US3138934A
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Thermoelectric heating and cooling system for vehicles
Assignee: Kysor Industrial Corp
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Filing: 1962-11-19
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1982-11-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Asa E Roane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00478; F; F25; F25B; F25B21/00; F25B21/02; F25B21/04; G; G05; G05D; G05D23/00; G05D23/19; G05D23/1919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH SPACED INNER AND OUTER TOP WALLS AND A WINDSHIELD AT THE FRONT END OF THE COMPARTMENT, A THERMOELECTRIC HEAT PUMP SUPPORTED BY SAID OUTER WALL WITH UPPER AND LOWER FINNED HEAT CONDUCTING PLATES SECURED TO ITS OPPOSITE SIDES, THE FINS OF SAID PLATES EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE FINS OF THE UPPER PLATE EXPOSED TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID OUTER WALL AND THE FINS OF THE LOWER PLATE LOCATED BETWEEN SAID WALLS, MEANS FORMING A CIRCULATING DUCT BETWEEN SAID WALLS AND SURROUNDING THE FINS ON SAID LOWER PLATE AND HAVING A DISCHARGE OPENING DIRECTED DOWNWARDLY ALONG THE INSIDE OF SAID WINDSHIELD, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARRANGED TO SELECTIVELY AND OPPOSITELY ACTIVATE SAID HEAT PUMP, AND A BLOWER ARRANGED TO CIRCULATE AIR FROM THE INTERIOR OF SAID COMPARTMENT THROUGH SAID DUCT AND SAID DISCHARGE OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH SPACED INNER AND OUTER TOP WALLS AND A WINDSHIELD AT THE FRONT END OF THE COMPARTMENT, A THERMOELECTRIC HEAT PUMP SUPPORTED BY SAID OUTER WALL WITH UPPER AND LOWER FINNED HEAT CONDUCTING PLATES SECURED TO ITS OPPOSITE SIDES, THE FINS OF SAID PLATES EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE FINS OF THE UPPER PLATE EXPOSED TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID OUTER WALL AND THE FINS OF THE LOWER PLATE LOCATED BETWEEN SAID WALLS, MEANS FORMING A CIRCULATING DUCT BETWEEN SAID WALLS AND SURROUNDING THE FINS ON SAID LOWER PLATE AND HAVING A DISCHARGE OPENING DIRECTED DOWNWARDLY ALONG THE INSIDE OF SAID WINDSHIELD, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARRANGED TO SELECTIVELY AND OPPOSITELY ACTIVATE SAID HEAT PUMP, AND A BLOWER ARRANGED TO CIRCULATE AIR FROM THE INTERIOR OF SAID COMPARTMENT THROUGH SAID DUCT AND SAID DISCHARGE OPENING.
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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) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |