Abstract: A thermal detection plug for use with an electrical apparatus is provided. The thermal detection plug includes: a housing, a thermal cut-off, contact prongs, and supporting structures to effectively interrupt the flow of electrical power at the point of interface of between the power cord of an appliance and power receptacle. The thermal detection plug interrupts power based on a temperature detected at the interface point.

Abstract: A thermal detection plug for use with an electrical apparatus is provided. The thermal detection plug includes: a housing, a thermal cut-off, contact prongs, and supporting structures to effectively interrupt the flow of electrical power at the point of interface of between the power cord of an appliance and power receptacle. The thermal detection plug interrupts power based on a temperature detected at the interface point.

Abstract: A portable electric heater producing a vertically oriented, heated exhaust air stream at an elevation above a support surface is provided. A base contacting the support surface and supporting an elongate housing in a substantially vertical position from the support surface. An inlet opening allows air to enter the interior of the housing and a vertically oriented outlet opening allows a heated exhaust air stream to exit the housing. An air blower assembly and elongate electric heating element are disposed within the housing. The air blower assembly has a substantially vertically oriented axis of rotation and the electric heating element is substantially vertically oriented proximate the outlet opening. The flow of the exhaust air stream from the air impeller assembly toward the vertically oriented elongate electric heating element is a substantially direct and straight vector and substantially all of the exhaust air stream passes through the electric heating element.

Abstract: A safety device for use with an electric apparatus is provided. The safety device includes a housing and at least two terminals disposed at least partially within the housing. The safety device also includes a cord set having at least two conductors. A first end of the two conductors is mounted at least partially within the housing. The safety device also includes a non-replaceable circuit interrupter disposed within the housing so as to be inaccessible to a user and coupled between i) one of the at least two terminals and ii) one of the at least two conductors of the cord set.

Abstract: A safety device for use with an electric apparatus is provided. The safety device includes a housing and at least two terminals disposed at least partially within the housing. The safety device also includes a cord set having at least two conductors. A first end of the two conductors is mounted at least partially within the housing. The safety device also includes a non-replaceable circuit interrupter disposed within the housing so as to be inaccessible to a user and coupled between i) one of the at least two terminals and ii) one of the at least two conductors of the cord set.

Abstract: A portable electric heater for providing a heated exhaust air stream at an elevation above a support surface is provided. The heater comprises an elongate housing having a sidewall, a top end, a bottom end, and a longitudinal length extending substantially upward from the bottom end to the top end, and a horizontal cross sectional area. A base supports the elongate housing in a vertical and upright position on the support surface. There is at least one inlet opening in the housing allowing inlet air to enter the interior of the housing. An air blower assembly is disposed within the housing interior for receiving the inlet air. At least one outlet opening in the elongate housing allows the exhaust air stream to exit the interior space. At least one electric heating element is disposed within the interior space between the air blower assembly and the outlet opening.

Abstract: A safety device for use with an electric apparatus is provided. The safety device includes a housing and at least two terminals disposed at least partially within the housing. The safety device also includes a cord set having at least two conductors. A first end of the two conductors is mounted at least partially within the housing. The safety device also includes a non-replaceable circuit interrupter disposed within the housing so as to be inaccessible to a user and coupled between i) one of the at least two terminals and ii) one of the at least two conductors of the cord set.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing thermal energy comprising a housing defining a first interior space and a second interior space; at least one electric heating element positioned within the first interior space; and an air circulator positioned within the second interior space and adjacent the first interior space, the air circulator receiving intake air from a first flow path and generating exhaust air along a second flow path, the second flow path substantially orthogonal to the first flow path such that the exhaust air flows through the at least one heating element.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing thermal energy comprising a housing defining a first interior space and a second interior space; at least one electric heating element positioned within the first interior space; and an air circulator positioned within the second interior space and adjacent the first interior space, the air circulator receiving intake air from a first flow path and generating exhaust air along a second flow path, the second flow path substantially orthogonal to the first flow path such that the exhaust air flows through the at least one heating element.

Abstract: A safety device for use with an electric apparatus is provided. The safety device includes a housing and at least two terminals disposed at least partially within the housing. The safety device also includes a cord set having at least two conductors. A first end of the two conductors is mounted at least partially within the housing. The safety device also includes a non-replaceable circuit interrupter disposed within the housing so as to be inaccessible to a user and coupled between i) one of the at least two terminals and ii) one of the at least two conductors of the cord set.

Abstract: An enhanced safety device combination for electrical apparatus or appliances which includes a thermal responsive cut-off in the apparatus, and a non-replaceable fuse in the electrical cordset plug.

Abstract: An enhanced safety device combination for electrical apparatus or appliances which includes a thermal responsive cut-off in the apparatus, and a non-replaceable fuse in the electrical cordset plug.

Abstract: An enhanced safety device combination for electrical apparatus or appliances which includes a thermal responsive cut-off in the apparatus, and a non-replaceable fuse in the electrical cordset plug.