Academy Sports + Outdoors has been granted a patent for a hard-sided cooler box featuring a cylindrical channel that allows air to escape when the latches are released. This design facilitates easier lid opening by reducing pressure, enhancing user convenience. The cooler includes insulation and a secure lid mechanism. GlobalData’s report on Academy Sports + Outdoors gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Cooler box with pressure-release channel for easy lid opening
The granted patent US12025369B2 describes a hard-sided cooler box designed for enhanced insulation and pressure management. The cooler box features a robust body composed of a bottom, front wall, back wall, and two side walls, which collectively define its structure. Inside, the cooler includes a liner and insulating foam positioned between the body and the liner. A movable lid is attached to the top of the cooler, equipped with a gasket to ensure a tight seal when closed. Notably, the cooler incorporates at least one receiver on the front wall, which contains a channel extending through the body, insulating foam, and liner. This channel is designed to facilitate the release of pressure or vacuum when the latch securing the lid is released, thereby enhancing the cooler's functionality.
The patent further details variations of the cooler box, including options for a one-sided or dual-sided opening lid. Each configuration includes latches that secure the lid and cover the channels, preventing air or vacuum from escaping when closed. The design ensures that when the latches are unsecured, the channels are unblocked, allowing for the release of pressure. Additionally, the latches are designed to provide a smooth, flat surface that connects flush with the receivers, contributing to the overall aesthetic and functionality of the cooler. The patent also mentions the possibility of including additional latches that do not obstruct the channels, further enhancing the cooler's versatility.
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