WO2019125511A1 - Récipient isolé - Google Patents

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WO2019125511A1
WO2019125511A1 PCT/US2018/032101 US2018032101W WO2019125511A1 WO 2019125511 A1 WO2019125511 A1 WO 2019125511A1 US 2018032101 W US2018032101 W US 2018032101W WO 2019125511 A1 WO2019125511 A1 WO 2019125511A1
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Robert W. MENZEL Jr.
David Kevin VANCE
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Menzel Diversified Enterprises, 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
    • B65D81/38—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
    • B65D81/3848—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 semi-rigid container folded up from one or more blanks
    • B65D81/3862—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 semi-rigid container folded up from one or more blanks with a foam formed container located inside a folded box
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/20—Lunch or picnic boxes or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02W—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR WASTE MANAGEMENT
    • Y02W90/00—Enabling technologies or technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions mitigation
    • Y02W90/10—Bio-packaging, e.g. packing containers made from renewable resources or bio-plastics

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  • the present invention relates to the field of containers and to the field of insulated containers. More particularly, the present invention relates to the field of insulated shipping containers utilizing sustainable materials including recycled post-industrial, pre-consumer natural fiber.
  • the containers according to the present invention may be used in transporting and storing objects which may be at a temperature that is different from the temperature outside the container.
  • Temperature sensitive products need to be transported from time to time. For instance, certain medications may need to be kept cool relative to temperatures outside of the container. In other instances, food may need to be kept warm relative to temperatures outside of the container. As a result of these needs, packaging has been designed to maintain an internal temperature according the requirements of the product. Some packaging may utilize electro-mechanical devices such as refrigeration, heat exchangers, or heat sinks in order to provide a required steady temperature. Other packaging may utilize foams, plastics, and other polymers along with cool packs, water ice, or dry ice in order to maintain the required temperature environment inside the packaging.
  • insulated containers are often manufactured by a different company than a packager who sends products. Or, the insulated containers may be made in a different facility which may be some geographic distance away from where the packager may ultimately place products in the package for shipment to a consumer.
  • the present invention is an insulated shipping container which affords safe transportation of temperature sensitive products, which has a consistent density, which maintains an in internal temperature relative to an external temperature, which is efficiently and economically manufactured, which is lightweight, and which minimizes negative impacts to the environment.
  • the present invention may utilize post-industrial, pre-consumer cotton waste. Post industrial, pre-consumer cotton waste may include fiber material gleaned and/or trimmed as part of cotton manufacturing, and converting process.
  • Such fiber material collected from the manufacturing process, may contain small pieces of cotton seed pods and stems removed as part of the manufacturing process. These fiber materials have not been converted into finished products (such as clothing or other fabrics).
  • the present invention is directed to an insulated shipping container utilizing unwrapped cotton waste as the thermal insulating layer.
  • post-industrial, pre-consumer waste may be from raw cotton processing, cotton yam manufacturing, cotton fabric manufacturing and related processes such as carding, airlay, gameting, and other similar methods of manufacturing.
  • the use of polyethylene film wrapped around pads manufactured from cotton waste can be eliminated. No wrapping is required by the present invention and exposed fibers alone can be utilized. Because the fibers are pre consumer, according to the present invention, the risk of cross contamination from post consumer recycled products is eliminated.
  • a natural fiber lamination may be applied to surfaces in order to provide a smoother surface wherein images and indicia may be applied.
  • the elimination of poly wrap may provide an environmental benefit and also be a cost saving measure.
  • the entirety of the insulation layer, whether including fibers alone or also including the laminated layer is biodegradable in anaerobic environments.
  • the insulating layer may have applied to it one or more natural fiber lamination layers.
  • the natural fiber lamination layer may be applied to an outer surface of the insulating layer which may be a contact surface.
  • the natural fiber lamination layer may be applied to only one surface or may be applied to two surfaces but need not be applied to side edge surfaces.
  • an insulated container may include a rigid container surrounding an insulation layer formed from a post-industrial cotton waste.
  • the insulation layer may be characterized by a lack of any wrapping material.
  • the rigid container may be made from cardboard.
  • the rigid container may be made from plastic.
  • the plastic may be a reusable plastic.
  • the insulation layer may include a pair of interlocking C-shaped members forming an enclosed cube shaped cavity.
  • the interior of the cube may form an interior portion of the insulated container.
  • the interlocking C-shaped members may have a top portion which is integrally and hingedly formed in the member for providing access to an interior portion of the insulated container.
  • an insulated container may be manufactured by providing a rigid container and providing a quantity of post-industrial cotton waste. This post-industrial cotton waste may then be processed into a fiber sheet.
  • the sheet made from the waste may be formed using a variety of converting processes including, carding, airlay, and needle punch to achieve a specified thickness and density.
  • the sheet may be cut into rectangular sections. A pair of sections may be arranged to form interlocking C-shaped members. The pair of sections, referred to as an "A" pad and a "B" pad, may then be placed into the rigid container.
  • the method may further include the step of laminating a natural fiber lamination layer to the fiber sheet.
  • the cotton waste includes cotton waste generated from one or more of cotton processing, cotton manufacturing, and/or cotton converting.
  • the insulation layer is capable of maintaining a constant internal temperature for 48 hours where three 500ML and two 250ML IV bags are cooled by four 24oz frozen ice packs placed at the top and bottom below a payload.
  • the insulation layer is biodegradable in an anaerobic environment.
  • both the rigid container and the pair of sections of the insulation layer may be provided to an end user in sheet form and may be assembled into the insulated container by the end user.
  • the insulated container may include an insulation layer formed from a post-industrial, pre-consumer cotton waste, a rigid cardboard container surrounding the insulation layer, and a natural fiber lamination layer applied to a contact surface of the insulation layer.
  • the cotton waste may include cotton waste generated from one or more of cotton processing, cotton manufacturing, and/or cotton converting.
  • the insulation layer may be biodegradable in an anaerobic environment.
  • the insulation layer may be capable of maintaining a constant internal temperature for 48 hours where three 500ML and two 250ML IV bags are cooled by four 24oz frozen ice packs placed at the top and bottom below a payload.
  • the term biodegradable may mean that the insulation layer will biodegrade completely within one year or less when subjected to the biodegration dynamics contained in ASTM D5511.
  • test reaction mixture consisted of 10% shredded nitrile gloves, 10% Trypticase Soy Broth, 10% Thioglycollate medium, 60% municipal solid waste, and inoculated with concentrated inoculum (1.2 x 106 CFU/ml) of aerobic and anaerobic mixed culture in 0.01 M phosphate buffer at pH 7.2 placed in aerobic and anaerobic glass digesters, and incubated at 37.5°.
  • Positive controls consisted of reaction mixture above with lab-grade cellulose (100%, Aldrich) instead of shredded test sample(s) while negative controls contained EDTA lab- grade (100%, Aldrich) instead of shredded test sample(s) in the test above.
  • Reaction mixture was monitored at least daily, often more frequently, and sampled weekly for C02 production, trapped in 3 KOH bottles connected in series, over a period of 15 weeks when cumulative C02 production was observed.
  • Biodegradation was deemed to be positive (passed P test, 95 or >95% biodegradation) or negative (failed test, 5 or ⁇ 5% biodegradation), based on carbon conversion. Percentages (%), actual observed versus theoretical possible -based on total carbon content- were determined on a dry weight basis.
  • an insulation layer for an insulated container may include an insulation layer, operating from an unfolded position, to a folded position, to a partially folded operating position and having a capital“T” shape in the unfolded position.
  • a band may be wrapped around the insulation layer in the folded position.
  • the insulation layer may be formed from a post-industrial, pre-consumer cotton waste.
  • the insulation layer is characterized by a lack of any wrapping material and an outer contact surface is the post industrial, pre-consumer cotton waste.
  • the insulation further may include a natural fiber lamination layer attached to contact surface of the post-industrial, pre consumer cotton waste.
  • the insulation layer may further include a biodegradable plastic wrapping which envelops the insulation layer.
  • the band may completely encircle the insulation pad in the folded position.
  • the band may have a width which is less than 20 percent of a width of the insulation layer in the folded position.
  • the band may be made from a biodegradable material.
  • the band may be made from paper.
  • the band may further comprise a first end and a second end which are attached when the band is wrapped around the insulation layer in the folded position.
  • the insulation layer is capable of maintaining a constant internal temperature for 48 hours where three 500ML and two 250ML IV bags are cooled by four 24oz frozen ice packs placed at the top and bottom below a payload.
  • a method of preparing an insulated container may include the steps of providing an insulation layer formed in a capital “T” shape in an unfolded, flat position; folding the insulation layer into a folded, compact position; and wrapping and securing a band around the insulation layer in the folded position.
  • the method may further include the steps of providing a rigid container; placing the insulation layer, in the folded position, into the rigid container; separating the band; partially unfolding the insulation layer to form a void in the center of the insulation layer and; placing a product in the void.
  • a method of preparing an insulated container comprising the steps of: providing an insulation layer formed in a pair of rectangular pads in an unfolded, flat position; folding the insulation layer into a folded, compact position; and wrapping and securing a band around the insulation layer in the folded position.
  • the method may further include the steps of: providing a rigid container; placing the insulation layer, in the folded position, into the rigid container; separating the band; partially unfolding the insulation layer to form a void in the center of the insulation layer; and placing a product in the void.
  • Fig. 1 is an exploded view of the insulated container in a partially assembled state
  • Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the insulated container in a partially assembled state
  • Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the insulated container in an unassembled state
  • Fig. 4 is an exploded view of the insulated container in a partially assembled state
  • Fig. 5 is an exploded view of the insulated container in a partially assembled state
  • Fig. 6 is an exploded view of the insulated container in a partially assembled state
  • Fig. 7 is an exploded view of the insulated container in a partially assembled state
  • Fig. 8 is an exploded view of the insulated container in a partially assembled state
  • Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the insulated container in an assembled state
  • Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the insulated container in an assembled state
  • Fig. 10A is sectional view of the insulated container
  • Fig. 11 is an exploded view of the insulated container in a partially assembled state and where the insulation layer does not include the natural fiber lamination;
  • Fig. 12 is a heat stress chart
  • Fig. 13 is a heat stress chart
  • Fig. 14 is a cold stress chart
  • Fig. 15 A is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an unfolded orientation
  • Fig. 15B is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an unfolded orientation
  • Fig. 15C is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an unfolded orientation
  • Fig. 16 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in partially folded orientation
  • Fig. 17 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an unfolded orientation
  • Fig. 18 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in partially folded orientation
  • Fig. 19 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an unfolded orientation
  • Fig. 20 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation
  • Fig. 21 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation
  • Fig. 22 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation
  • Fig. 23 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation
  • Fig. 24 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation and being placed in a rigid container;
  • Fig. 25 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation and placed in a rigid container;
  • Fig. 26 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation, placed in a rigid container, and being opened;
  • Fig. 27 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an open position within the rigid container
  • Fig. 28 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an open position within the rigid container and having contents placed therein;
  • Fig. 29A is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an unfolded orientation
  • Fig. 29B is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an unfolded orientation
  • Fig. 29C is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an unfolded orientation
  • Fig. 30 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a partially folded orientation
  • Fig. 31 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a partially folded orientation
  • Fig. 32 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation
  • Fig. 33 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation
  • Fig. 34 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation
  • Fig. 35 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a partially folded orientation and being placed in a rigid container;
  • Fig. 36 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation and placed in a rigid container;
  • Fig. 37 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in a folded orientation, placed in a rigid container, and being opened;
  • Fig. 38 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an open position within the rigid container.
  • Fig. 39 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the insulated container in an open position within the rigid container and having contents placed therein.
  • Figures 1 through 8 show embodiments of the invention with insulation layer 20 having a natural fiber lamination layer 26 applied to contact surfaces.
  • the contact surfaces are surfaces which may come into contact with contents of the container.
  • Figure 11 shows an alternate embodiment of the invention where there is no natural fiber lamination layer and the fibers of the insulation layer 20 are exposed to the contents of the container.
  • the embodiment utilizing the natural lamination layer 26 may be preferred to the embodiment of Figure 11 when a shipper desires that the contents not come into contact with the insulation layer, such as when shipping raw, unwrapped produce.
  • the natural fiber lamination layer 26 is sustainable and is biodegradable.
  • the natural fiber lamination layer 26 thus provides a helpful option to companies seeking a smoother, more consistent surface.
  • the natural fiber lamination layer 26 may be made from a coffee filter paper, kraft paper, and the like. Text and images (not shown) may be printed on the lamination layer 26.
  • an insulated container 10 is shown in a partially assembled state.
  • the insulated container 10 includes rigid container 50 and insulation layer 20.
  • the rigid container 50 may be a cardboard box as shown.
  • the insulation layer 20 is made from cotton waste.
  • the cotton waste is processed into a sheet formed using a variety of converting processes including, carding, airlay, and needle punch to form a non-woven sheet.
  • the insulation layer 20 is formed to maintain uniform density and of a thickness optimized for particular applications.
  • the sheet may then be cut into rectangles which may be bent into a pair of C-shaped members, 22, 24.
  • the first C-shaped member, referred to as an "A" pad 22 forms lid portion 30 which is connected to back side portion 32 via first hinge portion 31.
  • Bottom portion 34 is connected to back portion 32 via second hinge portion 33.
  • the second C-shaped member, referred to as a "B" pad 24 forms first side portion 40 which is connected to front side portion 24 via hinge 41.
  • Second side portion 44 is connected to front side portion 24 via hinge portion 43.
  • second C-shaped member 24 fits into a cavity formed by first C-shaped member 22 to form the interlocking C-shapes of the insulation layer 20.
  • the insulation layer 20 of the insulated container 10 may be assembled by folding respective C-shaped members 22, 24.
  • the C- shaped members 22, 24 may have in unfolded state that is a flat rectangular shape.
  • hinges 31, 33 and 41, 43 may be formed by folding. These folds separate the portions 30, 32, 34, 40, 42, 44 of each C-shaped member 22, 24.
  • Figure 9 shows the fully assembled insulated container 10 with the lid of the rigid container 50 open.
  • Figure 10 visualizes the cross-section A-A which is shown in Figure 10A.
  • the cross section A-A shows the insulation layer 20 inside the rigid container 50.
  • the natural fiber lamentation layer 26 is shown on the contact surfaces.
  • Figure 11 shows the insulated container 10 of Figures 1-10A but where the natural fiber insulation layer has not been added during the manufacturing process. Accordingly, the cotton waste of the insulation layer 20 is exposed.
  • FIG. 12 shows heat stress test results which were recorded by individual data loggers within and outside the test package as well as in proximity to the IV bags.
  • the top line shows the ambient temperature outside the insulated container.
  • the other lines show "wrapped white cotton" "molded 1.5 inch foam” and "unwrapped white cotton.”
  • FIG. 13 shows heat stress test results which were recorded by individual data loggers within and outside the test package as well as in proximity to the IV gabs.
  • the top line shows the ambient temperature outside the insulated container.
  • the lower line shows the internal temperature.
  • FIG. 14 shows cold stress test results which were recorded by individual data loggers within and outside the test package as well as in proximity to the IV gabs.
  • the top line shows the ambient temperature outside the insulated container.
  • the lower line shows the internal temperature.
  • the insulated container 10 complies with test scope protocol ISTA 7D such that it maintains temperature above 2° C and below 8° C, without freezing, in simulated summer/heat stress conditions for a 48 hour distribution cycle.
  • ISTA 7D test six 24oz gel ice packs were added to the insulated container 10 with a payload of six 500mL IV bags (Lactated Ringer's Solution USP), conditioned to 3° C.
  • the insulated container 10 complies with test scope protocol ISTA 7D such that it maintains temperature above 2° C and below 8° C, without freezing, in simulated winter/cold stress conditions for a 48 hour distribution cycle.
  • ISTA 7D test four 24 oz gel ice packs were added to the insulated container 10 with a payload of ten 500mL IV bags (Lactated Ringer's Solution USP), condition to 3° C.
  • another embodiment of the invention may include an insulated container 100 which is formed in a capital“T” shape.
  • the T shape may be formed from natural fibers such as cotton.
  • the fibers may be postindustrial, pre consumer recycled cotton.
  • the fibers may be enclosed in a wrapping.
  • the wrapping may serve to protect contents of the container and may also allow smaller fibers to be used which are contained in the wrapping.
  • the wrapping may be a plastic bag.
  • the plastic bag may be biodegradable.
  • the natural fibers 102 are exposed. Large pads of natural fibers may be created and the T shape cut from the natural fibers. Multiple T shapes may be cut from a single pad. Any waste material from the pads may be further recycled to form additional pads or may be recycled for other purposes.
  • a natural fiber lamination layer 126 has been applied to the fibers 103.
  • the natural fiber lamination layer 126 may be paper and may have markings or other indicia applied.
  • pads may be prepared and the T shape may be cut from the pad. Multiple T shapes may be cut from a single pad. Any waste material from the pads may be further recycled to form additional pads or may be recycled for other purposes.
  • Figures 16 through 23 show how the insulated container 100 having the T shape may be folded into a compact form for shipment according to an aspect of the present invention. Though these figures show the T shape embodiment of Figure 15 A, one of skill in the art will understand that the same method of folding may be realized with the embodiments of 15 A, 15B, or 15C.
  • the rear panel 110, left panel 112, and right panel 114 are folded up together and down onto bottom panel 116.
  • the front panel 118 is folded over up and, in Figure 20, is folded over the rear panel 110.
  • the top panel 120 (or“lid”) is then folded over the front panel 118.
  • a band 122 may be wrapped around the folded container 100 for transport.
  • the band 122 may keep the folded container 100 in a compact folded condition for transport.
  • the band 122 may be made of paper, plastic, natural fibers, or other biodegradable material. Alternatively, the band may be made of a reusable material.
  • the band 122 is designed to be easily connected when the container 100 is folded and is also designed to be easily disconnected as shown in Figure 26.
  • the band 122 may be connected by way of an adhesive, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, and the like.
  • the band 122 may also be disconnected and unwrapped from the folded container 100 by tearing, cutting, pulling the band 100.
  • the band 122 may have a perforation which aids in removal.
  • the band 122 may feature a tab and tongue system where a tab is pealed from the band 122 to allow an adhesive to attach the respective ends of the band 122.
  • the band 122 may be attached, detached, and reattached at a same or different location along the band such that the attachment point additionally serves the function of a closure of the top 120 of the container 100 in the unfolded state of Figure 28.
  • the folded container is ready for shipment form the manufacturer to a packager.
  • the packager may place the folded container 100 into a rigid container 150.
  • the rigid container 150 may be a box and it may be mad of cardboard.
  • the packager may remove the band 122 as shown in Figure 26.
  • the packager may then partially unfold the panels of the container 100 as shown in Figure 27 to form an inner void which can contain products as shown in Figure 28.
  • Figures 29A, 29B, and 29C show a further embodiment of the insulated container 200 which utilizes a pair of pads. These pads are similar to the pads of Figure 1 in that they ultimate form an interlocking C shape inside a rigid container. However, the embodiments of Figures 30 - 34 show how the pair of pads may be folded for compact transport.
  • Figures 29A, 29B, and 29C may be formed from natural fibers such as cotton.
  • the fibers may be postindustrial, pre-consumer recycled cotton.
  • the fibers may the natural fibers 200 may be covered with a lamination layer 226.
  • a natural fiber lamination layer 226 has been applied to the fibers 200.
  • the natural fiber lamination layer 226 may be paper and may have markings or other indicia applied. Large pads of natural fibers may be created and the smaller pads cut from the natural fibers fibers. Multiple pads 200 may be cut from a single pad. Any waste material from the pads may be further recycled to form additional pads or may be recycled for other purposes. Any waste material from the pads may be further recycled to form additional pads or may be recycled for other purposes.
  • the pads 202 do not have a lamination layer.
  • the pads 203 may be enclosed in a wrapping.
  • the wrapping may serve to protect contents of the container and may also allow smaller fibers to be used which are contained in the wrapping.
  • the wrapping may be a plastic bag.
  • the plastic bag may be biodegradable.
  • the pair of pads 200 may be folded for compact transport.
  • the rear panel 210, the left panel 212, and the right panel 214 which are part of pad“A” 211 are folded and placed upon the bottom panel 216 of pad “B”.
  • the front panel 218 of pad“B” is folded up and over the rear panel 210 of pad“A”.
  • the top panel 220 (or“lid”) is then folded over the front panel 218.
  • a band 222 may secure the folded pads 200 in a folded compact form for transportation from a manufacturer to a packager.
  • the packager may place the folded pads 200 into a rigid container 250.
  • the packager may separate or otherwise remove the band 222 so that the insulated pads can be partially unfolded within the rigid container as shown in Figure 38.
  • products may be placed inside the container 200 for shipment.

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La présente invention concerne un récipient isolé pouvant comprendre un récipient rigide entourant une couche isolante formée à partir d'un déchet de carte de pré-consommation, post-industriel. La couche d'isolation peut comprendre une couche de stratification de fibres naturelles sur une surface extérieure de la couche d'isolation ou peut être logée dans du plastique biodégradable. La couche isolée peut être fabriquée en forme de "T" majuscule, de sorte qu'elle puisse être repliée pour un transport compact avant utilisation finale. La couche d'isolation repliée peut être liée par une bande séparable. La bande séparable peut être enlevée lorsque la couche d'isolation repliée est placée dans le contenant rigide. La couche d'isolation peut être biodégradable dans un environnement anaérobie.
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