Method and system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials

US12077363B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• COLD CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC · US

Inventors

• Heather M. Conway · Franklin, US
• Raymond A. McCarthy · Central Falls, US
• Geoffrey Kaiser · Westborough, US
• James Nilsen · Mays Landing, US
• Henry Melchor · Woonsocket, US
• Dawn E. Smith · Hopkinton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 18, 2022
• Grant date: Sep 3, 2024
• Expiry date: Feb 23, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D81/3818
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system is designed for use as a dry ice shipper and includes an outer box, a vacuum insulated panel (VIP) base assembly, a VIP lid assembly, and a gas flow director. The VIP base assembly is positioned within the outer box and includes five VIPs arranged to form a container having a bottom, four sides, and an open top. The VIP lid assembly, which may be coupled to a top closure flap of the outer box, includes a VIP dimensioned to close the open top of the VIP base assembly. The gas flow director, which may comprise a bag having an opening at its top end, may be positioned within the outer box and may be used to receive the VIP base assembly. The gas flow director inhibits convective gas flow that promotes excessive dry ice sublimation.