Heat Exchanging Liquid Container for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857112_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Heat Exchanging Liquid Container for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857112_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857112_0007_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

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original heat exchanging liquid container to address thermal management challenges in various industries, including medical devices, data centers, pharmaceutical transportation, electric vehicles, and biological sample storage.

Background and Problem Solved

The original heat exchanging liquid container was designed for beverage temperature control. However, the limitations of this design become apparent when considering the thermal management needs of other industries. For instance, medical devices require precise temperature control during surgical procedures, while data centers struggle with heat dissipation from electronic components. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the core technology to cater to diverse applications.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves integrating the phase change material (PCM) module into various systems to regulate temperature. In medical devices, the PCM module maintains a patient's body temperature within a desired range during surgical procedures. In data centers, the heat exchanging liquid container system dissipates heat from electronic components. Similarly, the system can be applied to temperature-controlled transportation of pharmaceuticals, cooling batteries in electric vehicles, and temperature-controlled storage of biological samples. The PCM module's adaptability enables it to maintain a specific temperature range in each application, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the heat exchanging liquid container technology, which are non-obvious extensions of the original patent. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the PCM module to address thermal management challenges in diverse industries and adapting the design to meet the specific needs of each application.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of phase change materials, varying the design of the PCM module, or integrating the technology with existing systems. For example, the PCM module could be designed to be modular and interchangeable between different applications, or it could be integrated with advanced cooling systems in data centers.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including medical devices, data centers, pharmaceutical transportation, electric vehicles, and biological sample storage. The market for thermal management solutions is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing demand for efficient and reliable systems. By adapting the heat exchanging liquid container technology to diverse applications, this inventive concept can capitalize on this trend and provide innovative solutions to address specific industry challenges.

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