US Patent:
20100102057, Apr 29, 2010
Inventors:
James Long - Lantana TX, US
John Marenic - Coral Springs FL, US
Don Easterbrook - Surrey, CA
Assignee:
GATE GOURMET, INC. - Reston VA
Marenic Food Service Consulting, Inc. - Coral Springs FL
Thermal & Protective Packaging, Inc. - Caledon
International Classification:
B65D 1/40
B65D 21/02
Abstract:
A reusable container for storing or transporting a product to be refrigerated or frozen such as a food product is provided, comprising an inner wall, an outer wall, and a wall space provided between the inner wall and the outer wall. The wall space is substantially separated from the environment outside of the reusable container and a slurry is provided in the wall space. In some embodiments, the container can be generally rectangular or generally cylindrical. A method of shipping a product to be refrigerated or frozen in a reusable container and a method of producing a reusable container are also provided.