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 cover that defines a rim that contacts the seat when the moveable lid is in a closed position,   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, and   wherein the rim of the cover extends around a periphery of the plug such that the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer define a stepped profile.   
     
     
         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 the 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 25% and 75% of the first height of the cover. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the cover defines a depth measured perpendicular to the y-axis that is greater than a depth of the plug measured perpendicular to the y-axis. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 11 , wherein the depth of the plug is between about 50% and 100% of the 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 one or more 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 method of manufacturing a container, the method comprising:
 providing a shell, a liner, a closure, and one or more insulation layers;   forming a base and a lid with the shell to define a cavity;   positioning the one or more insulation layers within the cavity;   positioning the liner within the cavity to cover the one or more insulation layers;   coupling the shell and the liner to a first half of the closure at a first end of the base;   coupling a first strip of material to a second half of the closure and a top wall of the lid along a first outer periphery of the lid; and   coupling the liner to the second half of the closure.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the shell includes an outer base layer and an outer lid layer, and wherein the liner includes an inner base layer and an inner lid layer. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the inner lid layer is coupled to an underside of the lid to cover a first insulation layer and a second insulation layer. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein positioning the liner within the cavity includes forming a seat with the liner atop a base insulation layer at the first end of the base. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16  further comprising molding at least one of the top wall and a bottom wall of the container to include a logo thereon.