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US 10,648,674 B1Granted
Heat pump system, components thereof and methods of using the same
OwnerJohn Edward Boydinventor
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Abstract
Heat transfer systems employing a heat transfer means (e.g., circulating fluid, thermally conductive material, etc.) to transfer heat from the heat source (e.g., fireplace, wood stove or other heat source) to a remote location of a home, residence, building or other structure.
Claims27
A portable heat transfer system for transferring thermal energy from a heat source to a heat radiator, said portable heat transfer system comprising:
- (a) a portable heat sink adapted to receive thermal energy from said heat source, wherein said portable heat sink is adapted to be placed adjacent to or placed on top of said heat source;
- (b) a portable heat radiator adapted to radiate heat;
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- (c) a portable thermal conduit for transferring heat from said portable heat sink to said portable heat radiator,
- wherein said portable heat sink or said portable heat radiator are portable so that individuals can move either or both components to different locations within a home, building or other structure and wherein said portable thermal conduit is flexible and wherein said portable heat sink is not attached to, or built or positioned within said heat source, wherein said portable thermal conduit has a length greater than 4 feet and said portable heat sink comprises one or more surfaces comprising an insulation layer, and
- (i) wherein said portable heat sink comprises at least one handle or grip for moving said portable heat sink, or
- (ii) wherein said portable heat sink comprises wheels or rollers for moving said portable heat sink, or
- (iii) wherein said portable heat sink comprises combination of (i) and (ii).
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A portable heat transfer system comprising:
- (a) insulated lines configured for carrying heated fluid;
- (b) a portable heat transfer block capable of transferring thermal energy from a heat source to said heated fluid;
- (c) a recirculating pump to move the heat transfer fluid around a circuit formed by said insulated lines;
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- (d) a thermal radiating element,
- wherein said portable heat transfer block is not attached to, or built or positioned within said heat source and said insulated lines have a length greater than 8 feet and wherein said portable heat transfer system is adapted for use with a fireplace, wood stove, engine, machine, computer or server.
3 more elements
A portable heat transfer system for transferring thermal energy from a heat source to a heat radiator comprising:
- (a) a portable heat sink adapted to receive thermal energy from said heat source;
- (b) a portable heat radiator adapted to radiate heat;
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- (c) a portable thermally insulated two-way conduit for transferring heat from said heat sink to said heat radiator,
- wherein said portable heat sink comprises a metallic block placed adjacent to or placed on top of the heat source but not attached to or built or positioned within the heat source and said portable thermally insulated two-way conduit comprises a first conduit for transferring heat transfer fluid from said portable heat sink to said portable heat radiator and a second conduit for transferring heat transfer fluid from said portable heat radiator to said portable heat sink and wherein said portable heat radiator comprises a fan.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.