US4813238A
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Atomized instant cooling process
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-25
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Granted: 1989-03-21
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Expires: 2008-03-25
Abstract
Abstract Method of instantly lowering the temperature of the passenger compartment a of vehicle using atomized bursts of alcohol-water solution.
Inventors
- 👤 Domingo K. L. Tan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:38
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B19/00; B; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/32; B60H1/3202; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A method of instantly lowering the atmospheric temperature in the passenger compartment of a vehicle by a magnitude of about 50° F. to 65° F. prior to passenger entry, comprising: opening a door or window of said vehicle and injecting into the passenger compartment a temperature lowering atomized mist amount of a solution comprising a non-toxic aliphatic alcohol and water.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
60 words
A method of instantly lowering the atmospheric temperature in the passenger compartment of a vehicle by a magnitude of about 50° F. to 65° F. prior to passenger entry, comprising: opening a door or window of said vehicle and injecting into the passenger compartment a temperature lowering atomized mist amount of a solution comprising a non-toxic aliphatic alcohol and water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the alcohol is ethyl alcohol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 2, wherein the amount of ethyl alcohol is from about 20% to about 50% by weight of the solution.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 3, wherein a minor amount of a fragrance is included.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 4, wherein a minor amount of an aromatic alcohol is included.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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