# US 8,539,790 B1 · Secure climate-control system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,539,790 B1 - Document ID: US8539790B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 10/955,074 - Filed: 2004-09-29 - Granted: 2013-09-24 - Earliest claimed: 2003-11-26 - Applicants: Randy L. Budd - Inventors: Randy L. Budd - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8539790B1 ## CPC - A01N 1/144: for temperature control, e.g. refrigerators or freeze-drying apparatus - A61J 1/165: {Cooled holders, e.g. for medications, insulin, blood or plasma} - A01N: PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF (preservation of food or foodstuff A23); BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES (preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes which kill or prevent the growth or proliferation of unwanted organisms A61K); PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS - A61J: CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE ## Abstract A secure climate-control system for improved storage of substances transported by emergency response vehicles that require controlled-temperature storage, particularly drugs, blood, and physiological samples. It includes a lockable, temperature controlled cabinet permanently connected to the emergency response vehicle. The lockable storage compartment may contain lockable containers, providing double-lock security. Business methods comprising designing, manufacturing, installing, and using custom secure climate-control systems are also disclosed. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A secure climate-control system, for preserving potency of at least one controlled substance on at least one wheeled emergency-response transport, comprising: a) at least one secure potency-preserver structured and arranged to securely preserve potency of such at least one controlled substance; and b) at least one permanent connector adapted to permanently connect said at least one secure potency-preserver onto the at least one wheeled emergency-response transport. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 1 wherein said at least one secure potency-preserver comprises: a) at least one closable compartment adapted to enclose at least one controlled substance; b) wherein said at least one closable compartment comprises at least one openable access; c) at least one temperature controller adapted to control at least one user-definable temperature of said at least one closable compartment; d) at least one lock to lock said at least one openable access in a closed position to prevent unauthorized access to said at least one closable compartment. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 2 further comprising at least one wheeled emergency-response transport adapted to land-transport emergency-response personnel and controlled substances to emergency situations. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 2, wherein said at least one temperature controller comprises at least one temperature indicator structured and arranged to indicate at least one temperature of said at least one closable compartment. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 4 wherein said at least one temperature indicator comprises at least one thermometer. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The secure climate-control system according to claim 2 wherein said at least one temperature controller comprises at least one thermostat. ### Claim 7 (depends on 2) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 2 wherein said at least one temperature controller comprises at least one temperature adjuster structured and arranged to adjust at least one temperature of said at least one closable compartment. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 7 further comprising at least one heat sink structured and arranged to dissipate excess heat. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 7 further comprising at least one vent structured and arranged to dissipate excess heat. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 7 further comprising at least one fan structured and arranged to dissipate excess heat. ### Claim 11 (depends on 2) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 2 further comprising at least one humidity controller structured and arranged to control at least one humidity level in said at least one closable compartment. ### Claim 12 (depends on 2) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 2 further comprising at least one insulator structured and arranged to insulate said at least one closable compartment. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 12 wherein said at least one insulator comprises at least one vacuum insulator structured and arranged to insulate said at least one closable compartment. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 12 wherein said at least one insulator comprises at least one foam insulator structured and arranged to insulate said at least one closable compartment. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 12 wherein said at least one insulator comprises at least one plastic insulator structured and arranged to insulate said at least one closable compartment. ### Claim 16 (depends on 2) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 2 further comprising at least one cover structured and arranged to cover at least said at least one closable compartment and said at least one temperature controller. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 16 wherein said at least one cover comprises at least one metal. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 16 further comprising at least one hinge structured and arranged to hingedly connect said at least one door with said at least one cover. ### Claim 19 (depends on 2) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 2 wherein said at least one openable access comprises at least one door. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 19 further comprising at least one locking latch structured and arranged to latch and lock said at least one door. ### Claim 21 (depends on 19) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 19 further comprising at least one seal structured and arranged to seal said at least one door against said at least one closable compartment. ### Claim 22 (depends on 2) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 2 further comprising at least one container structured and arranged to contain at least one medical supplies, wherein said at least one container is adapted to be inserted into said at least one closable compartment. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 22 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one lock structured and arranged to lock said at least one container. ### Claim 24 (depends on 2) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 2 wherein said at least one lock comprises: a) at least one electrically-actuated latch; and b) at least one latch controller. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 24 wherein said at least one latch controller comprises: a) at least one electric switch adapted to actuate said at least one electrically-actuated latch; b) wherein said at least one electric switch is located within a first portion of the at least one wheeled emergency-response transport; and c) wherein said at least one electrically-actuated latch is remotely located within a second portion of the at least one wheeled emergency-response transport. ### Claim 26 (depends on 24) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 24 wherein: a) said at least one latch controller comprises at least one electronic device structured and arranged to control at least one locking function of said at least one electrically-actuated latch; and b) said at least one electronic device is structured and arrange to control such at least one locking function on receiving at least one electronic authentication. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 26 wherein said at least one electronic device performs such at least one electronic authentication by receiving at least one authenticating key code from at least one keypad. ### Claim 28 (depends on 26) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 26 wherein said at least one electronic device performs such at least one electronic authentication by analyzing at least one biometric identifier. ### Claim 29 (depends on 26) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 26 wherein said at least one electronic device performs such at least one electronic authentication by acquiring authentication data from at least one data-containing device. ### Claim 30 (depends on 29) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 29 wherein said at least one data-containing device comprises at least one magnetic stripe. ### Claim 31 (depends on 29) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 29 wherein said at least one data-containing device is adapted to provide such at least one electronic authentication by wireless means. ### Claim 32 (depends on 29) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 29 wherein said at least one electronic device comprises at least one data memory adapted to store authentication data. ### Claim 33 (depends on 32) The secure climate-control system, according to claim 32 wherein said at least one electronic device comprises at least one data port adapted to permit external access to such stored authentication data by at least one portable data transfer device. ### Claim 34 A method of doing business comprising the step of transporting medical supplies in at least one closable compartment of at least one secure potency-preserver, wherein said at least one secure potency-preserver is permanently installed on at least one emergency response vehicle. ### Claim 35 A secure climate-control system, for preserving potency of at least one controlled substance, comprising: a) at least one secure potency-preserver structured and arranged to securely preserve potency of such at least one controlled substance; b) at least one wheeled emergency-response motor vehicle adapted to land-transport at least one emergency response worker and such at least one secure potency-preserver to emergency situations; and c) at least one permanent connector permanently connecting said at least one secure potency-preserver to the at least one wheeled emergency-response motor vehicle; d) wherein said at least one secure potency-preserver comprises: i) at least one closable compartment adapted to enclose at least one controlled substance; ii) at least one temperature controller adapted to control at least one user-definable temperature of said at least one closable compartment; and iii) at least one lock to lock said at least one openable access in a closed position to prevent unauthorized access to said at least one closable compartment; iv) wherein said at least one closable compartment comprises at least one openable access.