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Thermoelectric modules and a heating and cooling apparatus incorporating same

  • US 6,739,138 B2
  • Filed: 07/02/2002
  • Issued: 05/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A heating and cooling apparatus adapted to be applied to an object to control the temperature of the object, said heating and cooling apparatus comprising:

  • a plurality of thermoelectric modules arranged in a substantially planar two-dimensional pattern and adapted to contact the object; and

    a power source coupled to said thermoelectric modules to cause a temperature change in each thermoelectric module so as to control the temperature of the object in accordance with the pattern.

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