Drinking water cooler

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-07-26
TECH APPL
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[0036]In an aspect of the invention, a portion of the liquid reservoirs comprise a porous material or layered porous materials such that the evaporative cooling effect provides desired cooling performance. In an aspect of the invention, the porous material or layered porous material comprises one or more of: expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), sintered porous plastic, and metallic and non-metallic screen to provide n

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Poor hydration affects multiple body systems.
Although the importance of hydration is known, it is usually less appealing to drink warm liquids

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[0046]In general, the terms and phrases used herein have their art-recognized meaning, which can be found by reference to standard texts, journal references and contexts known to those skilled in the art. As to the embodiments of the invention, it is understood that any embodiment having a combination of components which is not able to be made is not included in the invention. Although Applicant does not wish to be bound by theory, the description herein is provided to aid in understanding of the invention. The following description is provided to illustrate specific embodiments of the invention. It is understood that all aspects of the invention which are described using a specific embodiment or embodiments referred to in the alternative (one or more liquid reservoirs, for example) are applicable to other embodiments and are intended to be disclosed herein to the same extent as if they were specifically listed.

[0047]As will be appreciated, the drinking water cooler can have a varie...

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A liquid cooling system comprising: a liquid inlet and outlet; one or more liquid reservoirs in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and outlet; an evaporative element in fluid communication with a liquid reservoir; and a fan in flowable communication with a surface of the evaporative element is provided. The liquid cooling system can cool drinking water. The liquid cooling system can be powered by AC power, DC power, solar power or a combination. The liquid cooling system can be used in-line in a hydration system, for example.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 181,943, filed May 28, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]This invention was made with government support under grant M67854-08-C-6511, awarded by the Department of the Navy. The government has certain rights in the invention.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Proper hydration is important for general health, as well as for improving athletic performance. Poor hydration affects multiple body systems. Although the importance of hydration is known, it is usually less appealing to drink warm liquids as the ambient temperature rises. Insulation has been used to slow warming of liquids in containers, but is ineffective for long periods of time.[0004]A device to cool drinking water that is small and lightweight, cools water to below ambient temperature, can be retrofitted wi...

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IPC IPC(8): F28D5/00F25B27/00
CPCA45F3/04F25D7/00A45F3/20
Inventor BAUMGARTNER, ROLF GERALDHARMON, CHARLES JOSEPHSIEVERS, RYAN ANDREWWILLEN, GARY SCOTT
Owner TECH APPL
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