US3146600A
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Thermoelectric immersion cooler
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1962-05-28
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1982-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett F Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:47
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B21/00; F25B21/02; F25D; F25D31/00; F25D31/002; F25D31/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
APPARATUS FOR WITHDRAWING HEAT FROM A BODY TO BE COOLED, COMPRISING: AN ENCLOSURE HAVING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE WALL PORTION AND A HANDLE PORTION SPACED FROM SAID WALL PORTION; THERMOELECTRIC MEANS IN SAID ENCLOSURE HAVING HEAT ABSORBING MEANS IN THERMAL TRANSFER ASSOCIATION WITH SAID WALL PORTION AND HEAT PASSING MEANS SPACED FROM SAID WALL PORTION; AND HEAT TRANSFER MEANS HAVING AN INNER PORTION IN THERMAL TRANSFER ASSOCIATION WITH SAID HEAT PASSING MEANS TO WITHDRAW HEAT ENERGY FROM SAID THERMOELECTRIC MEANS, SAID HEAT TRANSFER MEANS INCLUDING AN OUTER PORTION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HANDLE PORTION OF SAID ENCLOSURE TO WITHOUT SAID ENCLOSURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
APPARATUS FOR WITHDRAWING HEAT FROM A BODY TO BE COOLED, COMPRISING: AN ENCLOSURE HAVING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE WALL PORTION AND A HANDLE PORTION SPACED FROM SAID WALL PORTION; THERMOELECTRIC MEANS IN SAID ENCLOSURE HAVING HEAT ABSORBING MEANS IN THERMAL TRANSFER ASSOCIATION WITH SAID WALL PORTION AND HEAT PASSING MEANS SPACED FROM SAID WALL PORTION; AND HEAT TRANSFER MEANS HAVING AN INNER PORTION IN THERMAL TRANSFER ASSOCIATION WITH SAID HEAT PASSING MEANS TO WITHDRAW HEAT ENERGY FROM SAID THERMOELECTRIC MEANS, SAID HEAT TRANSFER MEANS INCLUDING AN OUTER PORTION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HANDLE PORTION OF SAID ENCLOSURE TO WITHOUT SAID ENCLOSURE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |