Combined bottle cooling and heating device
US6732533B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/12
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact and portable heating and cooling device having particular utility in handling formula containing bottles for infants. The device comprises a pair of elongated, generally circular cavities or receptacles for receiving the bottle(s), formed of a thermal conductive material. The respective cavities are heated and cooled by a shared solid state, ceramic, thermoelectric module disposed between and in contact with the respective cavities. Supporting components include a heat sink and fan for the hot side, and optionally a pair of thermostats for controlling operation of the thermoelectric module and fan.
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