Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Thermoelectric Heating & Cooling Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857004_0003_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Thermoelectric Heating & Cooling Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857004_0003_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857004_0003_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 for heating and cooling technologies addressed the need for efficient heat transfer and temperature control. However, it had limitations in terms of adaptability, security, and performance optimization. The new invention addresses these limitations by combining the original technology with synergistic combinations of advanced technologies, enabling more efficient, secure, and adaptive systems.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of thermoelectric-based heating and cooling systems with advanced technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials. These synergistic combinations provide a significant inventive step over the original patent, enabling more efficient, secure, and adaptive systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the thermoelectric-based heating and cooling systems with other advanced technologies like 5G, edge computing, or biometric sensors. Variations of the invention could also focus on specific industries or applications, such as medical devices, automotive systems, or smart buildings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including wearable technology, smart homes, automotive, medical devices, and aerospace. The market for thermoelectric-based heating and cooling systems is expected to grow significantly, driven by increasing demand for efficient, secure, and adaptive systems.

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 systems, thermoelectric devices, wearable technologies, and adaptive temperature control systems with interdisciplinary integration of electronics, materials science, and smart technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in thermal engineering, materials science, and electronic systems design, possessing knowledge of thermoelectric principles, sensor technologies, and emerging computational techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with existing thermoelectric heating and cooling systems represents predictable combinations of known techniques. The source patent's foundational thermal management approach provides a clear technical framework for implementing advanced computational and networking enhancements. These variations represent straightforward extensions of existing technological capabilities using standard interdisciplinary engineering approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Heating and cooling system with flexible thermally conductive material
PTD Variation
AI-powered temperature control module dynamically adjusting thermoelectric device performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning techniques to existing thermal control systems, representing a known method of enhancing system responsiveness using computational intelligence
Source Patent Element
Heat transfer plate with thermally conductive materials like graphene
PTD Variation
Blockchain-enabled authentication mechanism for wearable thermal garments
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward integration of security technologies with existing material-based thermal management systems, utilizing standard cryptographic and authentication techniques
Source Patent Element
Thermal system with needles and heat transfer compounds
PTD Variation
Shape-memory alloy enhancing thermal insulation properties of a controlled box
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable materials science approach of incorporating advanced alloys to improve thermal performance, representing a known technique for enhancing existing thermal management designs
Source Patent Element
Flexible sheeted thermally conductive material
PTD Variation
IoT sensor data and machine learning algorithms for performance optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering practice of integrating sensor networks and computational analysis to improve system performance across various technological domains
Source Patent Element
Heating and cooling system with thermal distribution capabilities
PTD Variation
Decentralized blockchain network for secure remote monitoring and control
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing control systems using emerging networking and security technologies, representing a known approach to enhancing system connectivity and data management
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 having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, based on the teachings of US Patent 11857004. The proposed technical combinations represent predictable applications of known technologies in thermal management, computational systems, and materials science, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

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