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Thermoelectric heat exchanger

Lon E. Bell
TLDR
In this article, a system for thermally conditioning and pumping a fluid is described, which consists of a thermoelectric heat exchanger having a temperature-sensitive device configured to pump heat.
Abstract
Disclosed is a system for thermally conditioning and pumping a fluid. The system includes a thermoelectric heat exchanger having a thermoelectric device configured to pump heat. Heat exchangers are provided for transferring heat to and from the thermoelectric device and for generating a fluid flow across the thermoelectric device. The conditioned fluid may be placed in thermal communication with a variety of objects, such as a vehicle seat, or anywhere localized heating and cooling are desired. Thermal isolation may also be provided in the direction of flow to enhance efficiency.

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Automotive vehicle seat insert

TL;DR: In this paper, an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle is described. But this insert is not suitable for the use in a commercial vehicle, as it is unsuitable for indoor environments.
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TL;DR: In this paper, an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat is described. And the system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual.
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Vehicle seat and associated air conditioning apparatus

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TL;DR: A vehicle seat with a backrest cover is at least partially air permeable, and covers at least one passage of the air-handling device as discussed by the authors, where the air exchanged between the environment and the air handling device passes for the most part through the air permeable regions of the backrest covers.
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Automotive vehicle seat having a comfort system

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High power density thermoelectric systems

Lon E. Bell
TL;DR: In this paper, a number of compact, high efficiency and high power density thermoelectric systems utilizing the advantages of thermal isolation are described, which exhibit high system efficiency and power density.
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A training and exercise machine

TL;DR: An exercising and training machine for the abdominal part of the human body is described in this article, where reciprocating forward and back movement is performed against the power of an hydraulic cylinder.