Personal cooling device

Abstract

A personal cooling device having a cylindrical housing approximately the size of a ballpoint pen, a battery compartment within the housing, an electric motor to drive a propeller, air inlet and exhaust ports, a switch for turning the unit on/off and structure for attachment to differing articles of clothing.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the field of personal comfort and more specifically to a personal cooling device.

Throughout history people have been trying (often in vain) to keep their cool in formal attire situations. The term: ‘Never let them see you sweat’ is much easier said than done. On sunny days, outdoor weddings found shade trees to be the preferred gathering spot. Often there weren't nearly enough of them. Gentle breezes were a great relief, however they couldn't be counted on when needed. Until recently rigid cardboard attached to flat sticks(hand fans) were the only ‘personal’ devices found.

Other patents in this field include:

• U.S. Pat. No. 5,217,408 Personable portable evaporative cooler—which is worn on the back. This unit is bulky and can not be worn discretely.
• U.S. Pat. No. 5,533,354 Personal cooling apparatus—Which is sewn into clothing. While this looks effective, it cannot be conveniently moved between outfits.
• U.S. Pat. No. 5,802,865 Evaporative personal cooler—Which is for the head/neck area. This device cannot be easily hidden or disguised.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Primary objective of the invention is to provide personal cooling in formal situations.

An advantage of the invention is to provide relief from perspiration at the skin surface.

Another advantage of the invention is to provide said relief in a variety of locations on the body.

A further object of the invention is to provide relief in such a manner as to be undetectable to a person nearby.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a personal cooling device comprising: A cylindrical housing approximately the size of a ballpoint pen, a battery compartment within the housing, an electric motor to drive a propeller, air inlet and exhaust ports, and a means of turning the unit on/off. A way of attaching to different articles of clothing which can determine the direction of air flow are also in the preferred design.

The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is cross sectional view showing the components comprising the preferred embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is an end view showing the preferred embodiment of the discharge end of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic view illustrating some of the different areas of the body wherein the invention would be utilized.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a cylindrical housing 13, containing a battery compartment 14, and a motor 15 which drives the impeller 17. Air is drawn by 17 from the air inlets 16 and forced out through the discharge end 18. On the outer areas of the housing are clothing hooks for socks or boots 19, for stability one for inside the shoe 20, and an inverted one 22 tor garters or waistband a switch or other means of turning the unit on/off 23.

FIG. 3 illustrates the invention attached to the sock/shoe area 31, attached to a boot 32, inverted in the garter region 33, inverted still in the waistband area 34, and in the sleeve/cuff region 35.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention mav be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

FIG. 1 shows the preferred embodiment of a personal cooling device comprising a cylindrical housing 13, approximately the size of a ballpoint pen, containing a battery compartment 14, and also containing an electric motor 15, to drive the propeller 17. Air is drawn by 17 from the air inlet ports 16 and forced out through the exhaust end 18. On the outer area of the housing is a clothing hook for attachment to socks or boots 19, and for stability one for attachment inside the shoe 20, and an inverted one 22, for attachment to differing articles of clothing such as garters or waistbands a switch or other means of turning the unit on/off 23.

FIG. 3 illustrates the invention attached to the sock/shoe area 31, attached to a boot 32, inverted in the garter region 33, inverted still in the waistband area 34, and in the sleeve/cuff region 35.

In summary this invention, when utilized in areas where perspiration already exists, will offer instant relief, and will aid in the prevention beads of perspiration from forming and soaking thru clothing. In short: “Never let'em see you sweat”.

While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spint and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A personal cooling device comprising:

A cylindrical housing approximately the size of a ballpoint pen;

a battery compartment within the housing;

an electric motor to drive a propeller

air inlet and exhaust ports; and

a means of turning the unit on/off,

a means of attachment to differing articles of clothing.