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A vest or belt is integrally formed with tubular, pet receiving passageways which extend around the wearer's body and terminate in pocket-like chambers for feeding and retrieval.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087254 | Personal heat control device and method Embodiments of the present invention provide a device for personal heat control, including a flexible housing comprising a cooling surface, a heating surface thermally insulated from the cooling surface, and a heat transfer unit configured to transfer heat from cool... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8001794 | Thermoelectric fluid heat exchange system A thermoelectric heat exchange system for fluids comprising a pumping device, configured to deliver a fluid; a fluid inlet system in fluid communication with the pumping device; a fluid outlet system in fluid communication with the pumping device; a reservoir in flu... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7765811 | Flexible assemblies with integrated thermoelectric modules suitable for use in extracting power from or dissipating heat from fluid conduits In one exemplary embodiment, an assembly includes one or more thermoelectric modules, a compliant thermal interface, and a heat spreader. The compliant thermal interface is configured such that it may substantially conform against and intimately thermally contact an... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7571615 | Helmet cooling and heating system A protective gear cooling device, comprising a helmet having an inside surface and an outside surface. There is a cooling plate coupled to the inside surface of the helmet. A pnp conductor and an npn conductor are coupled to the cooling plate. A heat sink is coupled... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7370480 | Solid state thermal apparatus A solid state thermal device for conducting heat from a source and transferring the heat to an exhaust tunnel or converter for controlling the current flow passing through the solid state device. The device includes a plurality of diode arrays which interface betwee... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364584 | Warming device A warming device includes a clinical garment having an inside surface supporting a convective apparatus with interleaved, separately inflatable sections, each adapted to enable a particular mode of warming. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363765 | Article of footwear with temperature regulation means Article of footwear includes a sole, an insole overlying the sole, the insole having in a surface thereof a groove having an inlet and outlet in an edge of the insole, the groove winding substantially throughout the length and width of the insole upper surface. A tu... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363766 | Vehicle air conditioning system A vehicle air conditioning system includes a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator and a thermoelectric device. The compressor is configured to receive a refrigerant and compress the refrigerant to a compressed state. The condenser is in fluid communication with th... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357135 | Protective hood with fan assembly The present system includes a protective hood with a vent opening and a transparent shield mounted to a front portion of the hood. In a basic configuration, a fan assembly is removably mounted to the hood and coupled to the vent opening to direct airflow within the ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7331184 | Hot-cold cushion A hot-cold cushion includes a heat/cool device, a connecting tube and a cushion with circulating pipes. The heat/cool device composed of a thermo semiconductor chip, a thermoconductor, a fan, a heat dissipation member, a box with liquid, and a hydraulic pump is conn... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331183 | Personal portable environmental control system A personal portable environmental control system, which includes a thermoelectric device, two heat sinks, an exhaust fan for blowing ambient air across one heat sink and a blower for blowing ambient air across the other heat sink such that the blown air is condition... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7290395 | High power thermoelectric controller A high power thermoelectric controller system is disclosed, capable of operating multiple thermoelectric cooler (TEC) devices, each with a maximum power demand greater than 200 watts. The controller system utilizes interleaved triggering of multiple pulse width modu... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7276805 | Manual-powered generator and assemblies therewith The invention provides a manually-powered electrical assembly. In one aspect, the manually-powered electrical assembly can be a light assembly that comprises a light source, an electrical generator, and a manual actuator assembly. The electrical generator is electri... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7272946 | Cooling clothes The present invention provides a cooling suit for allowing comfortable feeling even with a lesser power consumption and a simple structure. The cooling suit includes a cloth part 10a having an upper portion made of a highly air-permeable material, and ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7274007 | Control system for operating automotive vehicle components There is disclosed a control system for operating automotive vehicle components. The control system typically includes at least a control module programmed with instructions for controlling a heater, a ventilator or both. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7249464 | Thermoelectric-actuated backpack A device includes a backpack that includes a cavity extending from a top to a bottom edge thereof. A fan is partially seated within the cavity and blows ambient air towards the operator. A heat sink is mated to the fan, disposed anterior thereof and is situated for ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7238101 | Thermally conditioned vehicle seat A thermoelectric device is disposed in series with the HVAC module for heating and cooling air Ta from the HVAC module for delivery to seat passages of a seat assembly. The thermoelectric device includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger having co... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7231777 | Portable personal cooling device A portable personal cooling device substantially utilizing components typical in gas refrigerant air conditioning. The device is worn as a backpack, with adjustable shoulder straps for user size variations. Gas refrigeration provides effective cooling even in condit... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231771 | Apparatus and method for inducing emergency hypothermia A thermoelectric cooler for maintaining intravenous (IV) solution within a temperature range of 1° C. to 4° C. for inducing rapid, emergency, point-of-injury, mild-to-moderate hypothermia. The thermoelectric cooler includes a substantially rectangular insulated co... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7186957 | Temperature regulated clothing Temperature regulated clothing with a thermo-electric module that can be configured to transfer heat to or from the inside of the clothing. The clothing can include, e.g., a control system to maintain a desired internal clothing temperature. The clothing can have, e... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178344 | Thermoelectric heat exchanger Disclosed is a system for thermally conditioning and pumping a fluid. The system includes a thermoelectric heat exchanger having a thermoelectric device configured to pump heat. Heat exchangers are provided for transferring heat to and from the thermoelectric device... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7152412 | Personal back rest and seat cooling and heating system This invention relates to a fully adjustable personal back rest and seat cooling and heating system specifically designed to provide several hours of high efficiency cooling or heating when used by a user as either a seat cushion and back or a mattress or sleeping s... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7124593 | Temperature conditioning apparatus for the trunk of a human body A temperature conditioning apparatus for the human body includes a vest or other clothing unitary with a thermoelectric or Stirling cycle heat pump worn by the user. The unit is powered by a battery source worn on the user's belt or other part of his or her body, or... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117687 | Personal air conditioning The present invention provides air conditioning garment for air conditioning an individual wearing said garment. The garment comprises an inner layer of a three-dimensional netting structure enclosed between two layers of substantially air-impermeable fabric, wherei... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111468 | Air conditioning system and method operating suitably to user's characteristics There is provided an air conditioning system and method for operating an air conditioner according to a user's physical response to external conditions. The air conditioning system includes: an indoor environment sensing unit/a personal characteristic value receptio... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7096676 | Electric cooling device A cooling device including a housing with at least one cooling channel for cooling a liquid, and with at least one thermoelectric cooling element including a layer of semiconductor material that is sandwiched between two plates, at least one of the plates having an ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7061645 | Non-segmentation, individual pixel-by-pixel-based image rendering system A non-segmentation, individual pixel-by-pixel-based image rendering system and method provides processing of heterogeneous or homogeneous images, wherein each image comprises a multiplicity of pixels. Each pixel of the image has image information attached thereto. S... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052167 | Therapeutic devices and methods for applying therapy Therapeutic devices and methods for applying therapy. In an exemplary embodiment, a therapeutic device generally includes one or more light sources for emitting therapeutic light. The therapeutic device can also include means for applying hot therapy and/or cold the... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7052091 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7037326 | Skin cooling device using thermoelectric element Disclosed is a skin cooling device which utilizes the sensory ability of the skin as an integumentary sense organ so that it is applicable to medical treatments and surgical operations, while being configured to use the heat absorbing effect of a thermoelectric elem... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7022093 | Self-contained heating and cooling orthopaedic brace A self-contained heating and cooling orthopaedic brace is described. The brace generally includes a main body having straps to support the brace on the desired area of the body. These areas can include the back, knee, elbow and shoulder. The brace further includes i... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7013653 | Seat air conditioner for vehicle and seat structure A seat air conditioner for a vehicle seat includes a seat air passage that is provided in at least one of a seat back and a seat cushion having a seat surface and a pad covered by the seat surface. The seat air conditioner further includes a blower unit disposed at ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7001416 | Patient comfort apparatus and system Apparatus and a system for thermally comforting a patient include pneumatic, convective device providing thermal treatment for persons or animals. The pneumatic convective device is adapted to fit around a person's neck and provides convective warming focused or dir... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6979513 | Battery including carbon foam current collectors A battery having a current collector constructed of carbon foam. The carbon foam includes a network of pores into which a chemically active material is disposed to create either a positive or negative plate for the battery. The carbon foam resists corrosion and exhi... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6948322 | Solid state heat pump appliance with carbon foam heat sink A thermionic heating and cooling device for heating or cooling a portion of a user's body utilizes thermal diodes having a first surface in thermal contact with a flexible thermal transfer band strapped to a portion of the user's body and a second surface spaced apa... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6948191 | Personal protective suit with partial flow restriction A personal protective suit for a wearer includes a hood portion located generally above the wearer's neck and at least partially enveloping the wearer's nose and mouth, a body portion located generally below the wearer's neck and at least partially enveloping the we... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6928829 | Vehicle air conditioner with seat air conditioning unit In a seat air conditioning unit for a vehicle seat constructed with a seat cushion and a seat back, when a seat air conditioning operation is performed in a cooling operation of a passenger compartment, a cooling capacity of cool air blown from the seat back is set ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6915641 | Personal cooling and heating system This invention relates to a fully adjustable personal cooling and heating system specifically designed to provide several hours of high efficiency cooling or heating when worn and operated by a user. This combination personal cooling and heating system invention is ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6840955 | Therapeutic apparatus A thermal apparatus includes a wrap adapted to be secured to the body surface of a user. At least one temperature sensor is mounted to the wrap to measure an actual temperature of the body surface, and at least one thermoelectric device is mounted to the wrap to sel... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6823678 | Air conditioner system for flexible material-based devices An air conditioner system to provide cooling or heating to a flexible material-based device includes a ventilated portion located within a flexible material body, a thermoelectric module with heat exchanges on opposite sides, an air stream source, and a power source... | 11/30/2004 |
