IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0789465
(2015-07-01)
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등록번호 |
US-10119741
(2018-11-06)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Jackson, Ronald S.
- Kilroy, Patrick
- Aragon, Daniel M.
- Prehn, John T.
- Lindsey, Todd J.
- Wachtell, Peter James
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
MH2 Technology Law Group LLP
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인용정보 |
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초록
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A refrigerant bunker comprises a refrigerant covering comprising a first thermally insulating material configured to enclose a solid refrigerant and an outer container comprising a container body and a container cover. The container body comprising an outer surface, an inner surface defining a parti
A refrigerant bunker comprises a refrigerant covering comprising a first thermally insulating material configured to enclose a solid refrigerant and an outer container comprising a container body and a container cover. The container body comprising an outer surface, an inner surface defining a partially enclosed space configured to accept the solid refrigerant and an opening for accessing the partially enclosed space. The container cover is configured for covering the container opening. The container body comprises a second thermally insulating material. A plurality of spacers protrude from the inner surface of the outer container in the partially enclosed space. The plurality of spacers are positioned to have gas fillable gaps between the spacers. Coolers employing the refrigerant bunker are also disclosed.
대표청구항
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1. A refrigerant bunker configured for use with a portable cooler, the refrigerant bunker comprising: a refrigerant covering comprising a first thermally insulating material configured to enclose a solid refrigerant, the first thermally insulating material of the refrigerant covering being in a form
1. A refrigerant bunker configured for use with a portable cooler, the refrigerant bunker comprising: a refrigerant covering comprising a first thermally insulating material configured to enclose a solid refrigerant, the first thermally insulating material of the refrigerant covering being in a form of a sleeve configured to hold the solid refrigerant; the refrigerant covering further comprising an opening for inserting the solid refrigerant into the sleeve and a sleeve cover for covering the sleeve opening;an outer container comprising a container body and a container cover, the container body comprising an outer surface; an inner surface defining a partially enclosed space and an opening for accessing the partially enclosed space, the enclosed space configured to accept the solid refrigerant enclosed in the refrigerant covering, the container cover configured for covering the container opening, the container body comprising a second thermally insulating material; anda plurality of spacers protruding from the inner surface of the outer container in the partially enclosed space, the plurality of spacers positioned to have gas fillable gaps between the spacers, the gas fillable gaps having a depth, Do, that ranges from about ¼ inch to about 2 inches. 2. The refrigerant bunker of claim 1, wherein the container body extends between the plurality of spacers so that the outer container completely surrounds the space configured to accept the solid refrigerant when the container cover is positioned to cover the container opening. 3. The refrigerant bunker of claim 2, wherein the container body does not include a ventilation port. 4. The refrigerant bunker of claim 2, wherein the refrigerant bunker comprises a pressure release mechanism to vent over-pressurization of a sublimated gas from the outer container, the pressure release mechanism being selected from the group consisting of a pressure regulating valve, a leak path between the container cover and container body, and a combination thereof. 5. A refrigerant bunker, comprising: a refrigerant covering comprising a first thermally insulating material configured to enclose a solid refrigerant;an outer container comprising a container body and a container cover, the container body comprising an outer surface, an inner surface defining a partially enclosed space configured to accept the solid refrigerant and an opening for accessing the partially enclosed space, the container cover configured for covering the container opening, the container body comprising a second thermally insulating material; anda plurality of spacers protruding from the inner surface of the outer container in the partially enclosed space, the plurality of spacers positioned to have gas fillable gaps between the spacers, the gas fillable gaps having a depth, Do, that ranges from about ¼ inch to about 2 inches. 6. The refrigerant bunker of claim 5, wherein the refrigerant bunker is configured for use with a portable cooler. 7. The refrigerant bunker of claim 5, wherein the first thermally insulating material of the refrigerant covering is in a form of a sleeve configured to hold a solid refrigerant, the refrigerant covering further comprising an opening for inserting the solid refrigerant into the sleeve and a sleeve cover for covering the sleeve opening. 8. The refrigerant bunker of claim 7, wherein the sleeve is removable from the outer container. 9. The refrigerant bunker of claim 5, wherein the refrigerant covering is in a form of a wrap configured to completely enclose the solid refrigerant. 10. The refrigerant bunker of claim 5, wherein the second thermally insulating material is plastic. 11. The refrigerant bunker of claim 5, wherein the plurality of spacers are integral with the outer container. 12. The refrigerant bunker of claim 5, wherein the refrigerant covering is fixedly attached to the outer container. 13. The refrigerant bunker of claim 5, wherein the outer container comprises a pliable material. 14. The refrigerant bunker of claim 5, wherein the container body extends between the plurality of spacers so that the outer container completely surrounds the space configured to accept the solid refrigerant when the container cover is positioned to cover the container opening. 15. The refrigerant bunker of claim 14, wherein the spacers are made of the same insulating material as that of the container body. 16. The refrigerant bunker of claim 14, wherein the container body does not include a ventilation port. 17. The refrigerant bunker of claim 14, wherein the refrigerant bunker comprises a pressure release mechanism to vent over-pressurization of a sublimated gas from the outer container, the pressure release mechanism being selected from the group consisting of a pressure regulating valve, a leak path between the container cover and container body, and a combination thereof. 18. A method for controlling a temperature of a cooler, the method comprising: inserting dry ice into a refrigerant bunker, the refrigerant bunker comprising: a refrigerant covering comprising a first thermally insulating material configured to enclose a solid refrigerant;an outer container comprising a container body and a container cover, the container body comprising an outer surface, an inner surface defining a partially enclosed space configured to accept the solid refrigerant and an opening for accessing the partially enclosed space, the container cover configured for covering the container opening, the container body comprising a second thermally insulating material; anda plurality of spacers protruding from the inner surface of the outer container in the partially enclosed space, the plurality of spacers positioned to have gas fillable gaps between the spacers, the gas fillable gaps having a depth, Do, that ranges from about ¼ inch to about 2 inches, the dry ice being enclosed in the refrigerant covering and the outer container; and maintaining the refrigerant bunker in a cooler having a chamber, the refrigerant bunker being positioned so that the dry ice cools the chamber. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein carbon dioxide gas from the dry ice remains trapped in the container body so as to fill the gas fillable gaps and surround the refrigerant covering. 20. The method of claim 18, wherein the primary mechanism for cooling employed when using refrigerant bunker is by conduction through the outer container and refrigerant covering.
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