Storage container including multi-layer insulation composite material having bandgap material
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F17C-001/02
H04Q-005/22
H01S-001/00
F25B-049/00
B29D-022/00
H01Q-005/02
출원번호
US-0152465
(2008-05-13)
등록번호
US-8485387
(2013-07-16)
발명자
/ 주소
Bowers, Jeffrey A.
Hyde, Roderick A.
Ishikawa, Muriel Y.
Jung, Edward K. Y.
Kare, Jordin T.
Leuthardt, Eric C.
Myhrvold, Nathan P.
Nugent, Jr., Thomas J.
Tegreene, Clarence T.
Whitmer, Charles
Wood, Jr., Lowell L.
출원인 / 주소
Tokitae LLC
대리인 / 주소
Workman Nydegger
인용정보
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4인용 특허 :
61
초록▼
In one embodiment, a storage container includes a container structure defining at least one storage chamber. The container structure includes multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer. The at least one thermally-reflective layer includes bandgap m
In one embodiment, a storage container includes a container structure defining at least one storage chamber. The container structure includes multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer. The at least one thermally-reflective layer includes bandgap material that is transmissive to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation.
대표청구항▼
1. A storage container, comprising: a container structure defining at least one storage chamber, the container structure including multi-layer insulation composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer including bandgap material that is transmissive to radio-frequency electromagnet
1. A storage container, comprising: a container structure defining at least one storage chamber, the container structure including multi-layer insulation composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer including bandgap material that is transmissive to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation, the at least one thermally-reflective layer including, a first thermally-reflective layer;a second thermally-reflective layer spaced from the first thermally-reflective layer; anda region between the first and second thermally-reflective layers that limits heat conduction therebetween. 2. The storage container of claim 1, further comprising at least one first device operably associated with the at least one storage chamber and configured to communicate with at least one second device external to the container structure via one or more radio-frequency signals. 3. The storage container of claim 2, wherein the at least one first device is positioned within the at least one storage chamber. 4. The storage container of claim 2, wherein: the at least one chamber includes at least two storage chambers; andthe at least one first device is positioned within one of the at least two storage chambers. 5. The storage container of claim 2, wherein the at least one first device comprises a temperature-control device configured to heat or cool a substance positioned within the at least one storage chamber. 6. The storage container of claim 2, wherein the at least one first device comprises a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature within the at least one storage chamber. 7. The storage container of claim 6, wherein the at least one first device includes memory circuitry configured to store a temperature history of the temperature within the at least one storage chamber. 8. The storage container of claim 2, wherein the at least one first device is configured to communicate an identity of a substance positioned within the at least one chamber responsive to receiving the radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation. 9. The storage container of claim 8 wherein the at least one first device comprises a radio-frequency identification tag. 10. The storage container of claim 2, wherein the at least one first device is configured to transmit one or more radio-frequency signals to which the at least one thermally-reflective layer is transmissive. 11. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the at least one thermally-reflective layer is transmissive to electromagnetic radiation of at least one selected wavelength for exciting one or more tagged molecules positioned within the at least one storage chamber. 12. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the at least one thermally-reflective layer is reflective to infrared electromagnetic radiation over a range of wavelengths. 13. The storage container of claim 12, wherein the range of wavelengths is between 1 μm to 15 μm. 14. The storage container of claim 13, wherein the range of wavelengths is 8 μm to 12 μm. 15. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the bandgap material of the at least one thermally-reflective layer includes at least one photonic crystal configured to reflect the infrared electromagnetic radiation over a range of wavelengths. 16. The storage container of claim 15, wherein the at least one photonic crystal is a one-dimensional photonic crystal, two-dimensional photonic crystal, or three-dimensional photonic crystal. 17. The storage container of claim 16, wherein the at least one photonic crystal includes a one-dimensional, omni-directional photonic crystal. 18. The storage container of claim 1, wherein: the bandgap material includes a first bandgap material that is reflective to infrared electromagnetic radiation over a first range of wavelengths, and a second bandgap material that is reflective to infrared electromagnetic radiation over a second range of wavelengths; andthe at least one thermally-reflective layer includes a first thermally-reflective layer including the first bandgap material and a second thermally-reflective layer including the second bandgap material. 19. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the bandgap material of the at least one thermally-reflective layer includes: a first bandgap material that is reflective to infrared electromagnetic radiation over a first range of wavelengths; anda second bandgap material that is reflective to infrared electromagnetic radiation over a second range of wavelengths. 20. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the bandgap material of the at least one thermally-reflective layer includes at least one semiconductor material having an electronic bandgap with a magnitude such that the at least one semiconductor material reflects infrared electromagnetic radiation over a range of wavelengths. 21. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the at least one thermally-reflective layer includes first and second thermally-reflective layers spaced from each other by an electrostatic repulsive force. 22. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the at least one thermally-reflective layer includes first and second thermally-reflective layers spaced from each other by a magnetic repulsive force. 23. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the region is at least partially evacuated. 24. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the region includes at least one low-thermal conductivity material selected from the group consisting of an aerogel, a mass of fibers, and a foam. 25. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the at least one thermally-reflective layer includes a substrate on which the bandgap material is disposed. 26. The storage container of claim 25, wherein the substrate comprises an inorganic substrate. 27. The storage container of claim 25, wherein the substrate comprises a flexible, polymeric substrate. 28. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the MLI composite material forms only a portion of the container structure. 29. The storage container of claim 28, wherein the portion of the container structure is visually indicated with at least one marking. 30. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the MLI composite material forms substantially all of the container structure. 31. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the container structure includes: a receptacle; anda lid configured to be attached to the receptacle. 32. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the container structure is configured to provide controllable egress of an object stored in the at least one storage chamber. 33. The storage container of claim 1, wherein the bandgap material of the at least one thermally-reflective layer is transmissive to the radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation over a range of wavelengths. 34. The storage container of claim 33, wherein the range of wavelengths is between 0.01 m to 1000 m. 35. The storage container of claim 34, wherein the range of wavelengths is between 0.5 m to 10 m. 36. A storage container, comprising: a container structure defining at least one storage chamber, the container structure including multi-layer insulation composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer including bandgap material that is transmissive to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation; andat least one first device operably associated with the at least one storage chamber and configured to communicate with at least one second device external to the container structure via one or more radio-frequency signals, wherein the at least one storage chamber includes at least two storage chambers, and the at least one first device is positioned within one of the at least two storage chambers. 37. A storage container, comprising: a container structure defining at least one storage chamber, the container structure including multi-layer insulation composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer including bandgap material that is transmissive to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation, the at least one thermally-reflective layer including first and second thermally-reflective layers spaced from each other by an electrostatic repulsive force. 38. A storage container, comprising: a container structure defining at least one storage chamber, the container structure including multi-layer insulation composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer including bandgap material that is transmissive to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation, the at least one thermally-reflective layer including first and second thermally-reflective layers spaced from each other by a magnetic repulsive force.
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