Abstract: A heat containment apparatus may include a housing having an access gap, the housing being formed of an insulating material. Alternatively, a heat containment apparatus includes a housing being an expandable structure having an access gap, the housing including an insulating material. Heat containment apparatuses may be used in conjunction with performing high temperature operations and/or low temperature operations to at least portions of substrates contained therein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ice melting apparatus for a ship voyage including: a boiler configured to heat a thermal medium; a high temperature pump configured to transfer the heated thermal medium; a heating cover unit configured to be heated by the thermal medium transferred by the high temperature pump and attached to a bow part of a ship; and a hot gas jet unit configured to be disposed in front of the heating cover unit and jet the air heated by the thermal medium.

Abstract: A machine tool for manufacturing exhaust gas cleaning devices, in particular diesel particulate filters and catalysts that have a housing and a gas-traversed insert clamped in the housing, comprises at least one tool, in which the insert is clamped in the housing. A heating device that heats the housing is integrated in the tool. In a method for manufacturing exhaust gas cleaning devices, the heated housing is plastically deformed in a machine tool, and the insert is inserted into the housing.

Abstract: Various embodiments of methods and devices for drying coated stents in an oven are described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable cordless hand held device and method for heating or reheating food directly in a dish such as a plate, bowl, cup, platter or serving bowl with steam, hot air or their mix and applying this steam and/or heat to foods conveniently and at anytime needed or desired after the food has been served to the consumer at the table or otherwise.

Abstract: Various embodiments of methods and devices for drying coated stents in an oven are described herein.

Abstract: A warming apparatus for a fishing rod handle including a retaining mechanism having a first edge opposed to a second edge, the retaining mechanism adapted to receive at least one heat pack, and attachment means for connecting the first edge with the second edge of the retaining mechanism, wherein the warming apparatus is adapted to fold substantially around the fishing rod handle. By warming the fishing rod handle, the fisherman's hands can be kept warm while the fisherman is fishing without the need for bulky gloves or mittens that can increase the time it takes for one to catch fish and decrease the ease and efficiency of fishing. According to another aspect of the present invention, the retaining mechanism includes a heat pack that generates heat either through a chemical reaction or by using electricity.

Abstract: A heater for heating an enclosure associated with a motor vehicle having a liquid coolant system for storage of materials that may damaged by freezing temperatures, such as a truck utility box. The heater comprises an enclosure with an aperture in communication with the enclosure, a heat exchange means for transferring heat from coolant from the cooling system of the vehicle flowing through the heat exchange means to the air flowing adjacent to the heat exchange means, and a electrical blower means for forcing air through the heat exchange means and out of the enclosure into the enclosure through the aperture. The blower means has an electrical control means for controlling its function by a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: An aluminum baseball or softball bat warmer with an inner and outer container separated by an air space. The inner container is adapted to receive a bat and is supported inside the outer container on a hanger with an aperture. A convective thermal source is positioned below the hanger. Warmed air from the convective thermal source is directed through the aperture in the hanger and circulates through the air space, warming the sidewall of the inner container and the bat therein. By heating the aluminum bat, the possibility of cold denting and cracking thin walled aluminum bats formed of "CU-31" alloy, "C405" alloy or like, is reduced.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for heating hollow bolts (20) mounted in aligned openings (18) of a pair of members (10,12) to be connected together. A conduit (42) supported by a cylindrical body (40) from the end (29) of the bolt (20) is inserted within the bore (34) of the bolt (20). A fired stream of heated fluid from a gas torch (90) flows through the conduit (42) thereby to heat the bolt (20) for providing sufficient elongation for predetermined tightening or loosening of the associated nut (30). One embodiment (FIG. 1) utilizes a hollow bolt having a blind end central bore (34). Another embodiment (FIG. 3) utilizes a hollow bolt (26A) having a central bore (34A) extending through the entire length of the bolt (26A).

Abstract: A miniaturized forge consisting of a metal body with slots and openings to admit the metal to be heated, along with a bracket for holding a separate fuel tank containing a torch which extends vertically downward through a hole in the metal body. The torch within the forge is able to selectively heat areas of metal objects to a temperature high enough to allow them to be bent into a desired shape.

Abstract: A portable gas forge. The forge is comprised of a housing having an insulated interior and an opening for insertion of the article to be heated such as a horseshoe or the like. The forge is resistant to blow-out by wind when used in the field and has a specially designed burner connected to the top of the housing. The burner is connected to a source of gas such as an LP gas cylinder. A gas orifice is connected to an enlarged burner pipe having a bell-shaped primary air inlet adjacent the gas orifice. A source of secondary air is located at the exterior pipe connection to the housing to provide an annular air passage through the housing to the burner outlet to obtain maximum flame concentration in the housing and inhibit burn back or back flaming. An internal restrictor adjacent the burner pipe outlet is employed to increase the burner gas velocity and aid in secondary air aspiration and combustion efficiency.

Abstract: A portable gas forge. The forge is comprised of a housing having an insulated interior and an opening for insertion of the article to be heated such as a horseshoe or the like. The forge is resistant to blow-out by wind when used in the field and has a specially designed burner connected to the top of the housing. The burner is connected to a source of gas such as an LP gas cylinder. A gas orifice is connected to an enlarged burner pipe having a bell-shaped primary air inlet adjacent the gas orifice. A source of secondary air is located at the exterior burner pipe connection to the housing to obtain maximum flame concentration in the housing and inhibit back flaming.