Apparatuses and Methods for Adjusting the Temperature Inside a Helmet
OwnerGrant Charles Gordon, David Shanahan +1inventors
InventorsGrant Charles Gordon, David Shanahan, Kaleb Omar Lee
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Abstract
This disclosure includes various helmets that may include: a thermoelectric element having at least one heating surface and at least one cooling surface, a thermally conductive cloth disposed within the helmet and selectively coupled to either the heating surface or the cooling surface such that the cloth is in thermal communication with the thermoelectric element, and a power source. Some of the present helmets include a switch configured to selectively activate or deactivate the thermoelectric element. Others of the present helmets include a plurality of thermally conductive fins disposed on an exterior surface of the helmet.
Claims20
A helmet comprising:
- a thermoelectric element having at least one heating surface and at least one cooling surface;
- a thermally conductive cloth disposed within the helmet and selectively coupled to either the heating surface or the cooling surface such that the cloth is in thermal communication with the thermoelectric element;
- a power source;
- and
- a switch configured to selectively activate or deactivate the thermoelectric element.
A helmet comprising:
- a thermally conductive cloth disposed within the helmet;
- and
- a plurality of thermally conductive fins disposed on an outer surface of the helmet and in thermal communication with the cloth.
A method of controlling a temperature inside of a helmet, the helmet worn by a user, the method comprising:
- applying power to a thermoelectric element in thermal communication with a thermally conductive cloth that is in contact with the user's head and disposed within the helmet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.