Insulating Rolltainer Liner

Abstract

According to one aspect, an apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base and at least one side connected to the base. The base has a lower portion and an upper portion extending from the tower portion. The base and at least one side define a receptacle portion for receiving Temperature-sensitive goods, and the at least one side is configured to fold to substantially enclose the receptacle portion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods, comprising:
 a base; and   a plurality of sides, each connected to the base and comprising:
 a lower portion, connected by at least one vertical seam to adjacent lower portions of adjacent sides; and 
 an upper portion extending from the lower portion, 
   wherein the base and the lower portions of the plurality of sides define a receptacle portion for receiving temperature-sensitive goods,   wherein the upper portions of the plurality of sides are configured to fold inwardly to substantially enclose the receptacle portion, and   wherein the base and plurality of sides are cooperatively dimensioned to fit within a rolltainer.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of sides comprises sealed and insulated lining material. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a moisture regulating system to collect and separate condensation from the temperature-sensitive goods received in the receptacle portion. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the moisture regulating system comprises a separation panel disposed proximate the base, having one or more recesses defined therein to collect and separate the condensation from the temperature-sensitive goods received in the receptacle portion. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one vertical seam comprises a plurality of fasteners configured to be selectively coupled to define a length of the at least one vertical seam. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of fasteners comprise at least one of zippers and mechanical snaps. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of sides comprises one or more pockets configured to receive at least one temperature regulating system to regulate the temperature of the temperature-sensitive goods. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one temperature regulating system comprises at least one of cooling packs and heating packs. 
     
     
         9 . An apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods, comprising:
 a base; and   at least one side connected to the base, comprising:
 a lower portion; and 
 an upper portion extending from the lower portion, 
   wherein the base and at least one side define a receptacle portion for receiving temperature-sensitive goods, and   wherein the upper portion of the at least one side is configured to fold to substantially enclose the receptacle portion.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one side comprises sealed and insulated lining material. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the base and at least one side are cooperatively dimensioned to fit within a rolltainer. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , further comprising a moisture regulating system to collect and separate condensation from the temperature-sensitive goods received in the receptacle portion. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the moisture regulating system comprises a separation panel disposed proximate the base and having one or more recesses defined therein to collect and separate condensation from the temperature-sensitive goods received in the receptacle portion. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one side comprises at least two adjacent sides connected by at least one common seam. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein each of the at least two adjacent sides has a lower portion and upper portion extending from the lower portion, and
 wherein the lower portions of the at least two adjacent sides are connected by the at least one common scam.   
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one common seam comprises a plurality of fasteners configured to be selectively coupled to define a length of the at least one common seam. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the plurality of fasteners comprise at least one of zippers and mechanical snaps. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one side comprises one or more pockets configured to receive at least one temperature regulating system to regulate the temperature of the temperature-sensitive goods. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the at least One temperature regulating system comprises at least one of cooling packs and heating packs. 
     
     
         20 . A method of packing temperature-sensitive goods for transport, comprising:
 placing temperature-sensitive goods into an apparatus comprising:
 a base, and 
   at least one side connected to the base and comprising
 a lower portion, and 
 an upper portion extending from the lower portion, 
   wherein the base and at least one side define a receptacle portion for receiving temperature-sensitive goods, and   wherein the upper portion of the at least one side is configured to fold to substantially enclose the receptacle portion;   providing a barrier system proximate the received goods;   providing at least one system configured to regulate the temperature of the goods, separated from the goods by the barrier system; and   folding the upper portion of the at least one side to substantially enclose the receptacle portion.   
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 20 , further comprising placing the apparatus, having the temperature-sensitive goods received therein, within a rolltainer. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the at least one side comprises at least two adjacent sides connected by at least one common seam, 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 22 , further comprising selectively coupling a plurality of fasteners to define a length of the at least one common seam. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein providing the at least one system configured to regulate the temperature of the goods comprises securing at least one of coating packs and heating packs in one or more pockets proximate one or more of the at least two adjacent sides. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein folding the upper portion of the at least one side comprises folding the upper portion of the at least one side inwardly about a lateral hinge line. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the barrier system comprises at least one of a corrugated sheet and a flexible bag.