US3290177A
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Thermoelectric heat exchange apparatus
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecil J Mole
- 👤 Uhle F Cassidy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:06
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; F; F25; F25B; F25B21/00; F25B21/02; H10N10/10; H10N10/13; H10N10/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
IN A THERMOELECTRIC HEAT EXCHANGE APPARATUS, A PAIR OF SPACED BLOCK MEMBERS FORMED FROM THERMALLY AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, A LAYER OF THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID BLOCK MEMBERS, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE HEAT EXCHANGE STRUCTURE INCLUDING A BASE MEMBER AND A PLURALITY OF SPACED LATERALLY EXTENDING FINS, SAID BASE BEING SECURED TO SAID THERMOELECTRIC LAYER, MEANS INCLUDING SAID BASE AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PATH BETWEEN SAID THERMOELECTRIC LAYER AND THE OTHER OF SAID BLOCK MEMBERS, A GRID STRUCTURE HAVING AT LEAST ONE OPENING THEREIN AND FIXEDLY POSITIONING SAID BLOCKS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
IN A THERMOELECTRIC HEAT EXCHANGE APPARATUS, A PAIR OF SPACED BLOCK MEMBERS FORMED FROM THERMALLY AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, A LAYER OF THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID BLOCK MEMBERS, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE HEAT EXCHANGE STRUCTURE INCLUDING A BASE MEMBER AND A PLURALITY OF SPACED LATERALLY EXTENDING FINS, SAID BASE BEING SECURED TO SAID THERMOELECTRIC LAYER, MEANS INCLUDING SAID BASE AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PATH BETWEEN SAID THERMOELECTRIC LAYER AND THE OTHER OF SAID BLOCK MEMBERS, A GRID STRUCTURE HAVING AT LEAST ONE OPENING THEREIN AND FIXEDLY POSITIONING SAID BLOCKS
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |