HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR PET ENCLOSURES

• US 20090118869A1
• Filed: 03/22/2006
• Published: 05/07/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 05/25/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Covenant Partners, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Covenant Partners, Inc.
• Inventors: Cauchy, Mati, McKinney, Cecil
• Application Number:
  US11/569,431
• Publication Number:
  US 20090118869A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 700/276
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 1/0236 Transport boxes, bags, cages, baskets, harnesses for animals; Fittings therefor for poultry A01K31/002; for pigeons A01K31/07
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 1/0245 Boxes or cages

Abstract

Various embodiments of the invention are directed toward a heating and cooling system for pet living spaces, which is easily transportable and is efficient in heating and cooling the pet because it heats and cools both the air surrounding the pet and the surfaces that the pet lays upon.

Claims

1. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space, comprising:

a thermoelectric module, said thermoelectric module configured such that it may alternatively generate heating or cooling, and

a control system, said control system configured to control the operation of said thermoelectric module by commanding said thermoelectric module to alternatively generate heating or cooling.

2. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 1, wherein said control system further comprises a thermostatic control system, said thermostatic control system being configured to command said thermoelectric module to reach a user inputted desired temperature.

3. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 1, further comprising a remote monitoring system to send and receive information related to the condition of the pet or the pet living space to a remote monitoring device.

5. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 3, wherein said information related to the condition of the pet or the pet living space comprises one or more selected from the following group:

commands audio signals, still photo signals, video signals, physical vibration information, or temperature information.

7. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 1, wherein said pet living space comprises a pet living space selected from the group of:

pet kennels, pet carriers, doghouses, or pet enclosures.

8. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 7, wherein said pet living space is manufactured of a material selected from the group of:

plastic, polyurethane, fiber reinforced plastic, anti-microbial molded plastic, cardboard, wood, metal, metal alloy, or fiberglass.

9. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 3, wherein said remote monitoring device comprises a device selected from the group consisting of:

computers, internet compatible devices, cellular devices, personal data assistants, imaging devices or closed circuit televisions.

10. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 1, wherein said thermoelectric module is powered by a source selected from the group consisting of:

a battery, a rechargeable battery, a car battery, an alternating current power source, or a direct current power source.

11. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 2, wherein said thermostatic control system comprises a system that increases the power supplied to said thermoelectric module in proportion to the difference between said user inputted desired temperature and a measured ambient temperature.

26. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 1, further comprising:

a conduction surface, said conduction surface configured to allow heat conduction from said thermoelectric module, through said conduction surface, and to the body of a pet.

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12. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space, comprising:

a thermoelectric module, said thermoelectric module configured such that it may alternatively generate heating or cooling,

a conduction surface, said conduction surface configured to allow heat conduction from said thermoelectric module, through said conduction surface, and to the body of a pet,

a heat sink, said heat sink being fixedly connected to said thermoelectric module and located such that a portion of said heat sink is within an air plenum,

said air plenum configured to allow air to pass over said portion of said heat sink within said air plenum and into said pet living space,

a fan, said fan being configured to draw air through said air plenum, and

a control system, said control system configured to control the operation of said thermoelectric module by commanding said thermoelectric module to alternatively generate heating or cooling.

13. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 12, wherein said control system further comprises a thermostatic control system, said thermostatic control system being configured to command said thermoelectric module to reach a user inputted desired temperature.

14. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 12, further comprising a remote monitoring system to send and receive information related to the condition of the pet or the pet living space to a remote monitoring device.

16. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 14, wherein said information related to the condition of the pet or the pet living space comprises one or more selected from the following group:

commands audio signals, still photo signals, video signals, physical vibration information, or temperature information.

18. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 12, wherein said pet living space comprises a pet living space selected from the group of:

pet kennels, pet carriers, doghouses, or pet enclosures.

19. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 18, wherein said pet living space is manufactured of a material selected from the group of:

plastic, polyurethane, fiber reinforced plastic, anti-microbial molded plastic, cardboard, wood, metal, metal alloy, or fiberglass.

20. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 14, wherein said remote monitoring device comprises a device selected from the group consisting of:

computers, internet compatible devices, cellular devices, personal data assistants, or closed circuit televisions.

22. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 12, wherein said heat sink further serves as a mounting device to connect said conduction surface to said thermoelectric module and further serves a heat conducting device to conduct heat from said thermoelectric module to said conduction surface.

23. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 12 further comprising a second heat sink, said second heat sink being fixedly connected to the opposite side of said thermoelectric module that said heat sink is mounted to.

24. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 12 further comprising a second fan, said second fan being configured to draw air over said second heat sink and out of said pet enclosure.

25. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 13, wherein said thermostatic control system comprises a system that increases the power supplied to said thermoelectric module in proportion to the difference between said user inputted desired temperature and the measured temperature of the cold plate.

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40. A pet carrier, comprising:

an enclosure suitable for housing pets and featuring an opening that allows the ingress and egress of pets to and from the enclosure

a thermoelectric module, said thermoelectric module configured such that it may alternatively generate heating or cooling,

a conduction surface, said conduction surface located at the floor of said enclosure and configured to allow heat conduction from said thermoelectric module, through said conduction surface, and to the body of a pet,

a heat sink, said heat sink being fixedly connected to said thermoelectric module and located such that a portion of said heat sink is within an air plenum,

said air plenum configured to allow air to pass over said portion of said heat sink within said air plenum and into said pet living space,

a fan, said fan being configured to draw air through said air plenum,

a control system, said control system configured to control the operation of said thermoelectric module by commanding said thermoelectric module to alternatively generate heating or cooling and further comprising a thermostatic control system, said thermostatic control system comprising a system that increases the power supplied to said thermoelectric module in proportion to the difference between a user inputted desired temperature and a measured ambient temperature,

a remote monitoring system to send and receive information related to the condition of the pet or the pet living space to and from a remote monitoring device and to receive commands from said remote monitoring device, said information related to the condition of the pet or the pet living space comprising one or more selected from the following group;

audio signals, still photo signals, video signals, physical vibration information, or temperature information.

41. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 40, wherein said heat sink further serves as a mounting device to connect said conduction surface to said thermoelectric module and further serves as a heat conducting device to conduct heat from said thermoelectric module to said conduction surface.

42. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 40 further comprising a second heat sink, said second heat sink being fixedly connected to the opposite surface of said thermoelectric module that said heat sink is mounted to.

43. A heating and cooling system for a pet living space according to claim 40 further comprising a second fan, said second fan being configured to draw air over said second heat sink and out of said pet enclosure.