Refrigerated Lunch Box Device

Abstract

A refrigerated lunch box device is provided. The device is comprised of a dual-compartment body configured to separate perishable and non-perishable food items, wherein one compartment includes an active cooling system in the form of a refrigeration unit. The refrigeration unit comprises a thermoelectric cooling assembly powered by a battery. The battery may be rechargeable via the charging port and in one embodiment may be a removable battery pack. A user interface control allows adjustment of internal temperatures. The device further includes a non-refrigerated compartment equipped that may be comprised of a modular insert system for customizable food organization.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A refrigerated lunch box device comprising:
 a body comprised of a thermally insulated cooling compartment;   a lid coupled to the body via a pivot point;   a handle;   a refrigeration unit configured to provide active cooling within the thermally insulated cooling compartment; and   a battery.   
     
     
         2 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 1  further comprised of a locking mechanism that secures the lid to the body. 
     
     
         3 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 1  further comprised of a gasket. 
     
     
         4 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised of a grip area. 
     
     
         5 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised of a weather-resistant coating. 
     
     
         6 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 1 , wherein the refrigeration unit is comprised of a thermoelectric cooling assembly, a vapor compression compressor, or a phase change cooling assembly. 
     
     
         7 . A refrigerated lunch box device comprising:
 a body comprised of a thermally insulated cooling compartment;   a lid coupled to the body via a pivot point;   a handle;   a refrigeration unit configured to provide active cooling within the thermally insulated cooling compartment;   a battery; and   a non-refrigerated compartment removably insertable within the thermally insulated cooling compartment.   
     
     
         8 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 7 , wherein the battery is comprised of a battery pack. 
     
     
         9 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 7 , wherein the handle is comprised of a non-slip grip area. 
     
     
         10 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 7 , wherein the pivot point is comprised of a hinge. 
     
     
         11 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 7  further comprised of an insulation. 
     
     
         12 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 8  further comprised of an engagement feature that retains the battery in the body. 
     
     
         13 . A refrigerated lunch box device comprising:
 a body comprised of a thermally insulated cooling compartment;   a lid coupled to the body via a pivot point;   a handle;   a refrigeration unit configured to provide active cooling within the thermally insulated cooling compartment;   a battery; and   a non-refrigerated compartment removably insertable within the thermally insulated cooling compartment, the non-refrigerated compartment comprised of an insert system.   
     
     
         14 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 13  further comprised of a charging port. 
     
     
         15 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 13  further comprised of a solar panel. 
     
     
         16 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 13  further comprised of an LED charge indicator. 
     
     
         17 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 13 , wherein the insert system is comprised of a removable tray. 
     
     
         18 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 13 , wherein the insert system is comprised of a removable partition. 
     
     
         19 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 13  further comprised of a locking mechanism that secures the lid to the body. 
     
     
         20 . The refrigerated lunch box device of  claim 13  further comprised of a gasket.