Advanced Heat Exchanging Liquid Container System

Publication ID: 24-11857112_0006_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Heat Exchanging Liquid Container System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857112_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857112_0006_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. 11,857,112.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An enhanced heat exchanging liquid container system that improves thermal insulation, flow control, temperature sensing, thermal energy exchange, and material usage, providing a more efficient and effective temperature maintenance solution.

Background and Problem Solved

The original heat exchanging liquid container patent has limitations in terms of thermal insulation, flow control, and temperature sensing. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing vacuum insulation, flow control valves, advanced temperature sensors, micro-channel heat exchangers, and hollow PCM modules to create a more efficient and effective system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The advanced heat exchanging liquid container system comprises a vacuum-insulated main body, a phase change material (PCM) module, and a PCM structured to maintain a desired temperature range. The system features enhanced flow control through a flow control valve, advanced temperature sensing via a temperature sensor, and increased thermal energy exchange through a micro-channel heat exchanger. Additionally, the system minimizes material usage through the use of a hollow PCM module. These components work in conjunction to provide a more efficient and effective temperature maintenance solution.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces several novel features, including vacuum insulation, flow control valves, advanced temperature sensors, micro-channel heat exchangers, and hollow PCM modules. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent, offering enhanced thermal insulation, flow control, temperature sensing, and thermal energy exchange, making the system more efficient and effective.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the design of the vacuum insulation, flow control valve, temperature sensor, micro-channel heat exchanger, and hollow PCM module. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use with different types of liquids, temperatures, and applications, ensuring broad conceptual coverage.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced heat exchanging liquid container system has significant commercial potential in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, where temperature control is critical. The system's improved efficiency, effectiveness, and material usage reduction make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to optimize their temperature maintenance processes.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J41/0044
A A47 A47G19/2288
A A47 A47J41/0011
C C09 C09K5/066

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,112
TitleHeat exchanging liquid container
Assignee(s)The Curators of the University of Missouri