Climate Control Lids

Abstract

Climate controlling lids (“CCLs”) for regulating and adjusting temperatures in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CCL configured to receive a receptacle containing a cooling medium is provided, the CCL comprising: a temperature sensor configured to measure an external temperature, wherein the external temperature is a temperature reading external to the CCL and the receptacle; and a fan configured to: intake air from an external space of the CCL, wherein the intake air flows into the receptacle; and discharge air back to the external space of the CCL.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A climate controlling lid (“CCL”) configured to receive a receptacle containing a cooling medium, the CCL comprising:
 a temperature sensor configured to measure an external temperature, wherein the external temperature is a temperature reading external to the CCL and the receptacle; and 
 a fan configured to:
 intake air from an external space of the CCL, wherein the intake air flows into the receptacle; and 
 discharge air back to the external space of the CCL. 
 
 
     
     
         2 . The CCL of  claim 1  further comprising a processing module comprising:
 a processor operatively connected to the temperature sensor and the fan; and 
 a memory storing a program comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, causes the CCL to measure the external temperature using the temperature sensor and to power on the fan. 
 
     
     
         3 . The CCL of  claim 2  wherein the program further comprises instructions that, when executed by the processor, further causes the CCL to measure an internal temperature using the temperature sensor, wherein the internal temperature is a temperature reading internal to the CCL and the receptacle. 
     
     
         4 . The CCL of  claim 2  further comprising a display, wherein the processor is operatively connected to the display, and the program further comprises instructions that, when executed by the processor, further causes the CCL to display the external temperature. 
     
     
         5 . The CCL of  claim 2  further comprising a control interface, wherein the processor is operatively connected to the control interface, and the program further comprises instructions that, when executed by the processor, further causes the CCL to receive at least one user input. 
     
     
         6 . The CCL of  claim 5 , wherein the control interface comprises a temperature down control. 
     
     
         7 . The CCL of  claim 5 , wherein the control interface comprises a temperature setpoint adjustment control. 
     
     
         8 . The CCL of  claim 2  further comprising a passive infrared (“PIR”) sensor, wherein the processor is operatively connected to the PIR sensor, and the program further comprises instructions that, when executed by the processor, further causes the CCL to illuminate the exterior space of the CCL. 
     
     
         9 . The CCL of  claim 2  further comprising a communication module, wherein the processor is operatively connected to the communication module, and the program further comprises instructions that, when executed by the processor, further causes the CCL to receive wireless communication from an external control device. 
     
     
         10 . The CCL of  claim 1  further comprising a seal configured to provide a liquid/gas seal around an interface between the CCL and the receptacle. 
     
     
         11 . The CCL of  claim 1  further comprising a release valve configured to relieve pressure inside of the CCL and receptacle. 
     
     
         12 . The CCL of  claim 1  further comprising an insulative barrier configured to limit flow of heat energy from the external space of the CCL to an interior of the CCL and receptacle. 
     
     
         13 . A climate controlling lid (“CCL”) configured to receive a receptacle containing a cooling medium, the CCL comprising:
 a fan; 
 a first component comprising:
 at least one air port; and 
 a first cavity and a second cavity; 
 
 a second component comprising a third cavity and a fourth cavity; and 
 wherein rotating the first component energizes the fan to:
 intake air from an external space of the CCL, wherein the intake air flows into the receptacle; and 
 discharge air back to the external space of the CCL. 
 
 
     
     
         14 . The CCL of  claim 13 , wherein rotating the first component opens internal air ports by aligning the first cavity with the third cavity and the second cavity with the fourth cavity allowing for air flow through the CCL. 
     
     
         15 . The CCL of  claim 13 , wherein the second component comprises a first recess for mounting the fan. 
     
     
         16 . The CCL of  claim 13 , wherein the fourth cavity comprises an increased channel opening to accommodate air moved by the fan. 
     
     
         17 . The CCL of  claim 13 , wherein the first component comprises a divider separating the first component into a first section and a second section, wherein the CCL intakes air via a first air port located on the first section and the CCL expels air via a second air port located on the second section. 
     
     
         18 . The CCL of  claim 17  further comprising a temperature sensor positioned on the first section of the first component to measure temperature of the intake air. 
     
     
         19 . The CCL of  claim 13  further comprising a third component comprising a base comprising a fifth cavity and a sixth cavity, wherein the rotating of the first component opens internal airports by aligning the first and third cavities with the fifth cavity, and the second and fourth cavities with the sixth cavity allowing for air flow through the CCL. 
     
     
         20 . The CCL of  claim 19 , wherein the third component comprises a shaft connecting the third component to the first and second components.