Master pallet shipper

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to a pallet shipper. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an insulated pallet shipper for containers. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a fully recyclable insulated pallet shipper with an outer shroud, a top assembly, a bottom assembly, a plurality of insulating panels, a plurality of thermal resistive assemblies, and a plurality of thermal buffer pads.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . An insulated pallet shipper apparatus wherein:
 the apparatus has a width of about 40 inches;   the apparatus has a length of about 48 inches;   the apparatus has a height of about 50 inches;   the apparatus is six sided and closed; and   the apparatus is adapted to sit on a pallet for transportation.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the entire apparatus is fully recyclable. 
     
     
         3 . A fully insulated and fully recyclable apparatus comprising:
 an outer shroud;   a top assembly;   a bottom assembly;   a plurality of insulating panels;   a plurality of thermal resistive assemblies; and   a plurality of thermal buffer pads.   
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of insulating panels are filled with loose fill cellulose insulation with a settled distance of about 3.5 pounds PCF or greater free of fire retardant additives or poly binders. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the plurality of insulating panels each have a wall thickness of two inches or greater. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of thermal resistive assemblies are non-vented. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the thermal buffer pads are double walled cardboard. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of thermal resistive assemblies each contain at least one biodegradable and recyclable gel pack. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the top assembly includes:
 a top cap, at least one top insulating panel, a top plug, at least one top thermal resistive assembly, and at least one top thermal buffer pad.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the top cap is fixedly attached to a top insulating panel, the top insulating panel is fixedly attached to the top plug, the top plug is fixedly attached to a top thermal buffer pad. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the bottom assembly includes:
 a bottom cap, at least one bottom insulating panel, at least one bottom thermal resistive assembly, and at least one bottom thermal buffer pad.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the bottom cap is fixedly attached to a bottom insulating panel, the bottom insulating panel is fixedly attached to a top thermal buffer pad. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the outer shroud comprises four sides, each side containing: at least one side insulating panel, at least one side thermal resistive assembly, and at least one side thermal buffer pad. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the outer shroud is fixedly attached to a side insulating panel, the side insulating panel is fixedly attached to a thermal resistive assembly and the thermal resistive assembly is fixedly attached to a side thermal buffer pad. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the outer shroud is not in fixed engagement with the top assembly. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein a chamber operative to accept cargo is formed by the attachment of the outer shroud to the bottom assembly. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein at least one thermal resistive assembly is located within the chamber. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of thermal resistive assemblies each contain at least one biodegradable and recyclable gel pack. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the apparatus is operative to carry cargo that is desired to be kept at a near constant temperature. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the apparatus is operative to hold the cargo in a temperature range of about 2 degrees Celsius to about 8 degrees Celsius for over 120 hours.