PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
First Claim
1. A portable air conditioner for cooling an air temperature outside of the portable air conditioner comprising:
- a. A reservoir;
i. said reservoir further comprising a sealed container for storing chilled matter, said matter having a temperature that is lower than the air temperature outside of the portable air conditioner;
said reservoir further comprising a top surface area, a bottom surface area, and an outer surface area said surface areas composed of a thermally conductive material;
b. A power source;
c. A motorized airflow generator coupled to said power source;
d. An air duct;
said air duct further comprising;
i. an air intake chamber;
ii. an exhaust chamber;
iii. a central chamber;
1. said central chamber further comprising a top area;
2. said central chamber located between said air intake chamber and said exhaust chamber such that the top area of said central chamber includes the bottom surface area of said reservoir e. said motorized airflow generator coupled to said air duct;
f. said motorized airflow generator such that when said airflow generator receives power from said power source, the airflow generator generates an airflow that originates from outside of said portable air conditioner and flows into said air intake chamber;
g. said airflow having a temperature and continuing in motion such that said airflow may come in contact with said bottom surface area of said reservoir such that if said bottom surface area has a temperature that is less than the temperature of the airflow then the bottom surface area reduces the temperature of said airflow;
h. said airflow continuing in motion such that said airflow enters said exhaust chamber and is expelled outside of said portable air conditioner;
i. said bottom surface area of said reservoir further comprises at least one fin wherein said at least one fin is arranged in such a way that said airflow deflects off of said at least one fin in many directions before said airflow is expelled out of said exhaust chamber.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for cooling air that utilizes a removable reservoir that may be filled with a consumable beverage or other cooled liquid or solid material. The bottom of the reservoir is made of a thermally conductive material that is placed within an air duct within a base unit that has a battery powered fan capable of drawing in warm air from outside of the base unit and cooling it by passing it over the thermally conductive material in a turbulent fashion and expelling it back into the surrounding environment. An expandable hose may also be included to direct the airflow in a desired direction or location. The unit may also include an alternative path for airflow such that the airflow may be heated. The unit may also be secured to an open air vehicle such as a golf cart to provide cooled or heated air for golf course patrons. Another important feature of the air conditioner is to provide a means to prevent unauthorized access to the contents of the reservoir as to prevent contamination of its contents.
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18 Claims
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1. A portable air conditioner for cooling an air temperature outside of the portable air conditioner comprising:
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a. A reservoir;
i. said reservoir further comprising a sealed container for storing chilled matter, said matter having a temperature that is lower than the air temperature outside of the portable air conditioner;
said reservoir further comprising a top surface area, a bottom surface area, and an outer surface area said surface areas composed of a thermally conductive material;
b. A power source;
c. A motorized airflow generator coupled to said power source;
d. An air duct;
said air duct further comprising;
i. an air intake chamber;
ii. an exhaust chamber;
iii. a central chamber;
1. said central chamber further comprising a top area;
2. said central chamber located between said air intake chamber and said exhaust chamber such that the top area of said central chamber includes the bottom surface area of said reservoir e. said motorized airflow generator coupled to said air duct;
f. said motorized airflow generator such that when said airflow generator receives power from said power source, the airflow generator generates an airflow that originates from outside of said portable air conditioner and flows into said air intake chamber;
g. said airflow having a temperature and continuing in motion such that said airflow may come in contact with said bottom surface area of said reservoir such that if said bottom surface area has a temperature that is less than the temperature of the airflow then the bottom surface area reduces the temperature of said airflow;
h. said airflow continuing in motion such that said airflow enters said exhaust chamber and is expelled outside of said portable air conditioner;
i. said bottom surface area of said reservoir further comprises at least one fin wherein said at least one fin is arranged in such a way that said airflow deflects off of said at least one fin in many directions before said airflow is expelled out of said exhaust chamber. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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2. A portable air conditioner for cooling an air temperature outside of the portable air conditioner comprising:
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a. A reservoir;
i. said reservoir further comprising a sealed container for storing chilled matter, said matter having a temperature that is lower than the air temperature outside of the portable air conditioner, said reservoir further comprising a top surface area, a bottom surface area, and an outer surface area said surface areas composed of a thermally conductive material;
b. A power source;
c. A motorized airflow generator coupled to said power source;
d. An air duct;
said air duct further comprising;
i. an air intake chamber;
ii. an exhaust chamber;
iii. a recessed area for receiving the bottom surface area of said reservoir;
e. said motorized airflow generator coupled to said air duct;
f. said motorized airflow generator coupled to said power source such that when said airflow generator receives power from said power source, the airflow generator generates an airflow that originates from outside of said portable air conditioner and flows into said air intake chamber;
g. said airflow having a temperature and continuing in motion such that said airflow may come in contact with said bottom surface area of said reservoir such that if said bottom surface area has a temperature that is less than the temperature of the airflow then the bottom surface area reduces the temperature of said airflow;
h. said airflow continuing in motion such that said airflow enters said exhaust chamber and is expelled outside of said portable air conditioner i. said bottom surface area of said reservoir further comprises at least one fin such that said fin is aligned perpendicular to said bottom surface area of said reservoir wherein said at least one fin is arranged in such a way that said airflow is deflected of said at least one fin in many directions before said airflow is expelled out of said portable air conditioner. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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