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Advanced Thermal Management Tech: Multi-Industry Solution

Publication ID: 24-11857004_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Thermal Management Tech: Multi-Industry Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857004_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857004_0002_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 focused on heating and cooling systems for human comfort, but its core technology has untapped potential. This invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by adapting its thermoelectric and thermally conductive materials to tackle diverse thermal management challenges across various industries.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty lies in the innovative application of thermoelectric and thermally conductive materials to address specific thermal management needs in diverse industries, which was not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to be adapted and scaled for new use cases, resulting in a broad range of benefits across multiple sectors.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different thermoelectric materials, varying geometries and configurations of the thermally conductive materials, or integration with other technologies such as sensors and control systems. Variations may also include adaptations for specific industries, such as aerospace or medical devices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, life sciences, wearable technology, industrial energy efficiency, and automotive. The market potential is substantial, with opportunities for licensing, partnerships, and product development.

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

Field of Art

Thermal management technologies, including thermoelectric systems, heat transfer materials, and temperature control devices across multiple industries such as agriculture, medical, automotive, and energy harvesting

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in thermal engineering, materials science, and heat transfer principles, possessing knowledge of thermoelectric materials, flexible conductive substrates, and cross-industry thermal management applications

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental teachings of flexible thermally conductive materials and thermoelectric heat transfer can be readily adapted to diverse application contexts. The core technological principles of heat distribution and temperature management are consistent across different domains, making the PTD's variations predictable extensions of the original patent's core innovations. The modular nature of thermoelectric technologies inherently supports broad applicational versatility.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flexible sheeted thermally conductive material with heat transfer capabilities
PTD Variation
Agricultural greenhouse thermal management system using thermoelectric module
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known heat transfer principles to controlled environment agriculture, representing a standard design adaptation for temperature regulation
Source Patent Element
Heat transfer plate in thermal communication with conductive material
PTD Variation
Wearable thermal therapy device with targeted heating/cooling
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of miniaturizing thermal management technologies for personal medical and therapeutic applications
Source Patent Element
Thermoelectric heat generation and distribution system
PTD Variation
Industrial waste heat energy harvesting system
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of thermal conversion principles to energy recovery, representing a finite and predictable technological solution
Source Patent Element
Flexible graphene-based thermal conduction material
PTD Variation
Vehicle climate control integration with thermoelectric module
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering practice of adapting thermal management technologies to automotive thermal comfort systems
Source Patent Element
Heat transfer compound positioned between heat transfer plate and conductive material
PTD Variation
Laboratory precision temperature control for biological samples
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of thermal management principles to scientific research environments requiring precise temperature regulation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent straightforward adaptations of the thermal management principles established in US Patent 11857004, employing known techniques to extend the core technological innovations into diverse application domains without introducing substantive inventive complexity.

Original Patent Information

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