US3273634A
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Self-sustaining temperature control package
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1983-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A SELF-SUSTAINING TEMPERATURE CONTROL PACKAGE ADAPTED TO SUSTAIN A GIVEN TEMPERATURE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS WHICH COMPRISES, A CONTAINER HAVING INSULATEDLY PACKED THEREIN A TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE OBJECT AND A PLURALITY OF HEAT SINKS, EACH CONTAINING A HEAT STORAGE MATERIAL THEREIN CHARACTERIZED BY A RELATIVELY HIGH HEAT OF FUSION, AN INNER ONE OF SAID HEAT SINKS BEING THERMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE OBJECT, AT LEAST ONE OTHER OF SAID HEAT SINKS BEING INSULATED FROM AND SURROUNDING SAID OBJECT AND SAID INNER HEAT SINK, AND AN INSULATION SURROUNDING AT LEAST SAID OTHER HEAT SINK WITHIN SAID CONTAINER, SUCH THAT ANY HEAT LOSS FROM SAID INNER HEAT SINK IS GREATLY MINIMIZED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A SELF-SUSTAINING TEMPERATURE CONTROL PACKAGE ADAPTED TO SUSTAIN A GIVEN TEMPERATURE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS WHICH COMPRISES, A CONTAINER HAVING INSULATEDLY PACKED THEREIN A TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE OBJECT AND A PLURALITY OF HEAT SINKS, EACH CONTAINING A HEAT STORAGE MATERIAL THEREIN CHARACTERIZED BY A RELATIVELY HIGH HEAT OF FUSION, AN INNER ONE OF SAID HEAT SINKS BEING THERMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE OBJECT, AT LEAST ONE OTHER OF SAID HEAT SINKS BEING INSULATED FROM AND SURROUNDING SAID OBJECT AND SAID INNER HEAT SINK, AND AN INSULATION SURROUNDING AT LEAST SAID OTHER HEAT SINK WITHIN SAID CONTAINER, SUCH THAT ANY HEAT LOSS FROM SAID INNER HEAT SINK IS GREATLY MINIMIZED.
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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) | 1969-09-19 | 1970-03-21 | 1970-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-19 | 1974-03-21 | 1974-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-19 | 1978-03-21 | 1978-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |