Advanced Thermal Management: Efficient Heating & Cooling Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857004_0001_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Thermal Management: Efficient Heating & Cooling Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857004_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857004_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,004.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's heating and cooling system, although effective, has limitations in terms of thermal response time, safety, and adaptability. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel materials, structures, and mechanisms that improve heat transfer, reduce thermal runaway risks, and increase overall system efficiency.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims demonstrate novelty and inventive step by introducing a thermoelectric device, phase-change materials, conforming thermally conductive materials, micro-channels, and thermal runaway protection mechanisms, which collectively provide a significant improvement over the original patent's heating and cooling system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different thermoelectric materials, varying the design of the micro-channels, or incorporating additional safety features. Variations may involve adapting the invention for specific applications, such as medical devices, aerospace, or consumer electronics.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced thermal management systems have far-reaching commercial potential in industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer electronics, where efficient, safe, and adaptable heating and cooling technologies are critical.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D13/005
A A47 A47C7/744
B B60 B60N2/5635
B B60 B60N2/5678
F F25 F25B21/04
H H10 H10N10/13
H H10 H10N10/10
H H10 H10N10/17

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,004
TitleHeating and cooling technologies
Assignee(s)GENTHERM GMBH