Patents that Beat the Heat

It's too hot. Have you noticed? If you're in Houston, like us, you've noticed: it is too hot for this time of year. Sure, Houston summers get into the 100s (Fahrenheit), but usually not till later in July or August! Inland Harris County is presently under a National Weather Service Heat Advisory.  

Let's look at some patented ways to cool off; maybe that will help.

First, one from local inventors, who understand our plight: Dynamically Controlled Cooling Device, US 11,647,523. It includes a GPS-linked fan, and directs a stream of air onto the user. It's the most high-tech fan I've ever seen. Read it in full here. 

Dynamically Controlled Cooling Device: air flow via GPS

Clearly that won't be enough for this weather, we need this Cooling Bedding Product, US 11,641,960, that uses a gel layer and some memory foam to keep you cool and cushioned all night. The actual textile is cooled, and there's complicated shaping and venting to the gel and memory foam layers to better circulate air. Never flop around in bed, feeling like a steamed dish again! Visit this link to see more.

Diagram of the shaping to aid ventilation for US 11,641,960

Sometimes, though, you just need some artificially chilled air. US 11,662,113, Building Cooling Systems with Energy Optimization and Model Predictive Control, can provide that while being ecologically mindful. It will balance between the optimal comfort level and set power consumption term, working with the capacity of cooling devices. Learn more about how that is achieved here. 

This office is kept cool with patented tech

Set on going outdoors? At least consider this Natural Stone Swimming Pool, US 11,634,920. You'll have a better chance of survival if you're dunked in water! Rather than the usual plaster lining, this relies on sealed and joined "monolithic natural stones". Check out how to get your own at this link.

Submerge yourself in the water of a natural stone swimming pool

BONUS: Stay safe in the water with a Personal Flotation Apparatus, US 11,649,022, which is basically a bathing suit covered with flotation material. Guaranteed to look completely unique!

Flotation device in a bathing suit