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Advanced Thermoelectric Heating & Cooling System

Publication ID: 24-11857004_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Thermoelectric Heating & Cooling System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857004_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857004_0009_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 disclosed a heating and cooling system with a sheeted thermally conductive material. However, it lacked specific adaptations for high-security, disaster relief, or extreme weather conditions. The present invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized thermoelectric-based heating and cooling systems that cater to these unique environments and applications.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of thermoelectric-based heating and cooling systems for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step lies in the customization of the original patent's concept to cater to these specialized needs, providing improved temperature control, security, and comfort in these unique contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using different thermoelectric materials, varying the geometry and layout of the flexible thermally conductive material, or incorporating additional features such as sensors, alarms, or automated control systems. These variations could further expand the invention's applicability to other specialized markets or environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, medical supply storage, and specialized vehicle manufacturers. The invention's ability to provide temperature-controlled environments in unique operational settings can improve comfort, safety, and efficiency in these industries.

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

Thermoelectric heating and cooling technologies, with expertise in thermal transfer systems, flexible materials, and temperature regulation across diverse applications including personal comfort, medical storage, and environmental adaptation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with advanced knowledge of thermoelectric materials, heat transfer principles, flexible electronics, and temperature control systems, capable of adapting core thermal technologies across multiple domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental thermoelectric heating/cooling system with flexible thermally conductive materials provides a versatile technological platform that can be readily adapted to specialized contexts by applying standard engineering design principles and known temperature control methodologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flexible sheeted thermally conductive material with heat transfer capabilities
PTD Variation
Integration of thermoelectric module with flexible material for specialized environments like medical storage, disaster relief shelters, and high-security facilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing thermal transfer technology by applying known modular thermoelectric principles to specific use cases with minimal inventive complexity
Source Patent Element
Heat transfer plate in thermal communication with conductive material
PTD Variation
Control unit configured to regulate temperature in response to external conditions or security alerts
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine implementation of feedback control systems using standard sensor and microcontroller technologies to enhance thermal management functionality
Source Patent Element
Graphene-based flexible thermally conductive material
PTD Variation
Garment and vehicle seating applications with integrated temperature control
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical application of existing thermal transfer materials to wearable and transportation contexts using well-established engineering design techniques
Source Patent Element
Thermal distribution system with needles and heat transfer compound
PTD Variation
Precise temperature maintenance in extreme environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward adaptation of existing thermal transfer mechanisms to enhance performance in challenging operational scenarios using known thermal engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Heating and cooling system with modular material configuration
PTD Variation
Customized thermal systems for specific market segments like medical supply storage
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design variation leveraging existing technological framework to address niche application requirements through standard engineering problem-solving approaches
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857004's comprehensive disclosure of thermoelectric heating and cooling technologies, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the variations presented herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable applications of known thermal transfer principles to specialized contexts through routine engineering design choices.

Original Patent Information

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