WO2015034837A2 - Récipient d'expédition d'aliments frais - Google Patents

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WO2015034837A2
WO2015034837A2 PCT/US2014/053740 US2014053740W WO2015034837A2 WO 2015034837 A2 WO2015034837 A2 WO 2015034837A2 US 2014053740 W US2014053740 W US 2014053740W WO 2015034837 A2 WO2015034837 A2 WO 2015034837A2
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Michael Lippold
Leif CEDERBLOM
William Farrell
Sheldon HOYT
John STYN
James D. Tickle
Gregory A. VANDERPOL
Lance G. Hussey
Kurt G. BOTSAI
Randy S. JACKSON
Ravi K. Sawhney
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Freshrealm Llc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/38—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
    • B65D81/3802—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation rigid container in the form of a barrel or vat
    • B65D81/3811—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation rigid container in the form of a barrel or vat formed of different materials, e.g. laminated or foam filling between walls
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/38—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2313/00—Connecting or fastening means
    • B65D2313/04—Connecting or fastening means of magnetic type

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  • the present invention relates to food shipments and, more particularly, to a shipping container (the "Vessel") that enables the transport via common carrier of fresh foods within a re- usable, temperature-controlled and impact-protected shipping Vessel.
  • the "Vessel" a shipping container that enables the transport via common carrier of fresh foods within a re- usable, temperature-controlled and impact-protected shipping Vessel.
  • Shipping containers have long been known in the art. Shipping containers come in a variety of forms and arc used to ship a variety of products.
  • a traditional shipping container is a cardboard box that can be used to ship any number of items. While operable for holding items therei n, such a shipping container may not be desirable to ship cold-food products since it docs not maintain temperatures well nor is it designed to maintain a consistent temperature (within a narro temperature range) throughout the container.
  • Foam containers are functional for maintaining food products at a cooled temperature, they are not durable, present environmental problems once they are out of service and lack a lot of the functionality that is provided by the present invention.
  • Foam containers are not capable of maintaining a consistent temperature throughout the container within a narrow temperature range.
  • a traditional Foam container is typically filled b simply stacking items therein. B stacking items on top of and next to one another, a traditional Foam container does not provide for conveetive and/or conductive properties that can be employed to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the container for prolonged periods of time.
  • a traditional Foam contai ner allows a user to simply place several items therein, but does little to catalog actual placement of those items (which may be desirable if the food is being sent to multiple consumers at one shipping location).
  • the present invention relates to food shipments and, more particularly, to a fresh food shipping Vessel for safely and effectively shipping fresh foods.
  • the shipping Vessel includes an insulation cage that adapted/formed to hold one or more drawers therein. Further, the Vessel includes one or more drawers for positioning within the insulation cage, each drawer adapted to hold at least one item thereon, [0001 i ] in one aspect, the i sulation cage i cludes a crate and a tub, with an insulation layer entirely sealed between the crate and tub.
  • the insulatio cage includes a lid for sealing the one or more drawers within the insulation cage
  • the insulation cage includes a plurality of insulation cage magnets and wherein the lid includes a plurality of lid magnets, with the insulation cage magnets and lid magnets being polarity keyed such that the lid is attachable with the insulation cage in a single configuration.
  • the one or more drawers each include side walls surrounding a
  • thermally conductive bottom portion whereby the thermally conductive bottom portion is operable for providing conduction and radiation to items amongst the drawers.
  • the drawers include slots formed through the side walls, whereby the slots are operable to provide for convection flow amongst the drawers.
  • the thermally conductive bottom portion includes a plurality of holes formed there through, whereby the holes are operable to provide for convection flow amongst the drawers.
  • a plurality of containers are included for attaching with a drawer, each of the contai ners havi ng a plurality of protrusions.
  • each drawer includes container connectors formed in the
  • the container connectors being formed as recesses to receive the plurality of protrusions and hold the container in place during transit.
  • the container connectors and holes are positioned in the bottom portion such that when the containers are affixed with the container connectors, the holes are positioned between side walls of adjacent containers and remain uncovered by the containers, thereby assisting convection flow amongst the drawers.
  • At. least one temperature plate is included for positioning within the insulation cage, the temperature plate adapted to maintain a desired temperature for a period of time.
  • the temperature plate is a cold plate that includes a void having water therein, whereby a shipper can freeze the cold plate to provide a cold temperature to the vessel during transit.
  • the Vessel includes an outer protective shell for holding the insulation cage therein.
  • the shell includes front loading doors with a single, center closing seam.
  • a ratcheting latch mechanism can be included that spans the center closing seam and is adapted to pull the seam tightly closed to seal the doors in a closed position.
  • the ratcheting latch mechanism includes a first part for connecting with a first door and a second part for connecting with a second door, the first and second parts being detachably attachable with the first and second doors, respectively, whereby each of the first and second parts are replaceable in the event of damage.
  • the first part includes an elongated portion with a clasp portion attached with the elongated portion via a hinge, the clasp portion having a clasp and a lifting handle.
  • the second part includes a catch formed to receive and iockingiy engage with the clasp,
  • a tamper proof latch system is included, whereby the tamper proof latch system i s operable for providing assurance to an end user that contents of the vessel have not been tampered with during transit,
  • the tamper proof latch system includes a band and slots formed through the second part, the slots formed to accommodate the band and position the band over die clasp portion such that lifting the clasp portion causes the band to break.
  • the shell includes an interior, an exterior, and outer walls, and. further comprising one or more handle assemblies that are detachably attachable with the outer walls.
  • Each handle assembly mcludes a base plate and a faceplate, the baseplate having a spring-loaded handle pivotally attached thereto, with the base plate positioned in the interior of the shell and secured to the faceplate that is positioned on the exterior of the shell; thereby providing a replaceable, secure and retractable handle,
  • open connectors are affixed with the doors and outer walls of the shell, the open connectors being positioned such that when the doors are swung entirely open, the open connectors engage with one another to maintain, the doors affixed against the side walls in an open position, hi one aspect, the open connectors are magnets.
  • the shell is formed of a co igate plastic and the shell and insulation cage are substantially cube-shaped.
  • the present invention also includes a method for forming and using the invention described herein.
  • the method for forming the Vessel comprises a plurality of acts of forming and assembling the parts described herein to collectively form the Vessel
  • the method for using the Vessel comprises a plurality of acts of loading and shipping the Vessel with the relevant items and containers.
  • FIG. 1 is an illustration of a shipping Vessel according to the principles of the present invention, depicting an outer protective shell and an internal insulation cage that includes a plurality of drawers and a closing lid;
  • FIG , 2 is an exploded- view illustration of the insolation, cage according to the principles of the present invention, depictmg a crate, an insulation layer, and a tub;
  • FIG, 3A is an illustration of the insulation cage according to the principles of the present invention, depicting the insulation layer as affixed within the t ub;
  • FIG. 3B is an illustration of the insulation cage according to the principles of the present invention, depicting a cut-away to illustrate the insulation layer therein;
  • FIG. 3C is a close-up, sectional-view illustration of the insulation cage
  • FiG. 3D is an illustration of the insulation cage with temperature plates according to the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is an illustration of an assembled insulation cage according to the
  • FiG. 5 A is an illustration of a drawer according to the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG, 5 B provides several view-point illustrations of a small food container for use with the drawer according to the principles of the present invention ;
  • FIG. 5C provides several view-point illustrations of a large food container for use with the drawer according to the principles of the present invention
  • FIG. 5D provides several view-point illustrations of an elongated food
  • FIG , 5E is a top, perspective-view illustration of a plurality of containers arranged for positioning within a drawer
  • FIG, 5F is a bottom, perspective-view illustration the plurality of containers arranged for positioning within a drawer
  • FIG. 5G is a top. perspective- view illustration depicting the plurality of
  • FIG. 5H is a cross-sectional, side-view illustration of a drawer and containers according to the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG . 51 is an ill ustration of a plurality of drawers according to the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG, 5 J is an illustration of a plurality of drawers according to the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded- iew illustration of the closing lid according to the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG . 7 A is an illustration of the outer protecti ve shell according to the
  • FIG, 7B i an illustration of the outer protective shell according to the
  • FIG. 7C is an illustration of the outer protective shell according to the
  • FIG. 8 is an illustration of a side handle for use with the outer protective shell according to the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is an illustration of a locking mechanism for use with the outer
  • FIG . 10 is an illustration of a rigid trim assembly for use with the outer
  • FIG. 11A is an illustration of a tamper proof latch system for use with the outer protective shell according to the principles of the present invention:
  • FIG. 1 IB is an illustration of the tamper proof latch system for use with the outer protective shell according to the principles of the present invention.
  • the present i vention rel tes to food shipments and, more particularly, to a fresh food shipping Vessel for safely and effectively shipping fresh foods.
  • the fol lowing description is presented to enable one of ordinary ski ll in the art to make and use the invention and to incorporate it in the context of particular application ' s.
  • Various modifications, as well as a variety of uses in different applications will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to a wide range of embodiments .
  • the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments presented, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disciosed herein.
  • [00057] ' In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention.
  • the present invention is directed to a fresh food shipping Vessel 100, it.
  • the Vessel 1 0 is described with respect to shipping food items, the use of the term "food” is used for illustrative purposes only as one suitable application and that the Vessel 100 is not intended to be limited thereto.
  • the Vessel 100 can be used to transport beverages, organs for transplant, other biologic materials, pharmaceutical products, chemicals, fresh flowers, or any other item or materials where it may be desirable to maintain a stable temperature during transit.
  • the Vessel 100 has been specifically designed to ( 1 ) maintain a consistent temperature throughout the container (within a narrow temperature range) for prolonged periods of time; (2) allow for specific inventory control; (3) provide for ease of shipping by common carriers; (4) reduce waste and provide for re-usability, and (5) provide for remote monitoring and analysis of the status of die Vessel and its contents,
  • the shipping Vessel 100 includes several components, including an outer protective shell 102, an internal insulation cage 104, a plurality of drawers 106, and a closing lid 108. As wil l be evident below, each of the components of the shippin Vessel 100 provide several unique features that individually and collectively further enhance the operability of the shipping Vessel 1 0.
  • the shipping Vessel 100 includes an insulation cage 104.
  • the insulation cage 104 is any suitable insulating container or box that is operable for maintaining coici (or hot) items therein. As a non-limiting example and as shown in FIG. 2, the insulation cage 104 includes erate 200, an insulation layer 202, and a tub 204.
  • the crate 200 and/or tub 204 provide a level of rigidity and durability to the insulation cage 104 and, as such, are formed of any suitably durable material, a non-limiting example of which includes plastic.
  • the insulation layer 202 is any suitable material that can be employed to provide an insulating effect to the material positioned within the insulation cage 1 4.
  • the insulation layer 202 is a polyurcthane foam that can be blown into a gap between the crate 200 and the tub 204.
  • FIG. 3A depicts the insulation layer 202 as positioned within tub 204.
  • foam is subject to degradation over time.
  • FKJs foam is subject to degradation over time.
  • the crate 200 includes a peripheral lip 300 that projects laterally from ah end of the crate 200.
  • the crate 200 can be positioned within the tub 204 such that the peripheral lip 300 engages/contacts the rim 306 of the tub 204,
  • the crate 200 is affixed with the tub 204 (via, for example, the point of contact between the peripheral lip 300 and the rim 306).
  • the crate 200 is affixed with the tub 204 using any suitable adhesion technique, non-limiting examples of which include plastic or sonic welding and use of an adhesive (e.g., glue or epoxy).
  • the crate 200 is formed such that when positioned within and affixed to the tub 204, a gap exists between the crate 200 and tub 204, As a non-limiting example, the gap is approximately one and one half inches thick and surrounds the crate 200, Using any suitable filling technique, the insulation layer 202 can then be blown through a hole formed through the tub 204 and into the gap.
  • the insulation layer 202 is then sealed in a water tight manner between the crate 200 and tub 204, ]
  • the insulation cage 104 pro vides substantial insulating properties, yet can also be easily cleaned and sanitized without detrimentally affecting the foam (i.e., insulation layer 202) therein, in other words and in one non-limiting aspect the crate 200 and tub 204 completely cover the insulation iayer 202 so that the crate 200 can be sterilized while not contaminating the i solation Iayer 202.
  • the tub 204 piece in one non-limiting example, is a thin plastic film that prevents external contamination of the foam insulation.
  • material selection for the Vessel and its insulation cage 104 involves the use of plastics and smooth surfaces so that chances of bacteria build up are reduced and the ease of sterilization is maintained.
  • FIG. 3B provides an illustration of the insulation cage 104, depicting a cut-away to illustrate the insulation layer 202 between the crate 200 and tub 204
  • FIG. 3C is a close-up, sectional -view illustration of the insulation cage 104
  • the tub 204 is a thin-piece of material (although it can be formed of any desired thickness) that is sealed against the crate 200, with the insulation layer 202 there between,
  • an important feature of the insulation cage 1 4- is its ability to effectively hold a plurality of compartments and/or items.
  • the insulation cage 104 includes a plurality of drawers 106.
  • the insulation cage 1 4 includes a rail system that allows the drawers 1 6 to easily slide in and out of the crate 200.
  • the rail system includes a plurality of rails 302 (shelves) that project from an i nner wall 304 of the crate 200.
  • the rails 302 are separately formed and attached (via an adhesive, screws, etc.) to the wail 304 or can be integrally formed in the wall 304 during formation of the crate 200,
  • the rails 302 are operable for allowing the drawers 106 to slide in and out of the cage 104 (while supporting a drawer 106) while a rail above the drawer 106 operates to prevent the drawer j 06 from tipping whe extended from the cage 1 4,
  • Stop tabs 308 can optionally be included to lock the drawers 106 into the Vessel so that the drawers 106 cannot be easily removed from the cage 1 4,
  • the rai ls 302 allow the packer or user to selectively position the drawers 106 in the desired location.
  • the plurality of compartments can be used to allow for shipment of several different items to a variety of individuals.
  • a plurality of consumers each order a different lunch meal (e.g., a sandwich, crackers, salad, etc.).
  • a different lunch meal e.g., a sandwich, crackers, salad, etc.
  • Each consumer would ideally prefer to know exactly which drawer 106 contained their particular food item.
  • a label e.g., sticky label
  • the each drawer 106 can include a unique identifier 400, a non -limiting example of which includes a bar code, ft should be understood that any suitable identifier can be employed, such as a simple number stamp, a label (e.g., 1, A, etc.), a bar code, a QR code, or a radio- frequency identification (RFID) chip, or any combination thereof.
  • a label e.g., sticky label
  • RFID radio- frequency identification
  • the unique identifier 400 allows a packer (i.e., the person packing the goods into the Vessel) to catalog exactly what is being packed into a particular drawer 106 and can also be used to notify' an end consumer whicli drawer 106 their particular food item rests in.
  • the packer using an inventory catalog/shipping system can scan the bar code when packing a first drawer 106 and designate that the first drawer 106 has the food products for Consumers A and B.
  • the same inventory catalog/shipping system ca be utilized. to designate that the second ' drawer 106 has the food products for Con umers C and D.
  • the inventory catalog/shipping system can then generate an email, text, or any other suitable message, that is sent to the relevant consumers notifying them of which particular drawer their order can be found in (e.g.. Drawer 1 , 2, etc.).
  • an inventory catalog/shipping system operates on a data processing system with a processor and memoiy having instaietions encoded thereon that would allow such a system to catalog inventory and provide such notifications as described above.
  • the drawers 106 can be designed to assist in maintaining a consistent temperature throughout the Vessel.
  • the drawers 106 are designed to provide lor both convection and conduction. Due to the convective and conductive properties of the Vessel (and/or drawers ⁇ 06), fans are not required to maintain optimal temperature throughout the Vessel.
  • the drawers 106 can be formed to include a plurality of holes 500 that aliows for convention (air flow) to spread the temperature throughout the Vessel. In one aspect, the holes pass entirely through a bottom portion 508 of the drawers 106.
  • some of the holes can be formed into a specific shape that allows the designated hole to engage with a protrusion on a container and, in doing so, operate as a container connector 501.
  • the hole can receive the protrusion in a coupling arrangement.
  • edges of the drawings 106 can optionally be formed to include ridges 502 near convection slots 504 that would prevent a food pack from sliding over and covering a convection slot 504, thereby further assisting in air flow within the Vessel.
  • the drawers 106 are formed entirely of any suitably stable material, a non-iimiting example of which includes plastic. However and as noted above, the drawers 106 can also be designed to provide for conduction. Thus, the drawers 106 are optionally formed, at least partially, of any suitable material that enhances thermal conduction, a non-limiting example of which includes metal.
  • metal conduction plates can be included between the drawers 106, with metal disks formed in the drawers 1 6 to further enhance conduction between the metal plates and the layers of drawers 106
  • the drawers 106 arc desirably formed such that a bottom portion 508 (i.e., the portion that includes the holes 500) of the drawers 106 is formed of a thermally conductive material (e.g., metal).
  • the side walls 5 10 can be formed of plastic, with the metal bottom portion 508 affixed with (e.g., via a tongue and groove connection, etc.) and surrounded by the plastic side wails 510.
  • temperature can be easily transferred between drawer 106 levels via the metal bottom portion 508.
  • temperature plates 3 10 can be positioned within the crate 200,
  • the temperature plates 3 ⁇ 0 are any suitable mechanism or device that is operable for maintaining stable temperature.
  • the temperature plates 10 are metal plates having a void or cavity therein that is filled with a freezable material , non-limiting examples of which include gel and water.
  • the temperature plate 310 would operate as a cold source to assist in maintaining a desired cold temperature in the insulation cage 104 during transit.
  • the temperature plates 310 could be filled with a material that generates or maintains heat and operates as a hot plate.
  • the hot plate can simply be filled with a gel and heated, with the gel maintaining and radiating heat from the hot plate, in another aspect, the hot plate could be filled with chemicals that provide a one-time exothermic chemical reaction.
  • the hot plate can be formed to include two breakable compartments in the cavity such that when a packer compresses the hot plate, the compartments break which causes the reagents to mix and produce heat.
  • the hot plate can be reusable.
  • the hot plate can include in its void a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate (CT COO a) in water and operate essentially as a sodium acetate heat pad.
  • C COO a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate
  • portion of the hot plate can be formed to include a rubber seal that holds a small ferrous metal strip or disc inside the void of the hot plate.
  • the rubber seal is accessible on the outside of the plate and allows a user to manipulate the rubber seal and, thereby, Ilex the strip or disc that is held within the liquid inside the void. Flexing the metal causes crystallization which releases the energy (i.e., heat) of the crystal lattice.
  • a packer can simply place the hot plate in boiling water which re-dissolves the sodium acetate trihydrate in the water and recreates a supersaturated solution. The hot plate can then he reused to provide heat d uring the next shipment.
  • the packer would position a pie-frozen (or pre-heated) temperature plate 3 i O into the crate 200 when packing the Vessel to provide a temperature (cold or hot) source therein.
  • the temperature plate 310 can be affixed with the insulation cage 104 in any desired manner.
  • the temperature plates 3 H) can be slid into the insulation cage 104 and held in place via a shelf 320 or any other mechanism or device that is operable for holding an item in place.
  • the drawers 106 in addition to their thermal conductive, con vective properties, the drawers 106 can also be shaped to provide optimal space utility. It should be imderstood that the drawers 106 can be formed in any desired shape; however, in a desired aspect, the drawers- 106 can be formed in a square shape that allows for optimized space utilization and cube formation when stacked,
  • the invention includes individual food containers that are specifically designed to minimize lateral space waste and increase the conductive and convective properties of the Vessel.
  • Several non- limiting examples of such containers are i llustrated i n F!Gs. 5B through 5.1.
  • FIG. 5 B provides several illustrations of a small food container 520.
  • FIG, 5B provides front-view 5 1 , side-view 522, top-view 523, bottom-view 524, to perspecti e-view 525, and bottom perspective-view 526 illustrations, respectively, of the small food container 520.
  • the food container can be formed in any desired shape and of any suitable material, a non-limiting example of which includes plastic being formed into the shapes as illustrated throughout FIGs.
  • the food containers include a lid 527 and a basket or container portion 528, Notably, a bottom of the container portion 528 includes at least one and desirably several protrusions 529 that are formed to engage with the container connectors (depicted as element 501 in FIG, 5 A), For example, when the food container 520 is positioned into a drawer 106 (as shown in FIG . 5G), the protrusions 529 fit into the container connectors 501 and, in doing so, prevent the food container 520 from sliding around in the drawer 106. The protrusions 529 also prevent shifting which protects against damage to the food therein.
  • the drawers 1 6 can be positioned closely on top of one another such that l ittle space (e.g., one quarter of an inch) exists between top of a food container 520 and the bottom of a drawer ⁇ 06.
  • l ittle space e.g., one quarter of an inch
  • Vessel is positioned in (i.e., it may be upside down at times or on its side).
  • the protmsions 529 can be formed of any desired depth or length.
  • the protrusions 529 can be formed to protrude through the bottom container connector 501 , yet be flush with the bottom -side of the drawer 106 (in which the particular container is attached). This aspect would allow for air flow in the drawer 106 compartment below to engage with the protrusion 529 and, in doing so, provide a cooling effect to the contents of that particular container.
  • the protrusions 529 are of a sufficient depth or length such that they protrude through the thickness of the bottom of the drawer 106 and contact a container or ice pack in the drawer i 06 compartment below.
  • the protrusion 529 via contact with the ice pack [cold source?], would assist the conductive properties of the Vessel by allowing the temperature of the ice pack to more easily transfer to the contents of the particular container 520.
  • the protrusions 529 and container connectors 501 as described and illustrated are provided as but one non-limiting example according to the principles of the present invention and it should be understood that such connectors 50 ⁇ and protrusions 529 can be reversed and/or positioned at any desirable location on the respective container 520 and drawer 106.
  • FIGs. 5C and 5D provide illustrations of additional container shapes. Specifically, FIG. 5C provides front-view 531 , side-view 532, top-view 533, bottom -view 534, top perspective-view 535, and bottom
  • FIG. 5D provides front-view 541 , side-view 542, top-view 543, bottom- view' 544, top perspective-view 545, and bottom perspective-view 546
  • both the large food container 530 and elongated food container 540 also include the optional protrusions 529.
  • a benefit of the multiple and modular containers is that the modular containers enable multiple configuration layouts within the Vessel, which prevents the containers and food from moving.
  • FIG, 5E is a top, perspective-view illustration of a plurality of containers arranged for positioning within a drawer
  • FIG. 5 F provides a bottom, perspective -view illustration of said containers.
  • the configuration as depicted in FIGs. 5E and 5F illustrates two small food containers 520, one large food container 530, and one elongated food container 540.
  • a temperature component can optionally be included.
  • the temperature component is any mechanism, device, or item that is designed to affect or control temperature within the Vessel, non- limiting examples of which include an ice pack 550 or heat pack.
  • the temperature component is an ice pack 550 that operates as a cold source (i.e., heat sink) to cool the Vessel
  • the ice pack 550 can be a standard ice pack or .gel pack that is positioned within the drawer to provide cooling effect within the Vessel.
  • the ice pack can be a frozen water bottle (e.g., a standard water bottle or shaped as illustrated i FiGs, 5E and 5F) that is used to cool the Vessel, yet can be retrieved by the end consumer for consumption.
  • the temperature component e.g., ice pack 550
  • the ice pack 550 can also be securely affixed with the drawer 106 via the protrusions 529.
  • the containers can be formed such that the side walls 552 rise from the ground surface at an desired angle.
  • the side walls 522 can be formed at an angle such that they do not lay flat against an adjacent container.
  • the side wails 522 are formed at angles to provide gaps 524 between adjacent containers.
  • FIG. 5G An advantage to this aspect is further illustrated in FIG. 5G. As shown in FIG. 5G, the holes 500 can be optimally positioned in the drawer 1 6 such that they are not covered when the drawer i 06 is filled with containers (e.g., 520, 530, 540, and/or the ice pack 550).
  • the container connectors 501 affix the desired containers such that the holes 500 are positioned between the side walls 522 of adjacent containers. Due to the gaps 524 between adjacent containers, air ilow is maintained throughout the Vessel to provide for appropriate convective forces and cooling. Further, ridges or channels 560 can also be formed in the side walls 552 of the containers (e.g., 520, 530, 540). The channels 560 increase the gap 524 slightly to provide for air flow and convective forces and, further increase the side wall 522 surface area of any given container, thereby enhancing the ability of the container to maintain a desired temperature.
  • any desired number and size of containers can be positioned within a drawer 106.
  • the protrusions 529 fit into the container connectors 5 1 and, in doing so, prevent the food containers (e.g., 520 and 540) from sliding around in the drawer 1 6.
  • the container connectors 50 ⁇ can be holes formed entirely through the bottom portion 508 of the drawers 106.
  • the protrusions 529 rest within the holes.
  • the container connectors 501 can be recesses formed in the thermally conductive bottom portion 508 such that the protrusions 529 rest within the recesses to prevent the containers from moving.
  • the drawers 106 are
  • each drawer 106 is outfitted with its own cold source (e.g., ice pack 550) as well as a thermall conductive plate (e.g., metal bottom portion 508),
  • the cold sources (e.g., ice pack 550) and thermally conductive bottom portion 508 transfer cold air to its surrounding containers and drawers 106 through, convection 590, conduction 592, and radiation 594,
  • a thermally conductive bottom portion 508 the cold (or heat if used for hot items) can be transferred quickly and efficiently to the rest of the Vessel's contents, thus ensuring that the containers in contact with the thermally conductive bottom portion 508 stay within a prescribed temperature range (e.g., plus or minu ten (five, etc) degrees of the pre-packed temperature).
  • the container connectors 501 when formed as recesses withi a thermally conductive bottom portion 508, provide protrusions on a bottom side of the drawers 106 that further assist i n conduction 592 if positioned against an adjacent container. For example, if the Vessel is upside down, container which would otherwise be below a particular container connector 501 could now rest on top of the container connector 501 and receive cold/heat transfer via conductive forces. Additionally, convection slots 504 around the drawer 106 allow for the circulation of air inside the Vessel, thereby facilitating the conveetive flow of heat.
  • Tire concept of radiation 594 and convection 590 is further illustrated in the front-view illustration of FIG, 5J.
  • a plurality of drawers 106 are positioned on top of one another.
  • the cold sources e.g., ice packs 550
  • the thermal iy conductive bottom portions 508 radiate 594 heat or cold to surrounding containers and drawers 106.
  • a convention 590 flow occurs to further allow for maintaining a consistent temperature throughout the Vessel.
  • the shipping Vessel 100 includes a closing lid 108 that is used to seal the drawers 106 within the insolation cage 104.
  • the closing lid 108 is any suitable lid mechanism or device that can be used to contain and/or seal the drawers 1 6 within the insulation cage 104, a non-limiting example of which is depicted in F G. 6.
  • FIG. 6 provides an exploded-view illustration of a l id 108 assembly according to the principles of the present invention.
  • the lid 108 includes an outer lid portion 600, lid insulation 602, an . inner lid portion 604, a plug 606, pressure sensitive tape (PSA) 608, a clip 610, a gasket 12, and a pluralit of lid magnets 614.
  • the outer lid portion 600 is affixed with the inner lid portion 60 via, for example, sonic or plastic welding.
  • the outer and inner lid portions 600 and 602 are formed such that after they are affixed with one another, a gap exists between the two components.
  • the lid insulation 602 e.g., polyiirethane foam
  • the plug 606 e.g., via plastic or sonic welding.
  • a clip 610 is optionally included and affixed with the inner lid portion 604 using any suitable mechanism or device, a non-limiting example of which includes the pressure sensitive tape 608.
  • the clip 610 is operable to hold paper, receipts, inventory, return shipping instructions, or any other suitable
  • the inner hd portion 604 can be formed with a recess 620 that
  • the recess 620 can be formed to fit an A4 of 8 1 ⁇ 2 by 11 paper.
  • the door gasket 612 is attached (e.g., via an adhesive or PSA) with the inner lid component 604.
  • the door gasket 612 is any suitable
  • the shipping Vessel includes a cage iocking device.
  • the cage locking device is any suitable mechanism or device that is operable for locking the lid 108 in place against the insulation cage, non-limiting examples of which include clasps, latches, keyed locks, etc. in a desired aspect, the cage locking device includes the plurality of lid magnets 614 that are polarity keyed to insulation cage magnets such that the lid 108 can only be attached one way.
  • a plurality of insulation cage magnets 312 can be affixed (e.g., via an adhesive, press- fit, etc) with the insulation cage 104 at any suitable location to magnetically connect with the lid magnets 614.
  • a plurality of recesses 3 4 are formed in the insulation cage 104, with the insulation cage magnets 31 being press-fit and/or glued into the recesses 314.
  • the lid 108. can be securely affixed with the insulation cage 104 via the magnetic connection between the lid magnets 614 and the insulation cage magnets 3 12.
  • the lid magnets 614 in combination with the insulation cage magnets 312 serve as an efficient method to latch and seal the insulation cage 1 4 shut while still allowing quick access to the insulation cage 104 when not in transport.
  • the plurality of lid magnets 6 ⁇ 4 are polarity keyed t
  • insulation cage magnets 312 such that the lid 108 can only be attached one way.
  • all of the lid magnets 14 can be attached such that the positive sides of the magnets 1 protrude from the lid 108.
  • One lid magnet 614 is reversed such that its negative side protrudes from the lid 108.
  • the insulation cage magnets 312 would all be positioned (except one) such that their negative sides are directed to toward the lid 108.
  • One insulation cage magnet 3 1 2 is reversed such that its positive side is positioned toward the lid 108.
  • the lid 108 is freely removable from the insulation cage 1 4.
  • the lid 108 can be designed such that it is connected with the insulation cage 104 via a hinge
  • the lid 1 8 can be formed to include handles 616 that assist the user in grasping and pulling the lid 108 ' from the insulation cage 104.
  • the handles 616 are formed as continuous handles along the side lengths of the lid 108 to allow for sufficient grasping space while minimizing space intrusive handles.
  • the shipping Vessel 100 also includes
  • the outer protective shell 102 is formed of any suitably stable and/or reusable material, a non-limiting example of which includes plastic. It should he noted that the shell 1 2 serves as a maintainable shipping container for the insulation cage and can be reused multiple times for shipment.
  • the shell 102 is reusable, it may be subject to wear. As such, some or all pails of the outer protective shell 102 can be easily replaced should a part turn out to be broken or no longer functional.
  • the design is implemented so that the failure of one part on the shell 1 02 will desirably not jeopardize the usability of the shell 1 02 as a whole.
  • the outer shell 1 02 includes replaceable door locking mechanisms 706 and handle assemblies 724. The outer shell 102 and its various components are described in further detail below.
  • the shell 102 is formed of a translucent or transparent plastic corrugate, that al lows for printi ng on both the inside and outside of the shel l 102. For example, printing on the i nside of the shell 102 can be seen on the outside of the shell 102.
  • the outer protective shell 102 is formed in any suitable shape and in any suitable manner to allow for containment of the insulation cage therein 104. a non-limiting example of which is the cube-shape as illustrated in FIGs. 7A, 7B, and 7C. Further and as shown in FIG. 7C, the outer protective, shell 102 includes front loading doors 700 and 702 with a single, center closing seam 704.
  • the doors 700 and 702 are securel closed using the door locking mechanism 706,
  • the door locking mechanism 706 is any suitable mechanism or device that allows for selectively locking/unlocking two components together.
  • the door locking mechanism 706 is a ratcheting latch.
  • the ratcheting latch spans the center closing seam 704 and pulls the seam tightly closed to seal the doors 700 and 702 in a closed position. Unlocking the ratcheting latch allows the front loading doors 700 and 702 to swing 708 open to allow access to the insulation cage contained therein.
  • the shell 102 includes a mechanism or device that allow a user to maintain the doors 700 and 702 in an open position.
  • open connectors 710 are affixed with the doors 700 and 702 and. outer walls of the shell 102, Thus, when the doors 700 and 702 ar ' swung 708 entirely open, the open connectors 710 engage with one another to maintain the doors 700 and 702 affixed against the side walls.
  • the open connectors 710 are any suitable mechanism or device that allows for the doors 700 and 702 to be selectively maintained in an open position, non-limiting examples of which include magnets or hook and loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro iM ).
  • the outer shell 1 2 is formed as a bo -shape (e.g., cube- shape) with front loading doors 700 and 702
  • all of the wail edges are directly connected with another wall edge, with the exception of the front top 712 and front bottom 714 loading edges.
  • the to Wall 71 of the shell 1 02 is connected wit a side wall 71 along the length of a top, side -edge 720, Because of the lengthwise connection along the top, side-edge 720, the top, side-edge 720 becomes relativel rigid.
  • the outer shell 102 is formed of a material that is somewhat flexible (e.g...
  • the front top 712 and front bottom 714 loading edges axe not connected with any other component along their entire lengths and, as such, are subject to flexion and deformation.
  • rigid trim assemblies 722 can be included that clip over the front top 71 2 and front bottom 714 loading edges to provide rigidity to said edges.
  • the rigid trim assembly 722 is a clip-like device that can simply be slid over and affixed with the front top 712 and front bottom 714 loading edges to provide rigidity to said edges.
  • the rigid trim assembly 722 can be affixed with the relevant edges using any suitable mechanism or device, non-limiting examples of which include an adhesive or PSA 1000.
  • the shell 102 can be formed to include one or more handle assemblies 724 on one or more side walls 71 8 (desirably, tw opposing side walls 71 8). While any suitable handle device can be employed, the handle assemblies 724 are desirably designed as high-strength, low-profile handles, a non-limiting example of which is illustrated in FIG. 8. As shown in FIG. 8, the handle assembly 724 includes a plastic base plate 800 having a spring-loaded plastic handle 802 pivotally attached thereto. The handle 802 is spring-loaded via a spring 808 or any other device that biases the handle 802 toward the base plate 800.
  • the base plate 800 can be positioned within the outer shell 102 and secured (via screws 804 or any other adhesion technique) to a plastic faceplate 806 that is positioned outside of the outer shell 1 2, Thus, the side wall 718 of the outer shell 102 is effectively sandwiched between the face plate 806 and base plate 800 to provide for a secure and retractable handle 802.
  • the doors 700 and 702 axe securely closed using a door locking mechanism 706,
  • a suitable locking mechanism 706 is illustrated in FIG. 9. As shown in FIG.
  • the door locking mechanism includes first part 900 for connecting with a first door (e.g., element 700 in FIG, 7C) and second part 902 for connecting with the second door (e.g., element 702 in FIG, 7C).
  • the first part. 900 can be. affixed with the first door 700 via, for example, a first base plate 904 with screws 906 that pass through the first doo 700 and into the first par 900.
  • the second part 902 can be affixed with the second door 702 via, for example, a second base plate 908 with screws 910 that pass .through the second door 702 and into the second part 902 , Regardless of the particular connection technique, importantly, the first and second parts 900 and 902 are formed to securely attach with one another and seal the doors closed.
  • the fi st part 900 includes an elongated portion 912 with a clas portion 14 attached with the elongated portion 912 via a hinge.
  • th clasp portion 14 includes a clasp 16 and a lifting handle 918.
  • the second part 902 includes a catch 920 formed to receive and locking!)' engage with the clasp 916.
  • the clasp portion 14 pivots downward, the clasp 91 is forced over and against the catch 920, thereby locking the clas 9 ! 6 against the catch 920
  • the elongated portion 912 serves to position the clasp portion 914 (and its clasp 1 ) more directly over the second part 902 (and its catch 920) and, in doing so. reduces the requisite radius of rotation 922 of the clasp portion 914, Because the radius of rotation 922 is decreased (in comparison to a clasp thai did not include such an elongated portion 12), the clasp 916 provides a returning force 924 to the catch 920.
  • the Vessel includes a tamper proof latch system.
  • the tamper proof !atch system is any suitable mechanism or device that provides an
  • the door locking mechanism 706 is formed such that a breakable band 1100 (e.g., formed of paper, plastic, etc.) can be attached to the door locking mechanism 706.
  • a sealed band 1100 shown in FIG. 11 A
  • an open band 1100 shown in FIG. 1 I B
  • the second part 902 and corresponding second base plate
  • the band 1 100 can be positioned through the slots 1 104 and around the back of the second part 902 (and corresponding second base plate) and over the clasp portion 914.
  • the band 1 1 0 is then sealed unto itself to form the sealed band 1 1 0 (a illustrated in FIG. ⁇ 1 A).
  • the band 1 100 is broken into an open band 1 100 (as illustrated in FIG. 1 IB).
  • the Vessel and its components are, in one aspect, designed for case of shipping by common carriers. Whi le the Vessel and its components can be formed in any size, shape, and dimension, desirably and in one aspect, the components are formed to meet the volumetric and weight requirements for low- cost shipping by common carriers.
  • the. volume (as measured from the exterior) must be less than 5,184 cubic inches to avoid excess size surcharges.
  • "dimensional weight" is applied to FedEx ground packages that are three cubic feet (5, 1 84 cubic inches) or larger. To determine the volume, one must multiple the length of the Vessel, by it width and height.
  • the total is 5,1 84 cubic inches or greater, then one must calculate the dimensional weight of the Vessel by dividing the volume by 166 (for shipments within the U.S.) or i 39 (for shipment to Canada). If the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight, charges may be assessed based on the dimensional weight (no being referred to as a chargeable weight). If the chargeable weight exceeds 150 lbs., a prorated per-pound rate will be used.
  • the outer protective shell 102 is formed in a cubic shape such that each of its length 120, width 122 and height 124 are 17.25 inches, providing a total volume of 5, 134 cubic inches. If rounded down (i.e., from 17.25 to 17 inches), then the total volume is 4,913 cubic inches.
  • the insulation cage 1 4 is then cubicly-shaped to closely fit within the shell 102 and maximize the space available for shipping the items within the Vessel.
  • the Vessel and its components are, in one aspect,
  • the Vessel can be formed of an suitable material that assists in reusability.
  • the Vessel and its components are formed of material that allows it to withstand the rigors of shipping and then, once returned, to be sanitized so that it can be re-used.
  • the Vessel and its components are formed of thermoplast ics ( ABS plastic), polyethy lene, polypropylene, BPA-free materials, stamped aluminum and steel, ure hane foam or alternative insulation materials-, or any combination thereof, i essence and i one aspect, the Vessel and its components are desirably formed of stable, scalable, and/or lecturize-ahle materials that allow for sterilization and reuse.
  • the Vessel can be formed to have on-board sensing
  • the Vessel can also be formed to have the capability to transmit the obtained data/information to a desired party via the Cloud or any other suitable
  • the Vessel can include any required sensors (e.g., temperature sensors, tilt sensor, GPS sensor, light sensor, etc.) and or components that allow for sensing and/or analytics of the status of the Vessel, a on-limiting example of which include temperature sensors
  • a circuit can be completed when the doors of the Vessel are c losed. When the doors are open, the circuit is broken, which is indicative of opening or tampering with the Vessel.
  • the Vessel can include the relevant components to sense when the doors are open, with a micro-processor or other circuitry that is operable for analyzi g and/or transmitting the data to the relevant party.
  • a v ariet y of sensing and analytical features that can be incorporated into the Vessel which provide for remote monitoring and analysis of the status of the Vessel and its contents
  • a shipping Vessel that includes an outer protective shell 102, an internal insulation cage 104 with a closing lid 108 and a plurality of drawers 106.
  • the drawers 1 6 and other components are specifically designed to provide for conductive and/or convective properties within the Vessel 100 to assist in maintaining items (e.g., food, etc.) at a desired temperature.
  • the food containers 520 and cold/hot sources e.g., ice packs 550
  • Some non-limiting example advantages over the prior art include: ( i ) the ability to maintain desired temperatiires (e.g., cold or hot) for a desired period of time (e.g., at least 36 hours) after the shipping Vessel 100 leaves the cold (or hot) chain (even when exposed to extreme temperatures, such as 95 degrees
  • the shipping Vessel 100 is designed to work within the existing logistics infrastaicture, including but not limited to FedEx, United Parcel Service (UPS) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to meet their volumetric and weight requirements for low-cost shipping; (3) the drawers 1 6 and containers are designed to separate and protect contents from trauma during transit; (4) the modular design allows for shipping a wide variety of contents; (5) the Vessel 100 is constructed with durable materials that can be re-used; (6) the materials and design allow for easy sanitization for reuse; (7) no tape or scissors are needed to seal or open the Vessel 100; and (8) the shipping Vessel 100 can accommodate food or other items destined to multiple consumers at one shipping location.
  • the existing logistics infrastaicture including but not limited to FedEx, United Parcel Service (UPS) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to meet their volumetric and weight requirements for low-cost shipping
  • the drawers 1 6 and containers are designed to separate and protect contents from trauma during transit; (4) the modular design allows for shipping

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L'invention concerne un récipient d'expédition d'aliments frais. Le récipient d'expédition d'aliments comprend une enveloppe protectrice externe et une cage d'isolation interne comprenant un couvercle de fermeture et une pluralité de tiroirs. Les tiroirs et autres éléments sont spécifiquement conçus pour doter l'intérieur du récipient de propriétés conductrices/convectives afin de contribuer à maintenir les aliments à une température souhaitée. Des contenants d'aliments et des blocs réfrigérants sont également conçus pour favoriser les propriétés conductrices/convectives du récipient d'expédition d'aliments, ce qui permet de prolonger une durée d'expédition de produits alimentaires frais.
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