Patent ID: 6502417
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: B65D,C09K,F25D

Abstract:
A method for storing items, the method comprising:providing an item; providing a container, the container having: an outer shell, a cap, a storage chamber, an insulating material and a re-freezable material, the outer shell defining an interior and having at least one opening for providing access to the interior, the outer shell being formed of a substantially rigid material, the cap being configured to engage the opening, the cap being formed of a substantially rigid material and movable between an open position and a closed position, in the closed position the cap engaging the at least one opening such that the cap and the outer shell encase the interior, the storage chamber being located within the interior and communicating with the at least one opening, the storage chamber being adapted to receive the item such that the storage chamber substantially conforms to the exterior of the item, the insulating material disposed within the interior between the storage chamber and the outer shell, the re-freezable material disposed within the interior between the storage chamber and the insulating material such that the re-freezable material at least partially surrounds the exterior of the item inserted within the storage chamber; placing the item in the storage chamber of the container; and moving the cap to the closed position.