Collapsible Insulating Device

Abstract

A portable insulating device kit may be configured to fit within a smaller container for easier shipment. In one example, the assembly may include a base, a top wall having an opening, an inner liner configured to extend into the opening of the top wall to form an interior cavity defining a volumetric storage capacity and an exterior wall. The container can have a flat configuration defining a length, height, and width. The base, the top wall, the inner liner, and the exterior wall may be configured to be assembled into a portable insulating device. The volume of the container may be less than the volumetric storage capacity of the assembled portable insulating device, and the base, the inner liner, and the exterior wall are configured to be detached from one another and shipped in the container.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A collapsible insulating device comprising:
 a base;   a top wall;   an inner liner defining an interior cavity;   an opening extending into the inner liner;   a layer covering the inner liner;   an exterior wall;   at least one rod extending from the base to the top wall; and   wherein the base, the inner liner, and the layer are configured to be assembled into the insulating device, wherein the base, the inner liner, and the layer are configured to be detached from one another and placed into a container, and   wherein the base comprises an angled portion to allow for assembly of the exterior wall to the insulating device.   
     
     
         2 . The collapsible insulating device of  claim 1  wherein the layer is an insulation layer. 
     
     
         3 . The collapsible insulating device of  claim 2  wherein the layer is formed of flexible corrugated plastic. 
     
     
         4 . The collapsible insulating device of  claim 1  wherein the container defines a length, height, and width, wherein the width of the container is less than a diameter of the assembled insulating device. 
     
     
         5 . The collapsible insulating device of  claim 4  wherein a ratio of the width of the container to the diameter of the assembled insulating device ranges from 1 to 5 to 1 to 3. 
     
     
         6 . The collapsible insulating device of  claim 1  wherein a ratio of a volumetric capacity of interior cavity to a volume of the container is configured to be between 2:1 to 4:1. 
     
     
         7 . The collapsible insulating device of  claim 1  wherein the base comprises a plate, at least one tube for supporting the weight of the inner liner, and a series of wheels. 
     
     
         8 . The collapsible insulating device of  claim 1  wherein the top wall comprises a lid configured to cover the opening, the lid further comprising a handle. 
     
     
         9 . The collapsible insulating device of  claim 1  further comprising a drain pipe. 
     
     
         10 . The collapsible insulating device of  claim 1  wherein the base further comprises indicators such that a user can properly align the layer with the base. 
     
     
         11 . The collapsible insulating device of  claim 1  wherein the inner liner defines a bottom surface and wherein the bottom surface includes an insulation layer.