| Developed | Early 1700s |
| Developer | |
| Initial market | Luxury items |
| Widespread use | Late 1800s |
| Miniaturization | Led to the growth of the modern refrigeration industry |
| Type of cooling | Electrical cooling (primitive) |
| Modern enhancements | Portable generators |
| Impact on health and nutrition | Helped preserve medicines and food supplies, reduced the impact of food shortages and epidemics |
