Thermoelectric personal environment appliance
US7426835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D31/007
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A personal environment appliance is disclosed in which a person in a work area can individually control the ambient conditions of that persons localized work space environment. The control permits highly localized adjustment to suit individual preferences, thereby, reducing the impact of individual environmental preferences on the individuals. In addition to environment conditions, a variety of accessories may be provided such as beverage heaters and/or coolers.
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