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US 11,092,300 B2Granted
Venting apparatus having a thermoelectric generator for controlling a decorative structure
OwnerJustin Schnabelrauchinventor
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Abstract
A venting apparatus for a containerized candle is disclosed. The venting apparatus includes a thermoelectric device in thermal communication to a heat collector on a first side thereof, and a venting housing structure configured to engage a lip of the containerized candle, wherein the venting housing structure comprises a plurality of exhaust apertures having an upper edge flush with a surface of the heat collector.
Claims15
A venting apparatus for a heat source, the venting apparatus comprising:
- a venting housing structure comprising a plurality of exhaust apertures proximate to a heat collector, wherein the heat collector has a flat, circular-shaped first surface;
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- a thermoelectric device in thermal communication to the heat collector on a second surface thereof, wherein the thermoelectric device is coupled to a heat sink on a side opposite the heat collector, and electrically coupled to a motor, wherein the motor is mechanically connected to a cooling fan configured to thermally affect the heat sink;
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- a decoration engagement module mechanically connected to the motor, wherein the decoration engagement module includes a control device electrically connected to the thermoelectric device.
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A venting apparatus for a heat source, the venting apparatus comprising:
- a cylindrically-shaped venting housing structure comprising a plurality of exhaust apertures proximate to a heat collector, having a flat, circular-shaped first surface, wherein the plurality of exhaust apertures are radially aligned with a central axis of the venting apparatus;
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- a thermoelectric device in thermal communication to the heat collector on a second surface thereof and in thermal communication to a heat sink on an opposing side thereof, wherein the thermoelectric device is electrically coupled to a motor wherein the motor is coupled to a support structure having a cylindrical, central portion having an opening that is configured to receive the motor, the cylindrical central portion being supported by a number of radially aligned spoke members, wherein the support structure is configured to engage an inner wall of the venting housing structure;
- a decoration engagement module mechanically connected to all the motor, wherein the decoration engagement module includes a control device electrically connected to the thermoelectric device;
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- wherein the decoration engagement module further includes one or more lighting devices.
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A venting apparatus for a heat source, the venting apparatus comprising:
- a cylindrically-shaped venting housing structure configured to support a thermoelectric device, the venting housing structure comprising a plurality of exhaust apertures proximate to a heat collector, having a first surface, and a plurality of ambient air apertures proximate to a heat sink, wherein the plurality of exhaust apertures and the ambient air apertures are radially aligned with a central axis of the venting apparatus, wherein the plurality of exhaust apertures have an upper edge flush with a surface of the heat collector;
- a thermoelectric device in thermal communication to the heat collector on a second surface thereof and in thermal communication to an air shield and the heat sink on an opposing side thereof, wherein the thermoelectric device is electrically coupled to a motor;
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- a decoration engagement module mechanically connected to a motor electrically connected to the thermoelectric device, wherein the decoration engagement module includes a control device electrically connected to the thermoelectric device, wherein the motor is mechanically connected to a cooling fan configured to thermally affect the heat sink by directing air through the plurality of ambient air apertures.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.