Stewart D Glenn

US Patent:

60620404, May 16, 2000

Filed:

Apr 26, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/298883

Inventors:

William M. Bostic - Asheboro NC
Stewart D. Glenn - Asheboro NC

Assignee:

Vesture Corporation - Asheboro NC

International Classification:

F25D 308

US Classification:

62530

Abstract:

A lightweight, insulated chest and method are provided for transportation and storage of perishable and other items which require a temperature-controlled environment. The chest includes insulated side walls, bottom and a hinged cover which is pneumatically sealed to prevent tampering and for thermal security. The chest includes a fluid conduit within the cover for air evacuation and depressurization of the interior and also includes a conduit to provide a vacuum between the walls of the sides and bottom which contain a rigid polymeric foam insulation.

US Patent:

59184787, Jul 6, 1999

Filed:

Sep 29, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/939401

Inventors:

William M. Bostic - Asheboro NC
Stewart D. Glenn - Asheboro NC

Assignee:

Vesture Corporation - Asheboro NC

International Classification:

F25D 308

US Classification:

62371

Abstract:

A lightweight, insulated chest and method are provided for transportation and storage of perishable and other items which require a temperature-controlled environment. The chest includes insulated side walls, bottom and a hinged cover which is pneumatically sealed to prevent tampering and for thermal security. The chest includes a fluid conduit within the cover for air evacuation and depressurization of the interior and also includes a conduit to provide a vacuum between the walls of the sides and bottom which contain a rigid polymeric foam insulation.