Specialized Heat Exchanging Liquid Containers for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept disclosed herein adapts the original heat exchanging liquid container for specific, narrow market or unique operational environments, ensuring consistent liquid dispensation at a desired temperature range in extreme conditions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original heat exchanging liquid container patent addressed the need for thermally insulating containers. However, these containers often fail to maintain a consistent liquid temperature in extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief efforts, or areas with limited access to electricity or refrigeration. This inventive concept solves this problem by introducing specialized heat exchanging liquid containers tailored to these specific environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a heat exchanging liquid container system with a main body and a phase change material (PCM) module disposable within the main body. The PCM is structured and operable to maintain a liquid at a temperature within a desired temperature range for an extended period of time in high-temperature environments, extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief efforts, or areas with limited access to electricity or refrigeration. The system may further include features such as flow directors, heat sinks, and center rods to enhance thermal energy exchange and liquid dispensation. Additionally, the system can be designed with security features to prevent unauthorized access to the liquid in high-security facilities.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features such as the adaptation of the heat exchanging liquid container for emergency response situations, extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief efforts, or areas with limited access to electricity or refrigeration. The inventive step lies in the specialized design and operation of the heat exchanging liquid container system to address the unique challenges of these environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the PCM material, container design, and thermal energy exchange mechanisms to further optimize performance in specific environments. For example, the use of advanced phase change materials or vacuum-insulated containers could enhance thermal insulation in extreme cold environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as emergency response, disaster relief, high-security facilities, and extreme weather operations. The specialized heat exchanging liquid containers can provide a reliable and efficient means of maintaining a consistent liquid temperature in challenging environments, addressing a critical need in these markets.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J41/0044 |
| A | A47 | A47G19/2288 |
| A | A47 | A47J41/0011 |
| C | C09 | C09K5/066 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,112 |
|---|---|
| Title | Heat exchanging liquid container |
| Assignee(s) | The Curators of the University of Missouri |