Refrigeration – Using electrical or magnetic effect – Thermoelectric; e.g. – peltier effect
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-04
2008-03-04
Jones, Melvin (Department: 3744)
Refrigeration
Using electrical or magnetic effect
Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect
C062S285000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10553743
ABSTRACT:
A water generating device utilizing thermoelectric cooling, also known as Peltier technology, for obtaining potable water from ambient air inside or outside a structure or dwelling, having a unique continuous duct for bringing this supply of ambient air to the device and for releasing the air back outside the device after it has been processed. This device includes a cold sink with which the incoming air is cooled below the dew point to condense the existing water vapor. The cooled air is then redirected over the heat sink which increases the efficiency and cooling capability of the device over that of using only the warmer ambient air to cool the heat sink. The rate of air flow is controlled by the variable speed of one or more fans or blowers. The fan or blower speed in turn is controlled by a device that determines the current ambient dew point by measuring the temperature and relative humidity, and the temperature of the cold sink. The incoming air flow is increased or decreased by the fan or blower, to the maximum possible flow rate without excessively exceeding the determined dew point temperature of the incoming air being processed.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5634342 (1997-06-01), Peeters et al.
patent: 6481232 (2002-11-01), Faqih
patent: 6574979 (2003-06-01), Faqih
patent: 6705104 (2004-03-01), Tani et al.
patent: 2002/0046569 (2002-04-01), Faqih
Dingman Brian M.
Jones Melvin
Mirick O'Connell DeMallie & Lougee LLP
LandOfFree
Thermoelectric, high-efficiency, water generating device does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Thermoelectric, high-efficiency, water generating device, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Thermoelectric, high-efficiency, water generating device will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3937090