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Solar powered cooler

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-29
ANDERSON KENNETH L
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[0007]Solar Powered Cooler is designed to utilize the power of the sun to keep a portable cooler cold. This innovative device will enable placement of the cooler in direct sunlight to yield positive results. In fact, the more intense and more direct the rays of the sun are, the colder the internal temperature of the Solar Powered Cooler. This is convenient when enjoying the outdoors in areas with little to no shade, such as the beach or on a small boat. Solar Powered Cooler will be lightweight and easily portable. A variety of sizes will accommodate user needs and preferences. An optional battery backup is provided.

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Testa, Vincent M., Jr., U.S. Pat. No. 5,305,544, shows a portable outdoor fisherman's bait and food cooler incorporating an air pump, but it does not operate on solar power.

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[0011]Solar Powered Cooler improves on conventional cooler design, utilizing the power of the sun converted to electricity to keep the cooler's interior cold. While the overall shape of the cooler will be similar to existing cooler designs, this 12V DC refrigeration cooler features a solar panel which will convert solar energy from the sun into direct current (DC) power to power the 12V refrigeration system. All 12V refrigeration systems noted herein refer to nominal automotive voltage, as actual voltage may vary. The panel may be positioned on the top cover of the unit, with an optional adjustable mount mechanism to allow the consumer to tilt the panel to an angle that faces more directly towards the sun's rays for optimal output. This panel will be covered and protected by a piece of plastic, glass or other similar material, in order to prevent damage. The solar panel could be connected to the 12V refrigeration unit with plugs for the leads in the middle of the wiring, enabling th...

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Solar Powered Cooler is an electrically operated portable cooler powered by solar photovoltaic electrical generation incorporated into the cooler design and which may include auxiliary solar photovoltaic electricity generating panels, modules or cells, a supplemental battery power pack, power conditioning, inverter, auxiliary battery charging and direct and alternating current power supply. Solar powered cooler is intended for self-powered operation using the sun as the energy source for generating the electrical power on which it operates.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Solar Powered Cooler Provisional Patent Application, US60 / 952,417, Filing Date Jul. 27, 2007STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableNAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]It can be difficult to keep the contents of a cooler adequately chilled when it is hot outside. Even when filled with ice, the soda, beer and perishable food items can rapidly become warm and unappetizing. This can actually be hazardous, since some items can spoil and cause food poisoning and other stomach or intestinal ailments if consumed after they become too warm. Although constantly replenishing the ice is a solution, this is often an inconvenience, while in other instances it is impossible. When outdoors in unshaded areas, such as the beach, it can be difficult to keep the cooler out of the direct sunlight, thereby speeding up the warming process.FIELD OF THE ...

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IPC IPC(8): F25B27/00
CPCF25B21/02F25B27/002H02S30/20F25D2331/801F25D2331/804F25D11/003H02S10/40Y02E10/50Y02A40/966
Inventor ANDERSON, KENNETH L.
Owner ANDERSON KENNETH L
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