Personal heat control

Claim 2

A personal heat control device of a person's body, comprising, a cooling surface and a heating surface thermally insulated from the cooling surface, a Peltier-effect unit for cooling the cooling surface and heating the heating surface, the Peltier-effect unit being accommodated in or on housing means connected to attachment means for attachment of the device to a part of the person's body with one of said surfaces in contact with the skin at said body part, and switch means for selective connection of the Peltier-effect unit to electrical-powering means for actuation of the Peltier-effect unit, the housing means comprising a single housing being arranged to accommodate the switch means, the Peltier-effect unit and the electrical-powering means whereby the device is a self-contained portable heat control device, and the switch means comprises a timing switch to energise the unit for a set period of time when actuated.

Claim 3

A personal heat control device for a person's body, comprising a cooling surface and a heating surface thermally insulated from the cooling surface, a Peiltier-effect unit for cooling the cooling surface and heating the heating surface, a Peiltier-effect unit being accommodated in or on housing means connected to attachment means for attachment of the device to a part of the person's body with one of said surfaces in contact with the skin at said body part, and switch means for selective connection of the Peiltier-effect unit to electrical-powering means for actuation of the Peiltier-effect unit, the housing means comprising a single housing being arranged to accommodate the switch means, the Peltier-effect unit and the electrical-powering means whereby the device is self-contained portable heat control device, and the switch means comprises a timing switch to energise the unit for not more than one minute when actuated.

Claim 4

A personal heat control device for a person's body, comprising a cooling surface and a heating surface thermally insulated from the cooling surface, a Peiltier-effect unit for cooling the cooling surface and heating the heating surface, a Peiltier-effect unit being accommodated in or on housing means connected to attachment means for attachment of the device to a part of the person's body with one of said surfaces in contact with the skin at said body part, and switch means for selective connection of the Peiltier-effect unit to electrical-powering means for actuation of the Peiltier-effect unit, the housing means comprising a single housing being arranged to accommodate the switch means, the Peltier-effect unit and the electrical-powering means whereby the device is self-contained portable heat control device, and the switch means comprises a timing switch to energise the unit for not more than one minute when actuated.

Claim 5

A personal heat control device for a person's body, comprising a cooling surface and a heating surface thermally insulated from the cooling surface, a Peltier-effect unit for cooling the cooling surface and heating the heating surface, the Peltier-effect unit being accommodated in or on housing means connected to attachment for attachment of the device to a part of the person's body with one of said surfaces in contact with the skin at said body part, and switch means for selective connection of the Peltier-effect unit to electrical-powering means for actuation of the Peltier-effect unit, the housing means comprising a single housing being arranged to accommodate the switch means, the Peltier-effect unit and the electrical-powering means whereby the device is a self-contained portable heat control device, the switch means comprises a timing switch to energise the unit for a set period of time when actuated, and said switch preventing reactivation of the unit for a period of time.

Claim 6

A personal heat control device for a person's body, comprising a cooling surface and a heating surface thermally insulated from the cooling surface, a Peltier-effect unit for cooling the cooling surface and heating the heating surface, the Peltier-effect unit being accommodated in or on housing means connected to attachment for attachment of the device to a part of the person's body with one of said surfaces in contact with the skin at said body part, and switch means for selective connection of the Peltier-effect unit to electrical-powering means for actuation of the Peltier-effect unit, the housing means comprising a single housing being arranged to accommodate the switch means, the Peltier-effect unit and the electrical-powering means whereby the device is a self-contained portable heat control device, the switch means comprises a timing switch to energise the unit for a set period of time when actuated, and said switch preventing reactivation of the unit for a period of time.

Claim 7

A personal heat control device according to claim 1 wherein the cooling surface is arranged to contact with the body part.

Claim 8

A personal heat control device for a person's body, comprising a cooling surface and a heating surface thermally insulated from the cooling surface, a Peltier-effect unit for cooling the cooling surface and heating the heating surface, the Peltier-effect unit being accommodated in or on housing means connected to attachment means for attachment of the device to a part of the person's body with one of said surfaces in contact with the skin at said body part, and switch means for selective connection of the Peltier-effect unit to electrical-powering means for actuation of the Peltier-effect unit, the housing means being- arranged to accommodate the switch means and the electrical-powering means whereby the device is a self-contained portable heat control device; wherein the Peltier-effect unit, the switch means and the electrical-powering means are accommodated in a single housing; wherein the switch means comprises a timing switch to energise the unit for a set period of time when actuated; wherein the timings switch energises the unit for more than one minute; and wherein the timing switch prevents the reactivation of the unit for a period of time not less than the energisation time.

Claim 9

A personal heat control device for a person's body, comprising a cooling surface and a heating surface thermally insulated from the cooling surface, a Peltier-effect unit for cooling the cooling surface and heating the heating surface, the Peltier-effect unit being accommodated in or on housing means connected to attachment means for attachment of the device to a part of the person's body with one of said surfaces in contact with the skin at said body part, and switch means for selective connection of the Peltier-effect unit to electrical-powering means for actuation of the Peltier-effect unit, the housing means being- arranged to accommodate the switch means and the electrical-powering means whereby the device is a self-contained portable heat control device; wherein the Peltier-effect unit, the switch means and the electrical-powering means are accommodated in a single housing; wherein the switch means comprises a timing switch to energise the unit for a set period of time when actuated; wherein the timings switch energises the unit for more than one minute; and wherein the timing switch prevents the reactivation of the unit for a period of time not less than the energisation time.

Claim 10

A personal heat control device according to claim 3 wherein the electrical powering means comprises one or more batteries.

Claim 11

A personal heat control device according to claim 6, wherein the or each battery is a lithium-ion rechargeable battery or a lithium thin cell primary battery.

Claim 12

A personal heat control device according to claim 3 wherein the electrical powering means comprise more solar panels.

Claim 13

A personal heat control device according to claims 3 wherein the cooling surface is arranged for contact with the body part.

Claim 14

A personal heat control device according to claim 9, wherein the cooling surface is defined by a layer of highly thermally conductive material disposed interjacent the Peltier-effect unit and the body part when the device is worn.

Claim 15

A personal heat control device according to the claim 3 wherein the housing is substantially rigid and arcuate to conform to the body part to which the device is fitted.

Claim 16

A personal heat control device according to claim 3 wherein the attachment means comprises a strap which is elastic or can be tightened to hold the cooling surface in close contact with the skin of the body part.

Claim 17

A personal heat control device for a person's body, comprising a cooling surface and a heating surface thermally insulated from the cooling surface, a Peltier-effect unit for cooling the cooling surface and heating the heating surface, the Peltier-effect unit being accommodated in or on housing means connected to attachment means for attachment of the device to a part of the person's body with one of said surfaces in contact with the skin at said body part, and switch means for selective connection of the Peltier-effect unit to electrical-powering means for actuation of the Peltier-effect unit, the housing means being arranged to accommodate the switch means and the electrical-powering means whereby the device is a self-contained portable heat control device; wherein the Peltier-effect unit, the switch means and the electrical-powering means are accommodated in a single housing; wherein the switch means comprises a timing switch to energise the unit for a set period of time when actuated; wherein the timing switch energises the unit for more than one minute, and wherein the timing switch prevents reactivation of the unit for a period of time not less than the energization time.

Claim 18

A personal heat control device for a person's body, comprising a cooling surface and a heating surface thermally insulated from the cooling surface, a Peltier-effect unit for cooling the cooling surface and heating the heating surface, the Peltier-effect unit being accommodated in or on housing means connected to attachment means for attachment of the device to a part of the person's body with one of said surfaces in contact with the skin at said body part, and switch means for selective connection of the Peltier-effect unit to electrical-powering means for actuation of the Peltier-effect unit, the housing means being arranged to accommodate the switch means and the electrical-powering means whereby the device is a self-contained portable heat control device; wherein the Peltier-effect unit, the switch means and the electrical-powering means are accommodated in a single housing; wherein the switch means comprises a timing switch to energise the unit for a set period of time when actuated; wherein the timing switch energises the unit for more than one minute, and wherein the timing switch prevents reactivation of the unit for a period of time not less than the energization time.

Claim 19

A personal heat control device according to claim 1 wherein the electrical powering means comprise one or more solar panels.

Claim 20

A personal heat control device according to claim 1 wherein the cooling surface is arranged of contact with the body part.

Claim 21

A personal heat control device according to claim 2 wherein the housing is substantially rigid and arcuate to conform to the body part to which the device is fitted.

Claim 22

A personal heat control device according to claim 2 wherein the housing is substantially rigid and arcuate to conform to the body part to which the device is fitted.

Claim 23

A personal heat control according to claim 3 wherein the timing switch prevents the reactivation of the unit for a period of not less than the energisation time.

Claim 24

A personal heat control device according to claim 2 wherein the electrical powering means comprise one or more solar panels.