Yeti Coolers v. Olympia Tools - Complaint

Case 1:19-cv-00912 Document 1 Filed 09/16/19 Page 1 of 47
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
AUSTIN DIVISION
YETI Coolers, LLC, Case No. 1:19-CV-00912
Plaintiff, COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND

INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR:
v.
(1) TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT IN
Olympia Tools VIOLATION OF 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1);
International, Inc. d/b/a (2) TRADE DRESS INFRINGEMENT IN
Coho Outdoors, VIOLATION OF 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a);
(3) TRADE DRESS DILUTION IN
Defendant. VIOLATION OF 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c);
(4) TRADE DRESS DILUTION IN
VIOLATION OF TEX. BUS. & COM.
CODE § 16.103;
(5) UNFAIR COMPETITION AND FALSE
DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN IN
VIOLATION OF 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a);
(6) FALSE ADVERTISING IN
VIOLATION OF 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a);
(7) COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN
VIOLATION OF 17 U.S.C. § 501;
(8) – (15) PATENT INFRINGEMENT IN
VIOLATION OF 35 U.S.C. § 271;
(16) COMMON LAW TRADE DRESS
INFRINGEMENT;
(17) COMMON LAW UNFAIR
COMPETITION;
(18) COMMON LAW
MISAPPROPRIATION; AND
(19) UNJUST ENRICHMENT.
Jury Trial Demanded
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, YETI Coolers, LLC (“YETI”), for its complaint against Olympia Tools
International, Inc. d/b/a Coho Outdoors (“Olympia”), alleges as follows:

The Parties
1. YETI is a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Delaware with a principal place of business at 7601 Southwest Parkway, Austin, TX 78735.
2. Olympia is a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of
California with a principal place of business at 929 N. Grand Avenue, Covina, CA 91724.
3. YETI previously filed a lawsuit against Olympia in this Court (1:16-cv-00454)
due to Olympia’s various violations of YETI’s rights, including YETI’s intellectual property
rights.
Jurisdiction and Venue
4. This is a complaint for damages and injunctive relief based on Olympia’s
advertisements, promotions, offers to sell, sales, distribution, manufacture, and/or importing of
coolers, and includes multiple grounds for relief, including trademark and trade dress
infringement, trade dress dilution, unfair competition and false designation of origin, false
advertising, copyright infringement, patent infringement, misappropriation, and unjust
enrichment. This complaint arises under the Texas Business & Commerce Code; the Trademark
Act of 1946, 15 U.S.C. § 1051, et seq. (“the Lanham Act”); the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 101,
et seq.; the Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. § 1, et seq.; federal common law; and state common law,
including the law of Texas.
5. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to at least 15
U.S.C. § 1121(a) and 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1338(a) & (b), and 1367(a).
6. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Olympia because, inter alia, Olympia
agrees that jurisdiction for Olympia’s violations of YETI’s intellectual property rights is in the
Western District of Texas, Austin Division. This Court also has personal jurisdiction over
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Olympia because, inter alia, Olympia is purposefully and intentionally availing itself of the
privileges of doing business in the State of Texas, including in this District. Among other things,
(i) Olympia has advertised, marketed, promoted, offered for sale, sold, distributed, manufactured,
and/or imported, and continues to advertise, market, promote, offer for sale, sell, distribute,
manufacture, and/or import, infringing products to customers and/or potential customers,
including in this District, at least through Costco, through one of Olympia’s principal web sites,
http://www.cohooutdoors.com/, and through Amazon, (ii) Olympia’s tortious acts giving rise to
this lawsuit and harm to YETI have occurred and are occurring in the State of Texas, including
in this District, (iii) Olympia acted with knowledge that its unauthorized use of YETI’s rights
would cause harm to YETI in the State of Texas and in this District, and (iv) Olympia’s
customers and/or potential customers reside in the State of Texas, including in this District.
7. Venue is proper in this District because Olympia agrees that venue for Olympia’s
violations of YETI’s intellectual property rights is in the Western District of Texas, Austin
Division. Venue is also proper in this District pursuant to at least 28 U.S.C. §§ 1391(a)-(d).
General Allegations – YETI’s Intellectual Property
8. For years, YETI has continuously engaged in the design, development,
manufacture, promotion, and sale of, among other things, its Roadie® and Tundra® coolers,
including, for example, its Roadie® 20 cooler, Tundra® 45 cooler, and Tundra® 65 cooler
(collectively, “Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers”), and its Hopper® coolers, including, for
example, its Hopper® coolers and Hopper Flip® coolers, and the Sidekick® case that can be
attached to YETI’s Hopper® coolers (collectively, “Hopper® Coolers”).
9. YETI has extensively and continuously promoted and used the designs of its
Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers in the United States and Texas. Through that extensive and
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continuous promotion and use, YETI’s designs have become a well-known indicator of the
origin and quality of YETI’s Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers. YETI’s designs also have acquired
substantial secondary meaning in the marketplace and have become famous. As discussed in
more detail below, YETI owns federal and common law trade dress rights relating to its Roadie®
and Tundra® Cooler designs.
10. In view of YETI’s extensive and continuous use of the design of YETI’s Roadie®
and Tundra® Coolers, consumers have come to associate the design of YETI’s Roadie® and
Tundra® Coolers as a source identifier of YETI, and YETI owns trade dress rights in the design
of YETI’s Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers. Further, YETI owns Trademark Registration No.
5,163,759 (“the ‘759 Registration”) for the design shown below for “portable coolers.” A copy
of this trademark registration is attached as Exhibit 1.
Illustration 1: Design of ‘759 Registration
11. YETI also has common law trade dress rights relating to its Roadie® and
Tundra® Cooler designs. YETI has enjoyed significant sales of its Roadie® and Tundra®
Coolers throughout the United States, including sales to customers in the State of Texas. YETI
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has invested significant resources in the design, development, manufacture, advertising, and
marketing of its Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers. The designs and features of YETI’s Roadie®
and Tundra® Coolers have received widespread and unsolicited public attention. For example,
the Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers have been featured in numerous newspaper, magazine, and
Internet articles.
12. The designs of the Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers have distinctive and non-
functional features that identify to consumers that the origin of the coolers is YETI. As a result
of at least YETI’s continuous and exclusive use of the designs of the Roadie® and Tundra®
Coolers, YETI’s marketing, advertising, and sales of the Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers, and the
highly valuable goodwill, substantial secondary meaning, and fame acquired as a result, YETI
owns common law trade dress rights in the designs and appearances of the Roadie® and
Tundra® Coolers, which consumers have come to uniquely associate with YETI.
13. Exemplary images of YETI’s Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers are shown below:
Illustration 2: Exemplary Images of YETI’s Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers.
YETI Roadie® Cooler YETI Tundra® 45 Cooler YETI Tundra® 65 Cooler
14. YETI has trade dress rights in the overall look, design, and appearance of its
Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers, which include the design and appearance of the style line on the
front of the coolers; the design and appearance of the style line on the back of the coolers; the
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design and appearance of the front corners (with indentations) of the coolers; the design and
appearance of the style line above the front style line; the design and appearance of the ledge
around the perimeter of the cooler bodies; the design and appearance of the style line on each
side of the coolers; the color contrast and color combinations of the coolers; and the relationship
of these features to each other and to other features.
15. For years, YETI has also continuously engaged in the design, development,
manufacture, promotion, and sale of its Hopper® Coolers. YETI created unique, distinctive, and
non-functional designs to use with YETI’s Hopper® Coolers. YETI has extensively and
continuously promoted and used these designs in the United States and Texas. Through that
extensive and continuous promotion and use, YETI’s designs have become a well-known
indicator of the origin and quality of YETI’s Hopper® Coolers. YETI’s designs also have
acquired substantial secondary meaning in the marketplace and have become famous. As
discussed in more detail below, YETI owns trade dress rights relating to its Hopper® Cooler
designs.
16. YETI has enjoyed significant sales of the Hopper® Coolers throughout the United
States, including to customers in the state of Texas. YETI has invested significant resources in
the design, development, manufacture, advertising, and marketing of the Hopper® Coolers. The
designs and features of the Hopper® Coolers have received widespread and unsolicited public
attention. For example, the Hopper® Coolers have been featured in numerous newspaper,
magazine, and Internet articles.
17. The designs of the Hopper® Coolers have distinctive and non-functional features
that identify to consumers that the origin of the Hopper® Coolers is YETI. As a result of at least
YETI’s continuous and exclusive use of the designs of the Hopper® Coolers, YETI’s marketing,
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advertising, and sales of the Hopper® Coolers, and the highly valuable goodwill, substantial
secondary meaning, and fame acquired as a result, YETI owns trade dress rights in the designs
and appearances of the Hopper® Coolers, which consumers have come to uniquely associate
with YETI.
18. Exemplary images of YETI’s Hopper® Coolers are shown below:
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Illustration 3: Exemplary Images of YETI’s Hopper® Coolers.
YETI Hopper® 20 Cooler YETI Hopper® 30 Cooler YETI Hopper® 40 Cooler
YETI Hopper YETI Hopper YETI Hopper

Flip® 8 Cooler Flip® 12 Cooler Flip® 18 Cooler
YETI Hopper Flip® 12 YETI Hopper Flip® 18

Cooler with Sidekick® Cooler with Sidekick®
19. YETI has trade dress rights in the overall look, design, and appearance of the
Hopper® Coolers, which includes the design and appearance of the walls of the Hopper®
Coolers; the design and appearance of the bases of the Hopper® Coolers; the design and
appearance of the tops of the Hopper® Coolers; the design and appearance of the straps of the
Hopper® Coolers; the design and appearance of the loops of the Hopper® Coolers; the design
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and appearance of the stitching of the Hopper® Coolers; the design and appearance of the
zippers of the Hopper® Coolers; the design and appearance of the connectors of the Hopper®
Coolers; the design and appearance of the handles of the Hopper® Coolers; the color contrasts
and color combinations of the Hopper® Coolers; and the relationship of these features to each
other and to other features.
20. YETI also owns copyrights related to its products, including its Roadie® and
Tundra® Coolers and its Hopper® Coolers, such as Copyright Registration No. VA 2-166-327
(“the ‘327 Registration”), Copyright Registration No. 2-166-180 (“the ‘180 Registration), and
Copyright Registration No. 2-166-938 (“the ‘938 Registration”). These copyright registrations
are also referred to as “YETI’s Copyrights.”
21. The ‘327 Registration is titled “YETI – HOPPER FLIP 12 Cooler Drawing.” The
‘327 Registration certificate was duly and legally issued by the U.S. Copyright Office to YETI
on August 20, 2019. YETI owns the entire right, title, and interest to the ‘327 Registration. A
copy of the ‘327 Registration certificate is attached as Exhibit 2 and the copyrighted images are
shown in Illustration 4 below:
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Illustration 4: YETI – HOPPER FLIP 12 Cooler Drawings for the ‘327 Registration.
22. The ‘180 Registration is titled “YETI – TUNDRA 45 Cooler Drawing.” The ‘180
Registration certificate was duly and legally issued by the U.S. Copyright Office to YETI on
August 20, 2019. YETI owns the entire right, title, and interest to the ‘180 Registration. A copy
of the ‘180 Registration certificate is attached as Exhibit 3 and the copyrighted images are shown
in Illustration 5 below:
Illustration 5: YETI – TUNDRA 45 Cooler Drawings for the ‘180 Registration.
23. The ‘938 Registration is titled “YETI – Additional Features Artwork.” The ‘938
Registration certificate was duly and legally issued by the U.S. Copyright Office to YETI on
August 20, 2019. YETI owns the entire right, title, and interest to the ‘938 Registration. A copy
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of the ‘938 Registration certificate is attached as Exhibit 4 and the copyrighted images are shown
in Illustration 6 below:
Illustration 6: YETI – Additional Features Artwork for the ‘938 Registration.
24. YETI also owns patents related to its products. For example, YETI owns U.S.
Design Patent No. D799,905 (“the ‘905 patent”), U.S. Design Patent No. D801,123 (“the ‘123
patent”), U.S. Design Patent No, D809,869 (“the ‘869 patent”), U.S. Design Patent No.
D830,132 (“the ‘132 patent”), and U.S. Design Patent No. D830,133 (“the ‘133 patent”), all
related to an insulating device or cooler. Further, YETI owns U.S. Patent No. 9,139,352 (“the
‘352 patent”), U.S. Patent No. 9,796,517 (“the ‘517 patent”), and U.S. Patent No. 10,029,842
(“the ‘842 patent”), all related to an insulating container or insulating device.
25. The ‘905 patent is entitled “Insulating Device.” On October 17, 2017, the ‘905
patent was duly and legally issued by the U.S. Patent Office to YETI. YETI owns the entire
right, title, and interest to the ‘905 patent. A copy of the ‘905 patent is attached as Exhibit 5. An
exemplary figure from the ‘905 patent is shown in Illustration 7 below:
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Illustration 7: Exemplary Figure from the ‘905 Patent.
26. The ‘123 patent is entitled “Insulating Device.” On October 31, 2017, the ‘123
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27. The ‘869 patent is entitled “Insulating Device.” On February 13, 2018, the ‘869
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28. The ‘132 patent is entitled “Cooler.” On October 9, 2018, the ‘132 patent was
duly and legally issued by the U.S. Patent Office to YETI. YETI owns the entire right, title, and
interest to the ‘132 patent. A copy of the ‘132 patent is attached as Exhibit 8. An exemplary
figure from the ‘132 patent is shown in Illustration 10 below:
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29. The ‘133 patent is entitled “Cooler.” On October 9, 2018, the ‘133 patent was
duly and legally issued by the U.S. Patent Office to YETI. YETI owns the entire right, title, and
interest to the ‘133 patent. A copy of the ‘133 patent is attached as Exhibit 9. An exemplary
figure from the ‘133 patent is shown in Illustration 11 below:
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30. The ‘352 patent is entitled “Insulating Container.” On September 22, 2015, the
‘352 patent was duly and legally issued by the U.S. Patent Office to YETI. YETI owns the
entire right, title, and interest to the ‘352 patent. A copy of the ‘352 patent is attached as Exhibit
10.
31. The ‘517 patent is entitled “Insulating Container.” On October 24, 2017, the ‘517
right, title, and interest to the ‘517 patent. A copy of the ‘517 patent is attached as Exhibit 11.
32. The ‘842 patent is entitled “Insulating Device.” On July 24, 2018, the ‘842 patent
was duly and legally issued by the U.S. Patent Office to YETI. YETI owns the entire right, title,
and interest to the ‘842 patent. A copy of the ‘842 patent is attached as Exhibit 12.
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General Allegations – Olympia’s Unlawful Activities
33. Olympia has purposefully advertised, marketed, promoted, offered for sale, sold,
distributed, manufactured, and/or imported, and continues to advertise, market, promote, offer
for sale, sell, distribute, manufacture, and/or import, cooler products that violate YETI’s rights,
including YETI’s trademark and trade dress rights, YETI’s copyright rights, and YETI’s patent
rights. Olympia’s infringing cooler products are confusingly similar imitations of YETI’s
products.
34. Olympia’s infringing cooler products include at least its Coho Outdoors Extreme
55 hard cooler, RealCold Ice Bag soft-sided cooler (24 can), and RealCold Ice Bag soft-sided
cooler (30 can). Exemplary images of Olympia’s infringing cooler products are shown below:
Illustration 12: Exemplary Images of Olympia’s Infringing Cooler Products
Coho Outdoors Extreme 55 Cooler
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Coho RealCold Ice Bag Coho RealCold Ice Bag

Soft-Sided Cooler (24 can) Soft-Sided Cooler (30 can)
35. YETI used its trade dress extensively and continuously before Olympia began
advertising, promoting, offering to sell, selling, distributing, manufacturing, and/or importing its
infringing products. Moreover, YETI’s trade dress became famous and acquired secondary
meaning in the United States and in the State of Texas generally and in geographic areas in
Texas before Olympia commenced its unlawful use of YETI’s trade dress.
36. Additionally, at least through http://www.cohooutdoors.com/, Olympia is using
altered images of YETI’s coolers and passing them off as Olympia’s coolers. Olympia is also
copying YETI’s artwork at least from YETI’s website, www.yeti.com. These images and
artwork are protected by YETI’s copyright Registrations discussed above. Examples of
Olympia’s conduct are shown below:
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Illustration 13: Image from http://www.cohooutdoors.com/
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37. Olympia has also used and continues to use statements that are false and
misleading. For example, Olympia uses a “Coho Brand Ambassador” named “Jeremiah Tailor,”
who is described as “Just A Good Ole Boy,” to advertise, market, promote, offer to sell, and sell
its infringing cooler products, but there is no such person who is a Coho Brand Ambassador, and
the image of “Jeremiah Tailor” is a stock image.
38. Exemplary false and misleading statements from Olympia include the following:
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39. As discussed above and as set forth in the counts below, Olympia’s actions are
unfair and unlawful.
Count I:
Trademark Infringement under § 32(1) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1)
40. YETI realleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in paragraphs 1 through
39 as though fully set forth herein.
41. Based on the activities described above, including, for example, Olympia using
YETI’s federally registered trademark, including at least the design protected by the ‘759
Registration, and/or colorable imitations thereof, in connection with advertising, promoting,
offering for sale, selling, distributing, manufacturing, and/or importing the infringing products,
Olympia has infringed YETI’s federally registered trademark under § 32(1) of the Lanham Act,
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15 U.S.C. § 1114(1). Olympia’s use of YETI’s federally registered trademark, including through
counterfeits, reproductions, copies, and/or colorable imitations, thereof is likely to cause
confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive. Moreover, the ‘759 Registration predates
Olympia’s unlawful use of YETI’s federally registered trademark and/or colorable imitations
thereof in connection with the infringing products.
42. Olympia’s use of YETI’s federally registered trademark and/or colorable
imitations thereof in connection with the infringing products has caused and, unless enjoined,
will continue to cause substantial and irreparable injury to YETI for which YETI has no
adequate remedy at law, including at least substantial and irreparable injury to the goodwill and
reputation for quality associated with YETI’s federally registered trademark, YETI’s products,
and YETI.
43. On information and belief, Olympia’s use of YETI’s federally registered
trademark and/or colorable imitations thereof has been intentional, willful, and malicious.
Olympia’s bad faith is evidenced at least by Olympia’s unlawful use of YETI’s federally
registered trademark in an effort to sell the infringing products, Olympia’s knowledge of YETI’s
rights, and Olympia’s continuing disregard for YETI’s rights.
44. YETI is entitled to injunctive relief, and YETI is entitled to recover at least
Olympia’s profits, YETI’s actual damages, enhanced damages, costs, and reasonable attorney
fees under at least 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114(1), 1116, and 1117.
Count II:
Trade Dress Infringement under § 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a)
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46. Olympia’s advertisements, promotions, offers to sell, sales, distribution,
manufacture, and/or importing of the infringing products violate § 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15
U.S.C. § 1125(a), by infringing YETI’s trade dress. Olympia’s use of YETI’s trade dress and/or
colorable imitations thereof is likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception as to the
affiliation, connection, and/or association of Olympia with YETI and as to the origin,
sponsorship, and/or approval of the infringing products, at least by creating the false and
misleading impression that the infringing products are manufactured by, authorized by, or
otherwise associated with YETI.
47. YETI’s trade dress is entitled to protection under the Lanham Act. YETI’s trade
dress includes unique, distinctive, and non-functional designs. YETI has extensively and
continuously promoted and used its trade dress in the United States. Through that extensive and
continuous use, YETI’s trade dress has become a well-known indicator of the origin and quality
of YETI’s products. YETI’s trade dress has also acquired substantial secondary meaning in the
marketplace. Moreover, YETI’s trade dress acquired this secondary meaning before Olympia
commenced its unlawful use of YETI’s trade dress in connection with the infringing products.
48. Olympia’s use of YETI’s trade dress and/or colorable imitations thereof has
caused and, unless enjoined, will continue to cause substantial and irreparable injury to YETI for
which YETI has no adequate remedy at law, including at least substantial and irreparable injury
to the goodwill and reputation for quality associated with YETI’s trade dress, YETI’s products,
and YETI.
49. On information and belief, Olympia’s use of YETI’s trade dress and/or colorable
imitations thereof has been intentional, willful, and malicious. Olympia’s bad faith is evidenced
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at least by the similarity of the infringing products to YETI’s trade dress, Olympia’s knowledge
of YETI’s rights, and Olympia’s continuing disregard for YETI’s rights.
50. YETI is entitled to injunctive relief, and YETI is entitled to recover at least
fees under at least 15 U.S.C. §§ 1125(a), 1116, and 1117.
Count III:
Trade Dress Dilution under § 43(c) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c)
52. Based on the activities described above, including, for example, Olympia’s
advertising, marketing, promoting, offering for sale, selling, distributing, manufacturing, and/or
importing the infringing products, Olympia is likely to dilute, has diluted, and continues to dilute
YETI’s famous trade dress in violation of § 43(c) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c).
Olympia’s use of YETI’s trade dress and/or colorable imitations thereof is likely to cause, and
has caused, dilution of YETI’s famous trade dress at least by eroding the public’s exclusive
identification of YETI’s famous trade dress with YETI and YETI’s products, by lessening the
capacity of YETI’s famous trade dress to identify and distinguish YETI’s products, by
associating YETI’s trade dress with products of inferior quality, and by impairing the
distinctiveness of YETI’s famous trade dress.
53. YETI’s trade dress is famous and is entitled to protection under the Lanham Act.
YETI’s trade dress includes unique, distinctive, and non-functional designs. YETI’s trade dress
has acquired distinctiveness through YETI’s extensive and continuous promotion and use of
YETI’s trade dress in the United States. Through that extensive and continuous use, YETI’s
trade dress has become a famous, well-known indicator of the origin and quality of YETI’s
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products throughout the United States, and is widely recognized by the general consuming public
as a designation of the source of YETI and YETI’s products. YETI’s trade dress has also
acquired substantial secondary meaning in the marketplace. Moreover, YETI’s trade dress
became famous and acquired this secondary meaning before Olympia commenced its unlawful
use of YETI’s trade dress in connection with the infringing products.
caused, and, unless enjoined, will continue to cause, substantial and irreparable injury to YETI
for which YETI has no adequate remedy at law, including at least substantial and irreparable
injury to the goodwill and reputation for quality associated with YETI’s trade dress, YETI’s
products, and YETI.
56. YETI is entitled to injunctive relief, and YETI is also entitled to recover at least
Olympia’s profits, YETI’s actual damages, enhanced profits and damages, costs, and reasonable
attorney fees under at least 15 U.S.C. §§ 1125(c), 1116, and 1117.
Count IV:
Trade Dress Dilution Under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 16.103
58. Based on the activities described above, including, for example, Olympia’s
advertising, marketing, promoting, offering for sale, selling, distributing, manufacturing, and/or
importing the infringing products, Olympia is likely to dilute, has diluted, and continues to dilute
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YETI’s trade dress in violation of § 16.103 of the Texas Business & Commerce Code.
Olympia’s use of YETI’s trade dress and/or colorable imitations thereof is likely to cause, and
has caused, dilution of YETI’s famous trade dress at least by eroding the public’s exclusive
identification of YETI’s famous trade dress with YETI, by lessening the capacity of YETI’s
famous trade dress to identify and distinguish YETI’s products, by associating YETI’s trade
dress with products of inferior quality, and by impairing the distinctiveness of YETI’s famous
trade dress.
59. YETI’s trade dress is famous and is entitled to protection under Texas law.
YETI’s trade dress includes unique, distinctive, and non-functional designs. YETI has
extensively and continuously promoted and used its trade dress in the United States and in the
State of Texas. Through that extensive and continuous use, YETI’s trade dress has become a
famous, well-known indicator of the origin and quality of YETI’s products in the United States
and in the State of Texas generally and in geographic areas in Texas, and YETI’s trade dress is
widely recognized by the public throughout Texas and in geographic areas in Texas as a
designation of the source of YETI and YETI’s products. YETI’s trade dress has also acquired
substantial secondary meaning in the marketplace, including in the State of Texas and in
geographic areas in Texas. Moreover, YETI’s trade dress became famous and acquired this
secondary meaning before Olympia commenced its unlawful use of YETI’s trade dress in
connection with the infringing products.
caused, and, unless enjoined, will continue to cause, substantial and irreparable injury to YETI
for which YETI has no adequate remedy at law, including at least substantial and irreparable
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injury to the goodwill and reputation for quality associated with YETI’s trade dress, YETI’s
products, and YETI.
Olympia’s profits, YETI’s actual damages, enhanced profits and damages, and reasonable
attorney fees under at least Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 16.104.
Count V:
Unfair Competition and False Designation of Origin under § 43(a)
of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a)
64. Olympia’s advertisements, marketing, promotions, offers to sell, sales,
distribution, manufacture, and/or importing of the infringing products, in direct competition with
YETI, violate § 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a), and constitute unfair competition
and false designation of origin, at least because Olympia has obtained an unfair advantage as
compared to YETI through Olympia’s use of YETI’s trade dress and because such use is likely
to cause consumer confusion as to the origin, sponsorship, and/or affiliation of Olympia’s
infringing products, at least by creating the false and misleading impression that its infringing
products are manufactured by, authorized by, or otherwise associated with YETI.
65. YETI’s trade dress is entitled to protection under the Lanham Act. YETI’s trade
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continuously promoted and used its trade dress in the United States. Through that extensive and
continuous use, YETI’s trade dress has become a well-known indicator of the origin and quality
of YETI’s products. YETI’s trade dress has also acquired substantial secondary meaning in the
marketplace. Moreover, YETI’s trade dress acquired this secondary meaning before Olympia
commenced its unlawful use of YETI’s trade dress in connection with the infringing products.
66. Olympia’s use of YETI’s trade dress has caused and, unless enjoined, will
continue to cause substantial and irreparable injury to YETI for which YETI has no adequate
remedy at law, including at least substantial and irreparable injury to the goodwill and reputation
for quality associated with YETI’s trade dress, YETI’s products, and YETI.
67. On information and belief, Olympia’s use of YETI’s trade dress has been
intentional, willful, and malicious. Olympia’s bad faith is evidenced at least by the similarity of
the infringing products to YETI’s trade dress, Olympia’s knowledge of YETI’s rights, and
Olympia’s continuing disregard for YETI’s rights.
Count VI:
False Advertising under § 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a)
70. Based on the activities described above, including, for example, Olympia falsely
using a “Coho Brand Ambassador” named “Jeremiah Tailor,” who does not exist, to advertise,
market, promote, offer to sell, and sell its infringing cooler products, in direct competition with
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YETI, Olympia has engaged in false advertising under § 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C.
§ 1125(a).
71. Olympia’s descriptions and representations of fact in connection with Olympia’s
infringing products are false and misleading. Olympia has engaged in commercial advertising
and promotion and misrepresented at least the nature and characteristics of its goods and
commercial activities.
72. Olympia’s actions have caused and, unless enjoined, will continue to cause
substantial and irreparable injury to YETI for which YETI has no adequate remedy at law,
including at least substantial and irreparable injury to the goodwill and reputation for quality
associated with YETI and its products.
73. On information and belief, Olympia’s false advertising has been intentional,
willful, and malicious. Olympia’s bad faith is evidenced at least by Olympia’s infringement of
YETI’s other rights, Olympia’s knowledge of YETI’s rights, and Olympia’s continuing disregard
for YETI’s rights.
Count VII:
Copyright Infringement under 17 U.S.C. § 501
76. Based on the activities described above, including, for example, copying,
reproducing, making, displaying, distributing, using, and/or preparing derivative works of
YETI’s Copyrights—and doing so to help advertise, promote, offer for sale, sell, distribute,
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manufacture, and/or import its infringing products—Olympia has infringed YETI’s Copyrights
in violation of at least 17 U.S.C. § 501.
77. On information and belief, Olympia’s acts of infringement have been intentional,
willful, and malicious. Olympia’s bad faith is evidenced at least by Olympia’s direct copying of
YETI’s Copyrights, and Olympia then using these copies to, inter alia, advertise, promote, offer
for sale, sell, distribute, manufacture, and/or import Olympia’s infringing products. Olympia’s
bad faith is further evidenced by Olympia’s infringement of YETI’s other rights, Olympia’s
knowledge of YETI’s rights, and Olympia’s continuing disregard for YETI’s rights.
78. Each infringement by Olympia of YETI’s Copyrights constitutes a separate and
distinct act of infringement.
79. Olympia’s infringement of YETI’s Copyrights has caused irreparable injury to
YETI.
YETI’s actual damages and/or Olympia’s profits under 17 U.S.C. § 504(b), or in the alternative
statutory damages under 17 U.S.C. § 504(c), and costs at least under 17 U.S.C. § 505.
Count VIII:
Patent Infringement of U.S. Patent D799,905 Under 35 U.S.C. § 271
82. Olympia has infringed and continues to infringe the ‘905 patent at least by using,
selling, offering to sell, making, and/or importing into the United States Olympia’s infringing
RealCold Ice Bag Soft-Sided Coolers (24 can), which are covered by the claim of the ‘905
patent.
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83. Olympia’s acts of infringement have been without express or implied license by
YETI, are in violation of YETI’s rights, and will continue unless enjoined by this Court.
84. On information and belief, Olympia’s infringement of the ‘905 patent has been
the infringing products to YETI’s patented design, Olympia’s knowledge of YETI’s rights, and
85. On information and belief, this is an exceptional case in view of Olympia’s
unlawful activities, including Olympia’s intentional, willful, and malicious infringement.
86. YETI has been, is being, and will continue to be injured and has suffered, is
suffering, and will continue to suffer injury and damages for which it is entitled to relief under at
least 35 U.S.C. §§ 281, 284, 285, and 289.
87. Olympia also has caused, is causing, and will continue to cause irreparable harm
to YETI for which there is no adequate remedy at law and for which YETI is entitled to
injunctive relief under at least 35 U.S.C. § 283.
Count IX:
patent.
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91. On information and belief, Olympia’s infringement of the ‘123 patent has been,
and continues to be, intentional, willful, and malicious. Olympia’s bad faith is evidenced at least
by the similarity of the infringing products to YETI’s patented design, Olympia’s knowledge of
YETI’s rights, and Olympia’s continuing disregard for YETI’s rights.
least 35 U.S.C. §§ 281, 284, 285, and 289.
Count X:
patent.
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least 35 U.S.C. §§ 281, 284, 285, and 289.
Count XI:
patent.
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least 35 U.S.C. §§ 281, 284, 285, and 289.
Count XII:
patent.
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least 35 U.S.C. §§ 281, 284, 285, and 289.
Count XIII:
Patent Infringement of U.S. Patent 9,139,352 Under 35 U.S.C. § 271
RealCold Ice Bag Soft-Sided Coolers (24 can) and infringing RealCold Ice Bag Soft-Sided
Coolers (30 can), which include each and every element of one or more claims of the ‘352
patent, either literally or through the doctrine of equivalents, including at least claim 1.
by the similarity of the infringing products to YETI’s patented technology, Olympia’s
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least 35 U.S.C. §§ 281, 284, and 285.
Count XIV:
RealCold Ice Bag Soft-Sided Coolers (30 can), which include each and every element of one or
more claims of the ‘517 patent, either literally or through the doctrine of equivalents, including at
least claim 1.
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least 35 U.S.C. §§ 281, 284, and 285.
Count XV:
RealCold Ice Bag Soft-Sided Coolers (30 can), which include each and every element of one or
more claims of the ‘842 patent, either literally or through the doctrine of equivalents, including at
least claim 1.
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least 35 U.S.C. §§ 281, 284, and 285.
Count XVI:
Common Law Trade Dress Infringement
YETI, constitute common law trade dress infringement, at least because Olympia’s use of
YETI’s trade dress and/or colorable imitations thereof is likely to cause consumer confusion as
to the origin, sponsorship, and/or affiliation of its infringing products, at least by creating the
false and misleading impression that its infringing products are manufactured by, authorized by,
or otherwise associated with YETI.
139. YETI’s trade dress is entitled to protection under the common law. YETI’s trade
continuously promoted and used its trade dress in the United States and the State of Texas.
Through that extensive and continuous use, YETI’s trade dress has become a well-known
indicator of the origin and quality of YETI’s products. YETI’s trade dress has also acquired
substantial secondary meaning in the marketplace. Moreover, YETI’s trade dress acquired this
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secondary meaning before Olympia commenced its unlawful use of YETI’s trade dress in
connection with its infringing products.
caused and, unless enjoined, will continue to cause substantial and irreparable injury to YETI for
which YETI has no adequate remedy at law, including at least substantial and irreparable injury
to the goodwill and reputation for quality associated with YETI’s trade dress, YETI’s products,
and YETI.
at least by the similarity of it its infringing products to YETI’s trade dress, Olympia’s knowledge
YETI’s damages, Olympia’s profits, punitive damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees.
Count XVII:
Common Law Unfair Competition
YETI, constitute common law unfair competition, at least by palming off/passing off of
Olympia’s goods, by simulating YETI’s trade dress in an intentional and calculated manner that
is likely to cause consumer confusion as to origin, sponsorship, and/or affiliation of Olympia’s
infringing products, and by creating the false and misleading impression that its infringing
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products are manufactured by, authorized by, or otherwise associated with YETI. Olympia has
also interfered with YETI’s business.
continuously promoted and used YETI’s trade dress for years in the United States and the State
of Texas. Through that extensive and continuous use, YETI’s trade dress has become a well-
known indicator of the origin and quality of YETI’s products. YETI’s trade dress has also
acquired this secondary meaning before Olympia commenced its unlawful use of YETI’s trade
dress in connection with its infringing products.
continue to cause substantial and irreparable injury to YETI for which YETI has no adequate
remedy at law, including at least substantial and irreparable injury to the goodwill and reputation
for quality associated with YETI’s trade dress, YETI’s products, and YETI.
147. On information and belief, Olympia’s use of YETI’s trade dress has been
its infringing products to YETI’s trade dress, Olympia’s knowledge of YETI’s rights, and
Count XVIII:
Common Law Misappropriation
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manufacture, and/or importing of the infringing products, in direct competition with YETI,
constitute common law misappropriation.
151. YETI created the Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers and Hopper® Coolers covered
by YETI’s trade dress through extensive time, labor, effort, skill, and money. Olympia has
wrongfully used YETI’s trade dress in competition with YETI and gained a special advantage
because Olympia was not burdened with the expenses incurred by YETI. Olympia has
commercially damaged YETI, at least by causing consumer confusion as to origin and/or
sponsorship/affiliation of Olympia’s infringing products, by creating the false and misleading
impression that its infringing products are manufactured by, authorized by, or otherwise
associated with YETI, and by taking away sales that YETI would have made.
continue to cause substantial and irreparable commercial injury to YETI for which YETI has no
reputation for quality associated with YETI’s trade dress, YETI’s products, and YETI.
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Moreover, as a result of its misappropriation, Olympia has profited and, unless such conduct is
enjoined by this Court, will continue to profit by misappropriating the time, effort, and money
that YETI invested in establishing the reputation and goodwill associated with YETI’s trade
dress, YETI’s products, and YETI.
154. On information and belief, Olympia’s misappropriation of YETI’s trade dress has
been intentional, willful, and malicious. Olympia’s bad faith is evidenced at least the similarity
of its infringing products to YETI’s trade dress, Olympia’s knowledge of YETI’s rights, and
Count XIX:
Unjust Enrichment
manufacture, and/or importing of its infringing products, in direct competition with YETI,
constitute unjust enrichment, at least because Olympia has wrongfully obtained benefits at
YETI’s expense. Olympia has also, inter alia, operated with an undue advantage.
158. YETI created the Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers and Hopper® Coolers covered
by YETI’s trade dress through extensive time, labor, effort, skill, and money. Olympia has
wrongfully used and is wrongfully using YETI’s trade dress in competition with YETI, and has
gained and is gaining a wrongful benefit by undue advantage through such use. Olympia has not
been burdened with the expenses incurred by YETI, yet Olympia is obtaining the resulting
benefits for its own business and products.
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continue to cause substantial and irreparable commercial injury to YETI for which YETI has no
reputation for quality associated with YETI’s trade dress, YETI’s products, and YETI. YETI
accumulated this goodwill and reputation through extensive time, labor, effort, skill, and
investment. Olympia has wrongfully obtained and is wrongfully obtaining a benefit at YETI’s
expense by taking undue advantage and free-riding on YETI’s efforts and investments, and
enjoying the benefits of YETI’s hard-earned goodwill and reputation.
161. On information and belief, Olympia’s unjust enrichment at YETI’s expense has
been intentional, willful, and malicious. Olympia’s bad faith is evidenced at least by the
similarity of its infringing products to YETI’s trade dress, Olympia’s knowledge of YETI’s
rights, and Olympia’s continuing disregard for YETI’s rights.
Olympia’s profits.
Demand for Jury Trial
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YETI hereby demands a jury trial on all issues so triable.
Relief Sought
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully prays for:
1. Judgment that Olympia has (i) infringed YETI’s federally registered trademark in
violation of § 1114(1) of Title 15 in the United States Code; (ii) infringed YETI’s trade dress in
violation of § 1125(a) of Title 15 in the United States Code; (iii) diluted YETI’s trade dress in
violation of § 1125(c) of Title 15 in the United States Code; (iv) diluted YETI’s trade dress in
violation of Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 16.103; (v) engaged in unfair competition and false
designation of origin in violation of § 1125(a) of Title 15 in the United States Code; (vi) engaged
in false advertising in violation of § 1125(a) of Title 15 in the United States Code; (vii) infringed
YETI’s Copyrights in violation of § 501 of Title 17 in the United States Code; (viii) infringed the
‘905 patent in violation of § 271 of Title 35 in the United States Code; (ix) infringed the ‘123
patent in violation of § 271 of Title 35 in the United States Code; (x) infringed the ‘869 patent in
violation of § 271 of Title 35 in the United States Code; (xi) infringed the ‘132 patent in
violation of § 271 of Title 35 in the United States Code; (xii) infringed the ‘133 patent in
violation of § 271 of Title 35 in the United States Code; (xiii) infringed the ‘352 patent in
violation of § 271 of Title 35 in the United States Code; (xiv) infringed the ‘517 patent in
violation of § 271 of Title 35 in the United States Code; (xv) infringed the ‘842 patent in
violation of § 271 of Title 35 in the United States Code; (xvi) violated YETI’s common law
rights in YETI’s trade dress; (xvii) engaged in common law unfair competition; (xviii) engaged
in common law misappropriation; and (xix) been unjustly enriched at YETI’s expense, and that
all of these wrongful activities by Olympia were intentional, willful, and malicious.
2. An injunction against further infringement and dilution of YETI’s trademarks and
trade dress, further infringement of YETI’s copyrights, further infringement of YETI’s patents,
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and further acts of unfair competition, misappropriation, and unjust enrichment by Olympia, and
each of its agents, employees, servants, attorneys, successors and assigns, and all others in
privity or acting in concert with any of them, including at least from selling, offering to sell,
distributing, manufacturing, importing, or advertising the infringing products, or any other
products that use a copy, reproduction, or colorable imitation of YETI’s trademarks, trade dress,
copyrights, and/or patents, pursuant to at least 15 U.S.C. § 1116, Tex. Bus. & Com. Code
§ 16.104, 17 U.S.C. § 502, and 35 U.S.C. § 283;
3. An Order directing Olympia to recall all infringing products sold and/or
distributed and provide a full refund for all recalled infringing products;
4. An Order directing the destruction of (i) all infringing products, including all
recalled infringing products, (ii) any other products that use a copy, reproduction, or colorable
imitation of YETI’s trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, and/or patents in Olympia’s possession
or control, (iii) all plates, molds, and other means of making the infringing products in Olympia’s
possession, custody, or control, and (iv) all advertising materials related to the infringing
products in Olympia’s possession, custody, or control, including on the Internet, pursuant to at
least 15 U.S.C. § 1118;
5. An Order directing Olympia to publish a public notice providing proper
attribution of YETI’s trademarks and trade dress to YETI, and to provide a copy of this notice to
all customers, distributors, and/or others from whom the infringing products are recalled;
6. An Order barring importation of the infringing products and/or colorable
imitations thereof into the United States, and barring entry of the infringing products and/or
colorable imitations thereof into any customhouse of the United States, pursuant to at least 15
U.S.C. § 1125(b);
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7. An award of Olympia’s profits, YETI’s actual damages, enhanced damages,
punitive damages, exemplary damages, costs, prejudgment and post judgment interest, and
reasonable attorney fees pursuant to at least 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114(1), 1125(a), 1125(c), 1116, and
1117 and Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 16.104;
8. An award of YETI’s actual damages and/or Olympia’s profits, or in the
alternative statutory damages under, and costs pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 504(b, c) and § 505;
9. An award of damages adequate to compensate YETI for the patent infringements
that have occurred pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284, and/or an award of Olympia’s profits from its
patent infringements pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289, together with prejudgment interest and costs
and reasonable attorney fees, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §§ 284 and 285; and
10. Such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper.
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Dated: September 16, 2019 Respectfully submitted,
By: /s/ Joseph J. Berghammer

Joseph J. Berghammer (admitted in the Western
District of Texas)
Illinois Bar No. 6273690
jberghammer@bannerwitcoff.com
Michael L. Krashin (admitted in the Western
District of Texas)
mkrashin@bannerwitcoff.com
Anthony J. Denis (admitted in the Western District
of Texas)
adenis@bannerwitcoff.com
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
71 South Wacker Drive
Suite 3600
Chicago, IL 60606
Telephone: (312) 463-5000
Facsimile: (312) 463-5001
ATTORNEYS FOR YETI COOLERS, LLC
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Case 1:19-cv-00912 Document 1-1 Filed 09/16/19 Page 1 of 3
EXHIBIT 1
Reg. No. 5,163,759 YETI COOLERS, LLC (DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
Suite 200
Registered Mar. 21, 2017 5301 Southwest Parkway
Austin, TX 78735
Int. Cl.: 21 CLASS 21: portable coolers
Trademark FIRST USE 5-1-2010; IN COMMERCE 5-1-2010
Principal Register The mark consists of a three-dimensional configuration of a cooler comprising the wording
"YETI" inside of a rounded rectangle on the front of the cooler, the indentation of a trapezoid
with rounded edges located at the bottom front of the cooler, the indentation of an inverted
trapezoid with rounded edges located at the front of the cooler immediately below the lid,
raised portions with rounded edges surrounding the opening of the cooler, the feet, and the
curved horizontal line on the front of the cooler. The broken lines depicting the shape of the
cooler and the locking mechanisms of the cooler are not part of the mark and serve only to
show the position or placement of the mark.
OWNER OF U.S. REG. NO. 3203869
SEC. 2(F) as to the indentation of a trapezoid with rounded edges located at the bottom front
of the cooler, the indentation of an inverted trapezoid with rounded edges located at the front
of the cooler immediately below the lid, raised portions with rounded edges surrounding the
opening of the cooler, the feet, and the curved horizontal line on the front of the cooler.
SER. NO. 86-322,070, FILED 06-26-2014

COLLEEN M DOMBROW, EXAMINING ATTORNEY
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WARNING: YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE CANCELLED IF YOU DO NOT FILE THE
DOCUMENTS BELOW DURING THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIODS.
Requirements in the First Ten Years*

What and When to File:
First Filing Deadline: You must file a Declaration of Use (or Excusable Nonuse) between the 5th and 6th
years after the registration date. See 15 U.S.C. §§1058, 1141k. If the declaration is accepted, the
registration will continue in force for the remainder of the ten-year period, calculated from the registration
date, unless cancelled by an order of the Commissioner for Trademarks or a federal court.
Second Filing Deadline: You must file a Declaration of Use (or Excusable Nonuse) and an Application
for Renewal between the 9th and 10th years after the registration date.* See 15 U.S.C. §1059.
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between every 9th and 10th-year period, calculated from the registration date.*
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extension of protection to the United States under the Madrid Protocol must timely file the Declarations of Use
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The time periods for filing are based on the U.S. registration date (not the international registration date). The
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do not file renewal applications at the USPTO. Instead, the holder must file a renewal of the underlying
international registration at the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization, under
Article 7 of the Madrid Protocol, before the expiration of each ten-year term of protection, calculated from the
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Design Patent ( 10) Patent No.: US D801 , 123 S
(45 ) Date of Patent: * * Oct . 31, 2017
(54 ) INSULATING DEVICE FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
(71) Applicant: YETI Coolers , LLC , Austin , TX (US) BE 1015808 A6 9 /2005
CA 2300014 AL 8/ 2001
(72 ) Inventors : Roy Joseph Seiders, Rollingwood , TX (Continued )
(US ); Derek Sullivan , Austin , TX (US );
Erik Steven Larson , Austin , TX (US); OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Alex Baires , Austin , TX (US ) Stopper Dry Bag , http ://www .seatosummit .com /products/display /
(73) Assignee : YETI Coolers, LLC , Austin, TX (US) 181, published date unknown, but prior to the filing late of the
present application , Sea to Summit , United States .
(* * ) Term : 15 Years (Continued )
(21) Appl. No.: 29 /553, 995 Primary Examiner — Terry Wallace
(22 ) Filed : Feb . 5 , 2016 (74 ) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Banner & Witcoff, Ltd .
(51) LOC (10 ) CI. ... 07 -01
(52) U .S . CI. (57) CLAIM
USPC . . . .. . . . . .............. 17/607
(58 ) Field of Classification Search The ornamental design for an insulating device , as shown
USPC ..... .... 17/605 , 607, 709, 710 , 629 ; D3/ 283 , and described .
D3/ 289
CPC . . . F25D 2331/804 ; F25D 3/08 ; B65D 30 /08 ; DESCRIPTION
B65D 81/ 3858 ; B65D 81 / 3823 ; B65D
81 /3888 ; B65D 81/ 18 ; B65D 8 / 18 ; B65D
| 31/ 04 ; A45C 11/20 FIG . 1 is a top , front, left perspective view of an insulating
See application file for complete search history. device showing our new design ;
FIG . 2 is a front view thereof;
( 56 ) References Cited FIG . 3 is a rear view thereof;
FIG . 4 is a right side view thereof;
U .S . PATENT DOCUMENTS FIG . 5 is a left side view thereof;
FIG . 6 is a top view thereof; and ,
1, 949 ,677 A 3 / 1934 Crawford FIG . 7 is a bottom view thereof.
2 , 119 ,621 A 6 / 1938 Ferrone The uneven -length and even -length broken lines immedi
2 ,253 ,598 A 8 / 1941Africa ately adjacent to the shaded areas represent unclaimed
2 ,289 ,254 A 7 / 1942 Eagles
2 ,522 ,381 A 9 / 1950 Kramer boundaries of the design . The even -length broken lines
2 , 575 , 191 A 11/ 1951 Seipp showing the remainder of the insulating device are for
2 ,633,223 A 3 / 1953 Zeamer environmental purposes only and form no part of the
2 ,661, 785 A 12 / 1953 Daust claimed design . The contrast in shading represents a contrast
2 ,685, 385 A 8 / 1954 Kuss
2 , 808,093 A 10 / 1957 Gilman in appearance only and does not represent any particular
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3 , 066 ,846
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10 / 1960 Imber
12 / 1962 Domigan
color, material, texture or finish .
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|HAO WALITATE A WATU UNTO ITU USOOD809869S
(12 ) United States Design Patent ( 10) Patent No.: US D809 ,869 S
Seiders et al. (45 ) Date of Patent: * * * Feb . 13 , 2018
(54 ) INSULATING DEVICE FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
(71) Applicant: YETI Coolers , LLC , Austin , TX (US) BE 1015808 A6 9 /2005
CA 2300014 AL 8/ 2001
(72 ) Inventors : Roy Joseph Seiders, Rollingwood , TX (Continued )
(US ); Derek Sullivan , Austin , TX (US ) ;
Erik Steven Larson , Austin , TX (US ); OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Alex Baires , Austin , TX (US) Stopper Dry Bag , http ://www .seatosummit .com /products/display /
(73) Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC , Austin , TX (US) 181, published date unknown, but prior to the filing date of the
present application , Sea To Summit , United States.
( * ) Notice: This patent is subject to a terminal dis (Continued )
claimer .
Primary Examiner — Terry Wallace
(* * ) Term : 15 Years (74 ) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Banner & Witcoff, Ltd .
(21) Appl. No.: 29 /553, 988
(22) Filed : Feb . 5 , 2016 (57) CLAIM
(51) LOC ( 11 ) Cl. .... 07 - 01
The ornamental design for an insulating device , as shown
(52 ) U .S . CI. and described .
USPC . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 07 /607
(58 ) Field of Classification Search
USPC .......... 17/605 , 607 , 709 , 710 , 629 ; D3/283 ,
D3 /289 DESCRIPTION
CPC ..... F25D 2331/804 ; F25D 3 /08; B65D 30 /08 ;
B65D 81/3858 ; B65D 81 / 3823 ; B65D FIG . 1 is a top , front, left perspective view of an insulating
81/3888 ; B65D 81/ 18 ; B65D 8 / 18 ; B65D device showing our new design ;
31 / 04 ; A45C 11 / 20 FIG . 2 is a front view thereof;
See application file for complete search history. FIG . 3 is a rear view thereof;
FIG . 4 is a right side view thereof ;
(56 ) References Cited FIG . 5 is a left side view thereof;
FIG . 6 is a top view thereof ; and ,
U . S . PATENT DOCUMENTS FIG . 7 is a bottom view thereof.
1, 949 ,677 A 3 / 1934 Crawford The uneven -length and even -length broken lines immedi
2 , 119 ,621 A 6 / 1938 Ferrone ately adjacent to the shaded area represent unclaimed bound
2 ,253,598 A 8 / 1941 Africa aries of the design . The even - length broken lines showing
2 ,289 ,254 A 7 / 1942 Eagles the remainder of the insulating device are for environmental
2 , 522 ,381 A 9 / 1950 Kramer purposes only and form no part of the claimed design . The
2 ,575, 191 A 11/ 1951 Seipp contrast in shading represents a contrast in appearance only
2 ,633, 223 A 3 / 1953 Zeamer
2 ,661, 785 A 12 / 1953 Daust and does not represent any particular color,material, texture
2 ,685 ,385 A 8 / 1954 Kuss or finish .
2 ,808,093 A 10 / 1957 Gilman
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Unitedet States Design Patent ( 10) Patent No.: US D830 , 132 S
al. (45) Date of Patent: * * Oct. 9, 2018
(54 ) COOLER 3 , 066 ,846 A 12 / 1962 Domigan
3 ,814 ,288 A 6 / 1974 Westrich
4 , 127, 155 A 11/1978 Hydom
(71 ) Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLC , Austin , TX (US ) 4 ,210 , 186 A 7/1980 Belenson
4 ,211,091 A 7 / 1980 Campbell
(72 ) Inventors: Derek G . Sullivan , Austin , TX (US); ( Continued )
Roy Joseph Seiders , Austin , TX (US );
Andrew M . Bosway, Austin , TX (US ); FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
Karl Fritzsche, Seattle , WA (US )
2300014 AL 8 / 2001
( 73 ) Assignee : YETI Coolers , LLC , Austin , TX (US) CA 2327764 AL 6 / 2002
(Continued )
(* * ) Term : 15 Years
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
(21) Appl. No.: 29/566,691 Vimeo , “ Cleaning Your YETI Hopper” uploaded by user YETI
(22 ) Filed : Jun . 1, 2016 Coolers on Nov . 4 , 2014 , Accessed Sep . 27 , 2017 . (https://vimeo .
com / 110890075 ).*
(51 ) LOC (11 ) CI. 07 -01
(52 ) U .S . CI. (Continued )
USPC . ............ .. 07/607 ; D3/273 ; D3/321 Primary Examiner — Thomas Johannes
(58 ) Field of Classification Search Assistant Examiner — April Rivas
USPC ....... D3/274 , 273 , 276 , 283, 284, 285 , 287 , (74) Attorney , Agent, or Firm — Banner & Witcoff, Ltd .
D3/ 288 , 289, 290 , 905 , 203 . 1, 203 .6 , 205,
D3/ 215 , 243 , 244 , 299 , 902 , 321; (57 ) CLAIM
D12 /415 , 416 ; D7/605, 607 The ornamental design for a cooler, as shown and described.
CPC .... .. A45C 3 /04 ; A45C 5 /005; A45C 2005 / 10 : DESCRIPTION
A45C 2007/0004 ; A45C 7 / 0036 ; A45C
2009/ 007; A45C 9/00 ; A45C 2011 /003 ; FIG . 1 is a top , front, right perspective view of a cooler
A45C 11/ 20 showing our new design ;
See application file for complete search history . FIG . 2 is a front view thereof;
FIG . 3 is a rear view thereof;
( 56 ) References Cited FIG . 4 is a right side view thereof;
U .S . PATENT DOCUMENTS FIG . 5 is a left side view thereof; and,
FIG . 6 is a top view thereof.
1,587,655 A 6 / 1926 Kidwell The broken lines and the unshaded areas within them
1, 949 ,677 A 3/ 1934 Crawford illustrate portions of the cooler and form no the claimed
2. 289 ,254 A 7 / 1942 Eagles design . The cooler is shown with a symbolic break in its
2 ,575 , 191 A 11/ 1951 Seipp length . The appearance of any portion of the article between
2 , 575 ,893 A 11/ 1951 Seaman
the break lines forms no part of the claimed design .
2 ,661,785 A 12 / 1953 Daust
2 ,808, 093 A 10 / 1957 Gilman
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Unitedet States Design Patent ( 10) Patent No.: US D830 , 133 S
al. (45) Date of Patent: * * Oct. 9 , 2018
(54 ) COOLER 2 ,633,223 A 3/ 1953 Zeamer
2 ,651,485 A 9 /1953 Schutz
(71 ) Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLC , Austin , TX (US ) 2 ,661,785 A 12/ 1953 Daust
(Continued )
(72) Inventors: Derek G . Sullivan , Austin, TX (US); FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
Roy Joseph Seiders , Austin , TX (US );
Andrew M . Bosway, Austin , TX (US ); BE 1015808 A6 9 /2005
Karl Fritzsche, Seattle , WA (US ) CA 2300014 AL 8 /2001
(Continued )
( 73 ) Assignee : YETI Coolers , LLC , Austin , TX (US)
(* * ) Term : 15 Years OTHER PUBLICATIONS
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin
(21) Appl. No.: 29/566,692 Division , " Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Glacier Coolers,
LLC , and Tecomate Holdings , LLC , Case 1 : 17 - cv -00586 , Document
(22 ) Filed : Jun . 1, 2016 1, filed Jun. 15 , 2017 , 161 pages .
(51 ) LOC (11 ) CI. 07 -01 (Continued )
(52 ) U .S . CI.
USPC .......................................... D7/607 ; D3/318
. . . . . . . . . . . . DI V > Primary Examiner — Thomas Johannes
(58 ) Field of Classification Search Assistant Examiner — April Rivas
USPC ....... D3/274 , 273 , 276 , 283, 284, 285 , 287 , (74 ) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Banner & Witcoff, Ltd .
D3 /288 , 289 , 290 , 905 , 203. 1, 203 .6 , 205 , CLAIM
D3 /215 , 243 , 244 , 299, 902 , 217 , 218 , (57 )
D3/233 , 232 , 249 , 282 , 900 , 901 , 313 , The ornamental design for a cooler, as shown and described.
D3/ 403 ; D12 /415 , 416 ; D7 /605 , 607 DESCRIPTION
CPC ....... A45C 3 / 04 ; A45C 5 /005; A45C 2005 / 10 ;
A45C 2007/ 0004 ; A45C 770036; A45C FIG . 1 is a top , front, right perspective view of a cooler
2009/007 ; A45C 9/ 00 ; A45C 2011/003 ; showing our new design ;
A45C 11/ 20 FIG . 2 is a front view thereof;
See application file for complete search history. FIG . 3 is a rear view thereof;
References Cited FIG . 4 is a right side view thereof;
(56 ) FIG . 5 is a left side view thereof; and ,
FIG . 6 is a top view thereof.
U .S. PATENT DOCUMENTS The uneven -length broken lines immediately adjacent to the
1 , 587,655 A 6 / 1926 Kidwell shaded areas represent unclaimed boundaries of the design .
1 ,949,677 A 3/ 1934 Crawford The even - length broken lines illustrate portions of the cooler
2 , 119 ,621 A 6 / 1938 Ferrone and form no part of the claimed design . The unshaded
2 ,253,598 A 8 / 1941 Africa
regions within the broken lines form no part of the claimed
2 , 289 ,254 A 7 / 1942 Eagles
2 ,522, 381 A 9 / 1950 Kramer design .
2 , 575 , 191 A 11/ 1951 Seipp
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US009139352B2
lI2~ United States Patent (10) Patent No. : US 9,139,352 B2

Seiders et al. (45) Date of Patent: Sep. 22, 2015
(54) INSULATING CONTAINER USPC ................... 220/62. 15, 62.21, 62. 11, 592.03,
220/592. 05, 592. 1, 592.09, 592.25, 592.2,
(71) Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLC, Austin, TX (US) 220/915. 2, 915.1; 190/125, 124
See application file for complete search history.
(72) Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Austin, TX (US);
Christopher M. Keller, Austin, TX (56) References Cited
(US)
U. S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
(73) Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC, Austin, TX (US) 457, 133A 8/1891 Rosback
* 2, 119,621 A 6/1938 Ferrone
( ) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this 2, 289, 254A 7/1942 Eagles
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(65) Prior Publication Data (Continued)
US 2015/0225164 Al Aug. 13, 2015
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
Related U. S. Application Data
BE 1015808 A6 9/2006
(60) Provisional application No. 61/937, 310, filed on Feb. CA 2300014 Al 8/2001
7, 2014. (Continued)
Primary Examiner Robert I Hicks
(51) Int. Cl.
B65D 81/38 (2006.01) (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm Banner & Wittcoff, Ltd.
A45C 3/OO (2006.01) ABSTRACT
(57)
B65D 25/18 (2006.01)
F25D 3/08 (2006.01) An insulating device can include an aperture having a water-
proof closure which allows access to the chamber within the
(52) U. S. Cl.
insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid
CPC .............. B65D 81/3858 (2013.01); A45C 3/OO
leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating
(2013.01); B65D 25/18 (2013.01); F25D 3/08
device is overturned or in any configuration other than
(2013.01)
upright. The closure also prevents any fluid from permeating
(58) Field of ClassiTication Search into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to pre-
CPC ............ A45C 11/20; A45C3/00; F25D3/08;
cipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This con-
F25D3/06; B65D 81/3823; B65D 81/3813; struction results in an insulating chamber impervious to water
B65D 77/06; B65D 25/18; B65D 25/16;
and other liquids when the closure is sealed.
B65D 25/14; B65D 81/3858; B65D 81/3851;
B65D 81/3848 23 Claims, 17 Drawing Sheets
Mo 301
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210
210
301
212
213
212
214
216
214
FIG. lA
215
10
210
501 222 222
213
213
214
214
215 216
FIG. 1B
10
210
220 220 220 220
212 212
224
222 222
213
213
224 224
214
217
214
215
FIG. 2
10
Tcir 210
50la
301 303
212
212 302
220 220
300
216 340
214 210 214
FIG. 3A
301
300
304
305
306
FIG. 3B
500
512 300
301
210
304
504 305
303
501a
306
302
212
FIG. 3C
10
400
215
501
401
302
501a
501a
520 520
301
501
501b
502
504
500
506
502a
505
215 5pic 502b
FIG. 5A
302
300 50la
303
30la
301
540a 30lb
540b
5pp
FIG. 5B
602 604 606 608
Weld Top Cap

Cut Fabric &
Assembly
Foam Weld Inner Weld Top Cap
(Top Fabric
Patterns, Liner Assy Assy as Inner
Panel &
Gather (Blue Fabric) Liner Assy
Waterproof
Components
Zipper)
Insert Foam Insert Liner Sew top seam

Weld Outer Assemble into Outer Assy into of Top Cap
Shell Assy Foam Shell Foam Assy to Outer
Shell Assy
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FIG. 6
500a
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50la
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502b
700 530
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1210
1301
1300
1010
1015
1224
1222
1224
1501
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1
INSULATING CONTAINER FIG. 5B illustrates another schematic of an enlarged por-
tion of a cross-sectional view o fthe example insulating device
This application claims priority to U. S. Application No. of FIG. 1A;
61/937, 310 filed on Feb. 7, 2014, which is incorporated fully FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary process flow diagram for
herein by reference. forming an insulating device;
FIGS. 7A-7J illustrate exemplary methods of forming an
FIELD insulating device;
FIGS. SA and SB depict perspective views of an alternative
The present disclosure relates generally to non-rigid, por- example insulating device.
table, insulated devices or containers useful for keeping food 10 FIG. 9 depicts an example test method for determining if an
and beverages cool or warm, and, more particularly, an insu- insulating device maintains the contents therein.
lating device with a waterproof closure. FIG. 10 depicts an example test for determining the
strength of an insulating device.
BACKGROUND
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Coolers are designed to keep food and beverages at lower
In the following description of the various examples and
temperatures. Containers may be composed of rigid materials
components of this disclosure, reference is made to the
such as metal or plastics or flexible materials such as fabric or
accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in
foams. Coolers can be designed to promote portability. For 20 which are shown
by way of illustration various example struc-
example, rigid containers can be designed to incorporate tures and environments in which aspects of the disclosure
wheels that facilitate ease of transport or coolers can be may be practiced. It is to be understood that other structures
designed in smaller shapes to allow individuals to carry the and environments may be utilized and that structural and
entire device. Non-rigid containers can be provided with functional modifications may be made from the specifically
straps and/or handles and may in certain instances be made of 26 described structures and methods without departing from the
lighter weight materials to facilitate mobility. Non-rigid cool- scope of the present disclosure.
ers that maximize portability can be designed with an aper- Also, while the terms "frontside,
" "
"backside, "top, "
ture on the top that allows access to the interior contents of the " " " "
"base, "bottom, "side, "forward, and "rearward" and the
cooler. The aperture can also be provided with a closure. like may be used in this specification to describe various
30 example features and elements, these terms are used herein as
SUMMARY a matter of convenience, e.g. , based on the example orienta-
tions shown in the figures and/or the orientations in typical
This Summary provides an introduction to some general use. Nothing in this specification should be construed as
concepts relating to this invention in a simplified form that are requiring a specific three dimensional or spatial orientation of
further described below in the Detailed Description. This 36 structures in order to fall within the scope of the claims.
Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential FIGS. 1-4 depict an exemplary insulating device 10 that
features of the invention. can be configured to keep desired contents stored cool or
Aspects of the disclosure herein may relate to insulating warm for an extended period of time. The insulating device
devices having one or more of (I) a waterproof closure (2) an can generally include an outer shell 501, a closure 301, an
outer shell, (3) an inner liner, (4) an insulating layer floating 40 insulating layer 502, and an inner liner 500. As shown in FIG.
freely in between the outer shell and the inner liner, or (5) a 3C, the inner liner 500 forms a chamber or receptacle 504 for
waterproof storage compartment. receiving the desired contents therein. As shown in FIG. 1A,
various handles, straps, and webs (e.g. 210, 212, 21S, 224)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS can also be included on the insulating device 10 for carrying,
46 holding, or securing the insulating device 10.
The foregoing Summary, as well as the following Detailed The insulating device 10 can be configured to keep desired
Description, will be better understood when considered in contents stored in the receptacle 504 cool or warm for an
conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like extended period of time. In one example, the insulating
reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements in all device 10 can also be designed to maintain water inside the
of the various views in which that reference number appears. 60 inner chamber or receptacle 504, and the insulating device 10
FIG. 1A shows a left front perspective view of an example can be configured to be water "resistant" from the outside in.
insulating device in accordance with an aspect of the disclo- In other words, insulating device 10 can be formed "water
sure; tight" inside the inner liner 500, and water cannot leak into the
FIG. 1B shows a frontside perspective view of the example inner liner 500 from the outside or out from the inside of the
insulating device of FIG. 1A without the shoulder strap; 66 inner liner 500 when the closure 301 is in the closed position.
FIG. 2 shows a backside perspective view of the example FIG. 4 depicts a bottom view of the insulating device 10.As
insulating device of FIG. 1A without the shoulder strap; shown in FIG. 4 the insulating device 10 may include a base
FIG. 3A shows a top perspective view of the example 215 and a base support ridge 400. The base support ridge 400
insulating device of FIG. 1A without the shoulder strap; can provide structural integrity and support to the insulating
FIG. 3B shows a top view of a portion of the example 60 device 10 when the insulating device 10 is placed onto a
insulating device of FIG. 1A; surface.
FIG. 3C shows a portion of an alternate top perspective In one example, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 4, the top of the
view of the example insulating device of FIG. 1A; outer shell 501 has a first perimeter circumference (T „)and
FIG. 4 shows a bottom perspective view of the example the bottom of the outer shell 501 has a second perimeter
insulating device of FIG. 1A; 66 circumference or a base perimeter 401 (B „). The circumfer-
FIG. 5A illustrates a schematic of a cross-sectional view of ence of the top of the outer shell 501 can be equal to the
the example insulating device of FIG. 1A; circumference on the bottom when folded into a cylinder, and
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B „can be equal to T„. In one example, the first circumfer- embossed directly into the base support layer 505. In one
ence and the second circumference can both have an oval example, the base support layer 505 and the base portion 502b
shape to form an elongated or elliptical cylinder. In one can be detached for ease of assembly.
example, the top outer layer 501a can have a length of 23.5 The outer shell 501 can be formed of a top outer layer
inches and a width of 5.5 inches. Therefore, the length to 6 portion or first shell portion 501a, an outer layer or second
width ratio of the top outer layer 501a can be approximately outer shell portion 501b, and a bottom or third shell portion
43. Additionally, the base 215 can have a length of 20.0 501c. The outer shell 501 provides a covering for the insulat-
inches and a width of 12.25 inches. Therefore, the length to ing device 10. In one example, the insulating layer 502 can be
width ratio of the base 215 is approximately 1.6. In this
suspended freely within the outer shell 501. However, it is
example, the length to width ratio of the upper wall can be 10
contemplated that any of the layers could be secured or
greater than the length to width ratio of the base.
formed as a one-piece integral structure. The outer shell 501
In one example, as shown in FIG. 5A the inner layer or
can be configured to support one or more optional handles or
inner liner 500 can be formed of a top inner liner portion or
first portion 500a, an inner layer mid portion or second por- straps (e.g. 210, 212, 21S). In this regard, the outer shell 501
tion 500b, and an inner layer bottom portion 500c. The top 16
can also include multiple reinforcement areas or patches 220
inner liner portion 500a, the inner layer mid portion 500b, and that are configured to assist in structurally supporting the
the inner layer bottom portion 500c are secured together, by optional handles or straps (e.g. 210, 212, 21S). The handles or
for example welding, to form the chamber 504. The chamber straps (e.g. 210, 212, 21S) and other attachments can be
"
504 can be a "dry bag, or vessel for storing contents. In one stitched using threads 222, however these threads 222 do not,
example, after the top inner liner portion 500a, the inner layer 20 in one example, extend through the outer shell 501 into the
mid portion 500b, and the inner layer bottom portion 500c are insulating layer 502. Rather, the threads are sewn to the
secured or joined together, a tape, such as a TPU tape can be patches 220, and the patches 220 can be RF welded to the
place over the seams joining the sections of the chamber 504. outer shell 501 or by any other method disclosed herein.
The inner liner 500 can, thus, either maintain liquid in the As shown in FIG. 5A, the first outer shell portion 501a may
chamber 504 of the insulating device 10 or prevent liquid 26 be attached to the second shell portion 501b by stitching 510.
contents from entering into the chamber 504 of the insulating However, the first outer shell portion 501a can be attached to
device 10. In one example, as will be described in further the second shell portion 501b using any known method, e.g. ,
detail below, the inner liner 500 can be suspended in the polymer welding, or other adhesive around the entire perim-
insulating device 10 by only the closure 301. eter of the second shell portion 501b.
The insulating layer 502 can be located between the inner 30 Additionally, in one example, the base-support layer 505
liner 500 and the outer shell 501, and can be formed as a foam formed from EVA foam can be secured to bottom or third
insulator to assist in maintaining the internal temperature of shell portion 501c by lamination. The second shell portion
the receptacle 504. In one example, the insulating layer 502 501b can be secured to the third shell portion 501c and the
can be a free floating layer that is not attached directly to the base-support layer 505 by polymer welding (e.g. RF weld-
outer she11501 or the inner liner 500. The insulating layer 502 36 ing), stitching, or adhesives.
can be formed of a first portion 502a and a second portion or The insulating device 10 can include two carry handles 210
base portion 502b. The first portion 502a and the second that are connected to the frontside 216 of the insulating device
portion 502b can be formed of an insulating foam material as 10 and the backside 217 of the insulating device 10. In one
will be described in further detail below. particular example, a shoulder strap 21S can be attached via
The first portion 502a can have a rectangular shape that 40 plastic or metal clip to the ring 214 attached to side handles
maintains its form when folded into a cylinder and placed in 212 to facilitate carrying insulating device 10 over the shoul-
between the inner liner 500 and the outer shell 501 and when der. The insulating device 10 may also include side handles
encased from above by the outer shell 501. The insulating 212 on each end of the cooler. The side handles 212 provide
layer 502 maintains its shape which results in the basic oval- the user with another option for grasping and carrying the
cylindrical shape of the insulating device 10. Therefore, simi- 46 insulating device.
lar to the outer shell 501, the top of the insulating layer 502 Carry handles 210 may also form a slot for receiving rings
has a first perimeter circumference, and the bottom of the 214 near the bottom of the attachment point of the carry
insulating layer 502 has a second perimeter circumference. handles to the insulating device 10. The rings 214 can be
The first perimeter circumference of the insulating layer 502 secured to the carry handles 210 and the attachment points
can be equal to the second perimeter circumference of the 60 213 by stitching, adhesive, or polymer welding and can be
insulating layer 502. used to help secure or tie down the insulating device 10 to
The base portion 502b can be included to provide addi- another structure such as a vehicle, vessel, camping equip-
tional insulation along the insulating device 10 at base 215. ment, and the like or various objects such as keys, water bottle
The base portion 502b can be formed as an oval shape to close bottles, additional straps, bottle openers, tools, other personal
off a lower opening 506 formed by the cylindrical shape of the 66 items, and the like.
insulating layer 502. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 2, webbing formed as loops
Additionally, the bottom portion of the insulating device 10 224 can be sewn onto the straps forming the handles 210 on
can include an additional base-support layer 505, which adds the back of the insulating device 10. The loops 224 can be
to the insulation and the structural integrity of the insulating used to attach items (e.g. , carabineers, dry bags) to the insu-
device 10. The base support layer 505 may also provide 60 lating device 10. The side handles 212 can also provide the
additional protection around the bottom of the insulating user with another option for securing the insulating device 10
device 10. In one example, the base support layer 505 can be to a structure.
formed from EVA foam. The base support layer 505 may In one example, the carry handles 210, side handles 212,
include a certain design such as a logo or name that can be shoulder strap 21S and attachment points 213 can be con-
molded or embossed directly into the material. The base 66 structed of nylon webbing. Other materials may include
support ridge 400, which provides structural integrity and polypropylene, neoprene, polyester, Dyneema, Kevlar, cot-
support to the insulating device 10 can also be molded or ton fabric, leather, plastics, rubber, or rope. The carry handles
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210 and side handles 212 can be attached to the outer shell by can be selected based on a desired sheer and peel strength
stitching, adhesive, or polymer welding. depending on the types of materials that are to be secured to
The shoulder strap 21S can be attached to the insulating the insulating device 1010.
device 10 at attachment points 213. The attachment points In the example shown in FIG. S, additionally, a strip 1013
213 can be straps that also form a slot for receiving rings 214. 5 can be provided along the bottom of the bag, which can
The rings 214 can provide for the attachment of the shoulder provide additional strength and reinforcement to the outer
strap 21S. shell 1501, and may enhance the aesthesis of the insulating
In one example, the rings 214 can be Acetal D-rings. Rings device 1010.
214 in can be plastic, metal, ceramic, glass, alloy, polypropy- Example methods of forming the insulating device 10 will
lene, neoprene, polyester, Dyneema, and Kevlar, cotton fab- 10 now be described. A general overview of an exemplary
ric, leather, plastics, rubber, or rope. Rings 214 can include assembly process of the insulating device 10 is depicted sche-
other shapes, sizes, and configurations other than a "D" matically in FIG. 6. The various steps, however, need not
shape. Examples include round, square, rectangular, triangu- necessarily be performed in the order described. As shown in
lar, or rings with multiple attachment points. Additionally, step 602 first the portions used to form the inner liner 500, the
prooff
pockets or other storage spaces can be attached to the outside 15 outer shell 501, and the insulating layer 502 can be formed or
of the insulating device 10 in addition to the carry handles 210 cut to size. In step 604, a top cap assembly 300 can be
and side handles 212. assembled to the closure 301. In step 606, the inner liner 500
In one example, the closure 301 can be substantially water- can be formed, and in step 60S, the top cap assembly 300 can
or a barrier to prevent liquid contents from either enter- be welded to the inner liner 500. In step 610, the outer shell
ing or exiting the insulating device. Additionally, the closure 20 501 can be formed. In step 612, the insulation layer 502 can be
301 can be impervious to liquid such that insulating device 10 assembled, and in step 616, the insulation layer 502 can be
liquid penetration is prevented at any orientation of the insu- placed into the inner liner. Finally, in step 61S, the top cap
lating device 10. Also maintaining the closure 301 in flat assembly 300 can be secured to the outer shell 501.
plane can assist in providing a water tight seal. Referring to step 602, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, inner
FIGS. 3A-3C depicts top views of the insulating device 10, 25 liner top portions or first inner liner portions 500a and outer
and depicts the top outer layer or the first outer shell portion layer top portion 501a that form the top cap assembly 300 can
501a and the closure 301. The top outer layer 501a depicted be formed or cut to size. FIG. 7C shows a second portion or
in FIG. 3A can be secured to the closure 301. In one example, base portion 502b of the insulating layer 502 being cut or
the closure 301 can be a waterproof zipper assembly and can formed to size from stock foam. In this example, the base
be watertight up to 7 psi above atmospheric pressure during 30 portion 502b is cut from the stock foam 530, by cutting tool
testing with compressed air. However, in other examples, the 700. In one example, the cutting tool 700 can be formed in the
water tightness of the closure 301 can be from 5 psi to 9 psi shape of the base portion 502b.
above atmospheric pressure and in other examples, the water Referring now to step 604 and FIG. 7D, the top outer layer
tightness of the closure 301 can be from 2 psi to 14 psi above 501a and the top inner liner 500a can be secured to the closure
atmospheric pressure. The waterproof zipper assembly can 35 301 to form the top cap assembly 300, and the top outer layer
include a slider body 303 and pull-tab 302. FIG. 3B shows a 501a and the top inner liner 500a can be secured to the closure
magnified view of the closure 301 that includes bottom stop 301 in a flat, horizontal plane. Referring to FIGS. 5A-5B the
304 and teeth or a chain 305. In one particular example, the top outer layer 501a can be attached by polymer welding or
waterproof zipper assembly can be constructed with plastic or adhesive to closure 301. In particular as shown schematically
other non-metallic teeth 305 to prevent injury when retrieving 40 in FIG. 5B, the closure 301 can be provided with a first flange
food or beverages from the inner chamber 504. 301a and a second flange 301b, which can form waterproof
As shown in FIG. 3C, the closure 301 is open or unzipped zipper tape 306. The top outer layer 501a can be attached
and an aperture 512 formed in the outer shell 501 and the directly to the top surfaces of the first flange 301a and the
inner liner 500 is open and reveals the inner liner 500 and the second flange 301b of the closure 301. In one example, the
inner chamber 504. It is contemplated that the closure or seal 45 first flange 301a and the second flange 301b, can be RF
301 can include various sealing devices in addition to the welded to the underside of the top outer layer 501a. In another
depicted waterproof zipper assembly in FIGS. 3A-3C. For example, as shown in FIG. 7E, the top inner liner portion 500a
example, Velcro, snaps, buckles, zippers, excess material that can be provided with tabs 515. Tabs 515 can assist in the
is folded multiple times to form a seal such as a roll-down assembly process to keep the outer strips o f the top inner liner
seal, seals, metal or plastic clamps and combinations thereof 50 portion 500a in place during assembly and can be removed
could be used to seal the inner liner 500 and the outer shell after the top cap assembly 300 is formed.
501. In one example, the top inner liner portion 500a can be
FIG. S depicts another exemplary insulating device 1010, attached to the structure of the insulating device 10 as shown
which has similar features and functions as the example dis- schematically in FIG. 5B. In particular, the top inner liner
cussed above in relation to FIGS. 1A-5B in which like refer- 55 portion 500a can be attached to the bottom of the closure 301.
ence numerals refer to the same or similar elements. How- For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, and a first end 540a and a
ever, in this example, a loop patch 1015 can be provided on second end 540b of the top inner liner portion 500a can be
the front of the bag. The loop patch 1015 can be configured to attached to undersides of the first flange 301a and the second
receive many types of items or a corresponding group of flange 301b. The top inner liner portion 500a and the top outer
hooks, which can be placed onto the surface anywhere on 60 layer 501a can be attached to the closure 301 by polymer
various items, such as fishing lures, keys, bottle openers, card welding or adhesive. Polymer welding includes both external
holders, tools, other personal items, and the like. The loop and internal methods. External or thermal methods can
patch 1015 can include a logo, company name, personaliza- include hot gas welding, hot wedge welding, hot plate weld-
tion, or other customization. The loop patch 1015 can be ing, infrared welding and laser welding. Internal methods
formed of by needle loops and can have a high cycle life of 65 may include mechanical and electromagnetical welds.
over 10,000 closures. In addition, the loop patch can be wash- Mechanical methods may include spine welding, stir weld-
able and UV resistant to prevent discoloration. The loop patch ing, vibration welding, and ultrasonic welding. Electromag-
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netical methods may include resistance, implant, electrofu- 502. Also the inner liner 500 is only connected to the closure
sion welding, induction welding, dielectric welding, RF 301 and the closure 301 holds the inner liner and the outer
(Radio Frequency) welding, and microwave welding. The shell 501 together, which results in a simpler manufacturing
welding can be conducted in a flat or horizontal plane to process. After sewing the top cap assembly 300 to the outer
maximize the effectiveness of the polymer welding to the 5 shell 501, a fabric binding is added to cover the raw edges
construction materials. As a result, a rugged watertight seam adjacent the seams 520. Thus, the top seams 520 can be the
can be created that prevents water or fluids from escaping only primary seams on the insulating device 10 that are cre-
from or into the inner chamber 504. ated by stitching.
In a particular example, the polymer welding technique to In one particular example, the inner liner 500 and the outer
connect the top inner liner portion 500a to the bottom of the 10 shell 501 can be constructed from double laminated TPU
closure 301 can include RF welding. The RF welding tech- nylon fabric. Nylon fabric can be used as a base material for
nique provides a waterproof seam that prevents water or any the inner liner 500 and the outer shell 501 and can be coated
other fluid from penetrating the seam at pressure up to 7 psi with a TPU laminate on each side of the fabric. The TPU
above atmospheric pressure. The insulating device 10, there- nylon fabric used in one particular example is 0.6 millimeters
fore, can be inverted or submerged in water and leakage is 15 thick, is waterproof, and has an antimicrobial additive that
prevented both into and out of the internal chamber 504 meets all Food and Drug Administration requirements. Alter-
formed by inner liner 500. In one example, the insulating native materials used to manufacture the inner shell or cham-
device 10 can be submerged under water to a depth of about ber 504 and outer shell 501 include PVC, TPU coated nylon,
16 feet before water leakage occurs. However, it is contem- coated fabrics, and other weldable and waterproof fabrics.
plated that this depth could range from about 11 feet to 21 feet 20 A closed cell foam can be used to form the insulating layer
or 5 feet to 32 feet before any leakage occurs. 502 that is situated in between the inner liner 500 and the
Next referring to step 606 and FIG. 7F, the inner layer outer shell 501. In one example, the insulating layer 502 is 1.0
mid-portion 500b can be formed by RF welding. As shown in inches thick. In one example, the insulating layer 502 can be
FIG. 7F, the inner layer mid-portion 500b can be formed of a formed of NBR/PVC blend or any other suitable blend. The
rectangular sheet of material. The inner layer mid-portion 25 thermal conductivity of an example insulating layer 502 can
500b can also be secured to the inner layer bottom portion '
be in the range of 0. 16-0.32 BTU in/(hr sqft F.), and the
500c in a subsequent step not shown. density of the insulating layer 502 can be in the range of 0.9
Referring to step 60S and FIGS. 7G and 7H, the inner layer to 5 lbs/ft . In one example, the thermal conductivity of the
mid portion 500b and the inner layer bottom portion 500c can insulating layer 502 can be in the range of 0.25 BTU in/
be secured to the top cap assembly 300 using an RF welding 30 '
(hr sqft F ), and the density o f the insulating layer 502 can be
operation. 3.5 Ibs/ft'.
Referring to step 610, the second shell portion 501b and the The foam base can be manufactured from an NBR/PVC
bottom outer shell 501c, which supports the base support blend or any other suitable blend. In addition to the base
layer 505, can be RF welded to construct the outer shell 501 portion 502b of the insulating layer 502, the insulating device
for the insulating device 10. In one example, as shown sche- 35 10 may also include an outer base support layer 505 con-
matically in FIG. 5A, the top outer layer 501a can be sewed to structed of foam, plastic, metal or other material. In one
the perimeter of the second shell portion 501b to form the example, the base portion 502b can be detached from the base
outer shell 501 of the insulating device. A fabric binding can support layer. In one example, the base portion 502b is 1.5
be used to cover the stitched seam edges of the second shell inches thick. Additionally as shown in FIG. 5A, the EVA
portion 501b and the top outer layer 501a. This assists in 40 foam base support layer 505 can be 0.2 inches thick. Although
closing or joining the outer shell 501 around the insulating the base support layer 505 is laminated to the base outer layer
layer 502. 501c, in an alternative example, the base support layer 505
Referring to step 612 and FIG. 71, the insulating layer 502 can be attached to the bottom of the base portion 502b by
can be constructed. In one example the first portion 502a of co-molding, polymer welding, adhesive, or any known meth-
the insulating layer 502 can be formed into a rectangular 45 ods.
shape and can be secured at the smaller sides of the rectan- A heat gain test was conducted on the exemplary insulating
gular shape using double sided tape to form the cylindrical device 10. The purpose of a heat gain test is to determine how
shape. The second portion or base portion 502b can be formed long the insulating device can keep temperature below 50' F.
into an oval shape that can have a smaller circumference than at an ambient of 106' F.~4 with the amount of ice based on its
the circumference of the cylindrical shape of the first portion 50 internal capacity.
502a. The second portion 502b can be secured to the first The procedure is as follows:
portion 502a also using a double-sided tape to form the insu- 1. Turn on the oven and set to 106' F.~4. Allow the oven to
lating layer 502. In one example, double sided tape can be stabilize for at least one hour.
placed either around the inner perimeter of the first portion 2. Turn on the chart recorder. The recorder shall have three
502a cylinder or around the outer perimeter of the base por- 55 J-thermocouples connected to it to chart the following tem-
tion 502b, and the base portion 502b can be adhered to the first peratures: (I) Test unit, (2) Oven, and (3) Room ambient.
portion 502a. Other methods of securing the base portion 3. Stabilize the test unit by filling it to half its capacity with ice
502b to the first portion 502a to form the insulating layer 502 water, and allowing it to sit for 5 minutes at room temperature
are contemplated, such adhesives or polymer welding. (72' F.+2).
Referring to step 614, the assembled insulating layer 502 60 4. After 5 minutes, pour out the contents, and immediately
can be placed into the outer shell 501. In step 616, the formed connect the J-thermocouple end to the inside bottom center of
inner liner 500 and top cap assembly 300 can be placed into the unit. The thermocouple wire end must be flush to the
the insulating layer 502. inside bottom surface and secured with an adhesive masking
Finally in step 61S the top cap assembly 300 can be sewed tape.
to the outer shell 501 to form seams 520 as depicted sche- 65 5. Pour the correct amount of ice ensuring the thermocouple
matically in FIG. 5A. In this way, neither the inner liner 500 wire is not moved. Amount of ice is based on 4 lbs. per cubic
nor the outer shell 501 need to be bound to the insulating layer feet of the internal capacity of the unit.
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6. Close the lid and position the test unit inside the oven. can be formed of plastic or metal. The outer shell can be made
7. Close the oven making sure the thermocouple wires are of a double laminated TPU nylon fabric. The inner liner can
functioning. be made of a double laminated TPU nylon fabric. The insu-
8. Mark the start of the chart recorder. lating layer can be formed of a closed cell foam. The insulat-
Apparatus: 1. Oven. 2. Ice. 3. Chart Recorder. 4. I-Ther- 5 ing layer can be made of a NBR and a PVC blend, and at least
mocouples (3). Results: 1. Cold Retention Time: Elapsed a portion of the insulating layer can be constructed with an
time from (32' F. to 50' F. in decimal hours. 2. Heat Gain EVA foam layer. The outer shell further can include at least
Rate (' F./Hr): (50' F.—:32'F.)~Elapsed Time=18' F.—:Elapsed one of a strap or handle. The outer shell further can include at
Time
least one ring for securing the insulating device.
In one test of the example insulating device, the heat gain 10
An exemplary insulating device can include an outer shell,
rate equaled 1.4 degF/hr assuming 26.5 quarts capacity and
an inner liner, a closure adapted to seal at least one o f the outer
used 3.542 lbs of ice for the test.
shell or the inner liner, and an insulating layer between the
The ability of the insulating device 10 to withstand interior
leaks can also be tested to see how well the insulating device outer shell and the inner liner. The closure can have a first
maintains the contents stored in the storage compartment or 15
flange and a second flange, and the outer liner can be secured
receptacle 504. In one example test, the insulating device 10 to top surfaces of the first flange and the second flange and the
can be filled with a liquid, such as water, and then can be inner liner can be secured to bottom surfaces o f the first flange
inverted for a predetermined time period to test for any mois- and the second flange. The outer liner and the inner liner can
ture leaks. In this example, the insulating device 10 is filled be connected to the closure by a polymer weld. The outer shell
with a liquid until approximately half of a volume of the 20 can have a first circumference and a second circumference,
receptacle 504 is filled, e.g. 3 gallons of water, and the closure the first circumference and the second circumference both
301 is then closed fully to ensure that the slider body 303 is having an oval shape. The closure can be adapted to be a
completely sealed into the horseshoe-shaped portion 30S. barrier against fluid. The closure can be a zipper apparatus
The entire insulating device 10 is then inverted and held that is watertight up to 7 psi above atmospheric pressure.
inverted for a time period of 30 minutes. The insulating device 25 An exemplary method of assembling a insulating device
10 is then reviewed for any leaks. may include forming an inner liner having an inner vessel,
The insulating device 10 can be configured to withstand forming an outer shell, forming an insulating layer between
being held inverted for 30 minutes without any water escap- the inner liner and the outer shell, and securing a closure
ing or leaving the receptacle 504. In alternative examples, the configured to be a barrier against fluid penetration in and out
insulating device can be configured to withstand being held 30 of the inner vessel wherein the closure is secured in a flat
inverted for 15 minutes to 120 minutes without any water plane and is secured to the outer shell and the inner shell. The
escaping or leaving the receptacle 504. To perform this test, it outer shell and inner shell may only be connected to the
may be helpful to lubricate the closure to ensure that the closure and not to the insulating layer between the outer shell
closure is adequately sealed. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, and inner liner.
a horseshoe-shaped portion 30S of the closure 301 is provided 35 A waterproof polymer weld can be formed between the
with lubricant 309. closure and the inner shell and the closure and the outer shell
The strength and durability of the fabric forming the outer when the closure, the outer shell, and the inner liner are lying
shell 501, inner liner 500 and the insulating layer 502 of the in a horizontal plane. The outer shell and the inner layer can
insulating device 10 may also be tested. In one example, the be formed of a TPU nylon material. The closure can have a
test can be devised as a puncture test. In particular, this test 40 first flange and a second flange. The outer liner can be secured
can be designed as an ASTM D751-06 Sec. 22-25 screwdriver to top surfaces of the first flange and the second flange and the
puncture test. In one example, the insulating device 10 can inner liner can be secured to bottom surfaces o f the first flange
withstand 35 lbs to 100 lbs of puncture force. and the second flange.
The handle strength and durability of the insulating device The method can also include forming the insulating layer
10 can also be tested. One such example test is depicted in 45 from a rectangular shape, and rolling the rectangular shape
FIG. 10.As depicted in FIG. 10, the closure 310 can be fully into a cylindrical shape. The top of the insulating layer has a
closed, one of the carry handles 210 can hooked to an over- first perimeter circumference and the bottom of the insulating
head crane 600, and the opposite carry handle 210 is hooked layer has a second perimeter circumference. The first perim-
to a platform 650, which can hold weight. In one example, the eter circumference can be equal to the second perimeter cir-
platform 650 can be configured to hold 200 lbs. of weight. 50 cumference.
During the test, the crane 600 is slowly raised, which sus- Another example insulating device can include an outer
pends the insulating device 10 in a position where the bottom shell, an inner liner forming a storage compartment, a foam
plane of the insulating device 10 is perpendicular with the layer floating freely in between the outer and inner liner, the
floor. In one example, the insulating device 10 can be config- foam layer providing insulation, an opening extending
ured to hold 200 lbs. of weight for a minimum of 3 minutes 55 through the outer layer and the inner layer, and a closure
without showing any signs of failure. In alternative examples, adapted to substantially seal the opening. The closure can be
the insulating device can be configured to hold 100 lbs. to 300 substantially waterproof so as to resist liquid from exiting the
lbs. of weight for I to 10 minutes without showing signs of opening.
failure. The insulating device can also include an upper wall and a
An exemplary insulating device may include an outer shell, 60 base, the upper wall defining an upper wall circumference, an
an inner liner, an insulating layer floating freely in between upper wall length and an upper wall width, and the base
the outer shell and the inner liner, and a waterproof closure. defining a base circumference, a base length and a base width.
The top of the shell has first perimeter circumference, and the The upper wall circumference can be equal to the base cir-
bottom of the shell has a second perimeter circumference. cumference and the ratio of the upper wall length to the upper
The first perimeter circumference can be equal to the second 65 wall width can be greater than the ratio of the base length to
perimeter circumference. The closure can be a zipper assem- the base width. In one example, a heat gain rate of the insu-
bly comprising a plurality o f zipper teeth, and the zipper teeth lating device can be approximately 1.0-1.5 degF/hr.
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Another example method of forming an insulating device example the cold retention time can be 11 to 15 hours. In
may include forming an inner liner first portion and an outer another example the cold retention time can be approximately
shell first portion, securing the inner liner first portion and the 12.24 hours. The heat gain rate of the insulating device can be
outer shell first portion to a sealable closure to form a cap approximately I to 1.5 degF/hr, and, in one particular
assembly, forming an inner liner second portion and securing 5 example, the heat gain rate can be approximately 1.4 degF/hr.
the inner liner second portion to the inner liner first portion to The storage compartment can be configured to maintain a
form an inner liner, forming an outer shell second portion, liquid therein while inverted for greater than 15 minutes. In
rolling a rectangular foam portion to form a first cylindrical one particular example, the storage compartment can be con-
foam portion and securing a foam base portion to the first
figured to maintain the liquid for a period of greater than 30
cylindrical portion to form a foam assembly, inserting the 10
minutes therein when inverted and a half of a volume of the
foam assembly into the outer shell second portion, inserting
storage compartment is filled with the liquid.
the inner liner into the foam assembly, and stitching the outer
In one example, the insulating layer can be floating freely
shell first portion to the outer shell second portion. The inner
in between the outer shell and the inner liner. The insulating
liner first portion and the outer shell first portion can be
welded to the closure. The closure can be provided with at 15
layer can be formed of closed cell foam, and the insulating
least one flange and the flange can be secured to a bottom layer can be made of a NBR and a PVC blend. In one example
surface of the outer shell first portion and a top surface of the least a portion of the insulating layer can be constructed with
inner liner first portion. The foam can float between the outer an EVA foam layer. The closure can be a zipper assembly
shell second portion and the inner liner second portion. comprising a plurality of zipper teeth, and the zipper teeth can
An example portable insulating device may include an 20 be formed of plastic.
outer liner, an inner liner forming a storage compartment, a In one example, the outer shell and the inner liner can be
foam layer in between the outer and inner liner. The foam made of a double laminated TPU nylon fabric. The outer shell
layer can be adapted to provide insulation. The example por- further can include at least one of a strap or handle. The outer
table insulating device may also include an opening extend- shell can include at least one ring for securing the insulating
ing through one of the outer layer and the inner layer and a 25 device. The insulating layer can be configured to maintain an
closing means for substantially sealing the opening. The clo- internal temperature of the insulating device below 50
sure can be substantially waterproof. degrees Fahrenheit for 65 to 85 hours. The closure can be
In one example, a portable cooler may include an aperture formed with a first flange and a second flange and the outer
on the top of the cooler that is opened and closed by a zipper liner can be secured to top surfaces of the first flange and the
apparatus which allows access to a chamber within the cooler. 30
second flange. The inner liner can be secured to bottom sur-
The aperture prevents any fluid leakage out of the cooler if the
faces of the first flange and the second flange. The outer liner
cooler is overturned or in any configuration other than
and the inner liner can be connected to the closure by a
upright. The zipper assembly also prevents any fluid from
polymer weld. In one example, the closure can be watertight
permeating into the cooler chamber i f the cooler is exposed to
precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. 35 up to 2 to 14 psi above atmospheric pressure. A loop patch
An example method of assembling a zipper apparatus and may also be provided on the insulating device.
aperture configured to be impervious to water or other liquids In another example, an insulating device may include an
and fluids can include attachment of a waterproof zipper via outer shell, an inner liner forming a storage compartment, a
material welding to both an outer shell and an inner liner. This foam layer floating in between the outer and inner liner, which
method may result in a chamber impervious to water and 40 provides insulation, an opening extending through the outer
other liquids when the zipper apparatus on the aperture is layer and the inner layer, a closure adapted to substantially
sealed. seal the opening. The closure can be substantially waterproof
In one example, an insulating device may include an outer so as to prevent liquid from exiting the opening when the
shell, an inner liner forming a storage compartment, a foam insulating device is inverted for a period of greater than 15
layer floating formed in between the outer and inner liner, the 45 minutes. The heat gain rate of the insulating device can be
foam layer providing insulation, an opening extending approximately 1.0 to 1.5 degF/hr. The insulting device can
through the outer layer and the inner layer, a closure adapted include at least one handle. The at least one handle can be
to substantially seal the opening, the closure being substan- configured to support 100 lbs. to 300 lbs. of weight for I to 10
tially waterproof so as to resist liquid from exiting the open- minutes without showing signs of failure. In one example, the
ing when the insulating device is in any orientation. In one 50 insulating device can be configured to withstand 35 lbs. to 100
example, the top portion of the outer shell can have a first lbs. of puncture force.
perimeter circumference in a first configuration. The outer An example method of forming an insulating device can
shell may include a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the include forming an inner liner first portion and an outer shell
outer shell can have a second perimeter circumference in a first portion, securing the inner liner first portion and the outer
second configuration that is different from the first configu- 55 shell first portion to a sealable closure to form a cap assembly,
ration, and the first perimeter circumference can be equal to forming an inner liner second portion and securing the inner
the second perimeter circumference. The first configuration liner second portion to the inner liner first portion to form an
cumferencee
and the second configuration can be both oval shaped. In one inner liner, forming an outer shell second portion, rolling a
example, the insulating device may include an upper wall and rectangular foam portion to form a first cylindrical foam
a base, the upper wall can define an upper wall circumference, 60 portion and securing a foam base portion to the first cylindri-
an upper wall length and an upper wall width, and the base can cal foam portion to form a foam assembly, inserting the foam
define a base circumference, a base length and a base width. assembly into the outer shell second portion, inserting the
The upper wall circumference can be equal to the base cir- inner liner into the foam assembly, and securing the outer
and the ratio o f the upper walllength to the upper shell first portion to the outer shell second portion to form the
wall width can be greater than the ratio of the base length to 65 outer shell. The method may also include securing a closure
the base width. The cold retention time of the insulating configured to be a barrier against fluid penetration in and out
device can be approximately 11 to 20 hours. However, in one of the inner vessel and forming a waterproof polymer weld
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13 14
between the closure and the inner shell and the closure and the 6. The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the storage
outer shell when the closure, the outer shell, and the inner compartment is configured to maintain a liquid therein while
liner are lying in a flat plane. inverted for greater than 15 minutes.
In an example, the inner liner first portion and the outer 7. The insulating container of claim 6 wherein the storage
shell first portion can be secured to the closure. The closure 5 compartment is configured to maintain the liquid for a period
can be provided with at least one flange, and the flange can be of greater than 30 minutes therein when inverted and at least
secured to a bottom surface of the outer shell first portion and a half o f a volume o f the storage compartment is filled with the
a top surface of the inner liner first portion. The foam can liquid.
freely float between the outer shell second portion and the S. The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the insulat-
inner liner second portion. The outer shell and inner shell are 10
ing layer is floating freely in between the outer shell and the
only connected to the closure and not to the insulating layer
inner liner.
between the outer shell and inner liner. The outer shell can be
formed of a TPU nylon material, and the inner liner can be
9. The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the closure
is a zipper assembly comprising a plurality of zipper teeth,
formed from a TPU nylon material. The closure can include a
wherein the zipper teeth are formed of plastic or metal.
first flange and a second flange. The outer liner can be secured 15
to top surfaces of the first flange and the second flange, and the 10. The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the outer
shell and the inner liner are made of a double laminated TPU
inner liner can be secured to bottom surfaces of the first flange
nylon fabric.
and the second flange. The top of the insulating layer can have
a first perimeter circumference. The bottom of the insulating 11. The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the insu-
lating layer is formed of closed cell foam.
layer can have a second perimeter circumference. The first 20
perimeter circumference can be equal to the second perimeter 12. The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the insu-
lating layer is made of a NBR and a PVC blend.
circumference.
The present invention is disclosed above and in the accom- 13. The insulating container of claim 11 wherein at least a
portion of the insulating layer is constructed with an EVA
panying drawings with reference to a variety of examples.
foam layer.
The purpose served by the disclosure, however, is to provide 25
examples of the various features and concepts related to the
14. The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the outer
shell further comprises at least one of a strap or handle.
invention, not to limit the scope of the invention. One skilled
in the relevant art will recognize that numerous variations and
shell further comprises at least one ring for securing the
modifications may be made to the examples described above
insulating device.
without departing from the scope of the present invention. 30
What is claimed is:
16.The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the closure
has a first flange and a second flange wherein the outer shell
1. An insulating container comprising:
is secured to top surfaces of the first flange and the second
an outer shell;
flange and the inner liner is secured to bottom surfaces of the
an inner liner forming a storage compartment;
first flange and the second flange.
a foam layer floating in between the outer shell and the 35
inner liner, the foam layer providing insulation;
shell and the inner liner are connected to the closure by a
an opening extending through the outer shell and the inner
liner; polymer weld.
a closure adapted to substantially seal the opening, the
1S.The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the closure
is watertight up to 2 to 14 psi above atmospheric pressure.
closure being substantially waterproof so as to resist 40
liquid from exiting the opening when the insulating con-
19. The insulating container of claim 1 further comprising
tainer is in any orientation. a loop patch.
2. The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the outer 20. An insulating container comprising:
an outer shell;
shell has a top portion and wherein the top portion of the outer
an inner liner forming a storage compartment;
shell has a first perimeter circumference in a first configura- 45
a foam layer floating in between an outer shell and an inner
tion, wherein the outer shell has a bottom portion, the bottom
liner, the foam layer providing insulation;
portion of the outer shell has a second perimeter circumfer-
an opening extending through the outer layer and the inner
ence in a second configuration different from the first con-
figuration and wherein the first perimeter circumference is layer;
a closure adapted to substantially seal the opening, the
equal to the second perimeter circumference. 50
closure being substantially waterproof so as to prevent
3. The insulating container of claim 2 wherein the first
liquid from exiting the opening when the insulating con-
configuration and the second configuration are both oval
tainer is inverted for a period of greater than 15 minutes.
shaped.
4. The insulating container of claim 1 further comprising 21. The insulating container of claim 20 wherein a heat
an upper wall and a base, the upper wall defining an upper 55
gain rate of the insulating container is approximately 1.0 to
wall circumference, an upper wall length and an upper wall
1.5 degF/hr.
width, and the base defining a base circumference, a base
22. The insulating container of claim 20 further comprising
at least one handle, wherein the at least one handle is config-
length and a base width and wherein the upper wall circum-
ference is equal to the base circumference and a ratio of the ured to support 100 lbs. to 300 lbs. of weight for I to 10
minutes without showing signs of failure.
upper wall length to the upper wall width is greater than the 60
ratio of the base length to the base width. 23. The insulating container of claim 20 wherein the insu-
lating container is configured to withstand 35 lbs. to 100 lbs.
5. The insulating container of claim 1 wherein a heat gain
rate of the insulating container is approximately I to 1.5 of puncture force.
degF/hr.
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(12) United States Patent (10) Patent No.: US 10s029s842 B2

Seiders et al. (4s) Date of Patent: Jnl. 24, 2018
(54) INSULATINO DEVICE (s() Refcrcnces «itcd
(71) Applicant: Yk:TI «oolerc, I.I,(L Austin, I'X (IJS) IJ S PAI'I(N1 IXX'IJMIINT)
(72) Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders. Austin. TX (US): 210,99)4 4 (2 (878 ('arnagy
Derek (h Sullivan. Austin, 'I'X (IJS): I,S87,(is A 6 1926 Krdwell
Andrew Yl. Boccvay, Austin, 'I'X (US); (Continued)
Karl Fritasche. Scaule. WA (US),
('hris Keller. Austul. TX (US) I 'Oltl (I(IN PA I:N'I
I I XX'I JMI IN IB
(73) Assignee Yk:TI «oolerc, I.I,(L Austin, I'X (IJS) 0 I'I t(ties(ig A6 9) coOS
CA 2243820 A I Ir2000
" Notice Subject to any disclaimer. the term of tlus (Continued)
( )
patent is extended or adjusted under 35
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Burlap Bn)* In's and Blanks. Case I Is-cv-00995, Document I,
(65) Prior Publication Data kileit Nov 2, 2015. (28 pages
US 2016/0257479 Al Sep 8. 20](i (Continued)
Related U.S. Application Data
Primarv Eiamrner Jes F Pascua
(60) Continuation-in-part of application No. 14/831,641,
fiied on Aug. 20. 2015, now Pat. No. 9.796,517, (74) Atlorne); fgent, or Firm Banner & Witcofi; Ltd.
(Continued)
(57) ABSTRACT
(51) Int. «I. An insulating device can include an aperture having a
BGSD 81/38 (200G.01) v aterproof closure ivhicb allo(vs access to the chamber
A 45« 3/00 (200G.01) v ithin the insulating device. The closure can help prevent
(Contulucd) any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the
(52) U.S. «1. insulating device is overtunled or in any confi uration other
CPC ............ /865D 81/389 (2013.01)i AJSC 3/00 than upright. Thc closure may also prevent any iluid from
(2013 01), A45C 3/001 (2013.01). A45C 11/20 pcrmcating into thc chamber if the imulating device is
(2013.01), exposed to precipitation. other fhiid, or subnlersed under
(Continued) water. I'his constniction results in an insulating chanlber that
(58) Field of «lassilication Search is substantially impem ious to water and other liquids when
('P«13651) 81/389: 13651) 81/38r)7; A45('/00, the closure is sealed.
A45C 3/001; A45« I I/20: A45C 13/008,
(Continuo(1) 24 Claims, 32 Drawing Sheets
US 10,029,042 B2
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215
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212 212
215
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10
212 212
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212
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212
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FIG. 7D
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I'IISULATIIIIG DEVICE FICi 3C shows a poruon of an altcrnnte top perspixuvc
view of the example insulating device of FICi. IA;
llus application is a couunuauon-ul-part of U.S. appli- FICi 4 shows a bouom pcrspcctivc view of the cxtmlple
cation Ser No 14/g31,641. filed on Aug. 20. 2015, which is insulating device of FIG. 1A;
d divisional applicauou of U S. apphcauon Scr. No. 14/479, lil(i 5A illustnstes a schematic of a cross-sectional vielv
607 filed on Sep g. 2014, now U ) Pat. No 9.139,352, of the exainple insulatin device of I'1(i IA:
which cLaims priority to U.S. Application No. Cil/937.310 FICi 5B illustrates another schematic of an enlarged
filed on I'eb. 7. 2014 All of the above applications are portion of a cross-sectional vielv of the example insulating
incorporated fully herein by reference. device of FIG. 1A;
Ill FICi 6 illustrates dn exemplary process flow diagrtml lbr
iill!I.D forming an insulatulg dci ics,
ill(iS. 7A-7.1 illustmte exemplary methods of fiirming an
The present disclosure relates generally to non-ugid, insulating device;
portable, insulated devices or containers usefiil for keeping FICiS. SA and SB depict perspective viev s of an altema-
food mul bcvcragcs cool or warm, and, morc particularly, an tive example insulating device.
lllsllhltlllg iicv ice with a wdtcrpl oui closillc. FICi. 9 depicts a portion of an exempLary closure and an
example test meflxld lor dctenninulg If ml ulsulating device
BACKGROUND mlnntains thc contenm thcrcin.
lil(i ltl depicts an example test for determining the
Coolers arc dcsigncd to kccp food and bcvcra es at lower strength nf mi insulating device
tempcraturcs. Contuulers may bc composed of ngid mate- FICi 11 shows a front view of another exemplary insu-
rials such as metal or plastics or flexible materials such as lating device.
fabric or foams. ('Oolers can be designed to pnimote porta- FICi 12 shows a side view of the exemplary insulating
bility. For example. ri id containers can be designed to device of FIG. 11.
incorporate wheels that facilitate ease of transport or coolers -'' FICi 13 shows a lion( perspcctn c vmw of thc exemplary
cml be dcsigncd ul smaller shapes to allow individuals to insulating device in mi alternate configunstion
carry thc cntirc device Non-ngul coniaulcrs can be provided ill(i 14A shnivs a side and cross-sectional view of the
with straps and/or hmldlcs mid may ul ccrtaul insuinccs be exemplary insuiating device of FICi. 11.
nlade of hghter weight materials to facilitate mobility. FICi. 14B shows an enlarged section of FICi 14 A.
Non-rigid coolers that niaximize portability can be designed FICi. 15 shov,s a schematic exploded view of an exem-
lvith an apernire on the top that allows access to the interior plary insulation layer I'or theexamplc insulating dcvicc of
contents of the cooler The aperture can also be provided FIG. 11.
lvith a closure. lii(i 16A shov, s a portion of another exanlple insuLsting
device
Sl JMMARY ls ill(i 1613 shov,s a side viev of the exaniple insuLsting
device of FIG. 16A.
This Sunlmary provides an introduction to some general FICi 17 shows a perspective view of another example
concepts rale(in to tlus ulvcntion ul d simpldied lorm liat insulating dcvicc.
dre furlhcr dcscnbcd below in thc Detmled Dcscuption. Tlus FICi 18 shows a Ibont iiew of thc insulating device of
)umnlary is not intended to identify key features or essential do ill(3. 17
features of the invention ill(i 19 sholvs a rear view of the insulating device of I'l(i
Aspects of the disclosure herein may relate to insulating 17
devices having one or more of (1) a waterproof closure (2) FICi. 20 shov, s a side view of the insulatin device of FICi.
an outer shelL C3) an inner liner, (4) an insulating layer 17.
floating freely ul between thc miter shell mid thc ulncr liner, FICi 21 shows a cross-sectional view of thc ulsulatulg
or C5) a waterproof storage compartmenu dcvicc of FIG. 17.
lil(i 22 shnivs a schenlatic exploded view of an exem-
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINCTS plary insulation layer for the example insulating device of
ill(i 17
lite lbrcgoiug Sununary, as well as the lilllowul Detailed o FICi 2ZA shoivs a front vielv of an exemplary insulation
Description, will be better understood when considcrcd in layer for the example insulating device of FICi. 17.
conjunction with the accompanying dnswings in ivhich like FICi 23 illustrates an exemplary tcsuug method.
reference numensls refer to the same or similar elements in
all of the various views in which that reference number DETAILED DESCRIPTION
appears. T.
FIG. 1A shows a left lyon( perspcc tive vice of an cxlunplc In thc followulg dcscnption of tlm venous exmnplcs and
insulating device in accordmlcc with dn aspect of thc dis- components ol tius ihsclosurs, rcfbreucc m made to thc
CkTSIIIC: dCcoluptlllvlllg drilv'lllgs. whtCh follll II pdlt ECICOI, alai ill
11(i 113 shows a frontside perspective view of the v hich are shown by lvay of illustnstion various example
example insulating device of FI(i IA without the shoulder io stnictures and envimnments in ivhich aspects of the disclo-
strap: sure may be practiced. It is to be understood that other
FIG. 2 shows a backside perspective view of the exainple stnictures and environnlents may be utilized and that struc-
insulating device of FICi. 1A without the shoulder strap. tural mid linc(tonal modifications may bc made lbom the
FIG. 3A shows u top perspective view of thc example spccilically dcscnbml structures and methods without
insulating device of FICi. 1A without the shoulder strap. ss ilcpdltlllg flola fllc sciipc ol thc pl'clout dlsclosillc.
FI(i 3I3 shows a top view: of a portion of the example Also, while the tenus "frontside," "backside,"
"top,*'base,'*
insufatiitg device of I'l(i I A: "bottom," "side." "forward," and "rearward" and the
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like may be used In this spixi(ication (o describe venous in(o thc chamber 504 of thc uisulanng dcvicc 10. In onc
example features and elements, these terins are used herein exaniple, as ivill be described in fiirther detail below the
as a matter of convenieiice. e.g, based on the example inner liner 500 can be suspended in the insulating device 10
orientations shown in the (igures and/or the orientations in by only the closure 301.
typical use. Not)ting in this specification should be construed The insuiating layer 502 can be located between the inner
as requiring a specific three dimensional or spatial onenta- liner 500 and the outer shell 501. and can be fomied as an
tion of stow(urea ui order to fall wiflun the scope of the insulator to assist in mamtaimng the internal tempcmturc of
Cldlins. the rcccptacle 504. In one cxdmplc, thc insulaung layer 502
FIGS 1-4 depict an exemplary insulating device 10 that can be a free floating layer that is not attached directly to the
cmi be configured to keep desired contents stored cool 111'li outer shell 50( or the inner liner 500 'I'he insulating layer
warm for an extended penod of time 'I'he insulating device 502 can be fiirmed of a hrst portion 5((2ii and a second
can generally include an outer shell 501. a closure 301, an portion or base portion 502b. The first portion 502a and the
insulating Layer 502, and an inner liner 500. As shown in second portion 502b can be formed of an insulating foam
FIG. 3C. Ihc inner liner 500 fonna a cliambcr or receptacle material as Is ill bc described ui further detail below.
504 for rccciving thc dcsircd contents thcrcui. As sllowii 111 I Thc Iirst portion 502a can have a rectangular shape diat
Iil(i. IA. various handles, stnsps. and webs (e g 210, 212, maintains its form when fiilded into a cylinder and placed in
218. 224) can also be included on the insulating device 10 between the inner liner 50U and the outer shell 501 and ivhen
fiir carryina. holding. or securing the insulating device 10 encased froin above by the outer shell 501 'I'he msuLsting,
The insulating device 10 can be configured to keep Layer 502 maintains its shape which results in the basic
desired contents stored in the receptacle 504 cool or wamt Ic oval-cylindrical shape of the insulating device 10. There-
for;m cx(ceded period of time. In one example, thc insu- fiirc, similar to the outcr shell 501, thc (op of thc uisuiatuig
lanng deiicc 10 can also bc dcsigncd (o mamtain water layer 502 has a lira( pcnmctcr circumfi:rcncc. and the bottom
inside the inner chmnber or receptacle 504, and the insulat- of the insulating layer 502 has a second perimeter circum-
ing device 10 can be configured to be water "resistant" front ference 'I'he first perinieter circumference of the insuLsting
the outside in In other words, the insulating device 10 can layer 502 can be equal to the second perimeter circumfer-
be formed "ii ater tight** inside the inner liner 500. and water ence of the insulating layer 502
cannot leak into the inner liner 500 from the outside or 11ut The base portion 502b can be included to provide addi-
from the inside ol'hc inner luier 500 when the closure 301 tional uisulation along thc insulatuig device 10 a( base 215.
is ui thc closed position. Thc base portion 502b cmi be formed as an oval sliapc to
l1G 4 depicts a bottoni view of the insulating device 10. Ic close oif a lower opening 506 formed by the cylindrical
As shown in l1(i 4, the insulating device IO mav include a shape of the insulating layer 502
base 215 and a base support ridge 400 'I'he base support Additionally, the bottom portion of the insulating device
rid e 400 can pmvide structural integrity and support to the 10 can include an additional base support layer 505. which
insuLating device 10 when the insulating device 10 is placed adds to the insulation and the structural intekrrity of the
onto a surface. is insulating device 10. The base support layer 505 may also
In onc example, as shown ui FIGS. 3A mid 4. thc top of provulc additional protccxton around thc bottom of the
thc ou(er shell 501 has a Iirs( pcnmetcr circumference (T„, ) insulating dcvicc 10. In onc example, tlm base suppoit layer
and the bottom of the outer shell 301 has a second perimeter 505 can be fiirmed fmm i,VA foam The base support layer
circumference or a base perimeter 401 (B.„,) 'I he circunt- 505 nmy include a certain desian such as a logo or name that
ference of the top of the outer shell 501 can be equal to the do can be molded or embossed directly Into the material. The
circuinference on the bottom when folded into a cylinder, base support ridge 400, wluch provides structural integrity
dnd B.„, can bc equal to T„, In one example, Ihc lira( and support to thc msulanng dei icc 10 can also be moklod
CIICIIIIIICICIICC diid tilt: SCi:Oilil CIICUIIIICII:IICC Can botll h;IVC or embossed directly into thc base support layer 505. In onc
dil Ovdl slidpl: (O lurili ail i:luilgtlICil OI Cllip(ICCI Cy'liiidi:r. Ill cxiunplc, thc base suppoit layer 505 and thc base portion
one exaniple, the top outer layer 50)a can have a Immth of d 5U2b can be detached for ease of assembly
23 5 inches and a width of 5 5 inches 'Ilierefore, the length 'I'he outer shell 501 can be formed of a top outer layer
to width ratio of the top outer layer 501a can be approxi- portion or first shell portion 501a. an outer layer or second
mately 4.3. Additionally, the base 215 can have a length of outer shell portion 501b, and a bottom or third shell portion
20.0 uichcs and u width of 12.25 inches. Thercforc. the 501c. The outcr shell 501 provides a covering for (he
length to width ratio ol tlm base 215 is approximately 1.6 In o insulating dcvicc 10. In one example, the insulating layer
tins cxdmplc, thc lmigth to width ratio ol thc upper wall can 502 can be suspcndcd Ibccly witlun thc outcr shell 501.
be rester than the length to width ratio of the base I lowever, it is contemplated that any of the layers could be
In one exaniple, as shown in III(i. 5A. the inner layer or secured or formed as a one-piece integral structure 1'he
inner liner 500 can be formed of a top inner liner portion or outer shell 501 can be configured to support one or more
first inner liner portion 500a. an inner layer mid portion or i. optional handles or straps fe.g. 210, 212. 218). In this re ard,
second porfion 500b, and an inner layer bottom portion thc outer shell 501 cmi also include multiple rcinlbrcemcnt
500c. Thc (op inner liner poruon 500a, thc mner layer mid areas or patches 220 that dre conligured to assist in struc-
portion 500b. and the inner layer bonom pornon 500c arc turally supporting the optioiial luuidlcs or straps je.g. 210.
secured together. by for example ivelding. to form the 212, 218. IIie handles or straps (e 8 210. 212, 218) and
chamber 504 'I'he chamber 504 can be a "dry bag," or vessel ic other attachments can be stitched using threads 222. how-
for storing contents. In one example, after the top inner liner ever these tlueads 222 do not, in one example, extend
portion 500a. the inner layer mid portion 500b, and the inner through the outer shell 501 into the insulating layer 502.
layer botiom por(ion 500c arc sccurml or joined to ether. a Rather. thc threads arc scen to the patches 220, and (he
tape. such as a TPI) (apc can be placed over thc scanw pa(ches 220 can bc RF wcklcd to thc outcr shell 501 or by
jouung the sections ol'hc chamber 504. Thc uuicr luier 500 ss any other method disclosed herein.
cmi. tlnis. either maintain liquid in the chamber 504 of the As shoivn in FI(i 5A. the first outer shell portion 50la
insu)athtg device 10 or pmvent liquid contents from mitering may be attached to the second shell portion 501/I by stitching
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510. Howcvcr, thc lira( outer shell port&on 501a can bc FICiS. 3A-3C depicts top iiews ol'hc u&sulai&ng device
attached to the second shell portion 501b using any known 10. md depicts the top outer layer or the first outer shell
method. e.g., polymer wcldu&g, stitclung, or other adhcs&ve portion 501a and (hc closure 301. The top outcr layerassemb-
501a
around the ent&re penmeter of the second shell portion 501b depicted in F l(i. 3A can be secured tn the closure 301. In one
Additionally, &n onc example, tlm base support layer 505, cx unpin, thc closure 301 can be a w atcrprool'&ppcr
which can be formed from )!VA tham, can be secured to lyy and can be ivatertiuht up to 7 psi above atmospheric
bottom or third shell portion 501C by lamination. The second pressure durin testing with compressed air. However, in
shell portion 50 I b can be secured to the third shell portion other examples, the ivater ti htness nf the closure 301 can be
501c and the base suppo&t layer 505 by polymer welding from 5 psi to 9 psi above atnu&spheric pressure and in other
ii&
(c.g. RF welding), sutch&ng, or adhesives. examples, thc water ughtncss nf tlu: closure 301 can bc from
The insulating device 10 can include two carry handles 2 psi to 14 psi above atniospheric pressure The waterproof
210 thai are connected to the frontside 216 of Ihc insulating z&ppcr assembly can include a slider body 303 and pull-tab
device 10 and the backside 217 of the insulating device 10. 302 lil(i 311 shows a magnihed view of the closure 301 that
In onc particular cxamplc, a shoulder strap 218 can be includes bnuom stop 304 and teeth or a chmn 305. In one
attached via plastic or metal clip to the ring 214 attached to particular example, the &vaterproof zipper assembly can be
side handles 212 to facilitate carrying insulating, device 10 constructed with plastic or other non-metallic teeth 305 to
over the shoulder 'I'he insulating device 10 inav also include prevent injury v,hen retrievin food or bevemges from the
side handles 212 on each end of the cooler. The side handles inner chamber 504.
212 provide the user w&th another opuon I'or graspu&g and As shown &n FIG. 3C. Ihc closure 301 &s open or unzipped
carrying the insuLating device. and an aperture 512 formed in the outer shell 501 and the
Carry luu&dies 210 may also lbnu s slot li&r rixeivuig ungs inner hoer 500 &s open;md reveals thc inner lu&er 500 and (he
214 near the bottom of the attaclunent point of the carry inner chamber 504. It is cnnteniplated that the closure or seal
handles tn the insulating device 10 fhe rings 214 can be 301 can include var&ous sealing dcv&ces ui add&t&on to thc
secured to the carry handles 210 and the attaclunent points depicted waterproof zipper assembly in I'l(i) 3A-3(L l&or
213 by stitching, adhes&ve, or polymer welding, and can be cxiuuplc, Velcro, s&taps. buckh:s. Z&ppcrs, cxccss uiaic&1al
used to help secure or t&e down the insula(i&ig device 10 to that is folded nndtiple tinies tn forni a seal such as a
auothcr sl» lciu&'c s&lch as a vchich) viwsci, cau&pn& Lxiu&p- roll-down seai. seals, metal or pleat&c cLamps and combina-
uicui, and tile hkc or vanoils obfccm such as keys, wan:r tions thereof could be used to seal the inner liner 500 and the
bottle bottles, additional stmps, bottle openers, tools, nther io
outer shell 501.
personal iten&a, and the like FICiS. 8A and SB dep&ci a&x&ther cxcmplary &nsulatu&g
Additionally. as shown in I'l(i 2, webbing fnrnied as
device 1010. &vhich lms similar features and fiinct&ons as the
loops 224 can be sewn onto the straps fomtin the handles
example d&scusscd above ui relat&ou io FIGS. IA-5B in
210 on the back of the insulat&ng device 10. The loops 224
is v hich like reference numerals refer to the sante or similar
cmi bc used to auach &twas (c.g., carabinecrs, dry ba s) tn
thc msulat&ng dev&cc 10. Thc side handles 212 can also clcmcnts. How cvcr, in this cxmnple, a loop patch 1015 can
provide Ihc user with auoilmr opi&on li&r sccuung Ihc insu- be provided on the fmnt of &hebe . 'Ihe loop patch 1015 can
lating device 10 to a stn&cture be configured to receive many types of items or a corre-
In one example, the carry handles 210, side handles 212, sponding group of hooks, which can be placed onto the
shoulder strap 218 and attachment points 213 can be con- sn surface anywhere on various items„such as fishing lures,
structed of nylon webb&ng. Other materials may include keys, bottle openers, cnrd holders, tools, other personal
pnlypropylcnc, neoprene, polycstcr, Dyncema, Kcvlar. cot- items, and the like. The loop patch 1015 can include a logo,
ton lhbuc. loather, plastics, rubber, or rope. The carry company name, pcrsormlization, or other cusiomizaiion. Thc
lumdles 210 and s&dc handles 212 Ltm be a(tachu! to thc loop patch 1015 csn be fomied of by needle loops mid can
outer shell by stitching, adhes&ve, or polymer ivelding have a high cycle life of over I O,N)0 closures In addition,
'lite shoulder strap 218 can be attached to the insulating the loop patch can be &vashable and UV resistant to prevent
device 10 at attaclmient points 213. The attachment points discoloration. The loop patch can be selected based on a
213 can be straps that also form a slot for receivi&ig rings des&red sheer and peel strength depending on the types of
214. The rings 214 can provide for ihe aiuicluneni of the materials that are to be secured to thc insulat&ng dcv&cc 1010.
shoulder strap 218. n In ihc example shown in FICiS. SA aud SB, adiht&nnally,
In onc example. thc nugs 214 can bc Acctal D-ruigs. a stop 1013 of mater&el c m be prow dcd along the bottom of
Rin s 214 in can be plastic, metal, censinic, glas~, allny, the bag, v;hich can provide additional strength and rein-
polyprnpylene, neoprene, polyester, Dyneema. and Kevlar, forcement to the outer shell 1501. and niay enhance the
cotton fabric, leather„pLs sties, rubber. or rope. Rings 214 can aesthesis of the insulating device 1010.
include other shapes. sizes. and confi urations other than a &s Example methods of fomting the insulating device 10 will
"D*'lmpc. Examples include round, square, rec(angular, now bc dcscubcd. A general nvcrv&cw of an exemplary
Ii&angular, or rings w&th mull&pie atiachmen1 points. Add&- assembly pmccss of the uisulaiing dev&cc 10 &s depicted
uonally, pockets or other storage spaces can bc aiuichcd tn schematically ui FIG. 6. Thc ianous steps, however, need
the omside of the insulating device 10 in additinn to the not necessarily be performed in the order described As
carry handles 210 and side handles 212. io shown m step 602 first the pnrtions used to form the imier
In one example, the closure 301 can be substantially liner 500. the outer shell 501. and the &nsulatin layer 502
waterproof or a barrier to prevent liquid contenrs from either cmi be formed or cut to size. In step 604. a top cap assembly
cntcring or cx&tuig Ihc &nsulaung device. Add&iionally, the 300 can bc asscmblcd io the closure 301. Iu SILT& 606, Ihe
closure 301 can be &mperv&ous io hquul such (hat insulating inner lu&cr 500 csn be for&ucxl, and &n step 608, thc top csp
device 10 1&quid pm&cirauon &s prevenIcd ai tmy num&iai&on ss assembly 300 cim bc wcldcd to thc inner 1&ner 500. In SILT&
of the insulatin device 10 Also maintaining the closure 301 610, the outer shell 501 can be fnrmed In step 612, the
in tlat plane can assist m providing a water tight seal. insulatinn layer 502 can be assenibled, and in step 616, the
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insulation layer 502 can bc placed uito the uuier liner. plated that tlus depth could rmige from about I I lixt to 21
liinally. in step 6(8, the top cap assembly 300 can be scoured feet or 5 feet to 32 feet before any leakage occurs
to the outer shell 5U I. Next referring to step 606 and l1Ci 7I'. the inner layer
Referring to step 602. as shown in I'I(iS 7A and 7i3. inner nud-portion 5006 can be formed by Rli welding As shown
liner top portions or first inner liner portions 500a and top in FICi. 7F. the inner layer mid-portion 500b can be formed
outer layer 501a that form the top cap assembly 300 can be of a rectangular sheet of niaterial The inner layer mid-
formed or cut to size. FICi. 7C shows a second portion or portion 5006 can also bc sccurixl to tlm inner layer bouom
base por(ion 502b ol'hc uisulating layer 502 bcuig cut or portion 500c in a subscqumit s(ep not shown.
formed to size from stock fiiarn. In this example, the base Referring to step 6U8 and I'l(IS 7G and 7II, the inner
portion 5026 is cut front the stock foam 530, by cutting tool io layer niid portion 5006 and the inner layer bottom portion
700 In one exmnple. the cutting tool 700 can be fornied in 5001 can be secured to the top cap assembly 3UU using an RF
the shape of the base portion 5026. welding operation.
Referring now to step 604 and FICI. 7D, the top outer layer Referring to step 610, the second shell portion 5016 and
501a and tlm top inner luicr portion 500a can be secured to thc tlurd shell poruon 501c, w luch supports (hc base suppurt
the closure 301 to form thc top cap assembly 300, and thc layer 505, can bc RF w clded to construct the outcr shell 501
top outer layer 50(ir and the top inner liner portion 5(kqa can for the insulating device IU. In one example. as shown
be secured to the closure 301 in a flat. horizontal plane. schematically in FI(i 5A. the top outer layer 50(ir can be
Referring to Iil(i) 5A-5I3 the top outer layer 50)a can be sewed to the perimeter of the second shell portion 301b to
attached by polymer welding or adhesive to closure 301. In form the outer shell 501 of the insulating device. A Ihbric
particuLsr as shov n schematically in FIC(. 5B. the closure io binding can be used to cover the stitched seam edges of the
301 can be provided with a Iirst flangc 30111 and a sixond second shell portion 501b and tlm top outer layer 501a. Tlus
flangc 3016, which cau Ibnu wa(crproof upper tape 306. assists in closing or jouimg thc outcr shell 501 around the
'I'he top outer layer 50 la can be attached directly to the top insulating layer 502
surfaces of the first flange 30)a and the second flange 30 lb Referring to step 612 and I'l(i. 71. the insulating layer 502
of the closure 301 In one example. the first flange 30)a and can be constmcted. In one example the first portion 502u of
the second flange 3016, can be RF welded to rhe underside the insulating layer 502 can be fiirmed into a rectangular
of the top outer layer 501a. In another example. as shov. n in shape and can be secured at the smaller sides of the
FIG. 7E. thc top inner liner portion 500a cim be provided rcc(illlgular shape uslllg iloubli: slilcd tape to Iorm thc
with labs 515. Tabs 515 cau assist m dic assembly process cylindrical shape. Thc scxond portion or base portion 5026
to keep the outer strips of the top inner liner portion 50011 in so can be formed into an oval shape that can have a smaller
place duriim assembly and can be removed after the top cap circumference thmi the circumference of the cylindrical
assembly 3UU is formed shape of the first portion 502a. 1 he second portion 5026 can
In one example, the top inner liner portion 500a can be be secured to the first portion 502a also using a double-sided
attached to the structure of the insulating device 10 as shov n tape to foun the insulating Layer 502. In one example. double
schema(ically in FIG. 5B. In particular, (hc (op macr luicr is sulcd tape can bc placmi either around (hc iruwr pcrunctcr of
portion 500a cau be auachcx) to the bonom of thc closure the Iirst portion 502a cyluider or around the outcr perimcier
301. For cxamplc, as shown in FIG. 5B, and a first cnd 540a of the base portion 5026. and (hc base portion 502b can be
and a second end 5406 of the top inner liner portion 50011 can adhered to the first portion 502ir. Other niethods of securing
be attached to undersides of the first flange 30 la and the the base portion 5026 to the first portion 502u to foun the
second flange 301b. The top inner liner portion 500a and the so insulating layer 502 are contemplated, such adhesives or
top outer Layer 501a can be attached to the closure 301 by polymer v,elding.
polymer gelding or adhcsivc. Polymer wclduig uicludes Referring to step 614. (hc assmublcd insulaung layer 502
both cx(cnial and intcmal me(hods. Extcrmil or (hernial can bc placed into thc outcr shell 501. In step 616. thc
me(hods can include hot gas welding, ho( v,edge welding, formed inner liner 500 and (op cap assmnbly 300 can bc
hot plate v eiding, infrared welding and laser welding. placed mto the insulating layer 5U2.
Internal niethods may include mechanical and electroniag- Iiinally in step 618 the top cap assembly 300 can be sewed
netical welds. Mechanical methods may include spine weld- to the outer shell 501 to form seams 520 as depicted
in, stir welding. vibration w elding. and ultrasonic weldin . schematically in FIG. 51M In this way. neither the mner liner
Eli c(roluiigllc(lcil1 illi tiloils lua Y inc lailc teals(Bnce, ilnphlllt, 500 uor the outer shell 501 necxl to bc bound to the uisulatuig
clccxrofusion welding, inducuon wekling, dicicxtrm weld- o layer 502. Also thc uiner liner 500 is only connix(cd to (he
ing, RF (Radio Frcqumicy) welduig, and microwave weld- closure 301 and thc closure 301 holds thc inner liner and (he
ing. 'I he v eidin can be conducted in a flat or Ixirizontal outer shell 501 together, which results in a simpler manu-
plane to maximize the efFectiveness of the polymer v elding facturing process After sewing the top cap assembly 300 to
to the constniction materials. As a result. a nigged watertight the outer sheil 501, a fabric binding is added to cover the raw
seam can be created that prevents water or fluids fmm i. edges adjacent the seams 520. Tin», the top seams 520 can
cscapuig from or into thc uuier chamber 504. bc tlm only primary seams on the insulating device 10 diat
In a particular example, thc polymer wcldmg teciuuquc to arc created by stitching.
coiuux ( the (op inner liner portion 500a to die bottom of thc In one particular example, thc iruwr liner 500 and thc
closure 301 can include RF welding 'lite IRF welding outer shell 501 can be constructed from double laminated
technique provides a waterproof seam that prevents v ster or io 'I'P(J nylon fabric Nylon fabric can be used as a hase
any other fluid from penetratmg the semn at pressure up to material for the inner liner 500 and the outer shell 501 and
7 psi above atmosphenc pressure. The insulating device 10, cmi be coated with a TPIJ Laminate on each side of the fabric.
thcrcforc, can be uivertcd or submerged in water and leal age The TPU nylon Ihbric used in one particular cxamplc is 0.6
is prcven(cd both uito and ma of the internal chmnber 504 nullimctcrs (luck, is watcrprool, mid hm au im(imicrobial
formed by inner liner 500. In one example, die insulatuig ss additive that meets all Food mid Drug Administration
device I U can be submerged under water to a depth of about requirenlents In one specific exanlple, the nylon can be
16 feet before water leakage occurs. I Iowever, it is content- 840d nylon with I'PU Alternative niaterials used to manu-
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10
facturc the inner shell or clrdmbcr 504 and outer shell 501 insulating device 10 can be filled w&th a hqual, such as
include PV(1 'I PU coated nylon. coated fabrics. and other v ster, and then can be inverted fi&r a predetermined tiine
weldable and waterpmof fabrics. perind to test for any moisture leaks. In this exaniple, the
A closed cell foam can be used to forin the insulating layer insulating device 10 is filled &vith a liquid until approxi-
502 that is situated in between the inner liner 500 and the mately haif of a volume of the receptacle 504 is filled, e.g.
outer shell 501 In one example. the insulatin layer 502 is 3 gallons of ~ster. and the closure 301 is then closed fully
1.0 inches th&ck In onc cxamplc, thc insulatm layer 502 to cnsurc tlmt the sider body 303 &s completely sealed into
cmi bc Ibmu:d of NBR/PVC blend or miy other suitable the horscshoc-shaped port&on 308 Thc cnt&re uisulatuig
blend 'I he thermal conductivity of an example insulating device IU is then inverted and held im cried fora time period
layer 502 can be in the mange of 0 16 032 B'I I) ini(lu"sqft" &0 of 30 minutes. I'he insulating dev&ce 10 is then reviewed ti&r
I(). and the density of the insulating Layer 502 can be in the allv lc"lks
range of 0.9 to 5 Ibs/fl'n one example, the &hernial The insuiating device 10 can be configured to withstand
conductivity of the insuLsting layer 502 can be in the range be&ng held inverted fi&r 30 minutes without any water
of 0.25 BTU.&n/fhr sqfl '.), mid thc density of thc umulat- cscdp&ng or leaving thc rcccptaclc 504. In altcnmnvc
ing layer 502 can be 3.5 lbs,'ft'. 1 cxiunplcs, thc &nsulanng dcvicc can bc configured &o w&th-
'lite foam base can be manufactured from an NBR&PV(: stand being held invened ti&r 15 minutes to 120 mimites
blend or any other su&table blend In addition to the base v ithout any water escapina or leaving the receptacle 504. 'I'0
portion 5U26 of the msuLsting Layer 502„ the insulating perforni this test, it may be helpful to lubricate the ck&sure
device 10 may also include an outer base support Layer 505 to ensure that the closure is adequately sealed. For example,
constn&cted of foam. pleat&c. metal or other material. In one zo as shoivn in FICi. 9, a horseshoe-shaped po&tfon 308 of the
cxtunple, thc base port&on 5026 can bc detached from the closure 301 &s provided w&th lubricant 309.
base support layer. In one example, thc base poruon 502b &s Thc strmigth and durabil&ty of thc Ihbnc fornung thc ouicr
I 5 inches thick Addit&onally as shown in I&I(i. 5A, the I:VA shell 501, inner liner 500 and the insulating layer 502 of the
foani base support layer 505 can be 0.2 inches tlnck. insulating device 10 niay also be tested In one example. the
Although the base support layer 505 is laminated to the base test can be devised as a puncture test In particular. this test
outer Layer or third shell portion 501c, in an altentative can be desi ned as an ASTM D751-06 Sec. 22-25 screw-
example, the base support layer 505 can be aunched to the driver puncture test. In one example, the insulating device
bottom ol'he busc port&on 5026 by co-moldui, polymer 10 can withstand 35 lbs to 100 lbs of puncture force.
w cldmg. adhes&vc, or m&y known methods. Tl&C 1&illlillC St& Cllg Ill dlld dura bi 1&ty'f 11&C lllsu Ia Illlg &ICVICC
A heat gain test was conducted on the exemplary insu- &o IU can alsn be tested One such example test is depicted in
faring device 10 1he purpose of a heat gain test &s to I&i(i. I U. As depicted in I 'I(i. I U, the closure 310 can be fully
deterniine how long the insulating device can keep tempera- closed, nne of the carry handles 21U can hooked to an
ture below 50" F. at an ambient of 106" F. 4 with the amount overhead crane 600, and the opposite carry handle 210 is
of ice based on its internal capacity. hooked to a platform 650, ivhich can hold v eight. In one
Tile pmccxfurc is as follow m &s example, the platfomi 650 can be conligurcd to hold 200 lbs.
1. Tum on thc oven and sct to 106'. 4. Allov, the oven of weight. Duruig the test, the crane 600 &s slowly raised,
10 Stab&1&ZC Ior at li ast Olli: 1&0&ll; wh&ch suspends the insuldnng device 10 &n a pos&tion where
2 'I'urn on the chart &ucorder. 'Ilie recorder shall have the bnttom plane of the insulating dev&ce 10 is perpendicular
three .I-thennocouples connected to it to chart the ti&flowing with the floor. In one example, the insulating device 10 can
temperatures: fl) Test unit, (2) Oven. and (3) Room ambient. So be configured to hold 200 lbs. of weft& for a minimum of
3. Stabilize the test unit by filling it to half its capacity 3 m&nutes v, ithout showing any sikuts of fa&lure In altema-
with icc water. and allowing it to sit fi&r 5 nunutcs a& room t&vc cxiunples, the msulaung dcv&cc can bc configured to
tempcraturc f72'. 2). hold 100 lbs. 10 300 lbs. of weight for I to 10 mimitcs
4. Aficr 5 nunutcs, pour out thc coiucnts, mid &nuncd&ately wi1hout show&ng s&gns ol fa&lure.
connect the .I-thennocouple end to the inside bottom center d l&I(iS. 11-15 show another exmnple insulatmg device
of the unit. The thermocouple wire end must be flush to the 2UIU 'I'he exmnple insulating device 201U can be of a
inside bottom surface and secured with an adhesive masking similar construction to the above examples. where life
tape. reference numerals represent like features having similar
5. Pour thc correct mnount of icc ensuruig 1hc thcnno- Iiinct&onal&ty. Howe&er. thc example &nsulaung dcv&cc 2010
couplc eire is not moved. Amount uf icc &s based on 4 lbs. 0 can also include a fold-down tlap or port&on 2307 to assist
per cubic fi:ct of the &ntcrnal capacity of thc unit. in u&sulating thc closure 2311 ol'hc nmulat&ng dev&cc 2010.
6 Close the lid and position the test unit inside the oven. Specifically, the closure 2311. &vh&ch can be a zipper in
7 ('ose the oven niaking sure the thermocouple wires are accordance with the other exaniples discussed herein, can be
functioning. included on a fold-down flap or portion 2307 and can be
g. Mark the start of the chart recorder. s. front facing in that it is located on a front surface or wall of
Apparatus. l. Oven. 2. Icc. 3. Chart Rcs:order. 4. 1-Ther- thc insulating dcv&cc 2010. The Ibont fac&ng closure 2311.
mocouples f3). Results. 1. Cold Rctemion Tnne: Elapsed can allow R&r add&uonal user access to thc u&sulatuig device
umc from &32'. &o 50'. &n dccunal hours. 2. Heat Omn 2010, and thc fold-down fldp or port&on 2307 can help to
Rate (" IVI Ir) (50" Ii — 32'') lilapsed 1inie 18" pmvide additional insulation at the closure 2311 In this
I(-I:lapsed l&me SO exan&pie, when the fold-down tlap 2307 is in the extended
In one test of the example msulati&ig device. the heat ain position and the closure 2311 is open or unsealed, the
rate equaled 1.4 degF/hr assuming 26.5 quarts capacity and
use&I 3.542 lbs of &cc for thc test.
11&e dbihty of thc insulating device 10 to w&thstand
feting device maintains the contents stored in the stomsge

compartment or receptacle 504. In one exainple test, the
ol'he
contents in the insulating device 2010 ma&ntain the closure
2311 in thc open pos&uon for bcucr access of'lm contents
insulatuig device 2010. This may ass&st the user to be
interior leaks can ulso be tcstcd to scc how well thc &nsu- ss able 10 more cas&ly access &hc contents of thc uisulatuig
device 2010 Also as sho&vn in l&I(i 11, when the fold-down
flap 23U7 is in the extended posit&on. the insulating device
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2010 can approxnuatc a trapezoidal slmpe Ibr providuig an thc uisulatulg dcvicc 2010, or Ihr carrying thc uisulatulg
elongated closure at the top of the insulating device 2010. device 2010: hnlvever. other uses are also contempLBted
As shown in thc side and cross-sectional views, i.c., FIGS. lil(i 14A shows a cmss-sectional side view of the insu-
12 and 14A. the insulating device 2UIO can approxiniate a lating device 2010 'I'he insulating device 2010 mcludes an
pentagon. whml thc fold-down flap 2307 of the insulating inner liner 2500. an insulating layer 2502, and an outer shell
device 2010 is in an extended position 'I'his general shape 2501. As shown in FIG. 14A, like in the above examples, the
may provide for an insuLating device 2010 that may be easily insulating layer 2502 c;m be located bctw can thc inner liner
shipped in that several insuLBting devices can be tit into a 2500 and thc outer shell 2501. and can bc Ibnncd as a fiiam
insulator tn assist in nlaintaining the internal temperature of
shipping container. Nevertheless, other slmpes and contigu-
3l the receptacle 2504 for storing contents desired to be kept
I
rations are contcmplatcd c.g . square, rcctimgular, tnmigular,

cool or warin Also the insulatin layer 2502 can be located
conical, curved. and fnisto-shapes which may pmvide nn
in between the inner liner 2500 nnd the outer shell 2501, and
cxtcndcx) closure at thc top of thc insulating device 2010 and
can be urmttached to either the inner liner 2500 or the outer
that can be easily packaged shell 2501 such that lt floats bctw can the iruler liner 2500
Like in thc above examples, thc insulatuig device 2010 and thc outcr shell 2501. In onc example. the inner lmcr
may include an outer shell 2501. an inner liner 2500 forniing 25UU and the outer shell 2501 can be connected at the top
a stomge compartment, a receptacle. or inner chamber 2504 portion of the insulating device 2010 such that the insuLBting,
and an insulating layer 2502 positioned in between the outer layer 2502 can float freely lvithin a pocket formed by the
shell 2501 and the inner liner 2500. The insulating layer inner liner Z500 and the outer shell 2501.
2502 provides insulauou filr thc storage comparlmmit 2504. In this example, the inner layer or inner liner 2500 can be
The closure 2311 can be configured to substnntiafly seal nn filrnuxl of' Iirst iruier luler snlcwall portion 2500B and d
opeiung 2512, which is located on an angles) front facing bottom inner liner poruon 2500b. The first inner liner
surface and extends through the outer shell 2501 and the sidewall pnrtion 25UOB and the bnttom inner liner portion
inner liner 25UU to pmvide access to the storage compart- 2500b can be secured together, by for example welding, to
nlent 2504. Also, the closure 2311 can include similar form the chamber 2504. I.ike in the alxive exaniple, the
features nnd functionality in accordance with the examples chamber 2504 can be a "dry bag„" or vessel for storing
discussed above. In one example. the closure 2311 can be a contents. In one example, n tape. such as a TPL) tape. can be
zipper;md cml bc substantially waterproof so as to resist placed over thc scimis )outing thc scctiom of the chmnbcr
llqulil frolll cxltulg thc opcnulg w lieu thc lnsullitulg ilcvicc 2504, after the Iirst inner lulcr sidewall portion 2500B and
2010 is in any onentation. Also. simiLBr to the above io the bottom inner liner portion 2500b are secured or joined
examples, the insulating device 2010 can be provided v ith together. 11ie tape seals the seams film)ed between the first
one or more of carry handles 2210. shoulder straps 2218, inner liner sidewall portion 250 0d and the bottom mner liner
webbing loops 2224 formed with tlueads 2222 by stitching portion Z500b to provide an additional barner to liquid to
for example. rin s 2214. and attaclmlent points 2213 which prevent liquid from either entenn or exiting the chmnber
Call hdvC slnlllal'l atllri:S Bull fllnCtlilllBllly'S ill thC 33 2504. Thc inner liner 2500 can, thus. either maultaui liquid
cxtunples above. iu the chamber 2504 of'the insulating dcvicc 2010 or prevent
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 and ds no(cd above. the liquid contcnm from catering into thc clrdmbcr 2504 of'hc
fold-down flap 2307 may include the front facing closure insulating device 201 U. It is also contemplated, however,
2311 and can be folded over and secured to a sidewall of the that the inner liner 2504 can be formed as an integral
insulating device 2010 to further insulate the fronr facing do one-piece structure that may be secured within the outer
closure 2311 The fold-dov n flap 2307 of the fastening shell.
mecharusm 2301 cau include first and scconil end hooks or As shown in both FIGS. 14A and 15, tlm insulating layer
clips 2313d, 2313b. Iu ouc example, each of the cnd clips 2502 can bc I'ormcd of a first poruon or Bn upper portion
2313d, 2313b can ulcludc a slot 2317a, 2317b for being 2502il, a second portion or base portion 2502b, and a base
received in corresponding loops 2315d. 2315b located on support layer 2505 ln addition, the first portion 2502a can
the sides or the sidewalls of the insulating device 2010 'I'o include a top flap or smaller rectangular shape 25()2dl
close the insulating device 2010. the fold-down flap 2307 When the fold-dolvn flap 2307 is folded onto the top portion
along with the front facing clo~ure 2311 are folded over onto of the insulating device 2010, the top flap 2502CI of the
a Ikon( face or wall of thc insulatuig device 2010. The insulating layer together with thc rcmalndcr of the first
fold-down flap 2307 folds over with anil concmils or covers c portion 2502a and thc base poruou 2502b surrounds sub-
thc front facing closure 2311 Thc fold-dov,n flap 2307 is stantially all of'he ulnar chamber 2504 with insulanon to
held intn place by the first and second end clips 2313a, pmvide a maximum anlount of insulation to the inner
2313b and maintains the fastening mechanism 2301 in the chan)her 2504 nf the insulating device 2010
closed position. Addltionafly, when the fold-dow:n portion When the upper portion 2502a is mfled fiat, the upper
2307 is secured to the sidewalls of the insuLlrin device ss portion 2502a of the insulating layer 2502 generally
2010, the fold-down pornon 2307 extends at least partly in rcsemblcs a '*T" shape such that thc imulatlng layer defines
d subst;mtially honzontal diriwuon, wluch onmlts a carrying a first height H, and a scconi) height Hl where thc lirst height
lumdle 2318 in position I'or a user to grasp Ibr holdm and Hi ls gl'cater (hail thc scconil hclght H In this cxdulplc
carrying the insulating device 2010. As in the other handles majority nf the insulating layer can extend to the second
and straps, the carry handle 2318 can be secured to the nuter io height 1iz, lvhich is less than the first height II, Also, the
shell with a reinforcement patch (not shown). The carry first portion 2502a can be fomied of two inter-connected
handle 2318 can be provided on the rear surface of the rectangular shapes, where the bottom of the first portion
insulating device 2010 to oppose the closure 2311 on the 2502il fonna a first larger rectangular shape 2502B2 and an
front Ihcing surface, which can bc used by thc user to rasp upper ace(ion of'hc first poruon 2502a filrms thc top flap
duruig opening and closing thc uisulatuig device 2010 to ss 2502BI of'hc smaller rectangular shape. It ls also contem-
nlake it easier for the user to open and close the closure plated that the first larger rectangular shape 2502B2 can be
2311 'I'he carry handle 2318 may also be used tiir hanging formed as a separate piece from the snlaller rectangular
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slrapc 2502al. Thc Iirst rrxuuigulor shape 2502a2 cmr lruvc upper sulcwall portion 2501a of the outcr shell and the first
a tirst rectan ular width and the second rectangular shape inner liner sidewall portion 2500a.
25()2rr( can have a second rectangle perimeter and hrst Thc insulating dci rcc 2010 can bc fonncd using similar
rectangular shape 25()2rr2 width approximates the second techniques in relation to the examples as discussed above
rectanguLar shape 2502a1 perimeter. In one example. the For example, thc upper sulcwall portion 2501a oi'he outcr
smaller rectangular shape 2502a1 forms a top flap of the shell 250( can be formed. Also the base 2215 can be formed
insulation layer of the upper portion 2502a, winch extends separately with the base portion 2502b of the insulation
into thc fold-down portion 2307. layer 2502, the hase support layer 2505. the lower sidewall
1'he first portion 2502a and the second portion 2502b can
portion 2501/&. and a base portion 2501c of the outer shell
be formed of an msulating foam material as discussed ic
2501 accorduig to thc tccluirques discussed heraus Thc base
herein In one exantple, the second portion 2502b can be
2215 cm be secured to the bottom of the upper sidewall
formed of a tlucker foam material than the firsr portion
portion 2501rr of thc outer shell 2501 using thc tccluuqucs
2502ir. For example, the thickness of the second portion
2502b can bc Ihnncd between 20 nuu mid 50 nmi (luck, mtd, discussed herein. he upper portion 25U2a of the insuLction
I
in onc partmular cxumple, can bc fomrcd of a 38 nmr thick layer 2502 can bc placed wrtlnn thc upper sidewall portion
firam. and the first portion 2502a can be formed between 15 25U Iu of the outer shell 2501. 1'he first inner liner sidewall
min and 30 milt, arid. in one particular example. can be portion 2500a and the bottom inner liner portion 2500b can
firrmed of a 25 mnt thick foam. In one example, the tiiam can then be secured to fomt the inner liner 250U and chamber
be o NBR/PVC blended foam. a PVC free NBR foam, or 2504. Tape. such as a TPU tape„can be placed over the
other eco-friendly type foam. zo seams joinrng the sccuons of thc inner (urer 2500 and
Also as shown rn FIG. 15, a base support lever 2505 adds chamber 2504. The inner liner 2500 can then be placed
to ihe insulation und the structural uitegrity ol thc insulaturg within thc insulation layer 2502. Thc closure 2311 cmi then
device 2UI0 at hase 2215 1'he base support layer 2505 may be attached betrveen the inner liner sideivall portion 2500a
also provide additional pnitection amund the bottom of the and the upper sidewall portion 250(a At this point in the
insu(atirrg device 2010 In one example, the base support pmcess the insulating device 2UIU assentbly will have a
layer 2505 can be formed from EVA foam. The base support cylindrical shape with an open top. To close the open top, the
layer 2505 may include a certain design cuch as o logo or upper ends of the inner liner sidewall portion 2500a and the
n;mie that can be molded or embossed directly mto thc upper sidewall portion 2501a can then be secured together
ma(coal. A base support ndge 2400, wluch provides struc- by cvclding or by using any of the tccluuqucs discussed
tural intcy ity and support to the insulating device 2010 can io herein to fiirm the insulatin device 20(U. A binding 2318
also be molded or embossed directly into the base support can be applied to the top portion of the insulatutg device
layer 2505. In one example. the base support layer 2505 and 2U(0 to cover and conceal the seam between the outer shell
the base portion 2502b can be detached or unsecured for 2501 and the inner liner 2500. The loop patch foot shown),
ease of assembly in reducing the number of assembly steps. carry handles 2210. shoulder strap 2218„webbing loops
Thc base pornon 2502b can be firmed as an oval shape to ic 2224, and rings 2214 can be added to thc outcr shell 2501
close ofl'a lower openurg 2506 formed by thc open shape of by tile vrrrlous tix:lltllques discussed llcrclll. aller tllc lorlns-
thc upper portion 2502a. tron of thc outer shell or once the insulating dcvicc 2010 rs
1'he bottom of the first portion 2502u maintains its fornt formed It is contemplated that the inner liner and the outer
when folded into an oval-cylmdrical shape and placed in liner can be fiirmed by ivelding. gluing, or stitching and
between the inner hner 2500 and the outer shell 2501. The co combutotions thereof.
insulating Layer 2502 maintainc its chape which results in the In another example, a magnetic connection can be imple-
basm oral-cylurdncal shape oi'he insulatmg device 2010. mented Rir srcunn Ihc fokl-down poruon 2307 to thc body
llic outer shell 2501 cmi be finned OI mr upper sidewall of thc insulotuig dei rcc 2010. As shown rn FIGS. 16A and
portion 2501a, a lower sidewall portion 2501b. and a base 16B, tlm uwulatuig device 2010 can bc provided with a
portion 25U1 i . I:ach of the upper sidewall portion 250 1rr, the mag)cetic clip 3313, ivhich can be received by a correspond-
lorver sideivall portion 2501b, and the base portion 250(i ing magnet (not shown) on the sideivall of the insuLcting,
can be secured by stitchin . Other securing methods are also device 2010. However. it is also contemplated that the clip
contempLated, such as, using welds or adhesives. and clip receiving portion on the insulating device 2010
Additionally. thc fold-down ponion 2307 can beat least could bc one or more of pennanmtt magnets, metal stops, or
pDrtly fice of forllll to lllakc rt casrcl to close tire Iirstclllllg fhrromagnetrc ma(coals. In addition, other methods of secur-
mcchmusm 2301. In parucular, the fukl-dovur portion 2307 ing tlm fold-down flap 2307 oier tlm front facing closure
cmt include a first section 23()7u and a second section 2307b. 23(1 are also contemplated Iror exmnple. one or more of
'I'he (irst section 23()7rr can be free of the insulation layer hook and loop, buckle, snap. zipper, detent, spring loaded
2502 and the second section can include the insuLcrion layer detent. button, cams. or threads could be used to secure the
2502. ss fold-dorvn flap 2307 to the sidecvall of the insulating device
Rcfcrring to FICi. 14B, like ui thc above exmnplcs, thc 2010.
closure 2311 can bc mounted on a backing or fabric. In thc FlfiS. 17-22 show another exemplary rnsulaung device
case oi' zipper flrw can bc reli:rred to as zipper tape 2306. 4010. Thc example uisulatutg device 4010 can be of a
Also. like in the above examples, the zipper tape 2306 can sintilar construction to the abm e examples and. in particular,
be attached between the inner liner 2500 and the outer shell ir! the example discussed above in relation to Irl(ick ll-(6B,
2501 ond. in particular, the zipper tape 2306 can be secured v here like reference numemcls represent like features having
to the upper sidewall portion 2501a of the outer shell ond the the same or similar functionality. In this example. the
Iirst inner luicr sidewall poruon 2500a. As shov,n ur FIG. insulating devrcc 4010 docs not include a fold-down tlap and
14B. the zipper tape 2306, the upper sidewall portion 2501a crlll rllchldc a dlflclcllt overall sllapc tllall tile cxrllllplc
oi'hc ouicr shell, and thc Iirst outer luicr sidewall portion sc insulating device 2010. Additionally, the ursulating layer
2500rr can form a stacked arrangement of a wsndv ich 4502 can have a different conhguration along with other
structure ivhere the zipper tape 2306 is located between the variations that will be discussed below I,ike in the above
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example. thc closure 4311 can bc placed Un a front face or thc rear surface of ihe insulating dcv&cc 4010 to oppose thc
wall of the insulating device 40(0 closure 431(, which can be used by the user to grasp during,
As shoivn in lfl(iS. (8 and IO, when viewed from the front opening and closing the insulating device 4010 to make it
and rear. the insulating device 40(0 can generally form a easier for the user to open and close the closure 43(l '(he
trapezoidal shape. where the insulating device diverges or rear carry handle 4318 may also be used for han in the
tapers upward toward the top of the insulati&tg device 4010. insulating device 4010 for dryin the inner chamber 4504, or
Thc trapczo&dal shape may provide certain u&sulation, user for erin yu&g thc h&sidatn&g dcvicc 4010. Brach ol'he carry
accessib&hty, and packagu&g bcncfits. For example. the trap- handles 4210. shoulder strap 4218, webb&ng loops 4224, and
ezoidal shape can provide an extended period of ice cover- attachment points 4213 can be re&nforced by one or more of
age because of the add&tional foam tlmt can be placed &U additional structures in the form of webbing or suitable
bet&veen the outer shell 450( and the inner liner 4500 due to polymeric materials (his reinforcen&ent material may be
the trapezoidal shape. applied to any of the examples discussed herein.
Additionally. the ovemsll shape of the insulating dev&ce Also as shown in FI(SS, 17 and 21 a binding 4518 can be
4010 can help to mau&ta&n thc insulaung device 4010 u& thc included (ha( cxtciuls over (he top of (hc u&sulu(ing device
open&xi position whm& thc closure 4311 &s u& tlm Opened 4010 (o secure thc outer shell 4501 to thc umer lu&cr 4500.
position and permits the user to be able to easily access the 'I'he binding 4518 can be folded over the top of the insuLsting,
contents of the insulating device 4010 'I'he trapezoidal device 401U and then stitched over the over outer shell 4301
slmpe as discussed here&n also allows the closure 43( I to be a&td the inner liner 4500 to ti&rm a cover to the (oint or seam
formed longer relative to the insulating device 4010. Other between the inner liner 4500 and the outer shell 4501. As
shapes that allov for an extended openin Bt the upper &U shown in FICi. 18, the binding 4518 can be folded into thirds
portion ol the insulat&ng dcv&ce 4010 arc also con(ca&platcxf. to fl&rm a lira( I'oldcd poruon 4518a whcrc thc lira( th&rd &s
For cxmnple, thc upper portion of thc insulatmg device 4010 a(tachcd (o a first sale of ihe insulat&ng dcv&ce 4010, (he
could be ti&rn&ed with an extended curvature either upward second third is extends over the top of the insulating device
or do&vnv ard to allow fi&r a larger closure extending. across 40(0, and the last third is attached to a second side of the
the upper portion of the insulating device 4010 Also as insulating device 4010 'I'he binding 4518 covers the seam
shown in FICi. 20, when viewed from the side, the insularing between the outer shell 4501 and the inner liner 4500 along
device 4010 can be formed generally conical, tapered or the top of the insulating device 4010. Also. as shown in FICE
funnel-slmpcd such tha( thc sides convcrgc (U (he (Up Uf (hc 17, the binding 4518 extends from thc top of the u&sulatu&g
insula&&ng dcv&cc 4010. Also thc s&dcs can be fom&ed sub- dcv&ce 4010 and Ibnns a second fold&xi poruon 4518b w herc
stantially pansbolic m shape in certain examples 11&erefore, &U the binding 4518 is folded in half and a third unfolded
the insulating device 4010 comerges to an apex along the portion 45(gc, &vhich fi&rms and extends to attachment
top of the insulating device 4010 as opposed to an oval shape points 42(3 that receive rings 4214 Iiach s&de of the
with the same peruneter as the bottom of rhe insulating insulating device 4010 can include a second folded portion
device 4010 4518b and a third unfolded portion 4518c such that the
h& ccndu& cxBU&ph:sr ii (rdpczoulal shiipc u&av alsi& provnlc &s insula(ing device 4010 c;m include two second Ibid&xi por-
for an u&sulatiug dev&cc 4010 tlm( may bc misily shipped &n t&ons 4518b and (v,o tlnrd unfolded port&ons 4518c. The
the( several insulat&ng devices 4010 can bc (i( into a slupping b&nding 4518 cdn unfokl closer to thc a(taclunent pou&ts
container I'or exan&pie, n&ult&pie insulating devices 4010 42(3 and may also be font&ed unfolded fron& the attaclunent
could be arranged in a shipping container in difl'erent ori- points 4213 to the top of the insulated dev&ce 4010 In either
entations so as to utilize more space within a shipping do of these configurations. a section of the bindin 4518, e.g.,
container. the second folded portion 4518b, can be unattached to the
In ahenrdtivc embod&mm&ts. when the closure 4311 is &n insula(ing dcvicc 4010 and Ibrms a strap between the foidcxi
(hc opl:&&cd Ur Uuscdlixl pos&t&ou. (hc ciuucum u& (hc u&sUld&- porhon 4518&r imd (hc attacluuent po&n(s 4213. In dus
ing dev&cc 4010 may mau&tain thc closure 4311 u& the Open cxiunplc, two straps cnn bc fom&cd by the two a&mond
position for easier access to the contents of the insulating unfolded portions 45(gb and can be grasped by the user fi&r
device 4010 In this exan&pie, the weight of the contents can handling the insulating device. can be used fi&r hanging the
force a lo&ver half of the closure 4311 away fbom an upper insulating device 4010 for dryin „and the like. Also. the
half of the closure 4311 such that the user can berter see the attaclm&ent points 4213 fi&rmed by the binding 4518 can be
contcn(s of thc u&su(Bung dcvicc 4010;md morc easily d k&op U& slo( for &Lee&va&g &hl: &tngs 4214.
&cu&ovc &hl: con(caw or Bdd cou(cuts (o &hc n&si&IBnug dcv&cc FICiS. 22 and 22A show thc iusulat&ng layer 4502 in
4010. addi(&onal detail, v luch &s sim&lar to thc cxamplc u&sula(u&g
In diis exan&pie, the outer shell construction, insulating device 40(0 discussed above where like reference nmnerals
layer, and the orner liner construction can be similar to that represent like components ivith the same or similar func-
of the embodiment d&scussed above in relation to FICiS. tionality The insula(in layer 4502 can be formed of the
11-16B. the deta&ls of which are not repeated here. The outer &s materials as discussed herein and. in certain examples. can
shell 4010 may also include a top port&on 4316, which &s bc PVC Iree and/or cm& have non-thermoset propcrtws such
configured to rixmvc thc closure 4311 (herein. Thc top tha& (hc foam is fully rcsil&cn(. L&ke (hc above examplcsr thc
portion 4316 cdu be formed of the same material as thc upper porhon 4502a of thc u&sulaung layer 4502 cm& bc
remaining outer shell 4501, which in one specitic example, formed of a single sheet of material which &s rolled into the
can be nylon and specifically an 840d nylon with 'I'PU. ir! shape defined by the opening between the inner liner 4300
Similar to the example discussed in relation to FltiS. and the outer sheil 4501. As slu&&in in FICi. 22, the insulatin
11-16B. the insulating device 4010 can be provided wirh one Layer 4502. like in the above examples„can be formed of a
or morc ol'arry handles 4210. a shoulder strap 4218, lirst port&on or an upper pornon 4502a and a second porhon
webbing loops 4224, wluch arc I'ormcd by tlucads 4222, Ur base porhon 45026. Thc rear top flap 4502a1 can be
r&ngs 4214. aud attacluncnt pou&ts 4213 wluch cm& have ss fi&rnuxl u& smaller rec(m&gular shape Thc rear top flap
similar features and functionality as in the examples above. 4502&r ( extends higher than the front s&de of the first portion
Additionally, a rear carry handle 4318 can be provided on 4502&r of the insulatin layer 45U2a to accommodate for the
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front Ihcuig closure 4311 Spccilically, lhe rear top flap cxiunplcs, the front facing closurcs 2311, 4311 can bc
4502irl can extend to a first height I I,, and the first portion formed approximately I/'o to 25/'o longer than the length Ls
4502u can extend to a second height I Io, and the first hemht of the bases ol'hc insulating des iccs 4010. In one spccilic
I is can be rester than the second height I Io Additionally, as exaniple the length I u of the front facing clo sures 2311, 4311
shown in FICI 22. a majonty of the insulating layer4502 can can bc IU/o longer tluui lhc length L, of the bases. For
extend to the second height Ho. Alternatively. Bs shov n in exaniple, the front-facin closures length I,i cB(1 be formed
FIG. 22A, the rear half of thc insulalmg layer 4502 can 3 cm to 12 cm longer than the length Ls of the bases of the
cxlcnd to llu: Iirsl height H, and thc front Irill'f the insulating devices, and. in one particular example, the length
insulating layer 4502 can extend to the second height I lo.
L, of the front facing closures 2311. 4311 can be 5 cm longer
Additionally, as shown in lii(i. 22A, the insulating layer ic
than thc length Li of lhc base.
4502 can taper front the hrst height I is to the second height
In still other embodiments, the insulating device can
Ho. Also, this provides the areas of the insulating layer 4502
include a closure Ihdl cxiends around thc entire pcnmcler or
near the top with tapered or chamfered portions along the
sides of dic insulating device 4010 (o provide a smaller a niajority of the perimeter of the insulating device and a
profile on each side of thc uisulatuig dcvwe 4010. front facing closure 2311. 4311 as discussed above. In tlus
In one example, the (irst portion 4502u can de(ine a hrst particular exainple, the contents of the msulating device can
area A,. and the rear top flap 4502ul can define a second be easily accessed by the user once the entire or a mqjority
area As. which is smaller than the first area A,. When of the top portion is removed or through the closure 2311,
installed beuveen the inner liner 4500 nnd the outer shell 4311.
4501, the insulating layer 4502 genemslly follows the conical io In another example, lhc insulatuig device cim bc forntcxi
and trapezoidal shape oi lhe prolile ul thc uisulaling ilcvicc modular such that the top anc/or the bottom can be removed
4010. Ailditionally, thc upward uipcrcd prolile ol'he outcr and nnilliplc structures can bc in( crconnix lcd to fiirm larger
shell 450( and the inner liner 4300 can help to position the or smaller insulating devices I'or example, the insuhsting
insulating layer 4502 such that the insuhsting, layer covers a device can be formed of different sections by way of
niajority of the inner hner 4500 removable fasteners, such as snaps. zippers, threads, seals,
In particular. Bs shov n in FICI. 21, the insulating layer hook and loop. and the like.
4502 occupies a malonty of the space formed between the In relation to the exaniples discussed herein. a series of
inner liner 4500 and thc outcr shell 4501. The insulating vents can bc provided along the outcr shells of thc uisulatuig
layer 4502 cxtcnds substimlially lo thc lop ol Ihe insulating devices. Thc vnits allow liir any uses that arc trapped
device 4010 in both the front and the rear portions of the so betweni the inner liner and the outer shell to escape. Without
insulatin device 4010 to insulate a majority of the coni- the vents, the gases trapped benveen the inner liner and the
partment 4504 As a result, the insulating layer 4502 sur- outer shell can cause the insulatin device to expand, which
rounds substantially the entire inner chamber 4502 to pro- in certain instances. may not be desired. In certain examples,
vide a maximum amount of insulation to the inner chamber the one or more joints or seams that connect the various
4504 of the insulating device 2010. In one cx unplc, the is portions of thc outcr shell prox ide vents Ibr gases. s/cuts cmi
insulating layer 4502 covers 80% or more of lhc iiuicr liner bc provided ui areas oi'thc outer shell whcrc the outcr shell
4500 covering thc inner chamber 4504, anti m particular fabric is picrccd. For cxdmplc. tiny openings can be pro-
examples the insulating layer 4302 covers 85%, 9()%. or vided at any of the stitching locations when the various
95% or more of the inner lmer 4500 covering the inner cmnponents are located on the insulatmg devices Specifi-
chamber 4504. da cally. the sents can be provided in the areas where the
In the examples discussed in relation to FICr'S. 11-22. the handles, molle loops, straps. reinforcement patches. bind-
front Ihcing closurcs 2311. 4311 can be formed such that ings, D-rings, loop patches, elc. are Btlachixl to the outcr
llicv cali:lisl a nla)only oi llic wBV aliiiig tlic Iioiil fdciiig shell of thc insulanng ilevicc. For example, stitching diat
surihci; ol'he insulaung dcviccs 2010, 4010. As discussed may bc used lo secure these components lo thc miler shell
abm e. the front-facing closures 2311, 4311 can be fiinned as pmvides openings into the outer shell, which creates venting,
zipper closures in accordance with the examples discussed betweni the insulation layer and the outer shell. In one
herein. In one example, the closures 2311, 4311 can be speci(ic example. the insulating device may vent throng(
substantially u aterpmof or highly water resistant and can be binding 4518.
water ught and air tight. The front facing closurcs 2311, Thc cxamplc umuldling device 4010 was Ice(cd to dcier-
4311 can be fonncd as long as possible in lhe Ikon( facing o nunc icc reins(ion. As such. Ihe we rctenuon testing nmy be
surface of lhc uisulating dcviccs 2010, 4010 to provide for uuhzcd to dcterminc insulalivc properties of cxamplc uisu-
extended user accessibility and visibility of the contents lating device 4010. In an exemplary test, the duration of the
stored in the insulating devices 2010, 40(0. In one example, increase from 0" Ii to 50''. when the insulating device 4010
the closures 2311. 4311 can de(inc a first length L,. Bnd the was filled with ice ivas determined accordin to the test
top portion of the insulating device 4010 can define a second o. parameters belovv. In certain examples„ the temperature of
lciiglli Ls. thc uisulating device uicrcases I)urn 10' to 32'. ui a
In onc example, L, cdn bc3 cm to 10 cm longer than L,, duration of 24 hours lo 24 hours, lhc tempcraturc of thc
the length oi'he front Ihcuig closurcs 2311. 4311 and m onc insulating device uicrcascs from 32' to 50'. ui a duration
specific example can be 5 cm longer than the front-facing of 36 hours to 68 hours, and the teniperature of the msuhsting,
closures 23H. 4311 'I'he closures 231(, 4311 Iirst length [u ro device increases from 0" I'o 50" Ii in a duration of 70 hours
can extend at least 80% of the second length L. and up to to 90 hours.
98/'o of the second length Ls. In one particular example. the The ice retention was tested using the following test.
lciiglli oi llii: closiiico 2311 4311 Li cari cali iiil aci'oss 87% Morc than 24 hours bcforc ihe test, Ihc Ibllowing s(CTts are
oi'he second length Ls. pcrfiinncd.
Additionally. the length L, of lhc Iron(-facing closurcs ss Ensure test coolers arc clean inside Bnd out.
231(, 43(1 can be formed longer than the length I.i of the Mark test coolers ivith unique identifier and record iden-
bases of the insulating devices 20(0. 4010 In certain tifier and description in test lo or notes
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Usmg duct taper place a thcrmocouplc (T) ui thc approxi- closurcs 2301, 4301 Brc then closed I'ully. Thc entire insu-
niate center of the test cooler (('). lating devices 2010. 4010 are then inverted and held inverted
'lite therniocouple tip should be approximately I inch fora tmie period of 30 minmec lite insulating devices 2010,
above the cooler floor (See I'l(i 23 for an exantple of 4010 are then revieived tiir any leaks
proper themiocouple set-up.) The insulatin devices 2010, 4010 can be configured to
Condition test coolers by keeping test coolers inside v ithstand being held inverted for 30 muiutes v ithout any
(ambient tmnpcrature 65-75'.) with hds opmi lhr a water escaping or leavuig the receptacles 2504, 4504. In
muumum of 24 hours. altcmativc examples, the msulating dcviccs 2010r 4010 cmi
('alculate the amount of ice required fbr testing (to nearest be configured to withstand beiim held imerted tiir 15
0 I lbs ) ilslllg tile cqilation below 111 nunutes to 120 mimites without any water escaping or
leavin the receptacles 2504. 4504
Ice per center— C n21ba Quart cap:«ru of onler
An exemplary insuLating device may include an outer
shell. an inner liner, an insulating layer fioatin ikeely in
Ice rcquucd Ice pcr cnnlcr ruuubcr f cnolwe
—
bCIw CC11 (11C outcr SllC11 alii (11C littler llllcr, alii waICtptool
11
Condition thc icc by placuig the icc ui a freezer ( — 15 to closure. Thc top of thc shell luis lirst peumcter circumfi:r-
— 5" I() fiir a niinimmn of 24 hours prior to use ence, and the bottom of the shell has a second perimeter
'lite day of the test, the following steps are perfornied: circumference. The first perimeter circuniference can be
(iather Test I:quipnient equal to the second perinieter circumference The closure
Allow thermal chamber to reach a temperature of 100" F. cmi be a zipper assembly comprising a plurality of zipper
Scale place scale near freezer with test ice 2C teeth. Bnd the zipper teeth can be formed of plastic or metal.
Data Loggcr~ttsurc Data Log cr has clxirgixl battery The outcr shell can bc made of a double hunuiatcd TPU
Till: test pri1ccdllrc ls as Iollows. nylon fabuc. Thc inner luicr cun bc mndc of a double
Bring test coolers to freezer with test ice lanunated I'VU nylon fabric. 1he insulating layer can be
Place test cooler on scale and tare the scale. formed of a closed cell foam 'lite insulating layer can be
Break test ice with hammer made of a NBR and a Vi/('lend, and at least a portion of
Using the scale as reference, quickly fill the test cooler the insulating layer can be constructed with an EVA foam
with the required amount of ice. layer. The outer shell further can include at least one of a
Ettsurc that the icc 1 ~ cvcnly distributed tluoughout thc strap or handle. Tire outcr shell further can include at lcusl
test cooler. OBC rlllg for SCCllllllg flic 111Sillatllig ih:viCC.
1 insure that the connector end of the thermocouple is ic An exemplary insulatin device can mclude an outer
outside of the test cooler and close and secure the shell, an inner liner, a closure adapted to seal at least one of
cooler lid. the outer shell or the inner liner, and an insulating layer
Repeat steps for the remaining test coolers. between the outer shell and the inner liner. The closure can
Arrange the coolers in the test area such that they nll have have a first flange and a second fiange, and the outer liner
even amounts ol'direct sunlight and airfiow (one cooler ii can bc siwured Io Iop surfaces ol'he lirst fimigc tmd Ihe
docs not block thc other). second tlange and thc iiuicr liner cun bc sccurcd to bouom
Cotuiect all thennocouplcs Io the data logger. surfaces of Ihc lirst fiangeand tlm second fiangc. Thc ouier
('heck all thermocouple readings to ensure that all con- liner and the inner liner can be connected to the closure by
nections are complete and the channels are recording a polymer weld The outer shell can have a first circumfer-
properly. (Note The starting temperature inside each qo ence and a second circumference, the first circumference and
test cooler should be &10" F.). the second circumference both having an oval chape. The
Power up thc data logger mid conli ure Io record with closure can be adaptcxl Io bc a barner agnuist fiuiil Thc
tcmpcraturcs rccordcd at less than 10 nnnutc intervals. closure can bc a zuppcr apparatus that is watertight up io 7
Bcgut recording und note time m test log. psi above atmospheric prcssure.
Allow the test to continue until the inside temperature of u An exemplary niethod of assembling a insulating device
each test cooler is o 50" F may include forming an inner liner having an mner vessel,
Stop recording. forming an outer shell, formin an insulating layer between
Disconnect thennocouples from data log er. the inner liner and the outer shell. and securing a closure
Recciic data I'rom data logger. conligurcxl Io bc a bnrricr agaittst fiuid penetration ui and out
Remove test coolers from test arcs. c of Ilm inner vessel whcrcui ihe closure is secured ui a fiat
Empty test coolers and allow them Io dry. plilllc Bllil rs sccurcd lo Ihc outcr slmll und thc inner shell.
Remove thermocouples from test coolers The outer shell and inner shell may only be connected to the
1he heat ain mate of the insulating devices 2010. 4010 closure and not to the insulating layer between the outer
can be approximately 0.5 to 1.5 de F/hr, and. in one shell and inner liner.
particular example. the heat gain rate can be approximately n. A waterproof polymer weld can be formed between the
1.0 dcgF/lu. closure and the iruier shell and the closure and thc outcr shell
Like ui Ihc above examples. thc ubihly ol Ihc insulating when Ihc closure, the o un r shell, and Ihc inner liner arc lyuig
dcviccs 2010 und 4010 arc also conligured Io withstand in a honzonta1 plane. Thc outcr shell and the umcr layer can
interior leaks and were also tested to see how well the be formed of a I'VU nylon niaterial. The closure can have a
insulatin devices 2010. 4010 maintain the contents stored ro first fiange and a second fiange 'the outer liner can be
in the storage compartment or receptacles 2504. 4504 ln secured to top surfaces of the first flange and the second
one example test, the insulatmg devices 2010. 4010 can be flange and the inner liner can be secured to bottom surfaces
lillcd with a liquidr such as water, and then cim bc mvertcd of Ihc lirst fiangc and the sixond fiangc
lor a predctem»ncd lime period to n:st lor any moislure Thc method can ulso uiclude forming thc insulaung layer
leaks. In tlus cxmnplc, Ihe insulaung devices 2010, 4010 are si from a rectangular sluipc. and rollin the rectangular sliape
filled with a liquid until approximately half of a volume of into a cylindrical shape I'he top of the insulating layer has
the receptacle 4504 is filled, e.g 3 gallons of water, and the a hrst perimeter circumference and the bottom of the insu-
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laung layer has a second pcrunctcr circumference. The Iirsl thc foanl IBver provtthng h19tllallon, Bn opcnhlg cxtcnthng
perimeter circumference can be equal to the second pennl- through the outer layer and the inner layer, a closure adapted
eter circmnference to substantially seal the openina. the closure being substan-
Another exanlple insulating device can include an outer tially waterproof so as to resist liquid from exiting the
shell, an inner liner fomung a stomsge compaihneni. a foam opening lvhen the insulating device is in any orientation. In
layer floating freely in between the outer and inner liner. the one exampie. the top portion of the outer shell can have a
foam layer providing insulation, an openin extending first pcrunetcl cncUnlft:It:ncc hl 9 first I:onltgtllttllon. Thc
thrtlUgh lht: UUlcr hly'cr dail lhc Baler Iavcn illxl chlsurc
11 outer shell nniy ulcludc a bottom poruon, thc bouom porhon
adapted to substantially seal the opening I'he closure can be of the outer shell can have a second perimeter circumference
substantially waterproof so as to resist liquid trom exiting ltl in a second configuration that is different front the first
the opening cmlfiguration, and the first perimeter circumference can be
The insulating device can also include an upper wall and equal to the second perimeter circumference. The Iirst
a base, the upper wall definmg an upper lvall circumference, configuration and the second configumtion can be both oval
dn upper wall length and an upper wall witlth. and the base shaped In one example, thc ulsulating device may include
dclining a base ctrcumfcrcncc, a base length mltl a base an upper wall and a base, thc upper wall can delinc ml upper
width I'he upper wall clrcunlference can be equal to the v all circumference, an upper wall length and an upper wall
base circumference and the ratio of the upper v all length to v idth, and the hase can define a hase circunlference, a hase
the upper tvall width can be greater than the ratio of the base length and a base tvidth The upper wall circumference can
length to the base width In one example, a heat gain rate of be equal to the base circumference and the mstio of the upper
the insulating device can be approximately 1.0-1.5 de F/hr. 10 v all length to the upper wall width can be Ltreater than the
Another example method 01'orming tm insulaung device rdho of Ihc bdst: lt:nglh 10 lhc ba9c width. Thc coltl rclcnhon
may ulclude Ihnnlng an inner liner Iirsl portion and an outcr time of thc insulating device cdn be approximately 11 lo 20
shell hrst poruon, securing the inner liner first portion and hours I Iowever, in one exanlple the cold retention time can
the outer shell first portion to a sealable closure to fornl a cap be 11 to 15 hours. In another example the cold retention time
assembly. forming an inner liner second portion and secur- can be approximately 12 24 hours. The heat gain rate of the
ing the inner liner second portion to the inner liner Iirst insulating device can be approximately I to 1.5 de F/hr. and,
portion to filrm an inner liner, forming an outer shell second in one particuiar example. the heat gain rate can be approxi-
portion, rolhng a rectangular fomu portion lo fiiml a Iirsl mately 1.4 degF,'hr. Tile storage compartmmll can be con-
cyllndncal foam porUon and sccurm d foam base portion lo figured to maintain 0 liquid therein while lnvcrtcd for grcatcr
the hrst cyhndncal portion to foun a tilaln assembly, insert- 10 than 16 nlinutes ln one particular example, the storage
ing the fomn assembly into the outer shell second portion, compartment can be conhgured to nlaintain the liquid for a
inserting the inner liner into the tilaln asselnbly. and stitch- period of greater than 80 minutes therein when inverted and
in the outer shell first portion to the outer shell second a half of a volume of the stora e compartment is filled with
portion. The inner liner first portion and the outer shell Iirst the liquid.
portion can be welded to thc closure. Thc closure can be ls In onc example, thc lnsulatulg layer can bc floalulg frtwly
provided with at least one flangc and Ihc flange can be in bclwccn thc outer shell mid tlm inner lulcr. The ulsulalulg
secured io a bouom suri'acc of thc uutcr shell first portion layer can be formed of closed cell fomn, and Ihc ulsulalulg
and a Iop surface of the inner liner first portion ihe foanl layer can be nlade of a NIII3 and a PV('lend In one
cml float between the outer shell second portion and the exanlple least a portion of the insulating layer can be
inner liner second portion. 40 constructed v,ith an EVA foam Layer. The closure can be a
An example portable insulating device may include an zipper assembly comprising a plumlity of zipper teeth, and
outcr lulcr. an lrumr incr forming 0 sloragc compartment, 0 thc zipper Iccth can be fomled oi'lastic.
foam layer ln between thc outcr tmd uulcr liner. The fomn In onc cxamplc, Ihc outcr shell and lhc inner lulcr can bc
layer can be adapted lo provide insulation. The cxlanplc made of a double laminated TPU nylon fabnc. Thc outcr
portable insulatmg device may also include an opening shell further can include at least one of a strap or handle 'I he
extendin timur one of the outer layer and the inner layer outer shell can include at least one ring for securing the
and a closing means for substantially sealillg the openin . insulating device. The insulatin layer can be configured to
The closure can be substantially waterproof. maintain an internal temperature of the insulatin device
In onc example. a portable cooler may include an apchure bclovv 50 dcgrccs Falucnhcil for 66 to 85 hours Thc closure
on Ihc lop of Ihc cooler lhal is opened and closed by a zipper 0 can bc fonncd with a Iirst 0;mgc and a second I?ange mid Ihe
apparatus wluch allows access lo a chamber v,ilhul the outer lulcr can bc scmurcd lo top suri'aces of thc Iirsl flange
cooler The aperture prevents any fluid leakage out of the and the second flange. I'he inner liner can be secured to
cooler if the cooler is overtunied or in any contiguration bottom surfaces of the first fian e and the second flange The
other than uprivght. The zipper assembly also prevents any outer luler and the inner liner can be connected to the closure
fluid from permeating into the cooler chamber if the cooler 19 by a polymer weld. In one example. the closure can be
is cxposcxl to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under watertight up lo 2 lo 14 psi above almosphcnc pressure. A
w'dlt:n loop patch may also bc provided on thc insulating dcvicc.
An cxit nip lt: nlclhotl of ass cnlb1 lug 9 alp p tv appal dill 9 Bail In ltnofllcr cxltnlplc. dn nlstllathlg th:vlcc may'lclUtic Bn
aperture configured to be mlpervious to v ster or other outer shell, an inner liner tilrming a storage compartment, a
liquit?s and fluids can include attachlnent of a waterproof 10 foam layer floating in bettveen the outer and inner liner,
zipper via matenal welding to both an outer shell and an v hich provides insulation. an openin extending throu h the
inner liner. This method may result in a chamber impervious outer layer and the inner layer, 0 closure adapted to sub-
to water mid other hqulds when Ihc zipper apparatus on the stantially seal the opening. Thc closure can bc substanlmlly
dpCrhlrt: 199t:dltXI. wdlt:rploof stt Bs to prt:1 t:nl hqUltl front cxltnlg Ihc opcnnlg
In onc example, an Insuialuxg dcvicc nuty ulclutle mt outcr Ss when Ihc ulsulafing tlt:vlcc 19 nlvcrlctl for B pcrlotl of grcBII:I
shell. an inner hner fornling a storage compartment, a foanl than 15 minutes. 'I'he heat gain rate of the insulating device
layer flcating forlned in behveen the outer and inner liner, can be approximately 1.0 Io I 5 degl'/hr I'he insulting
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dcvicc cm»ncludc al least one handle. Thc al least onc port&on can bc conligurcd Io be sccurcd Io thc s&dewall. Thc
handle can be configured to support 100 lbs to 300 lbs of fold-down portion can include at least one hook and the
weiaht for I to 10 minutes without showing signs of failure. sidev Bll can include at least one loop 'I'he hook can be
ln one example. the insulatu&g device can be configured to configured to engage the loop to secure the fold-down
withstand 33 lbs. to 100 lbs. of puncture force. portion to the sidewall. The fold-down portion can be
An example method of forming an insulati»g device can secured to the sidewall, and the fold-dov n pnrtion mny
include Ibnmng an &nncr lu&er Iirsl ponion and m& outcr shell ex&cud at least partly m a substanually honsoinlal d&rect&on.
Iirst porl&on. sccunng Ihc nu&er lu&er tirst port&on and the The fold-down port&on may dcline a Iirst w&dlh, m&d Ihe
outer shell hrst portion to a sealable closure to form a cap closure extends across at least &35% of the first width. The
assembly. forming an inner liner second portion and secur- &B fold-down portion may also include a handle configured to
ing the inner liner second portion to the inner liner hrst be grasped by a user &chen the ti&ld-down portion is secured
portion to fi&rm Bn inner liner, forming an outer shell second to the side~all.
portion„rolling a rectangular Ii&am portion to fom& B tirst The insulating layer may include a foam material. The
cyl&ndncal foam poruou and sccurm d foam base port&on lo insulating layer may mclude a Iirst pornon and B a&mond
the Iirsl cylindncdl foam portion lo Ii&rm a I'ourn assembly, port&on, and the second poruon can bc formed tluckcr than
inserting the foam assen&bly into the outer shell second the first portion I'he insulating, layer can be at least partly
portion, inserting the inner incr into the foam assembly, and formed in a shape of a I'. 'I'he insulating layer can be at least
securina the outer shell first portion to the outer shell second partly formed of a first rectangle and a second rectangle and
portion to form the outer shell. The method may also include the first rectan le can have a larger Brea than the second
securing a closure configured to be a barrier n ainst fluid &c rectangle. The first rectangle can have B first rectangle width
penclrai&on u& and oui OI'hc u&ner vessel m&d fi&nn&n a and lhc second rectangle can have a sixoud rectangle
waterproof polymer weld bc&ween thc closure and the uu&cr pcrimcler. Thc lira& rcclanglc width can approxunatcs Ihe
shell and the closure and the outer shell when the closure. the second rectangle perimeter 'I'he second rectangle can extend
outer shell. and the inner liner are lying in a flat plane into the fold-down portion I'he insulatmg layer can have a
In an example, the mner liner first portion and the outer first height and a second height and the hrst height can be
shell first portion can be secured to the closure. The closure greater than the second height. A majority of the insulating
can be provided with at least one flange, and the flange can layer c m extend to the second heiL&ht.
bc secured to a bottom surlaca ol Ihe outcr shell lira& por! ion A method oi'orming m& u&sulauug dev&cc may include
du&i ii Iop surfai:c ol lhc hu&i:& fuel 01st pi&rl&on. lllc fodn& fo&n&hlg dn uu&i:& l&ncr ilcfhung a stordgc i:on&pii&nucnL
can freely float between the outer shell second portion and &c forming an outer shell defining a sidewall. placing Bn
the inner liner second portion The outer shell and inner shell insulating layer in between the outer shell and the im&er liner,
are only connected to the ck&sure and not to the insulating the insulating layer pmviding insulation for the storage
layer benveen the outer shell and inner liner. The outer shell compartment. placin an opening in the inner liner and the
can be fom&ed of B TPU nylnn materiaL and the inner liner outer shell, and placing a closure between the inner liner and
cm& bc Ibrmed from a TPU nylon material. Thc closure can &s the outcr shell. Thc closure cm& bc adapted to substanlmlly
include a first flaugc Bnd a a&mond flange. Thc outer lu&cr can seal lhc opening, and lhc closure can bc sub slant&ally w aier-
be scoured to Iop surfaces ol'hc Iirst flm&gc and thc second proof so as to resist liquid Ibom cxiung Ihc open&ng when Ihe
flange. and the inner liner can be secured to bottom surfaces insulating device is in any orientation 'I'he method may also
of the first tlange and the second flange 'I'he top of the include forming a fold-doivn portion configured to cover the
insulating layer can have a first perimeter circumference. dc closure, providing the fold-doiyn portion with a first section
The bottom of the insulating layer can hove a second and a second section. The first section can be free of the
pcrimctcr c&rcumfcrcnce. 11&c Iirst pcrimelcr c&rcumferm&cc insulation layer and Ihc scmond sccuon can include thc
can be equal to thc second pcruuelcr c&rcumfi:rance. insulation layer. Thc fold-down pornou can bc at lcdsl
h& oni: cxdn&pily Bn &nsid&llu&g ilcvicc'. can ulcluili: &in oiiu:r partially frcc of foam. Thc Ibid-down port&on can be con-
shell definin a side&vali. an inner liner forming a storage figured to secure to the sidev all I'he n&ethod may also
compartn&ent, an insulating layer positioned in beuveen the include founing the insulating layer at least partly in the
outer shell and the inner liner, the insulati»g Layer providing shape of a T, formin the insulating layer at least partly of
insuLation fi&r the storage compartment. an openin extend- a first rectan le and a second rectangle. and forming the first
ing lluough Ihc outcr shell Bnd the nu&cr lu&cr. m&il a closure ri:cningli: of B la&gcr dred lhdn lhc si:i:onil rcclanglc. Thc
adaptcil to subslaut&ally seal Ihc ope&ung, lhc closure being o method may also u&cludc extending thc second rectangle
subsnu&tinily waterproof so as lo rcs&sl 1&qu&d Irom exuu&g into thc fi&ldwiown portion and providu&g lhc insulating layer
the opening, ivhen the insulating device is in any orientation. on a hase and providin m& addit&onal msulating layer along
'I'he insulatin dev&ce may include a vertically extending the base
front facin surface Bnd the closure can be located on the In another example. an insulating device can include an
front facing surface. A cross section of the insulating dev&ce 11 outer shell defining a sideiyalL an inner liner founing a
can approximate a pentagon u& an extended pos&l&on. and B storage compartment. anil dn insulat&ng layer pos&uoncd in
cross sixuon ol'hc &nsulaung dcv&ce cm& approximate B bclw ceo thc cute& shell &&nil lhc inner 1&ncr. Thc u&sulatu&g
trapezo&d in an exlm&dcd pos&t&on. The u&sulating dev&ce may layer can p&oviilc insuliinon for lhc stol'iigc i:on&pii&nucnL
also include a hase, and the msuLsting, layer can insulate the 'I'he insulating device can include an opening configured to
base 'lhe hase n&ay also include an additional insulating ic allow access to the storaae comparnnent and a ck&sure
layer. adapted to substantially seal the operung The insulatin
The insulating device may also include B fold-dov n device can include a binding material, and the bindin
portion conligured to cover thc closure. Thc fold-down material can bc placid over a joint between thc inner liner
portion compris&ng a Iirsl ace&ion and a second sect&on and and &he outcr shell. 11&c bu&du&g material can be st&lchcd onto
w hcrcu& the Iirst acct&on &s frcc ol'Ihe insulanon layer &md the as the u&sulating dcvicc. Bnd thc sutch&ng cau crcatc opm&ings
second sect&on includes the insulation layer 'lhe fi&ld-diown into the outer shell for venting air tnspped between the
portion can be at least partially free of foam 'I he fi&ld-diown insulating layer and the outer shell I'he bind&ng material can
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crenlc al least onc strap Ior boiling Ihe ulsulalulg device. rclalcd Io thc invention. Bot Io lunlt Ihc scope of thc
'I'he binding nlaterial can mclude a first folded portion invention One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that
attached to the outer shell and a second folded portion, and nunlerous variations mid modifications nlay be made to the
the second folded portion can form a strap. exanlples described above without departing from the scope
The insulation device can approximate a trapezoid from a of the present invention.
front vielv and can approximate a conical shape from a side
llew. hl onc cxanlplc, lhc ulsUldnng dc'vlcc tncrcBscs flout What ls claimed ls.
O'. to 50'. in a durntlon of 70 hours or greater v, hml filled I An hlsuhltulg device hdvulg d front, d real; Bnd base,
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with 0.52 lbs of ice per each quarr in capacity of the wherein the insulatin device is configured to stand upright
insulating device Ill from the base, comprising:
1'he closure can be substantially ivaterproof so as to resist an outer shell defining a sidev all and the base, the outer
liquid front exitin the opening when the insulatillg device shell bavin a front portion and a rear portion:
is in any orientation. In one example. the insulatillg device an nmer liner forming a stomsge compartment. the inner
can bc conligurcd lo withstand being held invcrlcd for Ifi liter havulg B front potion dnd d tern p01110n:
nunUlcs wllhoUI Bnv wBtct cscapulg or 8:dvul lhc stol'ligc I where'hl top portlons OI thc flout Bnd I'cdr p01110ns of lhc
compartnlent. 'I'he closure can be configured to stay in the outer shell and the front and rear portions of the imler
opened position when the closure is not sealed. 'I11e closure liner are connected by a joult;
can be a zipper In one example. the closure extends at least an insulating layer positioned in between the outer shell
80/8 of the length of the insulating device when measured and the inner liner, the insulating layer providin
along the closure. The length of the closure can be longer zo insulation for the storage compartment;
than thc length of'he bottom of Ihe ulsuldting device. and a vertically extending front facing surfnce ou lhc Ironl of
thc length of lhc clo But'0 is lit legal 5~/o longix lian Ihe Icnglh thc insulating dei lcc:
of the bottom of the insulating device. I'he insulating device an opening located on the front facing surface configured
cml include a vertically extending front facing surface, and to allow access to the storage compartment, and
the closure can be located on the front facing surface A a closure located on the front facmg surface adapted to
handle can be located on a rear facing surface opposing the substantially seal the opening. the closure being sub-
front facing surface. stantially waterproof so as to resist liquid from exiting
In lhc cxiuuplc ulsUldnng device, Ihc'. UlsUlafing IBycr can thc opmung v,hcn Ihc ulsulatulg device is ul any
comprise a foam malcnal. The ulsulaling layer can compnsc oricnlanon,
a first portion and a second portion. and the second portion sc wherein the insuLsting layer has a first height extending,
can be formed thicker than the first portion 'I'he insulating from the base and a second height extending from the
layer can be at least partly formed of a first rectangle and a base, wherein the firrt height is greater than the second
second rectangle„and the first rectangle can have a larger height, and the insulating layer in the front of the
area than the second rectangle. The insulating layer can have insulating device extends to the second height and the
a Iirsi height and a second hclghl, and thc Iirsl lmlghl can be ls ulsulaling layer in Ihc rear of'he insulating device
greater Ihml Ihc second height. In onc example. a majority of cxtcnds to thc Iirsl height.
thc insulalulg layer cnn extend lo lhe second height. In 2 Thc ulsulating des ice of claun I further comprising a
addition or alternatively. the fmnt of the insulating layer can binding nmterial and wherein the binding material ls placed
extend to the second height and the rear of the insulating over the joint of the top portions of the inner liner and the
layer extends to the first hei@It. The insulatillg device can do outer shell.
include a base„and the insulating layer can insulate rhe base. 3 The insulating device of claim 2 v herein the binding
Also thc base can include an additiolml or scqtaratc umulat- malarial is stitched onto Ihc insulating device and thc
ing layer. In one example, the insu latm layer can cover 80/o stitching crcalcs opcmngs ullo the outer shell fiir vcntulg air
or nlole 01 lhc huu:t hnct covcrulg Ihc sloldgc conlpB11nn:nl trapped bctwccn the lnsulanng layer aud the outer shell.
or the insulating layer can cover 00'rfr or nxire of the inner d 4 'I'he insulating device of claim 2 wherein the binding,
liner covenng the storage conipartment. material creates at least one strap for holding the insuLsting
In another example. a method of forming an insulating device.
device may include fonnin an inner liner the inner liner 5 The insulating device of cLaim 2 wherein the bindin
defining a storage comparuncnl, Iiinning an outcr shell malcrial comprises a Iirsl folded poruou attached lo Ihe ouler
defining a sidewall. placing an ulsulsting layer ul between 0 shell, a second I'oldcd poruon dnd w herein llm second fofdcxf
thc outcr shell aud thc uulcr lulcr. Ihe insulaung layer portion fomls a strap.
pmviding insulation for the storage compartlnent. placulg an II 'lhe insulating device of clainl I wherein the closure is
openin in the inner liner and the outer shell, placmg a a zipper
closure between the inner liner and the outer shell. the 7 The insulating device of cLaim I wherein the closure
closure adapted to substantially seal the opening. the closure ss extends at least 8@A of the len th of the insulating device
being subsuulnally waterproof so as Io reslsl liquid from when measurixl along the closure.
cxltulg lhc operung when thc insulalulg device is in any 8 The ulsulating device of claim I whereul thc lcn th of
onmllation. lllc method can also ulcludc fiinnm file insu- thc closure is longer than the length of thc bouom of'hc
lating layer at least partly of a first rectangle and a second insulating device
rectangle and fornling the first rectangle of a larger area than ic II 1'he insulating device of claim 8 lvherein the length of
the second rectangle. The method can also include providing the closure is at least 5'/s longer than the length of the bottom
the insuLsting layer on a base and providing an addiriorml of the insulating device.
insulating layer along thc base. 10. The ulsulaling dcvlcc of claim I whermn B handle ls
lite present Invention is disclosed above and in Ihe locanxl on a rear facing surface opposing thc front faculg
dcconlpdnvulg drawulgs wtlh lc'Ic'lcncc Io II vBIU:11'f Ss surface.
examples. 'Ihe purpose served by the disclosure. Ixiv ever. Is 11. 'I'he insulating device of claim I wherein the insulat-
to provide examples of the various features and concepts ing layer comprises a foanl nlaterial
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12. The unulating device of claim unulat-
I whcrem thc fomung an outer shell dclimng a sidew all, Ihc outer shell
ing layer composes a Iirsl portion and a second portion having a front portion and a rear portion:
vvherein the second pottion is formed thicker thon the tirst placing an insulating layer compnsing a Iirst portion and
portlon. a base portion. ivherein the base portion is located in
13. I be insulating device of claim I wherein the insulat-
thc base of thc insulating device, in bclwix:u thc outcr
ing layer is at least partly fiirmed of a first rectangle and a shell and the inner liner. the insulating layer providing
second rcclanglc aud whcrcin thc Iirst rccumgle has a larger
died Ihtui lhc second rccdBnglc. insulation for the storage compartment, wherein the
14. The insulating device of claim 1 wherein the insuLS- first portion of the insulatin layer has a first height and
lion device approximates a trapezoid Ibom a Ibont view. a second height, vvherein the first hei ht is rester than
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15. 1 he insulating device of claim I wherein the insulat- thc second hcighL and Ihc Iirsl portion oi Ihe uisulaluig
ing device approxiniates a conical shape from a side view. layer in the front of the insulating device extends to the
16. Thc ui su 1 a ting device of claim I wherein a ma j on ty of second height and lhc Iirst portion of the uisulatuig
Ihc ulsuituulg 1BI'cr cxlcndsto lhc second height. layer in the rear of the insulating device extends to the
17. The insulating device of claim I wherein the base first height,
comprises a sepamte insulating layer. connecting top portions of the front and rear portions of
Ig. I be insulating device of claim I wherein the insulat-
the outer shell and the front and rear portions of the
ing device increases front 0" li to 50" IL in a duration of 70
hours or greater when Iillcd with approximately 0.52 lbs. of inner liner v, ith a joint:
icc pcr each ttuart in capacity of Ihe uisuldting device placing an opening on the front facing surface in the inner
19. The msulating device of claim I wherein the insulat- zc liner mid thc outcr shelf and
ing device is configured to withstand heing held inverted for placing a closure on the front facing surface between the
15 nlinutes ivlthout;uly''Btel'scaping ol'eaving thc umcr incr and thc outcr shell, tlm closure adapted Io
storage conipartment substantially seal the opening. the closure heing sub-
20. The unulating device of claim I whcrem thc unulat- BIBntially' Blcrprooi so ds Io resist ltgutd Ironl cxinng
ing layer coi crs 80'/o or more of Ihe uuier luier covcnng the the opening when the insulating device is in any
storage compartment.
011cntanon.
21. Thc insuluting dcvicc oi'laun 20 wherein thc insu-
23 'I'he method of claim 22 fiirther comprising forming,
laung layer covers 90% or more of thc uuicr luicr covering
Ihc storage conlpaisnlent. the insulatin layer at least partly of a first rectangle and a
22. A method of fiirnlmg an insulating device having a second rcclangleand forming the Iirsl rectangle oi a huger
fmnt. a rear, a hase havuig a bottom perimeter. and a drca lhtul lhc second rccldnglc.
vertically extending front facing surface comprising: 24. Thc method oi'lmm 22 further providuig thc irnu-
fomiing an inner liner the mner liner defining a stomge lating Lsyer on a base and providing an additional insuLsting,
comparuucnL the inner liner havm a front portion and layer along the base.
rear portion: t t t
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Federal question. (3) This refers to suits under 28 U.S.C. 1331, where jurisdiction arises under the Constitution of the United States, an amendment
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Case 1:19-cv-00912 Document 1 Filed 09/16/19 Page 1 of 47

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

YETI Coolers, LLC, Case No. 1:19-CV-00912

Plaintiff, COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND

Jury Trial Demanded

International, Inc. d/b/a Coho Outdoors (“Olympia”), alleges as follows:

3. YETI previously filed a lawsuit against Olympia in this Court (1:16-cv-00454)

Jurisdiction and Venue

4. This is a complaint for damages and injunctive relief based on Olympia’s

advertisements, promotions, offers to sell, sales, distribution, manufacture, and/or importing of

advertising, copyright infringement, patent infringement, misappropriation, and unjust

including the law of Texas.

manufacture, and/or import, infringing products to customers and/or potential customers,

General Allegations – YETI’s Intellectual Property

8. For years, YETI has continuously engaged in the design, development,

attached to YETI’s Hopper® coolers (collectively, “Hopper® Coolers”).

and Tundra® Cooler designs.

of this trademark registration is attached as Exhibit 1.

Illustration 1: Design of ‘759 Registration

Illustration 2: Exemplary Images of YETI’s Roadie® and Tundra® Coolers.

YETI Roadie® Cooler YETI Tundra® 45 Cooler YETI Tundra® 65 Cooler

of these features to each other and to other features.

magazine, and Internet articles.

18. Exemplary images of YETI’s Hopper® Coolers are shown below:

Illustration 3: Exemplary Images of YETI’s Hopper® Coolers.

YETI Hopper® 20 Cooler YETI Hopper® 30 Cooler YETI Hopper® 40 Cooler

YETI Hopper YETI Hopper YETI Hopper

YETI Hopper Flip® 12 YETI Hopper Flip® 18

other and to other features.

are also referred to as “YETI’s Copyrights.”

shown in Illustration 4 below:

Illustration 5: YETI – TUNDRA 45 Cooler Drawings for the ‘180 Registration.

Illustration 6: YETI – Additional Features Artwork for the ‘938 Registration.

(“the ‘842 patent”), all related to an insulating container or insulating device.

exemplary figure from the ‘905 patent is shown in Illustration 7 below:

Illustration 7: Exemplary Figure from the ‘905 Patent.

exemplary figure from the ‘123 patent is shown in Illustration 8 below:

Illustration 8: Exemplary Figure from the ‘123 Patent.

exemplary figure from the ‘869 patent is shown in Illustration 9 below:

Illustration 9: Exemplary Figure from the ‘869 Patent.

figure from the ‘132 patent is shown in Illustration 10 below:

Illustration 10: Exemplary Figure from the ‘132 Patent.

figure from the ‘133 patent is shown in Illustration 11 below:

Illustration 11: Exemplary Figure from the ‘133 Patent.

General Allegations – Olympia’s Unlawful Activities

Illustration 12: Exemplary Images of Olympia’s Infringing Cooler Products

Coho Outdoors Extreme 55 Cooler

Coho RealCold Ice Bag Coho RealCold Ice Bag

36. Additionally, at least through http://www.cohooutdoors.com/, Olympia is using

artwork are protected by YETI’s copyright Registrations discussed above. Examples of

Olympia’s conduct are shown below:

Illustration 13: Image from http://www.cohooutdoors.com/

Illustration 14: Image from http://www.cohooutdoors.com/

Illustration 15: Image from http://www.cohooutdoors.com/

the image of “Jeremiah Tailor” is a stock image.

Illustration 16: Image from http://www.cohooutdoors.com/