Insulating container

Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a container having a base that includes an outer base layer, an inner base layer, and a base insulation layer, the inner base layer defining an interior volume of the container. A moveable lid is coupled to the base at a first end thereof, the moveable lid including an outer lid layer, a first insulation layer, a second insulation layer, and an inner lid layer covering the first and second insulation layers. A seat is formed by the inner base layer, and the first insulation layer and the inner lid layer define a rim that contacts the seat when the moveable lid is in a closed position. The second insulation layer and the inner lid layer define a plug that forms an interference fit with the inner base layer to seal the interior volume when the moveable lid is in the closed position.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A container, comprising:
 a base including an outer base layer, an inner base layer, and a base insulation layer, the inner base layer defining an interior volume of the container;   a moveable lid coupled to the base at a first end thereof, the moveable lid including an outer lid layer, a first insulation layer, a second insulation layer, and an inner lid layer covering the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer; and   a seat formed by the inner base layer at the first end of the base,   wherein the first insulation layer and the inner lid layer define a rim that contacts the seat when the moveable lid is in a closed position, and   wherein the second insulation layer and the inner lid layer define a plug that forms an interference fit with the inner base layer to seal the interior volume when the moveable lid is in the closed position.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1  further comprising a waterproof closure extending around a periphery of the first end of the base. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the outer base layer and the inner base layer are coupled to a first half of the waterproof closure, and wherein the outer lid layer and the inner lid layer are coupled to a second half of the waterproof closure. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the outer base layer is made of a synthetic fabric. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the inner base layer extends atop the base insulation layer to define the seat, and wherein the seat defines a planar surface. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the plug extends past the seat to abut the interior volume when the moveable lid is in the closed position. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the plug defines a first plug surface that abuts the interior volume when the moveable lid is in the closed position, and wherein the plug further defines a second plug surface around a periphery thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 7 , wherein the second plug surface is configured to contact sides of the inner base layer when the moveable lid is in the closed position. 
     
     
         9 . A container, comprising:
 a base including an outer base layer, an inner base layer, and a base insulation layer; and   a moveable lid coupled to the base at a first end thereof, the moveable lid including a cover, a plug, and an inner lid layer covering the cover and the plug; and   a y-axis extending in a direction that is parallel to the outer base layer,   wherein the plug protrudes from the cover, and   wherein the cover defines a first height measured along the y-axis that is greater than a second height of the plug measured along the y-axis.   
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the second height of the plug is between about 25% and about 75% of the first height of the cover. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the cover defines a first depth measured perpendicular to the y-axis that is greater than a second depth of the plug measured perpendicular to the y-axis. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 11 , wherein the second depth of the plug is between about 50% and 100% of the first depth of the cover. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 10  further comprising one or more straps coupled to one or more patches that are coupled to the outer base layer. 
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more patches are covered by flaps formed in the outer base layer. 
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the plug forms an interference fit with the inner base layer to seal an interior volume of the container defined by the inner base layer when the moveable lid is in a closed position. 
     
     
         16 . A container, comprising:
 a base including an outer base layer, an inner base layer, and a base insulation layer, wherein the base extends from a first end to a second end in a direction along a y-axis, and wherein an interior volume of the container is at least partially defined by the inner base layer; and   a moveable lid coupled to the base at the first end thereof, the moveable lid including a cover that defines a rim and a plug that protrudes from the cover,   wherein a seat is defined by the inner base layer at the first end of the base,   wherein the plug forms an interference fit with the inner base layer to at least partially seal the interior volume of the container when the moveable lid is in a closed position, and   wherein a bottom surface of the plug is disposed below the seat in the direction along the y-axis when the moveable lid is in the closed position.   
     
     
         17 . The container of  claim 16 , wherein the plug has a side plug surface that is configured to contact sides of the inner base layer to provide the interference fit when the movable lid is in the closed position, and
 wherein the rim is configured to contact a seat defined by the inner base layer at the first end of the base when the moveable lid is in the closed position.   
     
     
         18 . The container of  claim 17 , wherein a first closure is provided at the first end in addition to the interference fit to form the seal, and wherein the seal is configured to provide a watertight seal up to about 15 psi of atmospheric pressure between the ambient environment and the interior volume. 
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 16 , wherein the moveable lid has a top wall that defines a surface area that is greater than a surface area defined by the bottom surface of the plug. 
     
     
         20 . The container of  claim 16 , wherein the moveable lid has a first lid insulation layer that at least partially defines the cover and a second lid insulation layer that at least partially defines the plug, and
 wherein at least one of the first lid insulation layer or the second lid insulation layer is a floating insulation layer that is not coupled to an outer layer or an inner layer of the moveable lid.