Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to relieving the stresses caused by a mismatch in the coefficients of thermal expansion in the components forming the connections at the terminals of a heater. In one embodiment, a heater comprises a heater body having an electrical heating element and a bottom surface, and a rod configured to be coupled with an electrical power source. A plug has a first end which is coupled to the heater body and extends into the heater body through the bottom surface of the heater body, and which is electrically connected with the electrical heating element. The plug has a second end which includes a cavity to receive a portion of the rod. The cavity is surrounded by a slotted side wall of the plug which is disposed outside of the heater body and includes a plurality of slots extending from the second end toward the bottom surface of the heater body and terminating near the bottom surface but before reaching the bottom surface.

Abstract: A heater has a cylindrical metallic shell, a heater body partly disposed in a front end portion of the metallic shell, an electrode disposed in a rear portion of the metallic shell and electrically connected to the heater body, and a terminal adapted to be capped with an electric connector. The terminal includes a terminal body for power supply to the heater body through the electrode and an engaging portion formed on an outer circumferential surface of the terminal body so as to be engageable with the electric connector. The electrode and the terminal body are formed integrally with each other. Such a heater can maintain good electrical conduction from the terminal to the heater body with its simple structure throughout an extended period of time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated glass sheet for windshield that includes a transparent conductive film and enables ITS communication. The laminated glass sheet includes a first bus-bar aranged along an upper end of the laminated glass sheet, and a second bus-bar arranged along a lower end of the laminated glass sheet, and the first busbar includes a protruding portion that extends toward the second bus-bar, and the transparent conductive film is not formed in a concave portion that is formed by the protruding portion. Since the concave portion can be used for the communication, the conductive film may be free from an opening.

Abstract: A heating unit for use in a cooktop is disclosed. The heating unit includes a pan with an insulation structure supporting a heating element. The heating unit further includes a temperature sensor and indicator to be used as a visual indication to the user that the heating unit is energized.

Abstract: A catheter handle for controlling the advancement of a guide wire through a catheter is described. The catheter handle has a distal end to which is coupled a luer lock element, and a proximal end to which a control knob is coupled. The luer lock element is adaptable to allow coupling of the catheter handle to any commonly available commercial catheter. The control knob is coupled to a guide wire advancement mechanism. Movement of the control knob is translated by the advancement mechanism to advancement or braking of the guide wire.

Abstract: A method of producing a glow plug including a glow tube (5) with internal heating coil (4) and optionally regulating coils which are embedded therein using a ceramic filling, whereby a compaction of an area on a combustion chamber side of the glow tube (5) is performed using a recessing-reducing process with a radial feed.

Abstract: A two-layer dynamic heat convection water glass bottle comprises a bottle body with an opening at a bottom thereof and an airtight bottom cover. An inner chamber of the bottle body has an inner bottle at a center thereof. A bottom of the inner bottle is fixed to the bottom cover. A space between the bottle body and the inner bottle is filled with first sterile liquid and first decorating sparkling pieces. The inner bottle is filled with second sterile liquid and second decorating sparkling pieces. An inner chamber of the inner bottle is not communicated with the space between the inner bottle and the bottle body. The bottom cover is heated by the heat source through radiation and convection. When heated, the sterile liquid in the bottle body and inner bottle is in an unstable condition, so that the first and second decorating sparkling pieces flow cyclically.

Abstract: A heated booty for heating or cooling the foot of a wearer of the booty includes a booty having a foot portion and an ankle portion. The booty includes an outer layer separated from an inner layer such that a chamber is defined between the inner and outer layers. A gel pack is positioned in the chamber. A plurality of heating elements is positioned in and extends through the gel pack. A control for selectively turning the heating elements on or off is electrically coupled to the heating elements and is mounted on the booty.

Abstract: A heated handle (e.g. a steering wheel) is provided for an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle along with a method for forming the handle. The handle typically includes a core, an outer cover layer and a heater, which is preferably disposed at least partially between the outer cover layer and the core. The heater typically includes one or more of a conductor, a cushion and a separator.

Abstract: A system and method for the preparation and delivery of intravenous drugs includes a liquid inlet for connection to a liquid supply and vial receptacles. The system may also include a liquid outlet for providing the intravenous drug in mixed, liquid form to the patient. The system may include a chamber having a variable volume, and a valve mechanism, which may be actuated to control flow between the liquid outlet, the variable-volume chamber, the vial receptacles and the liquid inlet. The liquid inlet, the vial receptacles, the variable-volume chamber, the liquid outlet and the valve mechanism may be located in a disposable cassette, which may be received in a control unit.

Abstract: An electric heating device including PTC heating elements which have electrode sheets arranged on both sides thereof. These electrode sheets supply power to the PTC heating elements and each having connected thereto radiator elements for emitting the heat generated by the PTC heating elements. An electrically insulating layer is arranged between at least one of the electrode sheets and the respective radiator element.

Abstract: An intermediate electrical connecting apparatus (14) for a seat-heating system (10) includes a first junction (48) and a second junction (50). The first junction (48) is electrically coupled to a first heating element segment (30) of a heating element (18). The second junction (50) is electrically coupled to a second heating element segment (32) of the heating element (18). A seam segment (52) is electrically coupled between the first junction (48) and the second junction (50) and includes a plurality of redundant electrically conductive connections (54), which have a spacing arrangement therebetween.

Abstract: A sheath heater in a sheathed-type glow plug for diesel engines is described, having at least one generally internal insulation layer and at least one generally external conductive layer, both layers making up a ceramic composite structure. The sheath heater has a generally uniform overall cross-section, generally over its entire length, and, in the area of a tip of the sheath heater, the proportion of the insulation layer in the overall cross-section increases, whereas the proportion of the conductive layer in the overall cross-section decreases.

Abstract: A snow and ice melting system for deicing vehicles having a resistive heating element and a heating layer encasing the resistive heating element. The heating layer is capable of conducting heat and is pliable. A heat dissipation mesh is encased in a heat dissipation layer. The heat dissipation layer is connected to the heating layer. The heat dissipation layer is capable of conducting heat and is pliable.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of operating a screw compressor equipment without reducing the efficiency, in which a screw compressor 1 of which the internal volume ratio is variable by means of an internal volume ratio control valve is driven by a driving machine 2, the discharge side of the compressor 1 is communicated with the suction side of the same by way of a bypass control valve 9 as needed, the internal volume ratio control valve 3 is always controlled to be located at a position calculated so that the internal volume ratio with which the polytropic efficiency is maximum is obtained, and gas flow rate is controlled by controlling the rotation speed under normal conditions and controlled by controlling the bypassing flow rate from the discharge side to the suction side under very low rotation speed.

Abstract: Heated insoles are presented in the form of separate packages that will combine into a kit to make a heated insole for footwear. One package contains a heating assembly made of a heating element, a flexible power cable ending in an electrical connector, and (optionally) a power pack that contains a rechargeable battery, a rheostat, and a mating electrical connector. The other package contains a flexible, cushioned insole having a sealable opening and guide channel on the bottom. Once a suitable sized insole is selected, the heating element is inserted into a sealable opening in the insole that is dimensioned to receive the heating element and sealed therein. This kit and manner of construction allows retailers to stock fewer heating elements than insole sizes so as to reduce inventory costs.

Abstract: A peristaltic compressor suitable for relaxation-free compression of polarized gas including a pumping rotor driven by a motor provided with a plurality of rollers, and at least a tube, wherein the rotor and the tube(s) is(are) placed in a depressurized chamber having a lower pressure than atmospheric pressure, and wherein the motor is formed by at least one tube fed by a pressurized fluid, driving into rotation a peristaltic rotor provided with rollers, coupled with the pumping rotor.

Abstract: A pressure maintenance assembly for a domestic water well system. The assembly includes a pressure maintenance valve having an inlet side and an outlet side, a pressure tank in fluidic communication with the outlet side, and a calibrated bypass. When the valve is closed, the calibrated bypass provides fluidic communication between the inlet side and the outlet side. The size of the calibrated bypass and the pressure tank are adapted and constructed to permit a flow rate between the inlet side and the outlet side that will fill the pressure tank in a time interval at least as great as but less than twice the time required to pump a volume of water that will dissipate heat generated by the pump when it is turned on.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermal treatment apparatus radiating low and high temperature, which includes a low-temperature radiating section and a high-temperature radiating section, and can rotatably scan affected parts. Both the low and the high temperature radiating sections are rotatable. The thermal treatment apparatus according to the present invention further includes a controller, with which a user can adjust the period of time for radiating low and high temperature as well as for rotation of the low-temperature radiating section and the high-temperature radiating section. The low-temperature radiating section is connected to a cryo-pump, while the high-temperature radiating section comprises an infrared ray lamp or a far infrared ray lamp. The present invention is applicable to medical treatment, physical therapy, sterilization of cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, or to tests of critical temperature for survival of cells.

Abstract: An improved small size air compressor consists of a casing, a high pressure air generator, a power cord set and an air duct set. The high pressure air generator couples with a radiator for effectively dispersing heat generated by the high pressure air generator during operation to allow the high pressure air generator achieving optimal effect.