US20110167863A1 - Insulated Cooler Bag and Method of Making and Using the Same - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- the present inventionis directed to insulated cooler bags.
- the present inventionis further directed to methods of making and using insulated cooler bags.
- insulated cooler bagsthat provide one or more of the following features: (1) a dry storage component in combination with one or more wet storage components, (2) a combination of cooler bag materials that enables vapor permeability, but not water permeability, into desired dry storage areas of the cooler bag, and (3) a lightweight construction.
- the present inventionrelates to the discovery of insulated cooler bags.
- the disclosed insulated cooler bagsprovide one or more of the following features: (1) a dry storage component in combination with one or more wet storage components, (2) a combination of cooler bag materials that enables vapor permeability, but not water permeability, into desired dry storage areas of the cooler bag, and (3) a lightweight construction.
- the insulated cooler bags of the present inventioncomprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) an outer shell layer comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; and at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
- the insulated cooler bags of the present inventioncomprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) an outer shell layer comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material; closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the at least one inner compartment and first and second wet storage compartments; at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface; and one or more carrying straps, wherein (i) a first portion of the inner compartment wall material and the first portion of the inner
- the insulated cooler bags of the present inventioncomprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) an outer shell layer comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material; first and second intermediate walls positioned on opposite sides of the at least one inner compartment; closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the at least one inner compartment and first and second wet storage compartments; at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface; and one or more carrying straps, wherein (
- the present inventionis further directed to methods of making insulated cooler bags.
- the method of making an insulated cooler bagcomprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) forming one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material; and configuring the one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material into the insulated cooler bag.
- the step of forming one or more layers of insulated cooler bag materialmay comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) one or more steps including, but not limited to, forming an outermost bag layer, forming an inner bag layer, forming an insulative layer to be positioned between the outermost bag layer and the inner bag layer, forming one or more intermediate wall layers, and forming an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
- the step of configuring the one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material into the insulated cooler bagmay comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) one or more steps including, but not limited to, assembling an outermost bag layer and an inner bag layer so as to position an insulative layer between the outermost bag layer and the inner bag layer; forming a bag with the configured layers so that first and second portions of the outermost bag layer surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag layer surface face one another; optionally positioning one or more intermediate wall layers between opposing (i.e., facing) first and second portions of the inner bag layer surface of the bag; and positioning at least one inner compartment between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
- the present inventionis even further directed to methods of using insulated cooler bags.
- the method of using an insulated cooler bagcomprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) providing an insulated cooler bag as disclosed herein to a user.
- the step of providingcomprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) offering for sale the insulated cooler bag.
- FIG. 1depicts a side view of an exemplary insulated cooler bag of the present invention
- FIG. 2depicts another side view of the exemplary insulated cooler bag of FIG. 1 along direction X shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3depicts a cross-sectional view of the exemplary insulated cooler bag of FIG. 1 along line A-A shown in FIG. 1 , wherein the exemplary insulated cooler bag has a first internal configuration;
- FIG. 4depicts a cross-sectional view of the exemplary insulated cooler bag of FIG. 1 along line A-A shown in FIG. 1 , wherein the exemplary insulated cooler bag has a second internal configuration;
- FIG. 5depicts a cross-sectional view of the exemplary insulated cooler bag of FIG. 1 along line A-A shown in FIG. 1 , wherein the exemplary insulated cooler bag has a third internal configuration;
- FIG. 6depicts a top view of the exemplary insulated cooler bag of FIG. 1 along direction X shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7depicts a view of an exemplary inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material;
- FIG. 8depicts a view of exemplary first and second intermediate walls, wherein at least a portion of the first and second intermediate walls comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
- the present inventionis directed to insulated cooler bags.
- the present inventionis also directed to methods of making insulated cooler bags.
- the present inventionis further directed to methods of using insulated cooler bags.
- the insulated cooler bags of the present inventionmay comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) a number of individual components. A description of individual components and combinations of individual components is provided below.
- FIG. 1depicts a side view of exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 of the present invention.
- exemplary insulated cooler bag 10comprises an outer shell layer 11 comprising an outermost bag surface 12 , optional carrying strap 13 , optional label (or card insertion area) 14 , and optional drain 15 .
- FIG. 2depicts another side view of exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 of FIG. 1 along direction X shown in FIG. 1 .
- exemplary insulated cooler bag 10comprises outer shell layer 11 comprising outermost bag surface first portion 12 , outermost bag surface second portion 13 on an opposite side of exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 , outermost bag surface third portion 17 of exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 between outermost bag surface first portion 12 and outermost bag surface second portion 13 , and exemplary closure devices (e.g., zippers) 16 , 26 and 36 positioned along a top surface 18 .
- exemplary closure devicese.g., zippers
- FIG. 3depicts a cross-sectional view of exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 of FIG. 1 along line A-A shown in FIG. 1 , wherein exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 has a first internal configuration.
- exemplary insulated cooler bag 10comprises outer shell layer 11 comprising outermost bag surface first portion 12 ; outermost bag surface second portion 13 on an opposite side of exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 ; an inner bag surface 20 , wherein first and second portions 22 and 23 of inner bag surface 20 face one another; at least one inner compartment 30 positioned between first and second portions 22 and 23 of inner bag surface 20 , the at least one inner compartment 30 comprising an inner compartment wall material 38 , wherein at least a portion of inner compartment wall material 38 comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 ; and exemplary closure devices (e.g., zippers) 16 , 26 and 36 positioned along a top surface 18 .
- exemplary closure devicese.g., zippers
- inner compartment 30comprises a pocket-like configuration positioned between first and second portions 22 and 23 of inner bag surface 20 .
- a first portion 85 of inner compartment wall material 38 and first portion 22 of inner bag surface 20form a first wet storage compartment 70 positioned along one side of inner compartment 30
- a second portion 87 of inner compartment wall material 38 and second portion 23 of inner bag surface 20form a second wet storage compartment 72 positioned along an opposite side of inner compartment 30 .
- At least a portion of closed end 52 of inner compartment 30is positioned above a lower portion 24 of inner bag surface 20 so that wet storage compartments 70 and 72 are in fluid communication with one another as shown in FIG. 3 .
- a portion of closed end 52may be attached to lower portion 24 of inner bag surface 20 to stabilize the position of inner compartment 30 within exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 .
- FIG. 4depicts a cross-sectional view of exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 of FIG. 1 along line A-A shown in FIG. 1 , wherein exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 has a second internal configuration.
- exemplary insulated cooler bag 10comprises outer shell layer 11 comprising outermost bag surface first portion 12 ; outermost bag surface second portion 13 on an opposite side of exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 ; an inner bag surface 20 , wherein first and second portions 22 and 23 of inner bag surface 20 face one another; at least one inner compartment 30 positioned between first and second portions 22 and 23 of inner bag surface 20 , the at least one inner compartment 30 comprising an inner compartment wall material 38 , wherein at least a portion of inner compartment wall material 38 comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 ; and exemplary closure devices (e.g., zippers) 16 , 26 and 36 positioned along a top surface 18 .
- exemplary closure devicese.g., zippers
- first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39are positioned on opposite sides of inner compartment 30 , wherein first intermediate wall 32 and first portion 22 of inner bag surface 20 form first wet storage compartment 70 positioned along one side of inner compartment 30 , and second intermediate wall 39 and second portion 23 of inner bag surface 20 form second wet storage compartment 72 positioned along an opposite side of inner compartment 30 , wherein each of first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39 comprise vapor and liquid impermeable material 89 .
- each of first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39have an opening therein, positioned above a lower portion 24 of inner bag surface 20 , so that wet storage compartments 70 and 72 are in fluid communication with one another (although not shown in FIG. 4 ).
- FIG. 5depicts a cross-sectional view of exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 of FIG. 1 along line A-A shown in FIG. 1 , wherein exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 has a third internal configuration.
- first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39are positioned on opposite sides of inner compartment 30 , which is in the form of a pocket positioned between first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39 , wherein first intermediate wall 32 and first portion 22 of inner bag surface 20 form first wet storage compartment 70 positioned along one side of inner compartment 30 , and second intermediate wall 39 and second portion 23 of inner bag surface 20 form second wet storage compartment 72 positioned along an opposite side of inner compartment 30 .
- each of first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39 and inner compartment wall material 38at least partially comprise vapor and liquid impermeable material 89 .
- At least a portion of closed end 52 of inner compartment 30is positioned above a lower portion 24 of inner bag surface 20 and each of first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39 have an opening therein, positioned above a lower portion 24 of inner bag surface 20 , so that wet storage compartments 70 and 72 are in fluid communication with one another (although not shown in FIG. 5 ).
- a portion of closed end 52may be attached to lower portion 24 of inner bag surface 20 to stabilize the position of inner compartment 30 within exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 .
- FIG. 6depicts a top view of exemplary insulated cooler bag 10 of FIG. 1 along direction X shown in FIG. 1 .
- exemplary insulated cooler bag 10may comprise one or more closure devices including, but not limited to, closure device 16 operatively adapted to provide access into inner compartment 30 , and closure devices 26 and 36 operatively adapted to provide access into first and second wet storage compartments 70 and 72 .
- Suitable closure devicesmay include, but are not limited to, zippers, hook/loop material, snaps, buttons, a ZIP-LOCKTM feature, or any combination thereof.
- each of closure devices 16 , 26 and 36comprises a zipper.
- closure device 16is operatively adapted to move in a first direction M to provide access into inner compartment 30 (i.e., to be in an “open” position), while each of closure devices 26 and 36 is operatively adapted to move in a second direction N, opposite the first direction M, to provide access into first and second wet storage compartments 70 and 72 (i.e., to be in an “open” position).
- inner compartment wall material 38 and/or each of first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39may comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 .
- substantially all of inner compartment wall material 38comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 .
- inner compartment wall material 38comprises vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 and further comprises a vapor and liquid impermeable material.
- FIGS. 7-8depict various configurations comprising both vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 and a vapor and liquid impermeable material.
- exemplary inner compartment wall material 38comprises vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 surrounded by a vapor impermeable, liquid impermeable material 98 .
- inner compartment wall material 38comprises a continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material 98 having one or more areas 97 therein with each of the one or more areas comprising vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 .
- inner compartment wall material 38comprises a continuous vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 having one or more areas therein with each of the one or more areas comprising vapor and liquid impermeable material (e.g., a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 in the form of a film or film/fabric laminate with one or more areas coated with a vapor and liquid impermeable material, or a continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material with one or more areas, such as patches, of a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 in the form of a film or film/fabric laminate positioned within openings through the continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material).
- vapor and liquid impermeable materiale.g., a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 in the form of a film or film/fabric laminate with one or more areas coated with a vapor and liquid impermeable material, or a continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material with one
- FIG. 8depicts a view of exemplary first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39 , wherein at least a portion of first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39 comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 .
- exemplary first (or second) intermediate wall 32 (or 39 )comprises vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 surrounded by vapor impermeable, liquid impermeable material 98 .
- first (or second) intermediate wall 32 (or 39 )comprises a continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material 98 having one or more areas 97 therein with each of the one or more areas comprising vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 .
- first (or second) intermediate wall 32(or 39 ) comprises a continuous vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 having one or more areas therein with each of the one or more areas comprising vapor and liquid impermeable material (e.g., a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 in the form of a film or film/fabric laminate with one or more areas coated with a vapor and liquid impermeable material, or a continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material with one or more areas, such as patches, of a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 in the form of a film or film/fabric laminate positioned within openings through the continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material).
- vapor and liquid impermeable materiale.g., a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 in the form of a film or film/fabric laminate with one or more areas coated with a vapor and liquid impermeable material, or a continuous vapor and
- vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89may comprise any vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material in the form of a single layer or a combination of layers.
- vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89may comprise a film optionally reinforced with fibrous material.
- the film optionally reinforced with fibrous materialcomprises a continuous film without any apertures therein.
- Suitable vapor permeable, liquid impermeable film materialsinclude, but are not limited to, polyolefins such as polyethylene (such as low density polyethylene) (LDPE), and polypropylene, ethylene methyl acrylate (EMA) copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA), thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers (i.e., diisocyanates and short chain diols) polyamide thermoplastic elastomers a polymer/polymer composite combining polydimethyl siloxane and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in an interpenetrating polymer network (i.e., a film that is a physical blend of two polymers), a copolyester of glycol (1,2-ethanediol) and a mixture of dicarboxylic acids made of the Eastman Company and is known as #14766, or any combination thereof.
- polyolefinssuch as polyethylene (such as low density polyethylene) (LD
- exemplary insulated cooler bag 10further comprising at least one drain 15 .
- Drain 15comprises a drain opening 150 extending thru outer shell layer 11 from an outermost bag surface portion to inner bag surface 20 .
- the one or more drains 15 and drain openings 150are operatively adapted to drain first wet storage compartment 70 , second wet storage compartment 72 , or both first wet storage compartment 70 and second wet storage compartment 72 .
- Exemplary insulated cooler bag 10desirably comprises inner bag surface 20 , wherein inner bag surface 20 comprises a vapor and liquid impermeable material. It should be understood that any vapor and liquid impermeable material may be used to form inner bag surface 20 . Desirably, the vapor and liquid impermeable material provides a soft, deformable surface. Suitable vapor and liquid impermeable materials include, but are not limited to, polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene.
- Exemplary insulated cooler bag 10also desirably comprises at least one insulative material between outermost bag surface 11 and inner bag surface 20 .
- exemplary insulated cooler bag 10desirably comprises at least one insulative material within each of the first and second intermediate walls 32 and 39 (i.e., in locations other than possible areas of vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material 89 ).
- Suitable insulative materialsinclude, but are not limited to, air, foam, a cellular layer, fibrous material, or any combination thereof.
- exemplary insulated cooler bag 10may further comprise one or more carrying straps 13 .
- the one or more carrying straps 13are each attached to outermost bag surface 11 .
- the insulated cooler bag of the present inventioncomprises an outer shell layer comprising an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material; closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the at least one inner compartment and first and second wet storage compartments; at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface; and one or more carrying straps, wherein: (i) a first portion of the inner compartment wall material and the first portion of the inner bag surface form the first wet storage compartment positioned along one side of the at least one inner compartment, (ii) a second portion of the inner compartment wall material and the second portion of the inner bag surface form the second we
- the insulated cooler bag of the present inventioncomprises an outer shell layer comprising an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material; first and second intermediate walls positioned on opposite sides of the at least one inner compartment; closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the at least one inner compartment and first and second wet storage compartments; at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface; and one or more carrying straps, wherein: (i) the first intermediate wall and the first portion of the inner bag surface form the first wet storage compartment positioned along one side of the at least one inner compartment, (ii) the second intermediate wall and the second portion of the inner
- the present inventionis further directed to methods of making insulating cooler bags.
- the method of making an insulated cooler bagcomprises forming one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material; and configuring the one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material into the insulated cooler bag.
- the step of forming one or more layers of insulated cooler bag materialmay comprise one or more steps including, but not limited to, forming an outermost bag layer, forming an inner bag layer, forming an insulative layer to be positioned between the outermost bag layer and the inner bag layer, forming one or more intermediate wall layers, and forming an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
- the step of configuring the one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material into the insulated cooler bagmay comprise one or more steps including, but not limited to, assembling an outermost bag layer and an inner bag layer so as to position an insulative layer between the outermost bag layer and the inner bag layer; forming a bag with the configured layers so that first and second portions of the outermost bag layer surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag layer surface face one another; optionally positioning one or more intermediate wall layers between opposing (i.e., facing) first and second portions of the inner bag layer surface of the bag; and positioning at least one inner compartment between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
- the present inventionis further directed to methods of using the disclosed insulated cooler bags.
- the method of using an insulated cooler bagcomprises providing an insulated cooler bag as disclosed herein to a user.
- the step of providingcomprises offering for sale the insulated cooler bag.
- the method of using an insulated cooler bagcomprises cooling or keeping cool one or more food items (or any other item to be kept cool) positioned within at least one inner compartment of the insulating cooler bag.
- the methodmay further comprise incorporating one or more pieces of ice (or other cold-producing materials) within one or more wet storage compartments of the insulated cooler bag; and incorporating the one or more food items (or any other item to be kept cool) into the at least one inner compartment of the insulating cooler bag so as to cool the one or more food items (or any other item to be kept cool).
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- This patent application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/293,306 filed on Jan. 8, 2010, the subject matter of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention is directed to insulated cooler bags. The present invention is further directed to methods of making and using insulated cooler bags.
- There exists a need in the art for insulated cooler bags that provide one or more of the following features: (1) a dry storage component in combination with one or more wet storage components, (2) a combination of cooler bag materials that enables vapor permeability, but not water permeability, into desired dry storage areas of the cooler bag, and (3) a lightweight construction.
- The present invention relates to the discovery of insulated cooler bags. The disclosed insulated cooler bags provide one or more of the following features: (1) a dry storage component in combination with one or more wet storage components, (2) a combination of cooler bag materials that enables vapor permeability, but not water permeability, into desired dry storage areas of the cooler bag, and (3) a lightweight construction.
- In one exemplary embodiment, the insulated cooler bags of the present invention comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) an outer shell layer comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; and at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
- In another exemplary embodiment, the insulated cooler bags of the present invention comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) an outer shell layer comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material; closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the at least one inner compartment and first and second wet storage compartments; at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface; and one or more carrying straps, wherein (i) a first portion of the inner compartment wall material and the first portion of the inner bag surface form the first wet storage compartment positioned along one side of the at least one inner compartment, (ii) a second portion of the inner compartment wall material and the second portion of the inner bag surface form the second wet storage compartment positioned along an opposite side of the at least one inner compartment, (iii) the inner bag surface comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor and liquid impermeable material, and (iv) the vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a continuous film optionally reinforced with fibrous material.
- In yet another exemplary embodiment, the insulated cooler bags of the present invention comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) an outer shell layer comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising (or consisting essentially of, or consisting of) an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material; first and second intermediate walls positioned on opposite sides of the at least one inner compartment; closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the at least one inner compartment and first and second wet storage compartments; at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface; and one or more carrying straps, wherein (i) the first intermediate wall and the first portion of the inner bag surface form the first wet storage compartment positioned along one side of the at least one inner compartment, (ii) the second intermediate wall and the second portion of the inner bag surface form the second wet storage compartment positioned along an opposite side of the at least one inner compartment, (iii) each of the first and second intermediate walls comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) vapor and liquid impermeable material, (iv) the inner bag surface comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor and liquid impermeable material, and (v) the vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a continuous film optionally reinforced with fibrous material.
- The present invention is further directed to methods of making insulated cooler bags. In one exemplary embodiment, the method of making an insulated cooler bag comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) forming one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material; and configuring the one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material into the insulated cooler bag. The step of forming one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material may comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) one or more steps including, but not limited to, forming an outermost bag layer, forming an inner bag layer, forming an insulative layer to be positioned between the outermost bag layer and the inner bag layer, forming one or more intermediate wall layers, and forming an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material. The step of configuring the one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material into the insulated cooler bag may comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) one or more steps including, but not limited to, assembling an outermost bag layer and an inner bag layer so as to position an insulative layer between the outermost bag layer and the inner bag layer; forming a bag with the configured layers so that first and second portions of the outermost bag layer surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag layer surface face one another; optionally positioning one or more intermediate wall layers between opposing (i.e., facing) first and second portions of the inner bag layer surface of the bag; and positioning at least one inner compartment between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
- The present invention is even further directed to methods of using insulated cooler bags. In one exemplary embodiment, the method of using an insulated cooler bag comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) providing an insulated cooler bag as disclosed herein to a user. In some exemplary embodiments, the step of providing comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) offering for sale the insulated cooler bag.
- These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent after a review of the following detailed description of the disclosed embodiments and the appended claims.
- The present invention is further described with reference to the appended figures, wherein:
FIG. 1 depicts a side view of an exemplary insulated cooler bag of the present invention;FIG. 2 depicts another side view of the exemplary insulated cooler bag ofFIG. 1 along direction X shown inFIG. 1 ;FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of the exemplary insulated cooler bag ofFIG. 1 along line A-A shown inFIG. 1 , wherein the exemplary insulated cooler bag has a first internal configuration;FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of the exemplary insulated cooler bag ofFIG. 1 along line A-A shown inFIG. 1 , wherein the exemplary insulated cooler bag has a second internal configuration;FIG. 5 depicts a cross-sectional view of the exemplary insulated cooler bag ofFIG. 1 along line A-A shown inFIG. 1 , wherein the exemplary insulated cooler bag has a third internal configuration;FIG. 6 depicts a top view of the exemplary insulated cooler bag ofFIG. 1 along direction X shown inFIG. 1 ;FIG. 7 depicts a view of an exemplary inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material; andFIG. 8 depicts a view of exemplary first and second intermediate walls, wherein at least a portion of the first and second intermediate walls comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.- To promote an understanding of the principles of the present invention, descriptions of specific embodiments of the invention follow and specific language is used to describe the specific embodiments. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is intended by the use of specific language. Alterations, further modifications, and such further applications of the principles of the present invention discussed are contemplated as would normally occur to one ordinarily skilled in the art to which the invention pertains.
- The present invention is directed to insulated cooler bags. The present invention is also directed to methods of making insulated cooler bags. The present invention is further directed to methods of using insulated cooler bags.
- A description of exemplary insulated cooler bag components is provided below.
- The insulated cooler bags of the present invention may comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) a number of individual components. A description of individual components and combinations of individual components is provided below.
FIG. 1 depicts a side view of exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 of the present invention. As shown inFIG. 1 , exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 comprises anouter shell layer 11 comprising anoutermost bag surface 12, optional carryingstrap 13, optional label (or card insertion area)14, andoptional drain 15.FIG. 2 depicts another side view of exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 ofFIG. 1 along direction X shown inFIG. 1 . As shown inFIG. 2 , exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 comprisesouter shell layer 11 comprising outermost bag surfacefirst portion 12, outermost bag surfacesecond portion 13 on an opposite side of exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10, outermost bag surfacethird portion 17 of exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 between outermost bag surfacefirst portion 12 and outermost bag surfacesecond portion 13, and exemplary closure devices (e.g., zippers)16,26 and36 positioned along atop surface 18.FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 ofFIG. 1 along line A-A shown inFIG. 1 , wherein exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 has a first internal configuration. In this exemplary embodiment, exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 comprisesouter shell layer 11 comprising outermost bag surfacefirst portion 12; outermost bag surfacesecond portion 13 on an opposite side of exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10; aninner bag surface 20, wherein first andsecond portions inner bag surface 20 face one another; at least oneinner compartment 30 positioned between first andsecond portions inner bag surface 20, the at least oneinner compartment 30 comprising an innercompartment wall material 38, wherein at least a portion of innercompartment wall material 38 comprises a vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89; and exemplary closure devices (e.g., zippers)16,26 and36 positioned along atop surface 18.- In this exemplary embodiment,
inner compartment 30 comprises a pocket-like configuration positioned between first andsecond portions inner bag surface 20. Afirst portion 85 of innercompartment wall material 38 andfirst portion 22 ofinner bag surface 20 form a firstwet storage compartment 70 positioned along one side ofinner compartment 30, and asecond portion 87 of innercompartment wall material 38 andsecond portion 23 ofinner bag surface 20 form a secondwet storage compartment 72 positioned along an opposite side ofinner compartment 30. - Desirably, at least a portion of closed
end 52 ofinner compartment 30 is positioned above alower portion 24 ofinner bag surface 20 so thatwet storage compartments FIG. 3 . Although not shown inFIG. 3 , a portion of closedend 52 may be attached tolower portion 24 ofinner bag surface 20 to stabilize the position ofinner compartment 30 within exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10. FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 ofFIG. 1 along line A-A shown inFIG. 1 , wherein exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 has a second internal configuration. In this exemplary embodiment, exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 comprisesouter shell layer 11 comprising outermost bag surfacefirst portion 12; outermost bag surfacesecond portion 13 on an opposite side of exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10; aninner bag surface 20, wherein first andsecond portions inner bag surface 20 face one another; at least oneinner compartment 30 positioned between first andsecond portions inner bag surface 20, the at least oneinner compartment 30 comprising an innercompartment wall material 38, wherein at least a portion of innercompartment wall material 38 comprises a vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89; and exemplary closure devices (e.g., zippers)16,26 and36 positioned along atop surface 18.- In this exemplary embodiment, first and second
intermediate walls inner compartment 30, wherein firstintermediate wall 32 andfirst portion 22 ofinner bag surface 20 form firstwet storage compartment 70 positioned along one side ofinner compartment 30, and secondintermediate wall 39 andsecond portion 23 ofinner bag surface 20 form secondwet storage compartment 72 positioned along an opposite side ofinner compartment 30, wherein each of first and secondintermediate walls impermeable material 89. - Desirably, each of first and second
intermediate walls lower portion 24 ofinner bag surface 20, so thatwet storage compartments FIG. 4 ). FIG. 5 depicts a cross-sectional view of exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 ofFIG. 1 along line A-A shown inFIG. 1 , wherein exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 has a third internal configuration. In this exemplary embodiment, first and secondintermediate walls inner compartment 30, which is in the form of a pocket positioned between first and secondintermediate walls intermediate wall 32 andfirst portion 22 ofinner bag surface 20 form firstwet storage compartment 70 positioned along one side ofinner compartment 30, and secondintermediate wall 39 andsecond portion 23 ofinner bag surface 20 form secondwet storage compartment 72 positioned along an opposite side ofinner compartment 30. In this exemplary embodiment, each of first and secondintermediate walls compartment wall material 38 at least partially comprise vapor and liquidimpermeable material 89.- Desirably, at least a portion of closed
end 52 ofinner compartment 30 is positioned above alower portion 24 ofinner bag surface 20 and each of first and secondintermediate walls lower portion 24 ofinner bag surface 20, so thatwet storage compartments FIG. 5 ). Although not shown inFIG. 5 , a portion of closedend 52 may be attached tolower portion 24 ofinner bag surface 20 to stabilize the position ofinner compartment 30 within exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10. FIG. 6 depicts a top view of exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 ofFIG. 1 along direction X shown inFIG. 1 . As shown inFIG. 6 , exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 may comprise one or more closure devices including, but not limited to,closure device 16 operatively adapted to provide access intoinner compartment 30, andclosure devices wet storage compartments closure devices - In a further exemplary embodiment,
closure device 16 is operatively adapted to move in a first direction M to provide access into inner compartment30 (i.e., to be in an “open” position), while each ofclosure devices - In any of the above-mentioned embodiments, inner
compartment wall material 38 and/or each of first and secondintermediate walls impermeable material 89. In some exemplary embodiments, substantially all of innercompartment wall material 38 comprises (or consists essentially of, or consists of) vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89. In other exemplary embodiments, innercompartment wall material 38 comprises vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 and further comprises a vapor and liquid impermeable material.FIGS. 7-8 depict various configurations comprising both vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 and a vapor and liquid impermeable material. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , exemplary innercompartment wall material 38 comprises vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 surrounded by a vapor impermeable, liquidimpermeable material 98. In this exemplary embodiment, innercompartment wall material 38 comprises a continuous vapor and liquidimpermeable material 98 having one ormore areas 97 therein with each of the one or more areas comprising vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89. In other exemplary embodiments (not shown), innercompartment wall material 38 comprises a continuous vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 having one or more areas therein with each of the one or more areas comprising vapor and liquid impermeable material (e.g., a vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 in the form of a film or film/fabric laminate with one or more areas coated with a vapor and liquid impermeable material, or a continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material with one or more areas, such as patches, of a vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 in the form of a film or film/fabric laminate positioned within openings through the continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material). FIG. 8 depicts a view of exemplary first and secondintermediate walls intermediate walls impermeable material 89. As shown inFIG. 8 , exemplary first (or second) intermediate wall32 (or39) comprises vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 surrounded by vapor impermeable, liquidimpermeable material 98. In this exemplary embodiment, first (or second) intermediate wall32 (or39) comprises a continuous vapor and liquidimpermeable material 98 having one ormore areas 97 therein with each of the one or more areas comprising vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89. In other exemplary embodiments (not shown), first (or second) intermediate wall32 (or39) comprises a continuous vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 having one or more areas therein with each of the one or more areas comprising vapor and liquid impermeable material (e.g., a vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 in the form of a film or film/fabric laminate with one or more areas coated with a vapor and liquid impermeable material, or a continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material with one or more areas, such as patches, of a vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 in the form of a film or film/fabric laminate positioned within openings through the continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material).- In any of the disclosed embodiments, vapor permeable, liquid
impermeable material 89 may comprise any vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material in the form of a single layer or a combination of layers. For example, in some embodiments, vapor permeable, liquidimpermeable material 89 may comprise a film optionally reinforced with fibrous material. Desirably, the film optionally reinforced with fibrous material comprises a continuous film without any apertures therein. - Suitable vapor permeable, liquid impermeable film materials include, but are not limited to, polyolefins such as polyethylene (such as low density polyethylene) (LDPE), and polypropylene, ethylene methyl acrylate (EMA) copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA), thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers (i.e., diisocyanates and short chain diols) polyamide thermoplastic elastomers a polymer/polymer composite combining polydimethyl siloxane and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in an interpenetrating polymer network (i.e., a film that is a physical blend of two polymers), a copolyester of glycol (1,2-ethanediol) and a mixture of dicarboxylic acids made of the Eastman Company and is known as #14766, or any combination thereof.
- As shown in
FIGS. 1-2 , exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 further comprising at least onedrain 15.Drain 15 comprises adrain opening 150 extending thruouter shell layer 11 from an outermost bag surface portion toinner bag surface 20. The one ormore drains 15 anddrain openings 150 are operatively adapted to drain firstwet storage compartment 70, secondwet storage compartment 72, or both firstwet storage compartment 70 and secondwet storage compartment 72. - Exemplary insulated
cooler bag 10 desirably comprisesinner bag surface 20, whereininner bag surface 20 comprises a vapor and liquid impermeable material. It should be understood that any vapor and liquid impermeable material may be used to forminner bag surface 20. Desirably, the vapor and liquid impermeable material provides a soft, deformable surface. Suitable vapor and liquid impermeable materials include, but are not limited to, polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene. - Exemplary insulated
cooler bag 10 also desirably comprises at least one insulative material betweenoutermost bag surface 11 andinner bag surface 20. In addition, exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 desirably comprises at least one insulative material within each of the first and secondintermediate walls 32 and39 (i.e., in locations other than possible areas of vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material89). Suitable insulative materials include, but are not limited to, air, foam, a cellular layer, fibrous material, or any combination thereof. - As shown in
FIGS. 1-2 , exemplary insulatedcooler bag 10 may further comprise one or more carrying straps13. Typically, the one or more carrying straps13 are each attached tooutermost bag surface 11. - In one exemplary embodiment, the insulated cooler bag of the present invention comprises an outer shell layer comprising an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material; closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the at least one inner compartment and first and second wet storage compartments; at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface; and one or more carrying straps, wherein: (i) a first portion of the inner compartment wall material and the first portion of the inner bag surface form the first wet storage compartment positioned along one side of the at least one inner compartment, (ii) a second portion of the inner compartment wall material and the second portion of the inner bag surface form the second wet storage compartment positioned along an opposite side of the at least one inner compartment, (iii) the inner bag surface comprises a vapor and liquid impermeable material, and (iv) the vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material comprises a continuous film optionally reinforced with fibrous material.
- In another exemplary embodiment, the insulated cooler bag of the present invention comprises an outer shell layer comprising an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material; first and second intermediate walls positioned on opposite sides of the at least one inner compartment; closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the at least one inner compartment and first and second wet storage compartments; at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface; and one or more carrying straps, wherein: (i) the first intermediate wall and the first portion of the inner bag surface form the first wet storage compartment positioned along one side of the at least one inner compartment, (ii) the second intermediate wall and the second portion of the inner bag surface form the second wet storage compartment positioned along an opposite side of the at least one inner compartment, (iii) each of the first and second intermediate walls comprise vapor and liquid impermeable material, (iv) the inner bag surface comprises a vapor and liquid impermeable material, and (v) the vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material comprises a continuous film optionally reinforced with fibrous material.
- The present invention is further directed to methods of making insulating cooler bags. In one exemplary embodiment, the method of making an insulated cooler bag comprises forming one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material; and configuring the one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material into the insulated cooler bag.
- In some embodiments, the step of forming one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material may comprise one or more steps including, but not limited to, forming an outermost bag layer, forming an inner bag layer, forming an insulative layer to be positioned between the outermost bag layer and the inner bag layer, forming one or more intermediate wall layers, and forming an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
- In some embodiments, the step of configuring the one or more layers of insulated cooler bag material into the insulated cooler bag may comprise one or more steps including, but not limited to, assembling an outermost bag layer and an inner bag layer so as to position an insulative layer between the outermost bag layer and the inner bag layer; forming a bag with the configured layers so that first and second portions of the outermost bag layer surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag layer surface face one another; optionally positioning one or more intermediate wall layers between opposing (i.e., facing) first and second portions of the inner bag layer surface of the bag; and positioning at least one inner compartment between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
- The present invention is further directed to methods of using the disclosed insulated cooler bags.
- In one exemplary embodiment, the method of using an insulated cooler bag comprises providing an insulated cooler bag as disclosed herein to a user. In some exemplary embodiments, the step of providing comprises offering for sale the insulated cooler bag.
- In another exemplary embodiment, the method of using an insulated cooler bag comprises cooling or keeping cool one or more food items (or any other item to be kept cool) positioned within at least one inner compartment of the insulating cooler bag. The method may further comprise incorporating one or more pieces of ice (or other cold-producing materials) within one or more wet storage compartments of the insulated cooler bag; and incorporating the one or more food items (or any other item to be kept cool) into the at least one inner compartment of the insulating cooler bag so as to cool the one or more food items (or any other item to be kept cool).
- While the specification has been described in detail with respect to specific embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated that those skilled in the art, upon attaining an understanding of the foregoing, may readily conceive of alterations to, variations of, and equivalents to these embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be assessed as that of the appended claims and any equivalents thereto.
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1. An insulated cooler bag comprising:
an outer shell layer comprising an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another; and
at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
2. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 1 , wherein substantially all of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
3. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 1 , wherein the inner compartment wall material further comprises a vapor and liquid impermeable material.
4. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 3 , wherein the inner compartment wall material comprises a continuous vapor and liquid impermeable material having one or more areas therein with each of the one or more areas comprising vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material.
5. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 3 , wherein the inner compartment wall material comprises a continuous vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material having one or more areas therein with each of the one or more areas comprising vapor and liquid impermeable material.
6. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 1 , wherein a first portion of the inner compartment wall material and the first portion of the inner bag surface form a first wet storage compartment positioned along one side of the at least one inner compartment, and a second portion of the inner compartment wall material and the second portion of the inner bag surface form a second wet storage compartment positioned along an opposite side of the at least one inner compartment.
7. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 1 , further comprising first and second intermediate walls positioned on opposite sides of the at least one inner compartment, wherein the first intermediate wall and the first portion of the inner bag surface form a first wet storage compartment positioned along one side of the at least one inner compartment, and the second intermediate wall and the second portion of the inner bag surface form a second wet storage compartment positioned along an opposite side of the at least one inner compartment, wherein each of the first and second intermediate walls comprise vapor and liquid impermeable material.
8. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 7 , wherein the first wet storage compartment and the second wet storage compartment are in fluid communication with one another.
9. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 8 , further comprising at least one drain opening extending thru the outer shell layer, the at least one drain opening being operatively adapted to drain the first wet storage compartment, the second wet storage compartment, or both the first wet storage compartment and the second wet storage compartment.
10. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 1 , wherein the inner compartment wall material forms a pocket surrounded by the inner bag surface.
11. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 1 , wherein the inner bag surface comprises a vapor and liquid impermeable material.
12. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 1 , wherein the vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material comprises a film optionally reinforced with fibrous material.
13. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 12 , wherein the film comprises a continuous film without any apertures therein.
14. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 6 , further comprising closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the first and second wet storage compartments.
15. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 14 , wherein each of the closure devices comprises a zipper.
16. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 1 , further comprising at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface.
17. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 7 , further comprising at least one insulative material within each of the first and second intermediate walls.
18. The insulated cooler bag ofclaim 17 , wherein the at least one insulative material comprises air, foam, a cellular layer, fibrous material, or any combination thereof.
19. An insulated cooler bag comprising:
an outer shell layer comprising an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another;
at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material;
closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the at least one inner compartment and first and second wet storage compartments;
at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface; and
one or more carrying straps,
wherein:
a first portion of the inner compartment wall material and the first portion of the inner bag surface form the first wet storage compartment positioned along one side of the at least one inner compartment,
a second portion of the inner compartment wall material and the second portion of the inner bag surface form the second wet storage compartment positioned along an opposite side of the at least one inner compartment,
the inner bag surface comprises a vapor and liquid impermeable material, and
the vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material comprises a continuous film optionally reinforced with fibrous material.
20. An insulated cooler bag comprising:
an outer shell layer comprising an outermost bag surface and an inner bag surface, wherein first and second portions of the outermost bag surface are on opposite sides of the bag, and first and second portions of the inner bag surface face one another;
at least one inner compartment positioned between the first and second portions of the inner bag surface, the at least one inner compartment comprising an inner compartment wall material, wherein at least a portion of the inner compartment wall material comprises a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material;
first and second intermediate walls positioned on opposite sides of the at least one inner compartment;
closure devices operatively adapted to provide access into the at least one inner compartment and first and second wet storage compartments;
at least one insulative material between the outermost bag surface and the inner bag surface; and
one or more carrying straps,
wherein:
the first intermediate wall and the first portion of the inner bag surface form the first wet storage compartment positioned along one side of the at least one inner compartment,
the second intermediate wall and the second portion of the inner bag surface form the second wet storage compartment positioned along an opposite side of the at least one inner compartment,
each of the first and second intermediate walls comprise vapor and liquid impermeable material,
the inner bag surface comprises a vapor and liquid impermeable material, and the vapor permeable, liquid impermeable material comprises a continuous film optionally reinforced with fibrous material.
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