Personal thermal management system with cooling or warming capability

Abstract

A wearable thermal management system for regulating body temperature of a wearer. The system includes a reservoir holding a heat-transfer liquid, a thermal exchange pad positioned adjacent the wearer, and a pump fluidly coupled to the reservoir and the thermal exchange pad to circulate the liquid through a closed loop. A controller operates the pump in a non-continuous pattern, based on pre-programmed profiles or real-time temperature sensor feedback from the thermal exchange pad, reservoirs, environment, or wearer's skin. This intelligent control optimizes thermal exchange efficiency, power consumption of the power source, and prevents over-regulation. The system includes a hydration reservoir and a thermoregulation reservoir arranged for thermal energy transfer. The system is compact, wearable (e.g., integrated into a backpack), and adaptable for various human and non-human applications, enhancing comfort and safety.

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