US3270513A
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Thermoelectric water cooler
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1965-06-21
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1985-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bush Charles F Ter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:51
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B21/00; F25B21/02; H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10N10/10; H10N10/13; F25D; F25D31/00; F25D31/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
THERMOELECTRIC WATER COOLING APPARATUS COMPRISING: A THERMOELECTRIC MODULE INCLUDING A COLD SHOE, A HEAT SINK, AND AN ARRAY OF THERMOCOUPLES SANDWICHED BETWEEN SAID SHOE AND SINK; A WATER TANK AGAINST WHICH SAID SHOE SEATS; A TENSION BAND IN SADDLE RELATION ABOUT SAID TANK AND HAVING ENDS ADAPTED TO BE PULLED TOWARD POINTS ON SAID SINK OUTSIDE OF SAID THERMOCOUPLE ARRAY; FASTENER MEANS FOR PULLING SAID ENDS TOWARD SAID SINK POINTS TO PLACE SAID BAND UNDER TENSION; AND MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLYING A COMPRESSIVE FORCE AGAINST THE AREA OF SAID SINK ALIGNED WITH SAID ARRAY, AND IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID ARRAY, AS SAID FASTENER MEANS ARE TIGHTENED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
THERMOELECTRIC WATER COOLING APPARATUS COMPRISING: A THERMOELECTRIC MODULE INCLUDING A COLD SHOE, A HEAT SINK, AND AN ARRAY OF THERMOCOUPLES SANDWICHED BETWEEN SAID SHOE AND SINK; A WATER TANK AGAINST WHICH SAID SHOE SEATS; A TENSION BAND IN SADDLE RELATION ABOUT SAID TANK AND HAVING ENDS ADAPTED TO BE PULLED TOWARD POINTS ON SAID SINK OUTSIDE OF SAID THERMOCOUPLE ARRAY; FASTENER MEANS FOR PULLING SAID ENDS TOWARD SAID SINK POINTS TO PLACE SAID BAND UNDER TENSION; AND MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLYING A COMPRESSIVE FORCE AGAINST THE AREA OF SAID SINK ALIGNED WITH SAID ARRAY, AND IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID ARRAY, AS SAID FASTENER MEANS ARE TIGHTENED.
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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |