Vacuum insulated storage containers

Abstract

Vacuum insulated storage containers storage containers are provided. In some embodiments, an insulating container is provided comprising: a receptacle that comprises an inner receptacle, an outer receptacle, and a first gasket configured to form a first seal between the inner receptacle and the outer receptacle, wherein one or more compartments are formed in the inner receptacle and wherein a first vacuum cavity is formed between an outer wall of the inner receptacle and an inner wall of the outer receptacle; a one-piece lid structure that comprises an inner lid portion, an outer lid portion, and a second gasket configured to form a second seal between the inner lid portion and the outer lid portion, wherein a second vacuum cavity is formed between an outer wall of the inner lid portion and an inner wall of the outer lid portion; a plurality of latches connected to an outer wall of the outer lid portion, wherein each of the plurality of latches is configured to connect the one-piece lid structure to the receptacle; and a cover that is formed to securably attach to the outer lid portion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An insulating food storage container comprising:
 a receptacle that comprises an inner receptacle, an outer receptacle, and a first gasket configured to form a first seal between the inner receptacle and the outer receptacle, wherein one or more compartments are formed in the inner receptacle and wherein a first vacuum cavity is formed between an outer wall of the inner receptacle and an inner wall of the outer receptacle;   a one-piece lid structure that comprises an inner lid portion, an outer lid portion, and a second gasket configured to form a second seal between the inner lid portion and the outer lid portion, wherein a second vacuum cavity is formed between an outer wall of the inner lid portion and an inner wall of the outer lid portion;   a plurality of latches connected to an outer wall of the outer lid portion, wherein each of the plurality of latches is configured to connect the one-piece lid structure to the receptacle; and   a cover that is formed to securably attach to the outer lid portion.   
     
     
         2 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the inner receptacle and the outer receptacle of the receptacle are composed of a co-polyester material. 
     
     
         3 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the inner lid portion and the outer lid portion of the one-piece lid are composed of a co-polyester material. 
     
     
         4 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the inner receptacle and the outer receptacle of the receptacle are composed of stainless steel. 
     
     
         5 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the inner lid portion and the outer lid portion of the one-piece lid are composed of stainless steel. 
     
     
         6 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein an opening of the receptacle is a rectangular-shaped opening and wherein the one-piece lid structure is a rectangular shape. 
     
     
         7 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein an opening of the receptacle is an oval-shaped opening and wherein the one-piece lid structure is an oval shape. 
     
     
         8 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein an opening of the receptacle is a rounded rectangular-shaped opening and wherein the one-piece lid structure is a rounded rectangular shape. 
     
     
         9 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the inner receptacle includes a lip portion that provides a surface for receiving the one-piece lid structure. 
     
     
         10 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the one-piece lid structure includes a third gasket that conforms with each of the one or more compartments, where the third gasket seals each of the one or more compartments when the one-piece lid structure is securably attached to the receptacle. 
     
     
         11 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of latches is formed on a side of the outer lid portion of the one-piece lid structure. 
     
     
         12 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of latches includes a protrusion that, when a latch is in a closed position, protrudes beneath and contacts a lip portion of the inner receptacle of the receptacle. 
     
     
         13 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 12 , wherein each of the plurality of latches includes an upper latch portion positioned above the protrusion that is aligned with an exterior surface of the lip portion of the inner receptacle of the receptacle. 
     
     
         14 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 12 , wherein each of the plurality of latches includes a lower latch portion positioned below the protrusion that is aligned with an exterior surface of the outer receptacle of the receptacle. 
     
     
         15 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of latches includes a protrusion that is connected using a pin to a latch post formed on an exterior surface of the outer lid portion of the one-piece lid structure. 
     
     
         16 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 15 , wherein each of the plurality of latches and the latch post are composed of a co-polyester material and wherein the pin is composed of a stainless steel material. 
     
     
         17 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 15 , wherein each of the plurality of latches is a lever that separates the one-piece lid structure from the receptacle when a latch is moved from a closed position to an open position. 
     
     
         18 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the cover includes an interior surface and an exterior surface and wherein the interior surface of the cover includes a plurality of clips for holding one or more utensils. 
     
     
         19 . The insulating food storage container of  claim 18 , wherein the cover is composed of a transparent material such that the one or more utensils are visible to a user of the insulating food storage container.