembly in order to reduce mechanical handling of the box 101 .
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of the box blank 710 which can be assembled to form the box 101 of the insulated box 110 .
  • the box blank 710 can further define four corner cuts 750 a - d .
  • the box blank 710 can define fold lines or scored lines in place of the corner cuts 750 a - d .
  • a first corner cut 750 a can extend outwards from the bottom panel 306 to separate the first wing 312 a from the second wing 324 b .
  • a second corner cut 750 b can extend outwards from the bottom panel 306 to separate the first wing 312 b from the second wing 324 d .
  • a third corner cut 750 c can extend outwards from the bottom panel 306 to separate the first wing 312 c from the second wing 324 a .
  • a fourth corner cut 750 d can extend outwards from the bottom panel 306 to separate the first wing 312 d from the second wing 324 c .
  • the corner cuts 750 a - d can be creases instead of cuts, and the adjacent wings 312 a - d , 324 a - d can be hingedly connected by the corner cuts 750 a - d.
  • the box blank 710 can define a first length fold line 712 a and a second length fold line 712 b extending from the side panel 112 a to the side panel 112 b .
  • the first length fold line 712 a can facilitate folding of the first wing 312 a relative to the side panel 112 a , the side panel 122 a relative to the bottom panel 306 , and the first wing 312 c relative to the second side panel 112 b .
  • the second length fold line 712 b can facilitate folding of the first wing 312 b relative to the side panel 112 a , the side panel 122 b relative to the bottom panel 306 , and the first wing 312 d relative to the side panel 112 b.
  • the box blank 710 can further define a first width fold line 722 a and a second width fold line 722 b .
  • the width fold lines 722 a,b can be defined substantially perpendicular to the length fold lines 712 a,b .
  • the first width fold line 722 a can facilitate folding of the second wing 324 a relative to the side panel 122 a , the side panel 112 b relative to the bottom panel 306 , and the second wing 324 c relative to the side panel 122 b .
  • the second width fold line 722 b can facilitate folding of the second wing 324 b relative to the side panel 122 a , the side panel 112 a relative to the bottom panel 306 , and the second wing 324 d relative to the side panel 122 b.
  • the center fold line 382 can extend across and bisect each side panel 112 a,b .
  • the center fold line 382 facilitates each of the side panels 112 a,b folding inwards about the center fold line 382 and towards the bottom panel 306 to facilitate collapsing the insulated box 110 as shown in FIG. 8 .
  • the insulated panels 130 a - d can be attached to the side panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b to the unfolded box blank 710 prior to assembly.
  • a single insulated panel 130 a,b can be attached to the unfolded box blank 710 to cover the side panels 112 a,b , 122 a,b , and in some aspects, the bottom panel 306 as well.
  • the entire unfolded box blank 710 can be covered by a single insulated panel.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the insulated box 110 of FIG. 1 in a collapsed configuration.
  • the carrying accessory 170 is removed to better show the details of the bottom panel 306 .
  • the side panels 122 a,b (side panels 122 a,b shown in FIG. 1 ) move inwards together and towards one another, and the side panels 112 a,b fold inwards towards one another (side panels 112 a,b shown in FIG. 1 ).
  • the V-shaped fold lines 386 a - f V-shaped fold lines 386 e,f shown in FIG. 7 ) cooperate to transition the bottom panel 306 from a substantially planar shape to the truncated pyramidal shape.
  • the center subpanel 380 extends outwards and away from the side panels 112 a,b and the side panels 122 a,b (shown in FIG. 7 ). Exerting a force upon the center subpanel 380 , such as by pushing the box 101 against the ground can cause the insulated box 110 to self-expand into an expanded configuration (shown in FIG. 1 ) with a substantially rectangular prism shape.
  • the self-expanding action can be desirable to allow for quick and easy reconfiguration of the insulated box 110 , unlike many boxes which must be folded and taped together.
  • the insulated boxes 110 can be shipped and stored in the collapsed configuration for space-efficient packing, and a user can simply press upon the center subpanel 380 , such as by pressing the center subpanel 380 against the ground, and the insulated box 110 can reconfigure to the expanded configuration.
  • FIG. 9 is a top view of the carrying accessory 170 of FIG. 1 .
  • the carrying accessory 170 can be configured to extend beneath the insulated box 110 (shown in FIG. 1 ) to facilitate hand carrying of the insulated box 110 .
  • the carrying accessory 170 can define two pairs of fold lines 910 a,b .
  • a first pair of fold lines 910 a can be defined between the first side portion 172 a and the middle portion 180
  • a second pair of fold lines 910 b can be defined between the second side portion 172 b and the middle portion 180 .
  • the fold lines of each pair of fold lines 910 a,b can be placed closely together, such as an inch apart or less, and can be substantially parallel to one another.
  • the pairs of fold lines 910 a,b configure the carrying accessory 170 to closely conform to the bottom taper 458 (shown in FIG. 3 ) of the bottom end 104 of the insulated box 110 .
  • the middle portion 180 of the carrying accessory 170 can also define a pair of middle fold lines 912 .
  • the middle fold lines 912 can configure the carrying accessory 170 to closely conform to the truncated pyramidal shape of the bottom panel 306 (shown in FIG. 8 ) when the insulated box 110 is in the collapsed configuration as shown in FIG. 8 .
  • each or any of the pairs of fold lines 910 a,b and 912 can be substituted with single fold lines as desired.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly 100 comprising the insulated box 110 of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top 190 in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
  • the box top 190 can be a tray top 1090 .
  • the tray top 1090 can comprise a top panel 1092 and four side panels, as represented by side panels 1094 a,b , extending down from the top panel 1092 .
  • the tray top 1090 can be configured to fit over the top end 102 of the box 101 (shown in FIG. 1 ).
  • the side panels 1094 can fit over the lips 114 a,b , 124 a,b (shown in FIG. 1 ) to enclose the box cavity 206 (shown in FIG. 2 ).
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly 100 comprising the insulated box 110 of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top 190 in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
  • the box top 190 can be a handle panel 1190 .
  • the handle top 1190 can comprise a top panel 1192 and a pair of side panels 1196 a,b attached at opposite sides of the top panel 1192 .
  • the top panel 1192 can be positioned between the lips 114 a,b , 124 a,b of the box 101 , and the side panels 1196 a,b can be positioned adjacent to the side panels 124 a,b .
  • the side panels 1196 a,b can be hingedly attached to the top panel 1192 .
  • the handle top 1190 can further comprise a pair of side tabs (not shown) which can be attached to the top panel 1192 and which can extend downwards into the box cavity 206 (shown in FIG. 2 ), adjacent to the side panels 112 a,b .
  • the side tabs of the handle top 1190 can be glued to either the inside or the outside of the side panels 112 a,b to secure the handle top 1190 to the insulated box 110 .
  • the handle top 1190 can be secured to the insulated box 110 by tape, banding, a strap, or other restraint mechanism.
  • a handle loop 1188 a,b can be attached to each side panel 1196 a,b , respectively, by a tape strip 1198 a,b .
  • the tape strips 1198 a,b can extend completely around the respective side panel 1196 a,b to secure the handle loop 1188 a,b to the side panel 1196 a,b .
  • the handle loops 1188 a,b can be rope loops. The handle loops 1188 a,b can allow a user to carry the insulated box assembly 100 .
  • the top panel 1192 can further comprise a pair of folding tabs 1194 a,b .
  • the folding tabs 1194 a,b can cover a pair of hand holes 1195 a,b , respectively.
  • the folding tabs 1194 a,b can be hingedly attached to the top panel 1192 , and the folding tabs 1194 a,b can be pressed inwards towards the box cavity 206 . With the folding tabs 1194 a,b pressed inwards, a user can put a finger or fingers through each of the hand holes 1195 a,b to pick up the insulated box assembly 100 .
  • the hand holes 1195 a,b can be positioned close enough together that a user can insert a thumb through a first of the hand holes 1195 a,b and a finger through the second of the hand holes 1195 a,b to pick up the insulated box assembly 100 with one hand.
  • the handle top 1190 can comprise the handle loops 1188 a,b but may not comprise the folding tabs 1194 a,b or define the hand holes 1195 a,b .
  • the handle top 1190 can comprise the folding tabs 1194 a,b and define the hand holes 1195 a,b but may not comprise the handle loops 1188 a,b.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly 100 comprising the insulated box 110 of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top 190 in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
  • the box top 190 can be a zipper top 1290 .
  • the zipper top 1290 can comprise a top panel 1292 and a pair of side panels 1294 , as represented by the side panel 1294 b .
  • the side panels 1294 can be hingedly attached to the top panel 1292 .
  • the side panels 1294 can overlaps the lips 124 a,b of the side panels 122 a,b of the insulated box 110 .
  • the side panels 1294 can be attached to the side panels 122 a,b by an adhesive, such as a glue, mastic, epoxy, cement, double-sided tape, or any other suitable material.
  • a strip of adhesive (not shown) can be covered by a backing strip (not shown), and the backing strip can be removed to adhere the side panels 1294 to the side panels 122 a,b .
  • the zipper top 1290 can further comprise a pair of tabs (not shown) which can be inserted into the box cavity 206 (shown in FIG. 2 ) and positioned adjacent to the side panels 112 a,b (side panel 112 b shown in FIG. 1 ).
  • the tabs can be disposed external to the side panels 112 a,b , similar to the side panels 1294 .
  • the tabs can be attached to the side panels 112 a,b by the adhesive or the adhesive strip, and the tabs can seal the box cavity 206 .
  • the top panel 1292 can define a zipper 1280 which can be defined by a perforations extending around the zipper 1280 .
  • the zipper 1280 can extend across the top panel 1292 and divide the top panel 1292 into a first top panel portion 1296 a and a second top panel portion 1296 b .
  • the zipper 1280 can be divided into a first zipper portion 1284 a and a second zipper portion 1284 b by a center perforation line 1282 .
  • a user can press inwards on the center perforation line 1282 to separate the first zipper portion 1284 a from the second zipper portion 1284 b .
  • Each zipper portion 1284 a,b can then be ripped out of the top panel 1292 along the perforations, thereby detaching the first top panel portion 1296 a from the second top panel portion 1296 b . With the top panel portions 1296 a,b detached, the top panel 1292 can be opened to allow access to contents within the box cavity 206 .
  • the sheets 352 , 354 can comprise paper, such as kraft paper; however, in other embodiments, the sheets can comprise posterboard, cardboard, plastic sheeting, cellulose film, cloth, or any other suitable material. In some aspects, the sheets can comprise a water-proof or water-resistant material, such as water-proof paper. In some aspects, a one of the sheets 352 , 354 of the insulated box assembly 100 can comprised a material different from another of the sheets 352 , 354 . In the present aspect, the box 101 can comprise a paper fiber-based material such as corrugated cardboard or poster board; however, the box 101 can be comprised of any suitable rigid board material such as wood, plastic, metal, or any other material.
  • the insulation batts 350 can comprise paper or other paper fiber materials; however, in other aspects, the insulation batts can comprise cotton, foam, rubber, plastics, fiberglass, mineral wool, or any other flexible insulation material. In the present application, the insulation batts can be repulpable.
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can be 100% recyclable.
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can be single-stream recyclable wherein all materials comprised by the insulated box assembly 100 can be recycled by a single processing train without requiring separation of any materials or components of the insulated box assembly 100 .
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can be compostable.
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can be repulpable.
  • insulated box assembly 100 and each of the insulated box 110 and the insulated panels 130 a - d , 430 , 140 , 510 can be repulpable in accordance with the requirements of the Aug. 16, 2013, revision of the “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Corrugated Fiberboard Treated to Improve Its Performance in the Presence of Water and Water Vapor” provided by the Fibre Box Association of Elk Grove Village, Ill. which is hereby incorporated in its entirety.
  • insulated box assembly 100 and each of the insulated box 110 and the insulated panels 130 a - d , 430 , 140 , 510 can be recyclable in accordance with the requirements of the Aug. 16, 2013, revision of the “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Corrugated Fiberboard Treated to Improve Its Performance in the Presence of Water and Water Vapor” provided by the Fibre Box Association of Elk Grove Village, Ill.
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can be used in applications in which a user or mail carrier transports perishable or temperature-sensitive goods.
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can be used to transport groceries.
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can improve upon a common cardboard box by providing insulation to prevent spoilage of the contents.
  • the insulated box assembly 100 can reduce waste and pollution by comprising materials which are recyclable or biodegradable. In aspects in which the insulated box assembly 100 is curb-side or single-stream recyclable, the user may be more likely to recycle the insulated box assembly 100 due to the ease of curb-side collection.
  • conditional language such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular embodiments or that one or more particular embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment.

Abstract

A method for assembling an insulated box assembly includes positioning an inner corrugated portion and an insulated layer between a plurality of side portions of an outer corrugated portion, the inner corrugated portion including a plurality of side panels hingedly coupled together, the insulated layer extending around the plurality of side panels, the insulated layer coupled to the inner corrugated portion, the insulated layer positioned between the inner corrugated portion and the outer corrugated portion, the insulated layer including at least one insulation batt, the plurality of side panels defining a top end and a bottom end of the inner corrugated portion, a bottom panel being positioned at the bottom end below the insulated layer, the plurality of side panels and the bottom panel at least partially defining a cavity, an opening to the cavity being defined at the top end, and enclosing the cavity with a top.

Description

    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/590,349, filed May 9, 2017, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
  • JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT
  • The subject matter disclosed was developed and the claimed invention was made by, or on behalf of, one or more parties to a joint research agreement between MP Global Products LLC of Norfolk, Nebr. and Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC of Conyers, Ga., that was in effect on or before the effective filing date of the claimed invention, and the claimed invention was made as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of the joint research agreement.
  • TECHNICAL FIELD
  • This disclosure relates to packaging. More specifically, this disclosure relates to an insulated box.
  • BACKGROUND
  • Packaging perishable or temperature sensitive contents for storage or shipping can pose challenges. The contents can spoil, destabilize, freeze, melt, or evaporate during storage or shipping if the temperature of the contents is not maintained or the packaging is not protected from hot or cold environmental conditions. Contents such as food, pharmaceuticals, electronics, or other temperature sensitive items can be damaged if exposed to temperature extremes. Many insulated packages are bulky and difficult to store prior to use. Additionally, many insulated packages cannot be recycled and are often disposed of in landfills.
  • SUMMARY
  • It is to be understood that this summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure. This summary is exemplary and not restrictive, and it is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of the disclosure nor delineate the scope thereof. The sole purpose of this summary is to explain and exemplify certain concepts of the disclosure as an introduction to the following complete and extensive detailed description.
  • Disclosed is a box blank assembly comprising a box blank, the box blank comprising a bottom panel; a first side panel attached to the bottom panel by a first length fold line; a second side panel attached to the bottom panel by a second length fold line; and a third side panel attached to the bottom panel by a first width fold line; and an insulation batt attached to at least one of the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel.
  • Also disclosed a method of folding a box blank assembly, the method comprising folding a first side panel about a first length fold line relative to a bottom panel until the first side panel is substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel, a box blank of the box blank assembly comprising the first side panel, the bottom panel, and a second side panel; and folding a second side panel about a first width fold line relative to the bottom panel until the second side panel is substantially perpendicular to each of the bottom panel and the first side panel, the first side panel, the second side panel, and the bottom panel at least partially defining a box cavity, an insulation batt of the box blank assembly attached to at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel, the insulation batt at least partially insulating the box cavity.
  • Also disclosed is a method for assembling an insulated box assembly, the method comprising positioning an inner corrugated portion and an insulated layer between a plurality of side portions of an outer corrugated portion, the inner corrugated portion comprising a plurality of side panels hingedly coupled together, the insulated layer extending around the plurality of side panels, the insulated layer coupled to the inner corrugated portion, the insulated layer positioned between the inner corrugated portion and the outer corrugated portion, the insulated layer comprising at least one insulation batt, the plurality of side panels defining a top end and a bottom end of the inner corrugated portion, a bottom panel being positioned at the bottom end below the insulated layer, the plurality of side panels and the bottom panel at least partially defining a cavity, the cavity being insulated by the insulated layer, an opening to the cavity being defined at the top end, and enclosing the cavity with a top.
  • Various implementations described in the present disclosure may include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages, which may not necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within the present disclosure and protected by the accompanying claims. The features and advantages of such implementations may be realized and obtained by means of the systems, methods, features particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations as set forth hereinafter.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • The features and components of the following figures are illustrated to emphasize the general principles of the present disclosure. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an insulated box assembly comprising an insulated box, a box top, and a carrying accessory in accordance with one aspect of the current disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly of FIG. 1 with the insulated box in an open position.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-section of the insulated box of FIG. 1 taken along line 3-3 shown in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-section of the insulated box assembly of FIG. 1 taken along line 4-4 shown in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a method for manufacturing an insulated panel in accordance with another aspect of the current disclosure.
  • FIG. 6A is a perspective view of another aspect of an insulated panel in accordance with another aspect of the current disclosure prepared for installation on a box of the insulated box of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the insulated panel of FIG. 6A partially installed on the box of FIG. 6A.
  • FIG. 6C is a perspective view of the insulated panel of FIG. 6A completely installed on the insulated box of FIG. 6A.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of a box blank of the box of FIG. 6A.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the insulated box of FIG. 1 in a collapsed configuration.
  • FIG. 9 is a top view of the carrying accessory of the insulated box assembly of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly comprising the insulated box of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly comprising the insulated box of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly comprising the insulated box of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • The present disclosure can be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings, and claims, and the previous and following description. However, before the present devices, systems, and/or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, systems, and/or methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, and, as such, can, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting.
  • The following description is provided as an enabling teaching of the present devices, systems, and/or methods in its best, currently known aspect. To this end, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various aspects of the present devices, systems, and/or methods described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial results of the present disclosure. It will also be apparent that some of the desired benefits of the present disclosure can be obtained by selecting some of the features of the present disclosure without utilizing other features. Accordingly, those who work in the art will recognize that many modifications and adaptations to the present disclosure are possible and can even be desirable in certain circumstances and are a part of the present disclosure. Thus, the following description is provided as illustrative of the principles of the present disclosure and not in limitation thereof.
  • As used throughout, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “an element” can include two or more such elements unless the context indicates otherwise.
  • Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.
  • For purposes of the current disclosure, a material property or dimension measuring about X or substantially X on a particular measurement scale measures within a range between X plus an industry-standard upper tolerance for the specified measurement and X minus an industry-standard lower tolerance for the specified measurement. Because tolerances can vary between different materials, processes and between different models, the tolerance for a particular measurement of a particular component can fall within a range of tolerances.
  • As used herein, the terms “optional” or “optionally” mean that the subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.
  • The word “or” as used herein means any one member of a particular list and also includes any combination of members of that list. Further, one should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain aspects include, while other aspects do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular aspects or that one or more particular aspects necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular aspect.
  • Disclosed are components that can be used to perform the disclosed methods and systems. These and other components are disclosed herein, and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these components are disclosed that while specific reference of each various individual and collective combinations and permutation of these may not be explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and described herein, for all methods and systems. This applies to all aspects of this application including, but not limited to, steps in disclosed methods. Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each of these additional steps can be performed with any specific aspect or combination of aspects of the disclosed methods.
  • Disclosed is an insulated box assembly and associated methods, systems, devices, and various apparatus. The insulated box assembly comprises an insulated box, a box top, and a carrying accessory. It would be understood by one of skill in the art that the disclosed insulated box assembly is described in but a few exemplary embodiments among many. No particular terminology or description should be considered limiting on the disclosure or the scope of any claims issuing therefrom.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an insulated box assembly 100 in a closed position in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. The insulated box assembly 100 can comprise an insulated box 110, a carrying accessory 170, and a box top 190. The insulated box 110 can comprise a box 101 and a plurality of insulated panels 130 a-d (insulated panels 130 c,d shown in FIG. 3). The box 101 can comprise a rigid board material such as corrugated cardboard; however in other aspects, the box 101 can comprise other suitable rigid board materials, such as wood, plastic, metal, or any other material.
  • The box 101 can comprise a first pair of opposing side panels 112 a,b and a second pair of opposing side panels 122 a,b. The side panels 112 a,b,122 a,b can each be a rigid panel. The side panel 112 a can be substantially parallel to the side panel 112 b, and the side panel 122 a can be substantially parallel to the side panel 122 b. Each side panel 112 a,b can be substantially perpendicular to both side panels 122 a,b. The box 101 can define a rectangular or square cross-sectional shape; however, in other aspects, the box 101 can define a different cross-sectional shape such as a circular, triangular, pentagonal, or hexagonal, shape or any other desired shape.
  • The box 101 can define a top end 102 and a bottom end 104, and the top end 102 can be disposed opposite from the bottom end 104. The side panels 112 a,b can define lips 114 a,b, respectively, disposed proximate to the top end 102 of the insulated box 110. The side panels 122 a,b can define lips 124 a,b, respectively, disposed proximate to the top end 102 of the insulated box 110. The box 101 can define a box opening 106 at the top end 102. The box top 190 can be sized and shaped to fit between the lips 114 a,b and the lips 124 a,b to cover the box opening 106 when the insulated box 110 is in the closed position. The box top 190 can comprise an insulated panel 140 which can be substantially identical in construction to the insulated panels 130 a-d; however in other aspects, the insulated panel 140 can differ in construction from the insulated panels 130 a-d.
  • The insulated panels 130 a-d can be attached to the side panels 112 a,b,122 a,b. The insulated panels 130 a,c (130 c shown in FIG. 3) can be respectively attached to the side panels 112 a,b, and the insulated panels 130 b,d (130 d shown in FIG. 3) can be respectively attached to the side panels 122 a,b. Each insulated panel 130 a-d can define a border 158 extending around the respective insulated panel 130 a-d. An area encircled by the border 158 can define an insulated portion 161 of the respective insulated panel 130.
  • The border 158 of each insulated panel 130 a-d can define a top seam 156 a and a bottom seam 156 b extending outwards from the insulated portion 161 of the respective insulated panel 130 a-d. The top seam 156 a can be attached to the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b of the box 101 proximate the top end 102 of the box 101. In the present aspect, the top seam 156 a of each insulated panel 130 a-d can attach to the lip 114 a,b,124 a,b of the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b. The bottom seam 156 b of each insulated panel 130 a-d can be attached to the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b along the bottom end 104 of the box 101. The seams 156 a,b can be attached by an adhesive such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or any other suitable material, and the seams 156 a,b can secure the insulated panels 130 a-d to the respective adjacent side panels 112 a,b,122 a,b.
  • The carrying accessory 170 can extend beneath the insulated box 110 to facilitate hand carrying of the insulated box 110. The carrying accessory 170 can define a U-shape. A middle portion 180 can extend beneath the insulated box 110. A first side portion 172 a can extend upwards from the middle portion 180 and can be adjacent to the insulated panel 130 a. A second side portion 172 b can extend upwards from the middle portion 180 and can be adjacent to the insulated panel 130 c (shown in FIG. 3).
  • In the present aspect, the carrying accessory 170 can be attached to the insulated box 110 such as with an adhesive, such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or any other suitable material. In other aspects, the carrying accessory 170 can be mechanically attached, such as with a hook-and-loop fastener, stitching, or staples, and the mechanical attachment of the carrying accessory 170 can be configured to be selectively attached and detached from the insulated box 110 such as with hook-and-loop fasteners. In other aspects, the carrying accessory 170 may not be attached to the insulated box 110. In some aspects, the side portions 172 a,b can extend upwards adjacent to the insulated panels 130 b,d. In some aspects, the carrying accessory 170 can have four side portions (not shown), and one side portion can be positioned adjacent to each of the four insulated panels 130 a-d.
  • The side portions 172 a,b can respectively define handles 178 a,b. In the present aspect, handle 178 a can be attached to an end 174 a of the first side portion 172 a by a base strip 176 a. Handle 178 b can be attached to an end 174 b of the second side portion 172 b by a base strip 176 b. The handles 178 a,b can comprise twisted paper rope, and the handles 178 a,b can be laminated between two layers of the respective base strip 176 a,b. In other aspects, the handles 178 a,b can be integrally formed with the base strips 176 a,b, and the handles 178 a,b and the base strips 176 a,b can comprise a common material. For example, the base strips 176 a,b and the handles 178 a,b can comprise a heavy kraft paper, plastic, posterboard, cardboard, or other suitable material. In other aspects, the handles 178 a,b can comprise a fiber such as cotton, hemp, jute, or bamboo fiber.
  • The base strips 176 a,b can be attached to the respective ends 174 a,b with an adhesive such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or any other suitable material. The ends 174 a,b and the handles 178 a,b can extend upwards above the box opening 106. In other aspects, the handles 178 a,b and the ends 174 a,b may not extend above the box opening 106, and the handles 178 a,b can be positioned adjacent to the insulated panels 130 b,d. In other aspects, the handles 178 a,b can have a different shape and can be attached directly to the respective side portions 172 a,b. In some aspects, the handles 178 a,b can be formed integrally with the respective side portions 172 a,b, for example, by cutting a hand hole through the respective side portion 172 a,b.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly 100 of FIG. 1 with the box top 190 in an open position. In the open position, the box top 190 can be removed from the box opening 106, thereby exposing a box cavity 206 defined within the box 101. The first pair of opposing side panels 112 a,b and the second pair of opposing side panels 122 a,b of the box 101 can define the box cavity 206. A pair of shoulders 222 a,b can extend inwards into the box cavity 206 from each of the side panels 122 a,b, as represented by the shoulder 222 b (shoulder 222 a shown in FIG. 3). The shoulders 222 a,b are configured to support the box top 190 when the box top 190 is positioned between the lips 114 a,b,124 a,b in the closed position. In the closed position, the box top 190 can cover the box opening 106 and enclose the box cavity 206.
  • In the present, aspect, the box top 190 can comprise the insulated panel 140 and a top panel 240. The top panel 240 can be a rigid panel. The insulated panel 140 can be attached to the top panel 240 and positioned atop the top panel 240 as shown. In other aspects, the box top 190 can be flipped, and the insulated panel 140 can be positioned beneath the top panel 240. In other aspects, the box top 190 can comprise a second insulated panel (not shown), and the box top 190 can be insulated on both sides for added insulation value. In other aspects, the box top 190 may not comprise the insulated panel 140, and the top panel 240 can be uninsulated. The top panel 240 can comprise corrugated cardboard in the present aspect; however, in other aspects the top panel 240 can be comprise a suitable rigid board material such as wood, plastic, metal, or any other material.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-section of the insulated box 110 of FIG. 1 taken along line 3-3 shown in FIG. 2, with the carrying accessory 170 and the box top 190 removed. As shown, each shoulder 222 a,b can comprise two sub-shoulders 322. The shoulder 222 a can comprise the sub-shoulders 322 a,b, and the shoulder 222 b can comprise the sub-shoulders 322 c,d. The sub-shoulders 322 a-d can be defined by a plurality of first wings 312 a-d and a plurality of second wings 324 a-d. The first wings 312 a,b can be attached at opposite sides of the side panel 112 a, and the first wings 312 c,d can be attached at opposite sides of the side panel 112 b. The second wings 324 a,b can be attached at opposite sides of the side panel 122 a, and the second wings 324 c,d can be attached at opposite sides of the side panel 122 b.
  • The second wing 324 a can be folded inwards at a hinge 365 a and positioned adjacent to an inner side surface 326 a defined by the side panel 122 a, and the first wing 312 c can be folded at a hinge 370 c and positioned adjacent to the second wing 324 a. The second wing 324 a and the first wing 312 c can be secured in position, such as with an adhesive, to form the sub-shoulder 322 a. The second wing 324 b can be folded inwards at a hinge 365 b and positioned adjacent to the inner side surface 326 a, and the first wing 312 a can be folded at a hinge 370 a and positioned adjacent to the second wing 324 b. The second wing 324 b and the first wing 312 a can be secured in position, such as with an adhesive, to form the sub-shoulder 322 b.
  • For the sub-shoulder 322 c of shoulder 222 b, the second wing 324 c can be folded inward at a hinge 365 c and positioned adjacent to an inner side surface 326 b defined by the side panel 122 b. The first wing 312 d can then be folded at a hinge 370 d and positioned adjacent to the second wing 324 c. The first wing 312 d and the second wing 324 c can be secured in position, such as with an adhesive, to form the sub-shoulder 322 c. For the sub-shoulder 322 d of shoulder 222 b, the second wing 324 d can be folded inward at a hinge 365 d and positioned adjacent to the inner side surface 326 b. The first wing 312 b can then be folded at a hinge 370 b and positioned adjacent to the second wing 324 d. The first wing 312 b and the second wing 324 d can be secured in position, such as with an adhesive, to form the sub-shoulder 322 d.
  • The formation of the sub-shoulders 322 a-d can also secure each side panel 112 a,b to each side panel 122 a,b, thereby defining the square or rectangular horizontal cross-section of the box 101. The box 101 can further comprise a bottom panel 306. The bottom panel 306 can be a rigid panel. The bottom panel 306 can be disposed at the bottom end 104 of the box 101, and the bottom panel 306 can be attached to each of the side panels 112 a,b,122 a,b. The bottom panel 306 can further define the box cavity 206. The box 101 is but one example of a box, and the methods discussed below for insulating the box 101 to form the insulated box 110 can be applied to a box of another shape, size, or form.
  • In the present aspect, the bottom panel 306 can define a center subpanel 380 disposed at a center of the bottom panel 306. The center subpanel 380 can be substantially rectangular in shape. A center fold line 382 can extend between the center subpanel 380 and each side panel 112 a,b, and the center fold line 382 can substantially bisect the bottom panel 306, with the exception of within the center subpanel 380. The center fold line 382 can also bisect each side panel 112 a,b, as shown and further described with respect to FIG. 7. Four corner fold lines 384 a-d can extend between the corners of the center subpanel 380 and the hinges 370 a-d. The corner fold line 384 a can extend from the hinge 370 a to the center subpanel 380. The corner fold line 384 b can extend from the hinge 370 b to the center subpanel 380. The corner fold line 384 c can extend from the hinge 370 c to the center subpanel 380. The corner fold line 384 d can extend from the hinge 370 d to the center subpanel 380.
  • A plurality of V-shaped fold lines 386 a-f can extend between the hinges 370 a-d and the center fold line 382. The V-shaped fold lines 386 a-c can each extend from the hinge 370 a to center fold line 382 and then to the hinge 370 b. The V-shaped fold lines 386 a-c can be defined between the corner fold lines 384 a and 384 b. The V-shaped fold lines 386 d-f can each extend from the hinge 370 c to center fold line 382 and then to the hinge 370 d. The V-shaped fold lines 386 d-f can be defined between the corner fold lines 384 c and 384 d. The center subpanel 380, the center fold line 382, the corner fold lines 384 a-d, and the V-shaped fold lines 386 a-f can cooperate to collapse the insulated box 110 and to provide the bottom panel 306 with a truncated pyramidal shape when collapsed, as further discussed below with respect to FIG. 8.
  • The box 101 of the insulated box 110 can be clad with the insulated panels 130 a-d. The insulated panel 130 a can be attached to an outer side surface 328 a defined by the side panel 122 a. The insulated panel 130 b can be attached to an outer side surface 314 a defined by the side panel 112 a. The insulated panel 130 c can be attached to an outer side surface 328 b defined by the side panel 122 b. The insulated panel 130 d can be attached to an outer side surface 314 b defined by the side panel 112 b. In the present aspect, the box 101 can be externally clad with the insulated panels 130 a-d, however in other aspects, the box 101 can be internally clad, both internally and externally clad, or a mixed arrangement of partially internally clad and partially externally clad with insulated panels 130.
  • In the present aspect, each insulated panel 130 a-d can comprise an insulation batt 350, a first sheet 352, and a second sheet 354. The insulation batt 350 can be encapsulated in a panel cavity 351 defined between the first sheet 352 and the second sheet 354. The insulation batt 350 can be encapsulated by the border 158 which can extend around a perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350, thereby sealing the panel cavity 351. The panel cavity 351 containing the insulation batt 350 can define the insulated portion 161 of the respective insulated panel 130 a-d. The border 158 can be a seam formed by attaching a perimeter portion of the first sheet 352 which overhangs the perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350 with a perimeter portion of the second sheet 354 which also overhangs the perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350. The first sheet 352 can be attached to the second sheet 354 with an adhesive such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, cohesive, double-side tape or other suitable adhesive to form the border 158. In some aspects, the border 158 can be formed by mechanically fastening the first sheet 352 to the second sheet 354, such as by stapling, stitching, or any other suitable method of fastening.
  • The border 158 can further define a first side seam 356 a and a second side seam 356 b. In the present aspect, the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b can be vertically oriented seams. The first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b of the border 158 can be folded inwards and disposed between the insulation batt 350 of the insulated portion 161 and the outer side surface 328 a,b of the respective side panels 122 a,b or the outer side surfaces 314 a,b of the respective side panels 112 a,b. The first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b can be attached to the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b, thereby further securing the insulated panel 130 a-d to the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b and enclosing the insulation batt 350 between the first sheet 352 and the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b. By folding the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b inwards, the insulation batt 350 and the insulated portion 161 can extend completely across or nearly completely across the width of the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b without leaving the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b sticking outwards beyond the side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b. This configuration can provide full insulation or nearly full insulation over the width of the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b.
  • With the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b folded inwards, the first sheet 352 can be attached to the respective adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b with an adhesive such as a glue, cement, epoxy, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or other suitable material. A portion of the second sheet 354 extending between the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b can also be in facing contact with the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b and can optionally be attached with the adhesive. In other aspects, the insulated panels 130 a-d may not comprise the second sheet 354, and either the insulation batt 350 can be in facing contact with the respective adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b, or the first sheet 352 can fully encapsulate the insulation batt 350.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-section of the insulated box assembly 100 of FIG. 1 taken along line 4-4 shown in FIG. 2. In the present view, the carrying accessory 170 has been removed. The insulated box assembly 100 can further comprise an insulated cavity panel 430 which can be disposed within the box cavity 206. The insulated cavity panel 430 can be constructed similar to the insulated panels 130 a-d,190; however, in the present aspect, the insulated cavity panel 430 can be a loose panel. The insulated portion 161 of the insulated cavity panel 430 can be shaped and sized complimentary to the horizontal cross-section of the box 101 in order to provide a close fit within the box cavity 206.
  • As shown, the insulated cavity panel 430 can divide the box cavity 206 into a first sub-compartment 406 a and a second sub-compartment 406 b. In the present aspect, the insulated cavity panel 430 can be horizontally oriented, and the first sub-compartment 406 a can be an upper sub-compartment while the second sub-compartment 406 b can be a lower sub-compartment. In other aspects, the insulated cavity panel 430 can be vertically oriented to divide the box cavity 206 into side-by-side compartments. In some aspects, the insulated box 110 can comprise multiple cavity panels 430 disposed within the box cavity 206 to divide the box cavity 206 into more than two compartments or no cavity panels 430 so that the box cavity 206 is a single compartment. Dividing the box cavity 206 into sub-compartments can be desirable in order to package both hot and cold contents in the same insulated box 110 or other contents that should be stored at different temperatures.
  • In the present aspect, the bottom panel 306 can be uninsulated. Optionally, the insulated cavity panel 430 can be placed atop the bottom panel 306 to provide insulation for the bottom end 104 of the insulated box 110. In other aspects, the insulated box 110 can further comprise another insulated panel 130 (not shown) attached internally or externally to the bottom panel 306. In aspects in which the box top 190 can be uninsulated, the insulated cavity panel 430 can be positioned adjacent to the box top 190 to provide insulation for the top end 102 of the insulated box 110. In some aspects, the bottom panel 306 can be insulated and the insulated cavity panel 430 can be placed atop the bottom panel 306 in order to provide additional insulation for example. In some aspects, the insulated box assembly 100 can comprise multiple insulated cavity panels 430 positioned within the box cavity 206.
  • The bottom seam 156 b and the top seam 156 a of the border 158 of each insulated panel 130 a-d can extend outwards from the perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350 and the insulated portion 161. As previously discussed, the bottom seams 156 b and the top seams 156 a can be attached to the respective adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b with the adhesive in order to secure the insulated panels 130 a-d, to the box 101 proximate the top end 102 and the bottom end 104. In such aspects, the second sheet 354 can be attached to the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b, and the first sheet 352 may not contact the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b at the bottom seam 156 b and the top seam 156 a; however, the insulation batt 350 remains enclosed between the first sheet 352 and the adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b. Optionally, portions of the second sheet 354 disposed between the top seams 156 a and the bottom seam 156 b can also be attached to the respective adjacent side panel 112 a,b,122 a,b with the adhesive.
  • The outward extending top seams 156 a can leave the lips 114 a,b,124 a,b uninsulated; however, because the box top 190 rests below the box opening 106 on the shoulders 222 a,b (should 222 b shown in FIG. 3), the top end 102 of the insulated box 110 can remain fully insulated. Similarly, the bottom seams 156 b can leave a portion of the side panels 112 a,b,122 a,b proximate the bottom panel 306 uninsulated. However, in aspects in which the insulated cavity panel 430 can be positioned atop the bottom panel 306, the insulated cavity panel 430 can fully insulate the bottom end 104 of the insulated box 110. In other aspects, either or both of the bottom seams 156 b and top seams 156 a can be folded inward towards the insulation batt 350 and the insulated portion 161, and the insulation batt 350 can fully cover the height of the side panels 112 a,b,122 a,b.
  • The outwardly extended bottom seams 156 b can define a bottom taper 458 extending around the insulated box 110 proximate the bottom end 104. The bottom taper 458 can cooperate with the lips 114 a,b,124 a,b to securely stack multiple insulated boxes 110 on top of one another. The lips 114 a,b,124 a,b of a lower insulated box of the stack of insulated boxes can deflect outwards allowing the bottom taper 458 of an upper insulated box to nest between the lips 114 a,b,124 a,b and atop the box top 190 of the lower insulated box. By nesting between the lips 114 a,b,124 a,b, the lips 114 a,b,124 a,b can prevent the upper insulated box from sliding sideways off the top end 102 of the lower insulated box. The insulated boxes 110 can also be conveyable, such as on a conveyor belt, and the insulated boxes 110 can be rigid and strong enough to resist collapse on the conveyor belt.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a method of manufacturing for an insulated panel 510. The method can apply to the manufacture of the insulated panels 130 a-d,140,430. In a step 501, the insulation batt 350 can be positioned between the first sheet 352 and the second sheet 354. The first sheet 352 and the second sheet 354 can be sized and shaped complimentary to each other; however in some aspects, the sheets 352,354 can differ in size and shape. The insulation batt 350 and the sheets 352,354 can each be flat and substantially planar before assembly. In the present aspect, the insulation batt 350 can be approximately ⅜″ thick; however this thickness is not limiting. The thickness can range from 1/16″ to over 2″ with a preferred range of ¼″ to ½″.
  • The first sheet 352 can define a first outer edge 552, and a portion of the first sheet 352 proximate the first outer edge 552 can define a first perimeter portion 542. The second sheet 354 can define a second outer edge 554, and a portion of the second sheet 354 proximate the second outer edge 554 can define a second perimeter portion 544. The sheets 352,354 can be sized to overhang the insulation batt 350 on all sides with the first perimeter portion 542 and the second perimeter portion 544 extending beyond the perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350. The first perimeter portion 542 can encompass a first interior portion 536 of the first sheet 352, and the second perimeter portion 544 can encompass a second interior portion 538 of the second sheet 354. The interior portions 536,538 can be sized and shaped complimentary to the insulation batt 350.
  • Surfaces of the sheets 352,354 facing one another can be treated with an adhesive 530 such as a cohesive. In various aspects, the adhesive can be a glue, epoxy, cement, double-sided tape, or other suitable adhesive. The surfaces can be entirely treated with the adhesive 530 or selectively treated with the adhesive 530. In the aspect shown, the perimeter portions 542,544 can be selectively treated with the adhesive 530. In some aspects, the insulation batt 350 can also be adhered to the interior portions 536,538 of the sheets 352,354.
  • In a step 502, the sheets 352,354 can be aligned and positioned in facing engagement wherein the first perimeter portion 542 can be attached to the second perimeter portion 544 by the adhesive 530. The insulation batt 350 can be aligned between the interior portions 536,538. Attaching the perimeter portions 542,544 can form the border 158 of the insulated panel 510 around the perimeter 359 of the insulation batt 350. As depicted in step 502, the bottom seam 156 b has been formed, the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b are partially formed, and the top seam 156 a is yet to be formed.
  • The border 158 can seal the insulation batt 350 within the panel cavity 351 defined between the interior portions 536,538 of the sheets 352,354, respectively. Portions of the insulated panel 510 containing the insulation batt 350 can define the insulated portion 161 of the insulated panel 510. In some aspects, the insulation batt 350 can be aligned off-center from the sheets 352,354 wherein the border 158 can extend outwards further in some areas than others. In some aspects, the first side seam 356 a, the second side seam 356 b, the bottom seam 156 b, and the top seam 156 a can define different widths from one another. For example and without limitation, the first side seam 356 a can extend outwards from the insulation batt 350 further than the bottom seam 156 b or vice versa.
  • In a step 503, the first perimeter portion 542 has been fully attached to the second perimeter portion 544, thereby forming the completed border 158. Each of the first side seam 356 a, the second side seam 356 b, the bottom seam 156 b, and the top seam 156 a are fully formed. Manufacturing of the insulated panel 510 is thus completed; however in some aspects, the method can comprise additional steps such as cutting slots into the border 158. The border 158 can fully encapsulate the insulation batt 350 within the panel cavity 351; however in some aspects, the insulation batt 350 may not be fully encapsulated. In some aspects, the insulation batt 350 can define a complex shape which can comprise curves, notches, cutouts, or other features which can be reflected by complimentary shapes of the border 158 and the insulated portion 161.
  • In other aspects, the border 158 may not fully encompass and encapsulate the insulation batt 350. In some aspects, some portions of the perimeter 359 may be exposed at an unfinished side or a cutout of the border 158. In some aspects, the insulated panel 510 may not define the border 158 on any portion of the perimeter of the insulated panel 510, and the entire perimeter can define an unfinished edge. In such aspects, the insulated panel 510 can comprise pre-laminated paper and each of the sheets 352,354 can be attached in facing contact with the insulation batt 350 with, for example and without limitation, an adhesive. In some aspects in which the insulated panel 510 defines the border 158, the insulation batt 350 can also be attached in facing contact with one or both of the sheets 352,354. In some aspects, the pre-laminated paper can be provided in a roll, and the insulated panels 510 can be cut to size from the roll. In other aspects, the first sheet 352 and the second sheet 354 can be halves of a single sheet (not shown) which can be folded substantially in half. In such aspects, the insulation batt 350 can be encapsulated between the two halves of the single sheet. In other aspects, the second sheet 354 can be a board (not shown), such as a piece of cardboard, and the insulation batt 350 can be encapsulated between the first sheet 352 and the board.
  • FIGS. 6A-C show perspective views of a method for attaching the insulated panel 130 a to the side panel 122 a. In FIG. 6A, the insulated panel 130 a is shown partially attached to the side panel 122 a. In the present aspect, the insulated panel 130 a and the adjacent insulated panel 130 b can be separate and isolated insulation panels 130 which are not connected together. By using isolated insulated panels 130, manufacturing stress around corners of the insulated box 110 can be reduced during assembly of the insulated box 110, thereby reducing the likelihood of ripping or tearing the insulated panels 130 during assembly. The insulated panel 130 a can be positioned adjacent to the side panel 122 a, and the bottom seam 156 b can be attached to a perimeter area 656 of the outer side surface 328 a. The perimeter area 656 can extend around the edges of the side panel 122 a. Specifically, the bottom seam 156 b can be attached to a bottom portion (not shown) of the perimeter area 656 extending along the bottom end 104 of the side panel 122 a. The perimeter area 656 can also define a first portion 658 a and a second portion 658 b extending upwards from the bottom portion towards a top portion 658 c. The top portion 658 c can extend along the lip 124 a proximate the top end 102 of the side panel 122 a.
  • The bottom seam 156 b of the border 158 can extend outwards from the insulated portion 161 of the insulated panel 130 a, and the second sheet 354 of the bottom seam 156 b can be attached to the outer side surface 328 a. In other aspects, the bottom seam 156 b can be folded inwards towards the insulation batt 350 (not shown) encapsulated within the insulated portion 161. The bottom seam 156 b can be attached in facing contact with the side panel 122 a by an adhesive such as a glue, epoxy, cement, mastic, or any other suitable adhesive. In other aspects, the bottom seam 156 b can be mechanically attached to the side panel 122 a such as with a hook-and-loop fastener, stitching, or staples, or other suitable fasteners. In the present aspect, the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b (shown in FIG. 6B) can be folded inwards towards the insulation batt 350 (not shown) encapsulated within the insulated portion 161. The first side seam 356 a can be attached to the bottom portion (not shown) at an intersection between the bottom portion and the first portion 658 a of the perimeter area 656. The second side seam 356 b can be attached to the bottom portion (not shown) at an intersection between the bottom portion and the second portion 658 b of the perimeter area 656.
  • In FIG. 6B, the insulated panel 130 a is shown with the bottom seam 156 b attached to the side panel 122 a, and the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b partially attached to the first portion 658 a and the second portion 658 b of the perimeter area 656, respectively. The first sheet 352 of the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b can be attached in facing contact to the perimeter portion 656 of the outer side surface 328 a by an adhesive such as a glue, epoxy, cement, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or other suitable adhesive. In other aspects, the first sheet 352 of the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b can be mechanically attached to the perimeter portion 656 of the outer side surface 328 a, such as with a hook-and-loop fastener, stitching, or staples, or other suitable fasteners. In the aspect shown, the insulated panel 130 a is shown as first attached proximate the bottom end 104 and then subsequently attached upwards along the first side seam 356 a and the second side seam 356 b towards the top end 102; however, this sequence and direction of attachment are not limiting. The insulated panel 130 a can first be attached at the first side seam 356 a, the second side seam 356 b, or the top seam 156 a and further attached in a sideways or downwards direction, or in any other suitable sequence. In some aspects, the second sheet 354 of the insulated portion 161 can also be attached to the outer side surface 328 a by an adhesive such as a glue, epoxy, cement, mastic, or any other suitable adhesive.
  • FIG. 6C shows the insulated panel 130 a completely attached to the side panel 122 a. The first side seam 356 a (shown in FIG. 6B) can be completely attached to the first portion 658 a (shown in FIG. 6B) of the perimeter area 656 (shown in FIG. 6B) from the bottom end 104 to the top end 102. The second side seam 356 b (shown in FIG. 6B) can be completely attached to the second portion 658 b (shown in FIG. 6B) of the perimeter area 656 (shown in FIG. 6B) from the bottom end 104 to the top end 102. The top seam 156 a can be fully attached to the top portion 658 c (shown in FIG. 6B) by an adhesive such as a glue, epoxy, cement, mastic, double-sided tape, cohesive, or any other suitable adhesive. In other aspects, the top seam 156 a can be mechanically attached to the top portion 658 c, such as with a hook-and-loop fastener, staples, or stitching, or other suitable fasteners.
  • The method for attaching the insulated panel 130 a to the side panel 122 a shown in FIGS. 6A-C can apply to any of the insulated panels 130 a-d,140 and any of the adjacent panels 112 a,b,122 a,b,240. The method can also be used to attach the insulated panels 130 a-d to an inner surface, such as inner side surfaces 326 a,b, within the box cavity 206. The method is demonstrated on the assembled box 101, and the method is exemplary and not limiting. The various panels 112 a,b,122 a,b,306 of the box 101 can be clad with insulated panels 130 a-d prior to assembly of the box 101. For example, the insulated panels 130 a-d, can be attached to the respective panels 112 a,b,122 a,b of an unfolded box blank 710 (shown in FIG. 7). It can be desirable to attach the insulated panels 130 a-d to the unfolded box blank 710 prior to assembly in order to reduce mechanical handling of the box 101.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of the box blank 710 which can be assembled to form the box 101 of the insulated box 110. The box blank 710 can further define four corner cuts 750 a-d. In other aspects, the box blank 710 can define fold lines or scored lines in place of the corner cuts 750 a-d. A first corner cut 750 a can extend outwards from the bottom panel 306 to separate the first wing 312 a from the second wing 324 b. A second corner cut 750 b can extend outwards from the bottom panel 306 to separate the first wing 312 b from the second wing 324 d. A third corner cut 750 c can extend outwards from the bottom panel 306 to separate the first wing 312 c from the second wing 324 a. A fourth corner cut 750 d can extend outwards from the bottom panel 306 to separate the first wing 312 d from the second wing 324 c. In other aspects, the corner cuts 750 a-d can be creases instead of cuts, and the adjacent wings 312 a-d,324 a-d can be hingedly connected by the corner cuts 750 a-d.
  • The box blank 710 can define a first length fold line 712 a and a second length fold line 712 b extending from the side panel 112 a to the side panel 112 b. The first length fold line 712 a can facilitate folding of the first wing 312 a relative to the side panel 112 a, the side panel 122 a relative to the bottom panel 306, and the first wing 312 c relative to the second side panel 112 b. The second length fold line 712 b can facilitate folding of the first wing 312 b relative to the side panel 112 a, the side panel 122 b relative to the bottom panel 306, and the first wing 312 d relative to the side panel 112 b.
  • The box blank 710 can further define a first width fold line 722 a and a second width fold line 722 b. The width fold lines 722 a,b can be defined substantially perpendicular to the length fold lines 712 a,b. The first width fold line 722 a can facilitate folding of the second wing 324 a relative to the side panel 122 a, the side panel 112 b relative to the bottom panel 306, and the second wing 324 c relative to the side panel 122 b. The second width fold line 722 b can facilitate folding of the second wing 324 b relative to the side panel 122 a, the side panel 112 a relative to the bottom panel 306, and the second wing 324 d relative to the side panel 122 b.
  • The center fold line 382 can extend across and bisect each side panel 112 a,b. The center fold line 382 facilitates each of the side panels 112 a,b folding inwards about the center fold line 382 and towards the bottom panel 306 to facilitate collapsing the insulated box 110 as shown in FIG. 8.
  • In some aspects, the insulated panels 130 a-d can be attached to the side panels 112 a,b,122 a,b to the unfolded box blank 710 prior to assembly. In other aspects, a single insulated panel 130 a,b can be attached to the unfolded box blank 710 to cover the side panels 112 a,b,122 a,b, and in some aspects, the bottom panel 306 as well. In some aspects, the entire unfolded box blank 710 can be covered by a single insulated panel.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the insulated box 110 of FIG. 1 in a collapsed configuration. In the present view, the carrying accessory 170 is removed to better show the details of the bottom panel 306. As the insulated box 110 collapses, the side panels 122 a,b (side panels 122 a,b shown in FIG. 1) move inwards together and towards one another, and the side panels 112 a,b fold inwards towards one another (side panels 112 a,b shown in FIG. 1). The V-shaped fold lines 386 a-f (V-shaped fold lines 386 e,f shown in FIG. 7) cooperate to transition the bottom panel 306 from a substantially planar shape to the truncated pyramidal shape. In the truncated pyramidal shape, the center subpanel 380 extends outwards and away from the side panels 112 a,b and the side panels 122 a,b (shown in FIG. 7). Exerting a force upon the center subpanel 380, such as by pushing the box 101 against the ground can cause the insulated box 110 to self-expand into an expanded configuration (shown in FIG. 1) with a substantially rectangular prism shape. The self-expanding action can be desirable to allow for quick and easy reconfiguration of the insulated box 110, unlike many boxes which must be folded and taped together. The insulated boxes 110 can be shipped and stored in the collapsed configuration for space-efficient packing, and a user can simply press upon the center subpanel 380, such as by pressing the center subpanel 380 against the ground, and the insulated box 110 can reconfigure to the expanded configuration.
  • FIG. 9 is a top view of the carrying accessory 170 of FIG. 1. As previously described, the carrying accessory 170 can be configured to extend beneath the insulated box 110 (shown in FIG. 1) to facilitate hand carrying of the insulated box 110. The carrying accessory 170 can define two pairs of fold lines 910 a,b. A first pair of fold lines 910 a can be defined between the first side portion 172 a and the middle portion 180, and a second pair of fold lines 910 b can be defined between the second side portion 172 b and the middle portion 180. The fold lines of each pair of fold lines 910 a,b can be placed closely together, such as an inch apart or less, and can be substantially parallel to one another. The pairs of fold lines 910 a,b configure the carrying accessory 170 to closely conform to the bottom taper 458 (shown in FIG. 3) of the bottom end 104 of the insulated box 110. The middle portion 180 of the carrying accessory 170 can also define a pair of middle fold lines 912. The middle fold lines 912 can configure the carrying accessory 170 to closely conform to the truncated pyramidal shape of the bottom panel 306 (shown in FIG. 8) when the insulated box 110 is in the collapsed configuration as shown in FIG. 8. In other aspects each or any of the pairs of fold lines 910 a,b and 912 can be substituted with single fold lines as desired.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly 100 comprising the insulated box 110 of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top 190 in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure. In the present aspect, the box top 190 can be a tray top 1090. The tray top 1090 can comprise a top panel 1092 and four side panels, as represented by side panels 1094 a,b, extending down from the top panel 1092. The tray top 1090 can be configured to fit over the top end 102 of the box 101 (shown in FIG. 1). The side panels 1094 can fit over the lips 114 a,b,124 a,b (shown in FIG. 1) to enclose the box cavity 206 (shown in FIG. 2).
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly 100 comprising the insulated box 110 of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top 190 in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure. In the present aspect, the box top 190 can be a handle panel 1190. The handle top 1190 can comprise a top panel 1192 and a pair of side panels 1196 a,b attached at opposite sides of the top panel 1192. In the present aspect, the top panel 1192 can be positioned between the lips 114 a,b,124 a,b of the box 101, and the side panels 1196 a,b can be positioned adjacent to the side panels 124 a,b. The side panels 1196 a,b can be hingedly attached to the top panel 1192. The handle top 1190 can further comprise a pair of side tabs (not shown) which can be attached to the top panel 1192 and which can extend downwards into the box cavity 206 (shown in FIG. 2), adjacent to the side panels 112 a,b. In some aspects, the side tabs of the handle top 1190 can be glued to either the inside or the outside of the side panels 112 a,b to secure the handle top 1190 to the insulated box 110. In other aspects, the handle top 1190 can be secured to the insulated box 110 by tape, banding, a strap, or other restraint mechanism.
  • A handle loop 1188 a,b can be attached to each side panel 1196 a,b, respectively, by a tape strip 1198 a,b. In the present aspect, the tape strips 1198 a,b can extend completely around the respective side panel 1196 a,b to secure the handle loop 1188 a,b to the side panel 1196 a,b. In the present aspect, the handle loops 1188 a,b can be rope loops. The handle loops 1188 a,b can allow a user to carry the insulated box assembly 100.
  • In the present aspect, the top panel 1192 can further comprise a pair of folding tabs 1194 a,b. The folding tabs 1194 a,b can cover a pair of hand holes 1195 a,b, respectively. The folding tabs 1194 a,b can be hingedly attached to the top panel 1192, and the folding tabs 1194 a,b can be pressed inwards towards the box cavity 206. With the folding tabs 1194 a,b pressed inwards, a user can put a finger or fingers through each of the hand holes 1195 a,b to pick up the insulated box assembly 100. In some aspects, the hand holes 1195 a,b can be positioned close enough together that a user can insert a thumb through a first of the hand holes 1195 a,b and a finger through the second of the hand holes 1195 a,b to pick up the insulated box assembly 100 with one hand. In some aspects, the handle top 1190 can comprise the handle loops 1188 a,b but may not comprise the folding tabs 1194 a,b or define the hand holes 1195 a,b. In other aspects, the handle top 1190 can comprise the folding tabs 1194 a,b and define the hand holes 1195 a,b but may not comprise the handle loops 1188 a,b.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the insulated box assembly 100 comprising the insulated box 110 of FIG. 1 and another aspect of a box top 190 in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure. The box top 190 can be a zipper top 1290. The zipper top 1290 can comprise a top panel 1292 and a pair of side panels 1294, as represented by the side panel 1294 b. The side panels 1294 can be hingedly attached to the top panel 1292. In the present aspect, the side panels 1294 can overlaps the lips 124 a,b of the side panels 122 a,b of the insulated box 110. The side panels 1294 can be attached to the side panels 122 a,b by an adhesive, such as a glue, mastic, epoxy, cement, double-sided tape, or any other suitable material. In the present aspect, a strip of adhesive (not shown) can be covered by a backing strip (not shown), and the backing strip can be removed to adhere the side panels 1294 to the side panels 122 a,b. The zipper top 1290 can further comprise a pair of tabs (not shown) which can be inserted into the box cavity 206 (shown in FIG. 2) and positioned adjacent to the side panels 112 a,b (side panel 112 b shown in FIG. 1). In other aspects, the tabs can be disposed external to the side panels 112 a,b, similar to the side panels 1294. The tabs can be attached to the side panels 112 a,b by the adhesive or the adhesive strip, and the tabs can seal the box cavity 206.
  • The top panel 1292 can define a zipper 1280 which can be defined by a perforations extending around the zipper 1280. The zipper 1280 can extend across the top panel 1292 and divide the top panel 1292 into a first top panel portion 1296 a and a second top panel portion 1296 b. The zipper 1280 can be divided into a first zipper portion 1284 a and a second zipper portion 1284 b by a center perforation line 1282. A user can press inwards on the center perforation line 1282 to separate the first zipper portion 1284 a from the second zipper portion 1284 b. Each zipper portion 1284 a,b can then be ripped out of the top panel 1292 along the perforations, thereby detaching the first top panel portion 1296 a from the second top panel portion 1296 b. With the top panel portions 1296 a,b detached, the top panel 1292 can be opened to allow access to contents within the box cavity 206.
  • In the present aspect, the sheets 352,354 can comprise paper, such as kraft paper; however, in other embodiments, the sheets can comprise posterboard, cardboard, plastic sheeting, cellulose film, cloth, or any other suitable material. In some aspects, the sheets can comprise a water-proof or water-resistant material, such as water-proof paper. In some aspects, a one of the sheets 352,354 of the insulated box assembly 100 can comprised a material different from another of the sheets 352,354. In the present aspect, the box 101 can comprise a paper fiber-based material such as corrugated cardboard or poster board; however, the box 101 can be comprised of any suitable rigid board material such as wood, plastic, metal, or any other material.
  • The insulation batts 350 can comprise paper or other paper fiber materials; however, in other aspects, the insulation batts can comprise cotton, foam, rubber, plastics, fiberglass, mineral wool, or any other flexible insulation material. In the present application, the insulation batts can be repulpable. In the present aspect, the insulated box assembly 100 can be 100% recyclable. In the present aspect, the insulated box assembly 100 can be single-stream recyclable wherein all materials comprised by the insulated box assembly 100 can be recycled by a single processing train without requiring separation of any materials or components of the insulated box assembly 100. In the present aspect, the insulated box assembly 100 can be compostable. In the present aspect, the insulated box assembly 100 can be repulpable. In the present aspect, insulated box assembly 100 and each of the insulated box 110 and the insulated panels 130 a-d,430,140,510 can be repulpable in accordance with the requirements of the Aug. 16, 2013, revision of the “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Corrugated Fiberboard Treated to Improve Its Performance in the Presence of Water and Water Vapor” provided by the Fibre Box Association of Elk Grove Village, Ill. which is hereby incorporated in its entirety. In the present aspect, insulated box assembly 100 and each of the insulated box 110 and the insulated panels 130 a-d,430,140,510 can be recyclable in accordance with the requirements of the Aug. 16, 2013, revision of the “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Corrugated Fiberboard Treated to Improve Its Performance in the Presence of Water and Water Vapor” provided by the Fibre Box Association of Elk Grove Village, Ill.
  • Recyclable and repulpable insulation materials are further described in U.S. Patent Application No. 62/375,555, filed Aug. 16, 2016, U.S. Patent Application No. 62/419,894, filed Nov. 9, 2016, and U.S. Patent Application No. 62/437,365, filed Dec. 21, 2016, which are each incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
  • The insulated box assembly 100 can be used in applications in which a user or mail carrier transports perishable or temperature-sensitive goods. For example and without limitation, the insulated box assembly 100 can be used to transport groceries. The insulated box assembly 100 can improve upon a common cardboard box by providing insulation to prevent spoilage of the contents.
  • In order to ship temperature-sensitive goods, common cardboard boxes are often packed with insulating materials made of plastics or foams which are not accepted by many recycling facilities or curb-side recycling programs in which a waste management service collects recyclables at a user's home. Consequently, shipping temperature-sensitive goods often produces non-recyclable waste which is deposited in landfills. The insulation materials often decompose very slowly, sometimes over the course of several centuries. In some instances, non-recyclable and non-biodegradable insulating materials can enter the oceans where the insulation materials can remain for years and harm marine life. In some aspects, the insulated box assembly 100 can reduce waste and pollution by comprising materials which are recyclable or biodegradable. In aspects in which the insulated box assembly 100 is curb-side or single-stream recyclable, the user may be more likely to recycle the insulated box assembly 100 due to the ease of curb-side collection.
  • One should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular embodiments or that one or more particular embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment.
  • It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the present disclosure. Any process descriptions or blocks in flow diagrams should be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions of code which include one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process, and alternate implementations are included in which functions may not be included or executed at all, may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art of the present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiment(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the present disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any and all combinations and sub-combinations of all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the present disclosure.

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That which is claimed is:
1. A method for assembling an insulated box assembly, the method comprising:
positioning an inner corrugated portion and an insulated layer between a plurality of side portions of an outer corrugated portion, the inner corrugated portion comprising a plurality of side panels hingedly coupled together, the insulated layer extending around the plurality of side panels, the insulated layer coupled to the inner corrugated portion, the insulated layer positioned between the inner corrugated portion and the outer corrugated portion, the insulated layer comprising at least one insulation batt, the plurality of side panels defining a top end and a bottom end of the inner corrugated portion, a bottom panel being positioned at the bottom end below the insulated layer, the plurality of side panels and the bottom panel at least partially defining a cavity, the cavity being insulated by the insulated layer, an opening to the cavity being defined at the top end, and
enclosing the cavity with a top.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein enclosing the cavity with a top comprises:
positioning the top between the plurality of side portions; and
covering the opening with the top.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the top comprises a corrugated panel.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the top comprises a top insulation batt.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein the top further comprises a corrugated panel coupled to the top insulation batt.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein enclosing the cavity with a top comprises positioning the top between the plurality of side panels.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein outer corrugated portion extends around the bottom panel and at least one side panel of the plurality of side panels.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein:
a portion of the outer corrugated portion is hingedly connected to the plurality of side portions; and
the bottom panel is position between the plurality of side portions and above the portion.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the bottom panel is positioned in facing contact with the portion.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein:
the plurality of side panels comprises a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel, and a fourth side panel; and
the insulated layer extends around the first side panel, the second side panel, the third side panel, and the fourth side panel.
11. The method of claim 10, further comprising:
folding the second side panel about a first fold line to position the second side panel substantially perpendicular to the first side panel;
folding the third side panel about a second fold line to position the third side panel substantially perpendicular to the second side panel; and
folding the fourth side panel about a third fold line to position the fourth side panel substantially perpendicular to the third side panel.
12. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one insulation batt comprises an insulation material extending continuously from a first end of the at least one insulation batt to a second end of the at least one insulation batt.
13. The method of claim 1, wherein the inner corrugated layer comprises cardboard.
14. The method of claim 1, wherein the insulation layer is repulpable.
15. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one insulation batt is adhesively coupled to the inner corrugated portion.
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