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US4513895A
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Flexible insulative carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-12
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Granted: 1985-04-30
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Expires: 2004-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A thermally insulative carrier is provided comprised of a container fabricated of a closed cell foam of a resilient polymer, a harness adapted to lie in close-fitting contact with the exterior of the container, and an exterior cloth jacket which is sewn to the harness. Because of the manner of attachment of the jacket to the harness, the jacket is placed under less localized stress by the weight of the container and its contents. The jacket is provided with a closure panel and carrying straps.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter C. Leslie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:53
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C9/00; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
An improved thermally insulated carrier comprising: (a) a container having a circular cylindrical wall, a fixed bottom closure and a removable, tight-fitting lid, fabricated entirely of a closed cell foam of a resilient polymer, (b) a harness comprised of strong, wide webbing adapted to lie in close-fitting contact with the exterior of said cylindrical wall and bottom closure, said webbing crossing at several sites, and interengaged at said sites of crossing, (c) a cloth jacket adapted to encompass said container and harness in close-fitting engagement therewith, said jacket comprising a sidewall portion made from flat fabric by forming a straight seam, and a flat bottom portion joined to the sidewall portion by a circular seam, (d) anchor means disposed upon the exterior of the sidewall portion of said jacket in sewn engagement with said jacket and said harness, and (e) a pair of carrying straps adapted to engage said anchor means, (f) whereby said carrier is adapted to be carried in the manner of a backpack, and the subcombination comprising the harness, jacket and carrying straps finds separate utility as a duffle bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
An improved thermally insulated carrier comprising: (a) a container having a circular cylindrical wall, a fixed bottom closure and a removable, tight-fitting lid, fabricated entirely of a closed cell foam of a resilient polymer, (b) a harness comprised of strong, wide webbing adapted to lie in close-fitting contact with the exterior of said cylindrical wall and bottom closure, said webbing crossing at several sites, and interengaged at said sites of crossing, (c) a cloth jacket adapted to encompass said container and harness in close-fitting engagement therewith, said jacket comprising a sidewall portion made from flat fabric by forming a straight seam, and a flat bottom portion joined to the sidewall portion by a circular seam, (d) anchor means disposed upon the exterior of the sidewall portion of said jacket in sewn engagement with said jacket and said harness, and (e) a pair of carrying straps adapted to engage said anchor means, (f) whereby said carrier is adapted to be carried in the manner of a backpack, and the subcombination comprising the harness, jacket and carrying straps finds separate utility as a duffle bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein said resilient polymer is neoprene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein said jacket is provided with a zipper-attached closure panel adjacent its upper extremity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The carrier of claim 1 further comprising a removable water-impervious liner adapted to reside within said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The carrier of claim 2 wherein the thickness of said cylindrical wall is between 0.75 and 1.0 inch, and the thickness of the lid and bottom closure are between about 1.5 inch and 2.0 inch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The carrier of claim 2 wherein the ratio of the inside height to inside diameter of said container is between about 1.5 and 1.8.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein said closed cell foam has a density between 4.5 and 8.5 pounds per cubic foot, a K factor between about 0.26 and 0.29 BTU-in/hr. ft. 2 ° F., and a compressive deflection between 2 and 5 pounds per square inch pursuant to ASTM test method D-1056.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein said container is impervious to water.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein the thickness and resiliency of the cylindrical wall, in conjunction with the geometrical shape and size of the container are such that the container when empty can be restorably compressed in the direction perpendicular to the axis of said cylindrical wall to an extent that the spacing between the opposing wall surfaces will be less than 50% of the uncompressed inside diameter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein the sewn engagement of the anchor means with said harness is at said sites of crossing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
The carrier of claim 10 wherein the harness is comprised of at least two U-shaped portions of webbing having opposed parallel portions of substantially equal length extending in perpendicular orientation to the flat bottom portion of said jacket, and at least one circular strap which perpendicularly crosses said parallel portions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The carrier of claim 11 wherein said anchor means are comprised of fabric and contain a loop.
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