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US3100970A
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Thermoelectrically refrigerated apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-14
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1981-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thore Matin Elfving
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:11
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B21/00; F25B21/02; H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10N10/10; H10N10/13; F25D; F25D11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING A FIRST REFRIGERATING CHAMBER, A SECOND REFRIGERATING CHAMBER OF A HIGHER TEMPERATURE THAN SAID FIRST REFRIGERATING CHAMBER, AT LEAST A FIRST AND AT LEAST A SECOND THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY, EACH HAVING HOT AND COLD JUNCTIONS, A ONE-WAY HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM COMPRISING, A DOUBLE-WALLED MEMBER PARTLY FILLED WITH A REFRIGERANT, SAID DOUBLE WALLED MEMBER HAVING A HEAT ABSORBING EVAPORATOR PORTION AND A HEAT DISSIPATING CONDENSER PORTION AT A HIGHER LEVEL THAN THE EVAPORATOR PORTION, SAID CONDENSER PORTION BEING IN DIRECT THERMAL CONTACT WITH THE COLD JUNCTIONS OF SAID SECOND THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY, SAID EVAPORATOR BEING IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION TO SAID SECOND REFRIGERATING CHAMBER, THE HOT JUNCTIONS OF SAID FIRST THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY BEING IN DIRECT THERMAL CONTACT WITH SAID DOUBLE WALLED MEMBER, THE COLD JUNCTION SIDE OF SAID FIRST THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY BEING IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH SAID FIRST REFRIGERATING CHAMBER FOR COOLING THE SAME, MEANS FOR DISSIPATING HEAT FROM THE HOT JUNCTION SIDE OF SAID SECOND THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY, AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING SAID FIRST AND SECOND THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY WITH ELECTRIC ENERGY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING A FIRST REFRIGERATING CHAMBER, A SECOND REFRIGERATING CHAMBER OF A HIGHER TEMPERATURE THAN SAID FIRST REFRIGERATING CHAMBER, AT LEAST A FIRST AND AT LEAST A SECOND THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY, EACH HAVING HOT AND COLD JUNCTIONS, A ONE-WAY HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM COMPRISING, A DOUBLE-WALLED MEMBER PARTLY FILLED WITH A REFRIGERANT, SAID DOUBLE WALLED MEMBER HAVING A HEAT ABSORBING EVAPORATOR PORTION AND A HEAT DISSIPATING CONDENSER PORTION AT A HIGHER LEVEL THAN THE EVAPORATOR PORTION, SAID CONDENSER PORTION BEING IN DIRECT THERMAL CONTACT WITH THE COLD JUNCTIONS OF SAID SECOND THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY, SAID EVAPORATOR BEING IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION TO SAID SECOND REFRIGERATING CHAMBER, THE HOT JUNCTIONS OF SAID FIRST THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY BEING IN DIRECT THERMAL CONTACT WITH SAID DOUBLE WALLED MEMBER, THE COLD JUNCTION SIDE OF SAID FIRST THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY BEING IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH SAID FIRST REFRIGERATING CHAMBER FOR COOLING THE SAME, MEANS FOR DISSIPATING HEAT FROM THE HOT JUNCTION SIDE OF SAID SECOND THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY, AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING SAID FIRST AND SECOND THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY WITH ELECTRIC ENERGY.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |