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Thermoelectric system

Assignee: Borg Warner Corp
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Filing: 1964-05-06
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Granted: 1966-06-14
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Expires: 1984-05-06
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Abstract

No abstract record available.

Inventors

  • 👤 Alwin B Newton

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 09:41
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F5/00; F24F5/0042; F25; F25B; F25B21/00; F25B21/02; F25B21/04; G; G05; G05D; G05D23/00; G05D23/19; G05D23/1919; G05D23/275; H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; F25B2321/00; F25B2321/02; F25B2321/021; F25B2321/0212

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 82 words
A METHOD OF OPERATING A THERMOELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF THERMOELECTRIC MODULES AND A D.C. POWER SUPPLY UNDER CONDITIONS WHEN THE CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE THERMOELECTRIC MODULES FROM THE HOT JUNCTION TO THE COLD JUNCTION IS SUFFICIENT TO ACCOMMODATE IS GIVEN COOLING LOAD INCLUDING THE STEPS OF: CUTTING OFF THE D.C. POWER SUPPLY TO THE MODULES; AND CONNECTING A RESISTANCE ACROSS SAID MODULES TO PROVIDE A CLOSED CIRCUIT WITH SAID RESISTANCE AND SAID MODULES CONNECTED IN SERIES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 82 words
A METHOD OF OPERATING A THERMOELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF THERMOELECTRIC MODULES AND A D.C. POWER SUPPLY UNDER CONDITIONS WHEN THE CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE THERMOELECTRIC MODULES FROM THE HOT JUNCTION TO THE COLD JUNCTION IS SUFFICIENT TO ACCOMMODATE IS GIVEN COOLING LOAD INCLUDING THE STEPS OF: CUTTING OFF THE D.C. POWER SUPPLY TO THE MODULES; AND CONNECTING A RESISTANCE ACROSS SAID MODULES TO PROVIDE A CLOSED CIRCUIT WITH SAID RESISTANCE AND SAID MODULES CONNECTED IN SERIES.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1969-06-13 1969-12-13 1970-06-14 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1973-06-13 1973-12-13 1974-06-14 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1977-06-13 1977-12-13 1978-06-14 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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