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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2025
Filed:
Oct. 07, 2022
California Innovations Inc., Toronto, CA;
Richard C. Stephens, Chicago, IL (US);
Kenneth Macalino, Chicago, IL (US);
CALIFORNIA INNOVATIONS INC., , CA;
Abstract
A cooler insert partition is provided for a container having a hard-walled internal chamber surface. The partition has a spanning matrix and a peripherally extensive margin that defines a dimensionally variable boundary that follows the tapered chamber wall, functions as a wiper, and is deformable in at least one of (a) in-plane compression; and (b) out-of-plane deflection. The margin forms an edge of the spanning matrix. The partition is insulated, and is softer and more flexible than the hard-walled chamber surface. The periphery is thinner in cross-section than the spanning matrix and has a smaller specific flexural modulus. The partition has articulated panel sections. The partition is made from a single polymeric monolith that has been cut and formed. In use the partition is progressively re-positioned in the chamber to minimize dead air space as container contents are removed.