the compact , convenient and solid state personal humidor system of this invention 100 as shown in the drawings wherein like numerals represent like parts throughout the several views , there is generally disclosed in fig1 a perspective backside view of the humidor insulated box complete with a thermoelectric chip 200 . fig2 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of humidor insulated box complete with back side thermoelectric chip 200 , a temperature and humidity display and a plurality of cigars . fig3 ( a ) shows a schematic of the thermo electric module / chip 235 and the cold sink 220 . similarly fig3 ( b ) shows a more detailed view of the thermoelectric chip . fig4 shows a block diagram of the humidor system complete with rechargeable direct current power source 230 and thermostat 240 . the solid state electronic thermoelectric &# 34 ; chip &# 34 ; cools a given volume of space without bulky compressors , cfc gases , coils etc . this space age technology uses the power from direct current source and keeps the humidor at the right temperature . by varying the current the inside temperature of the humidor can be accurately varied . an hq circuit 245 senses the temp and with the help of a thermostat 240 it keeps the temperature at a pre - set level . the batteries 230 are rechargeable . the system 100 of this invention comprises a thermo electric assembly module 200 which in turn comprises a solid state thermo electric chip 235 , a heat sink 210 . the system also includes a digital display comprising a digital hygrometer 265 and a digital thermometer 260 . plurality of cigars 300 are also placed in the humidor box 100 which includes an optional lock 125 . in the preferred embodiment the inventor used six d cells for the direct current power source not shown in the drawings . fig3 shows the interface between the thermo electric module &# 39 ; s solid state chip and the cold sink in greater detail . in the preferred embodiment the inventor used melcor model cp . 8 - 71 - o6l as the thermo electric chip 235 . the approximate cooling area of the device is 40 thousand square millimeters or 60 square inches . fig4 shows a block diagram of the humidor system complete with the thermo electric assembly module 200 , ( which in turn comprises a chip 235 and a heat sink 210 , a power source 230 , a digital display comprising digital hygrometer 265 , digital thermometer 260 and a switch 270 . the solid state electronic cooling &# 34 ; thermo electric chip &# 34 ; is the technology of the 21st century . without the bulky compressors , cfc gases and coils , the chip cools . it can cool up to sub - zero temperatures and beyond . they can be designed to various btu capacities . their life is at least 200 , 000 hours , guaranteed . a switch 270 is also provided in the system for conserving power when the box is empty or for extended period of non - use for any other reason . the use and operation of this device by a consumer is simple and even intuitive . the operator after preparing the box as per instructions merely places the cigars in the insulated box , sets the humidifier storage and closes the humidor until a cigar is desired . the temperature is preset from the factory . the inventor has given a non - limiting description of the concept . the simplicity and the elegance of the design of this invention makes it difficult to design around it . nonetheless many changes may be made to this design without deviating from the spirit of this invention . examples of such contemplated variations include the following : 1 . the shape and size materials of the various members and components may be modified . 3 . the color , aesthetics and materials may be enhanced or varied . 5 . a more economical version of the device may be adapted with an informational or advertising message for promotional give aways . 7 . the volume and the cooling capacity may be varied by use of a thermo - electric module of appropriate specifications . other changes such as aesthetics and substitution of newer materials as they become available , which substantially perform the same function in substantially the same manner with substantially the same result without deviating from the spirit of the invention may be made . following is a listing of the components uses in this embodiment arranged in ascending order of the reference numerals for ready reference of the reader . ______________________________________100 = humidor box generally110 = lid or cover for the humidor box125 = optional lock on humidor150 = insulation160 = hinge interface of the humidor box200 = thermoelectric module assembly210 = heat sink230 = direct current power source235 = thermo - electric solid state chip240 = thermostat245 = hq circuit255 = digital display generally260 = digital thermometer265 = digital hygrometer270 = switch300 = cigars______________________________________ a great care has been taken to use words with their conventional dictionary definitions . following definitions are included here for clarification . ______________________________________3d = three dimensionalcfc = chloro floro carbondiy = do it yourselfhq = a high quality circuit forintegrated = combination of two entities to act like oneinterface = junction between two dissimilar entitiesisometric = drawings with equality of measure with the prototype of the inventoroem = original equipment manufacturersymmetrical = the shape of an object of integrated______________________________________ entity which can be divided into two along some axis through the object or the integrated entity such that the two halves form mirror image of each other . thermoelectric = a device to generate a thermal gradient when direct current power is applied . while this invention has been described with reference to illustrative embodiments , this description is not intended to be construed in a limiting sense . various modifications and combinations of the illustrative embodiments as well as other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to a person of average skill in the art upon reference to this description . it is therefor contemplated that the appended claim ( s ) cover any such modifications , embodiments as fall within the true scope of this invention .
the system of this invention comprises a thermo electric module housed in an insulated box . the thermo - electric module in turn comprises a solid state thermo electric chip . the chip helps to maintain the desirable constant temperature and humidity . the system also includes a heat sink , a digital display , an hq circuit , a thermostat and a direct current power source as well as an optional switch and an optional lock and associated hardware and an optional rechargeable battery source .