Cool bags systems

Abstract

A reusable insulated flexible cooler bag comprising: a front wall having a first inner layer, at least one first insulating layer, and a first outer layer of plastic material; a rear wall having a second inner layer, at least one second insulating layer, and a second outer layer of plastic material; and a closure element. The front wall and the rear wall are joined together at their peripheral edges so as to create a pocket-like configuration with an inner volume. The closure element is able to close the pocket-like configuration to substantially ensure an airtight and watertight seal of the inner volume of the reusable insulated flexible cooler bag and is located adjacent a top side of the reusable insulated flexible cooler bag in order to provide access to contents of the reusable insulated flexible cooler bag.

1 . A reusable insulated flexible cooler bag comprising:
 a front wall having a first inner layer, at least one first insulating layer, and a first outer layer of plastic material;   a rear wall having a second inner layer, at least one second insulating layer, and a second outer layer of plastic material; and   a closure element;   wherein said front wall and said rear wall are joined together at their peripheral edges at a left side, a right side and a bottom of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag so as to create a pocket-like configuration with an inner volume;   wherein said first inner layer, said first insulating layer and said first outer layer of plastic material are attached to each other;   wherein said second inner layer, said second insulating layer and said second outer layer of plastic material are attached to each other;   wherein said closure element is able to close said pocket-like configuration to substantially ensure an airtight and watertight seal of said inner volume of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag; and   wherein said closure element is located adjacent a top side of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag in order to provide access to contents of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag, said contents being insulated and stored within confines of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag.   
     
     
         2 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said first and said second inner layer comprise flexible, waterproof, air-impermeable plastic material permitting easy cleaning of said inner volume of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag. 
     
     
         3 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said first and said second insulating layer comprise at least one material having low thermal conductivity. 
     
     
         4 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 3  wherein said material having low thermal conductivity comprises an insulating foam. 
     
     
         5 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 4  wherein said insulating foam comprises a polyethylene foam sheet. 
     
     
         6 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said front wall and said rear wall are flexible to accommodate insertion of different shaped products into said inner volume of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag. 
     
     
         7 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said first and said second outer layer of plastic material comprise carrying straps. 
     
     
         8 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said first and said second outer layer of plastic material comprise durable, puncture-proof, waterproof, air-impermeable and flexible plastic material. 
     
     
         9 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said first and said second outer layer of plastic material are colored. 
     
     
         10 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said front wall and said rear wall comprise a square shape. 
     
     
         11 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said front wall and said rear wall comprise a rectangular shape. 
     
     
         12 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said closure element comprises a plastic sliding zipper. 
     
     
         13 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said closure element comprises a continuous mating plastic tongue and groove. 
     
     
         14 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 1  wherein said front wall and said rear wall in combination with said closure element form an airtight, watertight and insulated inner space comprising said inner volume. 
     
     
         15 . A reusable insulated flexible cooler bag comprising:
 a front wall having a first inner layer, at least one first insulating layer, and a first outer layer of plastic material;   a rear wall having a second inner layer, at least one second insulating layer, and a second outer layer of plastic material;
 said front wall and said rear wall being joined together at their peripheral edges at a left side, a right side and a bottom of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag so as to create a pocket-like configuration with an inner volume, said front wall and said rear wall being flexible to accommodate insertion of different shaped products into said inner volume of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag, said first inner layer, said first insulating layer and said first outer layer of plastic material being attached to each other, said second inner layer, said second insulating layer and said second outer layer of plastic material being attached to each other, said first and said second inner layer comprising flexible, waterproof, air-impermeable plastic material permitting easy cleaning of said inner volume of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag, and said first and said second outer layer of plastic material comprising durable, puncture-proof, waterproof, air-impermeable and flexible plastic material; and 
   a closure element;
 said closure element comprising a plastic sliding zipper and being able to close said pocket-like configuration to substantially ensure an airtight and watertight seal of said inner volume of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag, said closure element being located adjacent a top side of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag in order to provide access to contents of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag, said contents being insulated and stored within confines of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag; 
   wherein said front wall and said rear wall in combination with said plastic sliding zipper form an airtight, watertight and insulated inner space comprising said inner volume.   
     
     
         16 . The reusable insulated flexible cooler bag of  claim 15  further comprising a kit comprising various reusable insulated flexible cooler bags in various shapes, sizes, and colors with various said closure elements. 
     
     
         17 . A method of using a reusable insulated flexible cooler bag comprising the steps of:
 providing a reusable insulated flexible cooler bag comprising a front wall, a rear wall, and a closure element;   opening said closure element of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag;   placing contents into said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag; and   closing said closure element of said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag and thereby forming said airtight, watertight and insulated inner volume for use in insulating and storing contents.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the steps of:
 placing said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag into an ice/water filled cooler box and thereby; 
 preventing said contents placed into said reusable insulated flexible cooler bag from becoming wet and contaminated by said ice situated in said cooler box.