Temperature regulated clothing
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1. Temperature regulated non-pressurized clothing comprising a thermoelectric module in electrical contact with an electrical power source.
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Abstract
This invention provides, e.g., temperature regulated clothing with a thermoelectric 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.g., a circulating coolant system to enhance the rate and/or efficiency of heat transfer.
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- 1. Temperature regulated non-pressurized clothing comprising a thermoelectric module in electrical contact with an electrical power source.
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29. Temperature regulated non-pressurized clothing comprising:
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a thermoelectric module mounted to the clothing;
a temperature sensor mounted to the clothing;
a solid state power control circuit comprising a temperature signal input terminal in communication with the temperature sensor, a controlled power output terminal in electrical contact with the thermo-electric module, and a power input terminal;
a battery in electrical contact with the power input terminal and comprising an electrical voltage;
an internal heat exchanger in contact with one side of the thermo-electric module, and comprising one or more first coolant channels;
an external heat exchanger comprising one or more second coolant channels fluidly coupled to the first coolant channels, and mounted on an outer surface of the clothing;
a circulation pump fluidly coupled to the first and second coolant channels, thereby providing a circulating coolant loop; and
,a coolant fluid retained within the coolant loop;
whereby the control circuit monitors the temperature at the temperature sensor and adjusts a power supply to the thermoelectric module, thereby regulating the clothing temperature; and
,whereby heat is exchanged between the thermoelectric module and the heat exchangers, thereby increasing the rate of heat transfer for temperature regulation of the clothing.
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30. A method of regulating temperatures of non-pressurized clothing, the method comprising:
applying electric power to a thermo-electric module incorporated into the clothing. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33)
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