[0001] The present disclosure relates to hospitality related services. More particularly,
the present disclosure relates to a temperature regulating device.
BACKGROUND[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided
herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication
specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Generally, in restaurants, hospitality kit is highly required, to provide instant
and better services to visiting customers. A hospitality kit can be configured to include many
accessories such as, Wine Opener, Comb, Sanitizer, Tik-Tok Pen, Scribbling Pad, Pocket Deo,
and Serviette, which are generally required to serve better.
[0004] But, the problem corresponds to non-availability of a device/ kit which could
simultaneously hold all the accessories required by a waiter/ server in restaurants. Also, there
is no device/ kit to maintain temperature of the accessories, and inside the device/ kit in a
desirable range.
[0005] There is no such existing hospitality kit, which can generate an alarm signal to
inform a user/ an entity about an increase or decrease in the temperature inside the hospitality
kit. Moreover, a smart hospitality kit, which can be carried easily by the user/ entity is highly
required.
[0006] One of the alternate solutions is to utilize the Peltier, which could help cooling
the cloth & other accessories. But, the problem with this design is that the number of
accessories e.g. Heat sink, Cooling fan etc. would be necessary to add to the design, which
would result in the larger volume of the product. Hence due to the increased volume, it would
restrict the free motion of the user.
[0007] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide an efficient, smart, and costeffective device to overcome the above-mentioned problems, and, provide a reliable means for
providing better services.
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OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0008] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment
herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a temperature regulating
device to regulate temperature of objects inside the device.
[0010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a temperature regulating
device, which is capable of regulating its own temperature.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a temperature regulating
device adapted in form of a kit, which is easily portable.
[0012] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a temperature regulating
device, which can send an alarm signal when temperature exceeds or falls below a threshold
limit.
[0013] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a temperature regulating
device capable of holding gel packs.
[0014] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an efficient, smart,
reliable, and cost-effective temperature regulating device.
SUMMARY
[0015] The present disclosure relates to hospitality related services. More particularly,
the present disclosure relates to a temperature regulating device.
[0016] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a temperature regulating device,
where the device comprises: a plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of
compartments is adapted to hold one or more objects; a housing configured to hold a
temperature regulating element; a temperature sensor to sense temperature associated with the
device, and correspondingly generate a first signal; and a computing unit configured to :
compare the sensed temperature associated with the generated first signal with a pre-defined
value, and generate an alarm signal when the comparison exceeds a per-defined threshold limit;
and wherein, responsive to generation of the alarm signal, the temperature regulating element
may be positioned in a pre-defined position inside the housing to facilitate regulation of
temperature of any or a combination of the one or more objects and the device.
[0017] In an aspect, the temperature regulating element comprises any or a combination
of heating element, cooling element, warm gel pack and cool gel pack.
[0018] In an aspect, the device comprises a battery configured to facilitate power
supply to any or a combination of the one or more objects and the device.
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[0019] In an aspect, the device comprises a switch operatively coupled to the battery,
and configured to actuate the battery.
[0020] In an aspect, the temperature regulating element may be thermally coupled to
the battery through a thermostat.
[0021] In an aspect, the device may be adaptable in form of a kit, a purse, a small box,
and a wallet.
[0022] In an aspect, the device comprises a mounting element to facilitate mounting of
the device.
[0023] In an aspect, the mounting element may be any or a combination of a pin, a clip,
and a Velcro.
[0024] In an aspect, the one or more objects comprise any or a combination of hand
sanitizer, lighter, wine opener, comb, notepad, face towel, and pen.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of
the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The
drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the
description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0026] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the
present disclosure, and wherein:
[0027] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary block diagram of the proposed temperature
regulating device to illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0028] FIGs. 2A-2G illustrate exemplary structural diagrams of the proposed
temperature regulating device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure
depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly
communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the
anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all
modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present
disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
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[0030] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a
claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent
art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of
filing.
[0031] In some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written
description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired
properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the
numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits
and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and
parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are
approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as
precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention
may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their
respective testing measurements.
[0032] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on”
unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0033] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a
shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range.
Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification
as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any
suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.
The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect
to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does
not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the
specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the
practice of the invention.
[0034] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed
herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and
claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements
found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group
for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs,
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the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written
description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0035] The present disclosure relates to hospitality related services. More particularly,
the present disclosure relates to a temperature regulating device.
[0036] According to an aspect the present disclosure pertains to a temperature
regulating device, where the device can be including: a plurality of compartments, wherein
each of the plurality of compartments can be adapted to hold one or more objects; a housing
configured to hold a temperature regulating element; a temperature sensor to sense temperature
associated with the device, and correspondingly generate a first signal; and a computing unit
configured to : compare the sensed temperature associated with the generated first signal with
a pre-defined value, and generate an alarm signal when the comparison exceeds a per-defined
threshold limit; and wherein, responsive to generation of the alarm signal, the temperature
regulating element can be positioned in a pre-defined position inside the housing to facilitate
regulation of temperature of any or a combination of the one or more objects and the device.
[0037] In an embodiment, the temperature regulating element can be including any or
a combination of heating element, cooling element, warm gel pack and cooling gel pack.
[0038] In an embodiment, the device can be including a battery configured to facilitate
power supply to any or a combination of the one or more objects and the device.
[0039] In an embodiment, the device can be including a switch operatively coupled to
the battery, and configured to actuate the battery.
[0040] In an embodiment, the temperature regulating element can be thermally coupled
to the battery through a thermostat.
[0041] In an embodiment, the device can be adaptable in form of a kit, a purse, a small
box, and a wallet.
[0042] In an embodiment, the device can be including a mounting element to facilitate
mounting of the device.
[0043] In an embodiment, the mounting element can be any or a combination of a pin,
a clip, and a Velcro.
[0044] In an embodiment, the one or more objects can be including any or a
combination of hand sanitizer, lighter, wine opener, comb, notepad, face towel, and pen.
[0045] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary block diagram of the proposed temperature
regulating device to illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
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[0046] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the proposed temperature regulating
device 100, which can be configured to include a plurality of compartments, such that each of
the plurality of compartments can be adapted to hold one or more objects, where the one or
more objects can be any or a combination of hand sanitizer, lighter, wine opener, comb,
notepad, face towel, pen, and the likes.
[0047] In an embodiment, the proposed temperature regulating device 100 (also,
referred to as device 100, herein) can include a housing, which can be configured configured
to hold a temperature regulating element (not shown). In another embodiment, the proposed
temperature regulating device 100 can include a temperature sensor 102 and a computing unit
104.
[0048] In an embodiment, the temperature sensor 102 can be configured to sense
temperature associated with the device 100, and correspondingly generate a first signal. The
computing unit 104 can be configured to receive the first signal, and compare the sensed
temperature associated with the received first signal with a pre-defined value. The computing
unit 104 can be configured to generate an alarm signal when the comparison exceeds a perdefined threshold limit, that is, when the sensed temperature exceeds and wherein, responsive
to generation of the alarm signal, the temperature regulating element can be positioned in a
pre-defined position inside the housing to facilitate regulation of temperature of any or a
combination of the one or more objects and the device. In an illustrative embodiment, the
computing unit 104 can be including one or more processors and memory.
[0049] In an embodiment, responsive to generation of the alarm signal, the temperature
regulating element can be positioned in a pre-defined position inside the housing to facilitate
regulation of temperature of any or a combination of the one or more objects and the device.
[0050] In an embodiment, the temperature regulating element can be including any or
a combination of heating element, cooling element, warm gel pack and cooling gel pack.
[0051] In an illustrative embodiment, if temperature rises above a pre-defined value,
then, a cooling gel pack can be inserted inside the housing of the device 100 to maintain the
ambient temperature inside the device 100, and to facilitate cooling of the one or more objects
present inside the device 100, such as face towel, hence, aiding in dissipation of heat from the
device 100. In another illustrative embodiment, if temperature falls below a pre-defined value,
then, a warm gel pack can be inserted inside the housing of the device 100, and to facilitate
cooling of the one or more objects, present in said compartments of the device 100. In an
illustrative embodiment, the cooling gel pack and the warm gel pack can be changed on daily
basis.
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[0052] In an embodiment, the device 100 can be including a battery 106 configured to
facilitate power supply to any or a combination of the one or more objects and the device. In
another embodiment, the device 100 can be including a switch 108 operatively coupled to the
battery 106, and configured to actuate the battery 106. In an embodiment, the warm gel pack
can be thermally coupled to the battery 106 through a thermostat (not shown). The warm gel
pack can facilitate in keeping the face towel at higher temperatures set up by the thermostat.
[0053] In an embodiment, the device 100 can be adaptable in form of a kit, a purse, a
small box, and a wallet, and can be including a mounting element, such as, but not limited to,
a pin, a clip, and a Velcro, to facilitate mounting of the device 100, so that, the device 100 can
be easily carried along with, and can be utilized wherever and whenever required.
[0054] FIGs. 2A-2G illustrate exemplary structural diagrams of the proposed
temperature regulating device 100, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0055] In an embodiment, FIG. 2A illustrates key components of the proposed
temperature regulating device 100, where the key components can be including a temperature
sensor 102, a computing unit, a battery 106, and a switch 108, along with cooling gel pack 202,
and warm gel pack 204, which facilitate in controlling and maintaining the temperature inside
the device 100.
[0056] In an embodiment, FIG. 2B illustrates front view of the proposed temperature
regulating device 100. As illustrated, a gel housing 206 can be configured at the front part of
the device 100, in which cooling gel pack 202 or warm gel pack 204 can be inserted, as per
requirement. In an embodiment, the switch 108 and the temperature sensor 102 can also be
positioned at the front part, whereas, the battery 106 can be positioned at one of the adjacent
sides of the front of the device 100
[0057] In an embodiment, FIG. 2C illustrates bottom view of the proposed temperature
regulating device 100. In an embodiment, the device 100 can include a mounting element 208,
such as a holding clip, at the rear end, to facilitate mounting of the device 100, so that, the
device 100 can be easily carried along with, and can be utilized wherever and whenever
required.
[0058] In an embodiment, FIGs. 2D and 2E illustrate left view and right view of the
proposed temperature regulating device 100, respectively. In another embodiment, FIG. 2F
illustrates bottom view of the proposed temperature regulating device 100.
[0059] In an embodiment, FIG. 2G illustrates top view of the proposed temperature
regulating device 100. The proposed temperature regulating device 100, which can be
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configured to include a plurality of compartments (also, collectively referred to as
compartments, and, singularly referred to as compartment, herein) 1, 2, 3… N at the top, such
that, each of the plurality of compartments can be adapted to hold one or more objects, where
the one or more objects can be any or a combination of hand sanitizer, lighter, wine opener,
comb, notepad, face towel, pen, and the likes.
[0060] In an illustrative embodiment, the compartment 1 can be adapted to hold hand
sanitizer, the compartment 2 can be adapted to hold a lighter, the compartment 3 can be adapted
to hold a wine opener, the compartment 4 can be adapted to accommodate a comb, the
compartment 5 can be adapted to hold a notepad, the compartment 6 can be adapted to
accommodate a face towel assembly, the compartment 7 can be adapted to hold a pen, and so
on.
[0061] In an embodiment, the face towel assembly can be configured adjacent to the
gel housing 206, so that, the face towel associated with the face towel assembly can easily
maintained a pre-defined temperature.
[0062] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams,
schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating
systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown
in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware
capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are
conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic,
through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even
manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention.
Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software,
processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and,
thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.
[0063] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and
described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous
modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those
skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in
the claim.
[0064] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent,
however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present
invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known
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structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid
obscuring the present invention.
[0065] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to"
is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each
other contact each other)and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is
located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are
used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled
with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network,
where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly
via one or more intermediary device.
[0066] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications
besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts
herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the
appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms
should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular,
the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements,
components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements,
components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements,
components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers
to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C …. and N, the text
should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N,
etc.
[0067] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and
further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope
thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is
not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable
a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with
information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0068] The present disclosure provides a temperature regulating device to regulate
temperature of objects inside the device.
[0069] The present disclosure provides a temperature regulating device to provide a
temperature regulating device, which is capable of regulating its own temperature.
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[0070] The present disclosure provides a temperature regulating device adapted in form
of a kit, which is easily portable.
[0071] The present disclosure provides a temperature regulating device, which can
send an alarm signal when temperature exceeds or falls below a threshold limit.
[0072] The present disclosure provides a temperature regulating device capable of
holding gel packs.
[0073] The present disclosure provides to provide an efficient, smart, reliable, and costeffective temperature regulating device.

We Claim:

1. A temperature regulating device comprising:
a plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of compartments is
adapted to hold one or more objects;
a housing configured to hold a temperature regulating element;
a temperature sensor to sense temperature associated with the device, and
correspondingly generate a first signal; and
a computing unit configured to :
compare the sensed temperature associated with the generated first
signal with a pre-defined value, and
generate an alarm signal when the comparison exceeds a per-defined
threshold limit; and
wherein, responsive to generation of the alarm signal, the temperature regulating
element is positioned in a pre-defined position inside the housing to facilitate regulation
of temperature of any or a combination of the one or more objects and the device.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the temperature regulating element
comprises any or a combination of heating element, cooling element, warm gel pack
and cooling gel pack.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises a battery configured to
facilitate power supply to any or a combination of the one or more objects and the
device.
4. The device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the device comprises a switch operatively
coupled to the battery, and configured to actuate the battery.
5. The device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the temperature regulating element is
thermally coupled to the battery through a thermostat.
6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is adaptable in form of a kit, a
purse, a small box, and a wallet.
7. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises a mounting element to
facilitate mounting of the device.
8. The device as claimed in claim 7, wherein the mounting element is any or a combination
of a pin, a clip, and a Velcro.
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9. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more objects comprise any or a
combination of hand sanitizer, lighter, wine opener, comb, notepad, face towel, and
pen.
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