Abstract: |
A thermal insulation article includes a thermally insulating pad shaped to be positioned in a cavity of a rectangular prism shipping container. The pad includes a solid compostable panel formed primarily of starch and/or plant fiber pulp that holds together as a single unit, and a water-proof or water-resistant film forming a pocket enclosing the panel. The panel includes a first section, a second section, and a third section connecting the first section to the second section, the first and second section each having a central portion and two flaps that extend from the central portion beyond the third section, and wherein the panel is foldable into an open box. |
Inventor: |
Jobe, Darrell (Livermore, CA, US) |
Applicant: |
Vericool, Inc. (Livermore, CA, US) |
Face Assignee: |
N/A |
Filed: |
2020-01-28 |
Issued: |
2020-05-28 |
Claims: |
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1. A thermal insulation article for placement in a shipping container to hold an item, comprising:
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14. A thermal insulation article for placement in a shipping container to hold an item, comprising:
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24. A thermal insulation article for placement in a shipping container to hold an item, comprising:
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25. A thermal insulation article for placement in a shipping container to hold an item, comprising:
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27. A shipping container to hold an item, comprising:
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29. A shipping container to hold an item, comprising:
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