Pre-packaged, flexible container of ice and air
US7900471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C5/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pre-packaged, flexible container of ice and air is disclosed. The pre-packaged, flexible container includes a first member having a hermetically sealed outer periphery which encloses a cavity. The cavity has a volume of less than about 20 cubic inches. The flexible container also includes ice and air contained within the cavity. The ice is present as an individual piece or as multiple pieces. The remainder of the cavity is occupied by air. The air fills at least about 50% of the volume of the cavity. Furthermore, the container, ice and air have a combined weight of less than about 5 ounces.
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