Abstract: A molybdenum silicide type-heating element and a method of manufacturing a heating element of the molybdenum silicide type. The heating element contains substantially Mo(Si1-x Alx)2 and Al2O3 and is prepared by mixing a molybdenum aluminum silicide-type material Mo(Si1-yAly)2 with SiO2, wherein the SiO2 has a purity of at least 98%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for welding two polymer parts via fusion using a heater mat knitted from a resistive wire coated with an insulating varnish, the heater mat being given a final shape. The heater mat is resistive wire having a diameter ranging from 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm, and has approximately parallelepiped meshes, the dimensions of which range from 1.5×3 mm2 to 2.5×4.5 mm2.

Abstract: The present application relates to an alloy for use at high temperature. The invention is characterized in that the alloy consists principally of Ni, Cr and Fe and in that the alloy has a principal composition such that the levels of the elements Fe, Si, C, Nb and Mo lie within the following intervals, given in percentage by weight: Fe 5-13 Si 1-3 C <0.1 Nb <0.2 Mo <1.0 and in that Ni comprises the balance, while its level does not exceed 69% and in that the level of Cr is greater than Cr=15% and in that it is less than the lower of the two values Cr=5*Si?2.5*Fe+42.

Abstract: The present invention provides a partial heat-emitting body including a transparent substrate and a conductive heating element provided within a distance of 20 cm or less from at least one edge portion among edge portions of at least one surface of the transparent substrate.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a self-regulating electrical heating cable comprising: a first power supply conductor extending along the length of the cable; a second power supply conductor extending along the length of the cable; a third power supply conductor extending along the length of the cable; the first and second power supply conductors being in electrical connection with each other via a first electrically conductive heating element body having a positive temperature coefficient of resistance, and the second and third power supply conductors being in electrical connection with each other via a second electrically conductive heating element body having a positive temperature coefficient of resistance, and wherein, in use, the first, second and third power supply conductors are not physically connected to one another.

Abstract: Methods of forming a layered heater are provided that comprise at least one resistive layer comprising a resistive circuit pattern, the resistive circuit pattern defining a length, a thickness, and a spacing, wherein the thickness varies along the length of the trace of the resistive circuit pattern for a variable watt density. The methods include achieving the variable thickness by varying a dispensing rate of a conductive ink used to form the resistive circuit pattern, varying the feed rate of a target surface relative to the dispensing of the ink, and overwriting a volume of conductive ink on top of a previously formed trace of the resistive circuit pattern.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite heating element suitable for heating an article when activated by a power source. The composite heating element comprises a first backing layer and a discontinuous circuit formed of a conductive material disposed on the first backing layer. The discontinuous circuit has terminal ends for electrical connection with the power source and defines at least one gap between the terminal ends. The composite article further comprises a second backing layer spaced from the first backing layer. A trace formed of a conductive material is disposed on the second backing layer. The trace is aligned with the at least one gap for forming a complete circuit when the first and second backing layers at least partially abut each other with the trace extending across the gap and contacting the discontinuous circuit.

Abstract: An electrically heated window curtain of fire resistant material to heat up the draft flow of cold air that leaks through single pane glass windows with low voltage heating wires embedded in the fire resistant material, a power source, a thermostat, a battery pack, and a charger. Also included is a curtain rod and gripping strips on the curtain to hold the curtain in a rolled up position when not in use.

Abstract: A sealed infrared radiation source includes an emitter membrane stimulated by an electrical current conducted through the membrane, which acts like an electrical conductor, wherein the membrane is mounted between first and second housing parts, at least one being transparent in the IR range, each housing part defining a cavity between the membrane and the respective housing part of each side of the membrane. The housing parts are at least partially electrical conductive, and a first of the housing parts is electrically coupled to a first end of the electrical conductor and insulated from the second end of the electrical conductor, the second housing part being electrically coupled to a second end of the electrical conductor and being insulated from the first end of the electrical conductor, thus allowing a current applied from the first housing part to the second housing part to pass through and heat the membrane.

Abstract: A heating device is provided, comprising a shaped body, which has at least two regions comprising different compositions of a ceramic material with a positive temperature coefficient of electrical resistance. A method for manufacturing a heating device is furthermore specified.

Abstract: A ceramic heater is provided that has a heat generating resistor and a lead member which supplies electric power to the heat generating resistor buried in a ceramic body, and exhibits excellent durability by controlling the cross sectional shape and plan configuration of the heat generating resistor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical heating element which is in the form of a flat piece and has the following layers: a first ceramic substrate in a burnt state, a resistance layer composed of a resistance material which is applied to the first ceramic substrate, a low-melting-point glass layer, which completely covers the resistance layer 16, such that the resistance layer is an integral component of the glass layer, and a second ceramic substrate in a burnt state, which completely covers the glass layer. The invention also relates to a method for its production.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing localized heat treatment of metal components are provided. In this regard, a representative method includes: identifying a portion of a metal component to which localized heat treatment is to be performed; shielding an area in a vicinity of the portion of the metal component; and directing electromagnetic energy in the infrared (IR) spectrum toward the portion of the metal component such that the portion is heated to a desired temperature and such that the area in the vicinity of the portion that is subjected to shielding does not heat to the temperature desired for the heat treatment.

Abstract: A device for determining the conductance of laundry in a drier. The device comprises at least two electrodes (2) and means for dissipating heat from at least one part of at least one of said electrodes (2). The invention further relates to a drier comprising at least one area (5) for receiving laundry and at least two electrodes (2) for measuring the conductance of the laundry, at least one of the electrodes (2) at least partly bordering said receiving area (5). Means for cooling at least one part of at least one of the electrodes (2) are also provided inside the drier. Also disclosed is a method for preventing the formation of layers on electrodes (2) used for measuring conductance in a drier.

Abstract: The warming article contains a heating element and a sensing system. The sensing system has a first sensor element being a temperature dependent variable resistor and a second sensor element having at least two resistors in series and corresponding jumpers for one or more resistors in the second sensor element. The first sensor element is linear and flexible and the second sensor element is used to adjust the total sensor resistance to a fixed value at a particular temperature.

Abstract: An electrical heating device includes at least one heat generating element and at least one heat emitting element having opposed surfaces that abut the heat generating element. The heat generating element includes at least one PTC heating element having strip conductors on both sides of it for the electrical supply of the PTC heating element At least one of the strip conductor is provided with at least one contact projection which protrudes beyond a PTC heating element locating face formed on the strip conductor. Also disclosed is a heat generating element having at least one strip conductor provided with at least one contact projection.

Abstract: A substrate for a heating assembly comprising a mixture of a mica material with an electrically insulating material, the substrate having a thermal coefficient of expansion that is higher than pure mica. A method of manufacturing the substrate is also disclosed.

Abstract: A ceramic heater comprising a ceramic body, a heat generating resistor buried in the ceramic body, an electrode pad that is electrically connected to the heat generating resistor and is formed on the surface of the ceramic body and a lead member bonded onto the electrode pad.

Abstract: At least one heating element is applied to a glass surface as a material layer to provide a heating device for heating the glass surface. Due to such direct heating of the glass surface, such as a protective glass, in that the material layer applied in a positive, bonded and non-positive manner, the energy input necessary for heating is low, and the heating is carried out in a uniform manner free of interferences.

Abstract: A heating member includes a resistive heating layer disposed on an outermost layer of the heating member, where the resistive heating layer comprises a conductive filler distributed in a base material and where the resistive heating layer emits heat when supplied with an electric current from an electrode, and a contacting unit which exposes the conductive filler of the resistive heating layer and contacts the electrode..

Abstract: Provided is a conductive film suitable for use in a transparent heating element having superior visibility and heat generation properties. A conductor of a first conductive film has a mesh pattern which has a plurality of lattice cross points (intersections) formed by a plurality of first metal nanowires and a plurality of second metal nanowires. The conductor between intersections is formed in a wave-like shape having at least one curve. The array period of an arc of one first metal nanowire from among parallel adjacent first metal nanowires is one period. The array period of an arc of another first metal nanowire constitutes two periods. Similarly, the array period of an arc of one second metal nanowire is one period. The array period of an arc of another second metal nanowire constitutes two periods.

Abstract: A silicon carbide heating element is provided having one or more hot zones and two or more cold ends in which:- the cross-sectional areas of the two or more cold ends are substantially the same or less than the cross-sectional areas of the one or more hot zones; and part at least of at least one cold end comprises a body of recrystallised silicon carbide material coated with a conductive coating having an electrical resistivity lower than that of the recrystallised silicon carbide material.

Abstract: A yarn (100) comprising one or more bundles (110, 120, 130), each of said one or more bundles comprising at least thirty metal fibres is described. The metal fibres (140) comprise stainless steel and a metal which is electrically more conductive than stainless steel. The yarn is twisted with a predetermined number of torsions per meter, said predetermined number of torsions per meter is smaller than 80 per meter and larger than 10 per meter. By doing so, an improved flexlife of the yarn can be obtained.

Abstract: A ceramic heater includes a core material and a ceramic sheet covering the core material, and wherein a side of the ceramic sheet opposite the core material is an outer side of the ceramic heater. A method for manufacturing the ceramic heater includes forming a through hole in a ceramic sheet which is diametrically enlarged from a first surface toward a second surface of the ceramic sheet, forming a via conductor, forming on the second surface a heating portion and lead portion for connecting the heating portion and the via conductor, and covering a core material with the ceramic sheet such that the first surface faces an outer side of the ceramic heater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electric conduction pads and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to an electric conduction pad having elastic properties while enabling heat emission, passage of electric current and transmission of electrical signals, using an electrically conductive wire material, as well as a method for manufacturing the same. The electric conduction pad of the present invention comprises: a stretchable planar pad; and at least one conductive wire aligned in a zig-zag pattern on the pad to pass electric current supplied from a power source or emit heat by the same.

Abstract: The ceramic heater used in a glow plug, which is used under harsh conditions, is required to be improved in durability. The ceramic heater 11 comprising: a heating resistor 13; a first lead member 15 and a second lead member 17; a first electrode lead-out member 19 and a second electrode lead-out member 21 electrically connected, respectively, to the ends of the first and second lead member opposite to the respective ends thereof that are electrically connected to the heating resistor 13; a ceramic base 23 in which the heating resistor 13, the first lead member 15, the second lead member 17, the first electrode lead-out member 19 and the second electrode lead-out member 21 are embedded; and a first electrode 25 and a second electrode 27 that are formed on the surface of the ceramic base, wherein in the first electrode lead-out member 19 the area S1 of the connection part with the first electrode is larger than the area S2 of the connection part with the first lead member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a PTC heating element with at least one PTC resistance element which is arranged between two electrically conductive plates in a housing opening of a housing and, with at least one of the electrically conductive plates as an intermediate layer, which is pressed with an initial tension against a heat-emitting element which is held at the housing. With the present invention, a PTC heating element of the type mentioned at the beginning that can be manufactured easily and economically is to be specified. To solve this problem, the present invention further develops the PTC heating element mentioned at the beginning in such a way that attachment tabs arranged on the edge of the housing opening protrude beyond the housing opening and in such a way that the heat-emitting element has tab cuts, behind which the tabs engage.

Abstract: Provided is a conductive film, which is suitably used in a heating element of a transparent property (a transparent heating element) excellent in visibility and a heating power. The conductive portion of a first conductive film includes mesh patterns having multiple intersecting points (intersecting portions), which are constituted of a plurality of first metal filaments and a plurality of second metal filaments, and the conductive portion between the intersecting portions is formed into an undulating shape having at least one curve. The first conductive film is shaped such that the curves are arcuate and two arcs are formed continuously between the intersecting portions, wherein the protrusion-recess directions of the arcs are opposite to each other. Each arc has a center angle of about 90 degrees. Moreover, the conductive portion has a crossing angle of about 90 degrees.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-regulating electrical resistance heating element, to an appliance containing same, and to processes for their manufacture. The self regulating electrical resistance heating element comprises: a non-electrically conductive substrate (12); a first metal oxide (14) having a positive or negative temperature coefficient of resistance below a predetermined operating temperature deposited on said substrate; a second metal oxide (16) having a temperature coefficient of resistance opposite to that of said first metal oxide deposited on said substrate adjacent said first metal oxide; and first and second electrical contacts (18; 20) disposed such that a current can pass between the contacts through the first and second metal oxides. By placing the respective metal oxides, in e.g.

Abstract: A dissolution testing apparatus comprises a vessel plate on which a plurality of test vessels are mounted. Each test vessel has a heat generation portion, which includes a transparent ring-shaped heat generating sheet member wrapped around the cylindrical portion of the vessel so that the heat generation portion is held thereon in a freely detachable manner. Additionally, the heat generating portion includes a transparent pressing sheet member. The dissolution testing apparatus has a heat control block, which includes a system control unit, a dc power supply and displays. The heat generation portion, if defective, can be easily replaced without the need to replace the main body of the vessel, thereby providing cost savings. Further, by providing an unobstructed observation window between an upper side region and a lower side region of the heat generating sheet member, progress of the dissolution of a pharmaceutical preparation inside the container main body can be observed easily from the outside.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a heating element, which includes: determining a form of a pattern in which a line width is 100 micrometers or less and an opening ratio is in the range of 70% to 99%; printing a paste that includes the conductive heating material according to the determined pattern on at least one side of a transparent substrate; forming a conductive heating pattern by sintering the printed paste that includes the conductive heating material; forming bus bars on both sides of the conductive heating pattern; and providing a power portion that is connected to the bus bar, and a heating element that is manufactured by using the method.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube fabric includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end to end. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the carbon nanotubes of the heating element.

Abstract: [Problems] To produce planar heating elements having high exothermic efficiency and provide energy-saving electric carpets, floor heating, wall surface heating appliances and heaters for thawing on roads and/or roofs or antifogging for mirrors. [Means for Solving] To provide a planar heating element produced by applying, to an insulating substrate or the like, an electrically conductive fine carbon fiber film that is fabricated using an aqueous dispersion of fine carbon fibers in which the fine carbon fibers are evenly dispersed in an aqueous solution.

Abstract: An iron-chromium-aluminum alloy having a long service life and exhibiting little change in heat resistance, comprising (as percentages by weight) 4.5 to 6.5% Al, 16 to 24% Cr, 1.0 to 4.0% W, 0.05 to 0.7% Si, 0.001 to 0.5% Mn, 0.02 to 0.1% Y, 0.02 to 0.1% Zr, 0.02 to 0.1% Hf, 0.003 to 0.030% C, 0.002 to 0.03% N, a maximum of 0.01% S, and a maximum of 0.5% Cu, the remainder being iron and the usual steel production-related impurities.

Abstract: A Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) rod assembly and a preheater incorporating the same. The PTC rod assembly includes a negative terminal and a positive terminal coupled with opposite surfaces of a PTC rod, the negative and positive terminals being spaced apart from and parallel to each other; a PTC element interposed between and being in electrical contact with the negative and positive terminals, an insulating film adhered to exposed portions of the negative and positive terminals, which are coupled with the PTC rod, and a PTC rod housing. The PTC rod housing stores the PTC rod therein, the negative and positive terminals and the PTC element coupled with the PTC rod, and the insulating film adhered to the PTC rod. The PTC rod assembly is used stably even when a high voltage is applied thereto. A short circuit is prevented from occurring between the two terminals due to contact.

Abstract: A composite structure includes a matrix material and a carbon nanotube (CNT)-infused fiber material that includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) infused to a fiber material. The CNT-infused fiber material is disposed throughout a portion of the matrix material. The composite structure is adapted for application of a current through the CNT-infused fiber material to provide heating of the composite structure. A heating element includes a CNT-infused fiber material includes a plurality of CNTs infused to a fiber material. The CNT-infused fiber material is of sufficient proportions to provide heating to a structure in need thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to a heater. The heater includes a carbon nanotube composite structure and at least two electrodes connected to the carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure defines a hollow space. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube structure. The at least one carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. An angle between a primary alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube structure is about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees.

Abstract: To improve jump characteristic of BaTiO3—(Bi1/2Na1/2)TiO3 material. There is provided a process for producing a semiconductive porcelain composition in which a part of Ba is substituted with Bi—Na, the process including a step of preparing a (BaQ)TiO3 calcined powder (in which Q is a semiconductor dopant), a step of preparing a (BiNa)TiO3 calcined powder, a step of mixing the (BaQ)TiO3 calcined powder and the (BiNa)TiO3 calcined powder, a step of molding and sintering the mixed calcined powder, and a step of heat-treating the obtained sintered body at 600° C. or lower; and a PCT heater employing the element prepared by the above steps.

Abstract: The present invention concerns: A heating element comprising a heating unit, a heat transfer unit and a temperature sensor unit, the heating, unit comprising a first composition, the first composition comprising an epoxy-based or glass-based composition or a composition comprising a sol-gel solution in which up to about 90% of said solution is a conductive powder in a uniform stable dispersion and said solution conductive powder is a member selected from the group consisting of metals, ceramics, interceramics and semi-conductors and the temperature sensor comprising a second composition, the second composition comprising an epoxy-based or glass-based composition or a composition comprising a composition comprising a sol-gel solution in which up to about 90% of said solution is a conductive powder in a uniform stable dispersion and said solution conductive powder is a member selected from the group consisting of metals, ceramics, interceramics and semi-conductors, the heating unit and the temperature sensor un

Abstract: A joined body includes a first ceramic member, a second ceramic member, and a joining layer which contains soft metal, and joins the first ceramic member and the second ceramic member to each other by being thermally compressed at a joining temperature lower than a solidus of the soft metal.

Abstract: A heater includes at least two leads, and a heating element which is formed between the at least two leads, a material of the heating element being different from a material of the at least two leads such that a location of a hot spot in the heater is controllable based on a polarity of current in the heater.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an electric heating element with at least one flat heating resistor to be arranged near a surface to be heated, and at least one electrode that serves to feed a current into the heating resistor and features at least two contact conductor strands that are, at least locally, connected to one another and to the heating resistor, at least in an elongated contacting region. The invention proposes that at least at one location along the electrode and/or the contacting region at which at least one of the contact conductor strands, at least locally, extends parallel to the direction of the electrode, and/or the contacting region, at least one additional contact conductor strand, at least locally, extends at an angle thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically conductive foil made of a thermoplastic matrix and conductive reinforcement fibers, wherein the conductive fibers are disposed in the conductive foil in an approximately isotropic manner, and a method for the production thereof.

Abstract: An electric blanket has a woven web of warp and weft fibers. At least a portion of the warp fibers are electrically conductive. At least a portion of the weft fibers are electrically conductive and interweave with the electrically conductive warp fibers at a first area of the web. A power source in electrical communication with the web applies a voltage to the web that produces a wide area electrical distribution at the first area.

Abstract: It discloses a carbon fiber conductive sheet and its manufacturing method. The manufacturing method includes the steps of (1) carding step, (2) hydro-entanglement processing step, (3) resin dipping step, (4) hot pressing step, (5) flattening step, (6) surface refining step, (7) first carbonization processing step, (8) second carbonization processing step, and (9) finishing step. By the special hydro-entanglement process, many horizontally disposed fibers are bent down to entangle with other fibers, so its thickness can be smaller than 250 ?m. About this invention, the hydro-entanglement process makes the fibers evenly and well distributed. The hydro-entanglement process will not destroy the fiber material. It is possible to fabricate a carbon fiber conductive sheet thinner than 15 ?m. In addition, this invention has a great electric conductivity between both sides of this sheet.

Abstract: Certain embodiments pertain to a heater for warming a patient's extremity in order to cause vasodilation for facilitating venous catheterization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure-sensitive supporting material, which can be (intrinsically) heated by an inner heat source, and to the use thereof. The heatable supporting material is characterized in that the supporting material comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer inside of which heat is generated. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is a pressure-sensitive adhesive compound, which can be heated by electric current, induction, a chemical reaction or by a physical phase transition. The heatable supporting material has a high heating capacity and is suited for producing pressure-sensitive tapes for adhering heatable mirrors.

Abstract: In a heat generation unit, an elongated sheet-like heat generator (1) having a carbon-based substance as a main component is structured such that a plurality of layers are laminated while forming an interval with each other in a thickness direction, current suppressing means (2) controlling a current flowing in each of the laminated layers is formed, the current suppressing means (2) is formed by providing a cut line by pressing a cutting tool in the thickness direction of the heat generator (1), and a current flowing in a longitudinal direction of the heat generator (1) can be controlled to a desired value by forming the current suppressing portion (2).

Abstract: A heater that may be applied to a substrate. The heater may include a graduating material deposited on at least a portion of a substrate, a resistive material and a thermal barrier dielectric coating. The resistive material may include at least two resistive compositions, wherein the resistivity of the material may be altered by varying the composition in given areas.

Abstract: A system and method for heating a fluid for delivery of the fluid in the context of a particular medical, pharmaceutical, industrial or mechanical application. A cassette is associated with an application, such as, for example, a peritoneal dialysis machine. The cassette includes one or more outlet tubes for delivery of the fluid to, for example, a patient. A heating device is associated with the cassette, and heats a portion of the fluid prior to delivery of the fluid to the patient, thereby saving time and electrical power during delivery of the fluid to the patient. Additionally, a controller can be employed to control the heating range of the heating device and thereby provide a temperature of the fluid that is adaptable to the patient or a particular application.