Systems and methods for maintaining temperature control of items in a distribution network
US11975907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2303/0843
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device, system, and method for maintaining temperature control of a distribution item, or of the contents of a distribution item, as the distribution item moves through the distribution network. A container housing an item can include a cooling unit, a heating unit, or both, and control circuitry including a temperature sensor. The control circuitry activates the cooling unit or heating unit as required to maintain the item at a desired temperature or within a desired temperature range.
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