Abstract: The invention is a modular, flexible, thermal, insulating, multilayered enclosure utilizing membrane distillation technology. The enclosure has a heat conducting layer, an insulation layer, and a layer of hydrophobic, polymeric hollow fiber membranes between the insulation layer and conductive layer. The enclosure is wrapped around a heat exhaust to absorb and transfer heat to the hollow fiber membranes to facilitate membrane distillation enabling production of potable water.

Abstract: A steering wheel heater includes: a base material that is wound around a steering wheel; a heater wire that generates heat by an electric current flowing through the heater wire; and a sewing thread that is used to sew the heater wire to one surface of the base material. A plurality of through holes that have a diameter smaller than a sewing pitch of stitches of the sewing thread used to sew the heater wire are formed in the base material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of aquarium equipment. Disclosed is an aquarium that includes a tank, an electric device disposed in the tank, a first conductive contact configured to be coupled to an external power source, and a second conductive contact coupled to the electric device. The first conductive contact is configured to come into contact with the second conductive contact to power up the electric device.

Abstract: An anti-ice system for a gas turbine engine may comprise a power generating device and a first thermally conductive applique comprising a first heating circuit. The power generating device may comprise a first component configured to rotate about an axis and generate a current. A first conductive layer may electrically couple the first heating circuit and the first component of the power generating device.

Abstract: An electric belly band heater is configured with only one end of the heater cable assembly thereof having lead wires extending therefrom. A single housing box is positioned at the end of the heater cable assembly where the lead wires exit to encompass the lead wires and includes an opening to receive a conduit to provide further protection to the lead wires exiting the housing box and being connected to a power source.

Abstract: An assembly comprising an above ground swimming pool having a circular wall and a plurality of support posts; a number of insulating panels configured and sized to fit between the plurality of support posts on the circular wall, wherein each of the number of insulating panels are held in place by arcuate bands and mounting brackets; and a number of decorative cladding sections positioned and placed over the insulating panels.

Abstract: A steering wheel includes a ring part, a boss part, spoke parts that connect the ring part and the boss part, a steering wheel main body that includes a core and a covering layer covering the ring part and the spoke parts in the vicinity of the ring part of the core, and a heater unit that warms up at least a portion of the ring part. The heater unit includes a heater main body that includes a base material having a sheet body and a linear heater, and is disposed in a state where an outer face side of the heater main body is covered by a cover layer of the covering layer and a connection part that connects the linear heater and a terminal of a lead wire for power feeding.

Abstract: A heater module (22L, 22R) of the present invention is provided along a heated surface (13CLa) of an object to be heated (13CL, 13CR). The heater module includes a plate-like heater body (34) that faces the heated surface of the object to be heated, and an insulating holder (31) that holds the plate-like heater body in a manner as to face the heated surface of the object to be heated. The insulating holder is fixed, at one edge thereof, to a mounting surface (14a) on which the object to be heated is mounted, and located on one side of the plate-like heater body away from the heated surface of the object to be heated. The insulating holder is provided, at another edge opposite to the one edge, with a regulation member (31a) that projects toward the heated surface of the object to be heated from the plate-like heater body.

Abstract: A glow plug includes a housing having an axial hold and provided with a screw portion, and a heater member inserted into the axial hole. The housing includes a front-end-side body portion extending to the front end side from a front end of the screw portion, and a gasket portion lying adjacent to a front end side of the front-end-side body portion and bent at a bent portion provided at a rear end thereof so that at least a rear end portion thereof extends in a direction intersecting a direction of an axis. The gasket portion includes a pressure contact portion in which a surface thereof located at an outer circumferential side is brought into pressure contact with a seat surface of an internal combustion engine when the screw portion is screwed into a mounting hole in the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum deposition source heating system and to a vacuum deposition system having such a heating system. The vacuum deposition source heating system is mountable to a vacuum deposition system and comprises: a heating element (1) designed for heating a deposition source, a power supply element (2), electrically connected to the heating element for providing electrical power to the heating element (1); a connection member (3), electrically connecting the power supply element (2) to the heating element, whereby the power supply element is mechanically mounted to the connection member (3) in an elastic manner, and whereby the connection member comprises a spring element (31) made of an elastic carbon material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermocouple for sensing the temperature at a measurement point, comprising a first conductor that has a first end and a first terminal, and a second conductor that has a second end and a second terminal. The first end of the first conductor and the second end of the second conductor are in electric contact with one another at the measurement point, while the first terminal of the first conductor and the second terminal of the second conductor can each be connected to a terminal line. The first conductor and the second conductor are applied to a substrate using thick-film technology, the first end of the first conductor and the second end of the second conductor overlapping in at least some sections at the measurement point. A hot runner nozzle has a heater and a thermocouple according to the invention.

Abstract: Heating device including at least one vertebra (3) adapted to be mounted longitudinally in at least one housing of a windscreen wiper, the so-called upper face (13) of the vertebra (3) facing the actuator arm in the assembled position of the wiper and the actuator arm and at least one heating element (2) a first portion (14) of which is on the upper face (13) of the vertebra (3). A second portion (14?) of the heating element (2) is on the lower face (13?) of the vertebra (3), opposite the upper face (13), the first and second portions (14, 14?) of the heating element (2) on the upper face (13) and the lower face (13?) of the vertebra (3) being in electrical contact with each other.

Abstract: There is provided a heating device for use in the repair or production of a component of a wind power installation, in particular a rotor blade of a wind power installation. The heating device has a mat with at least one peripherally extending passage open to one side, and a vacuum tube in the at least one passage. The at least one peripherally extending passage divides the mat into a first and a second portion. A heating unit is provided in the region of the first portion. The air in the region of the first portion can be sucked away through the vacuum tube in the at least one passage.

Abstract: The invention relates to an accessory for wiper of motor vehicle comprising at least one heating channel (16; 16a, 16b) for receiving a heating element of the wiper, characterized in that said accessory (6; 10; 26) is made of a first part (17; 27) movable with respect to a second part (18; 28) in order to open said at least one heating channel (16; 16a, 16b) longitudinally. This invention also relates to a wiper of motor vehicle comprising such accessory.

Abstract: A heating apparatus and method for use in an exhaust gas system is provided that includes a container body defining an exhaust gas pathway, a heater flange component attached to an exterior of the container body, and a heater assembly disposed in the exhaust gas pathway and secured to the heater flange component. The heater assembly includes at least one heater element, a bracket assembly that secures the at least one heater element in the container body, and a conformal bracket for securing the at least one heater element to the bracket assembly.

Abstract: A heated seat comprising: a cushion with one or more trench areas; a heater comprising: a carrier with a periphery, the carrier further including: a first electrically functional layer that is made of a conductive material that substantially circumscribes at least a portion of the carrier; and a second electrically functional layer that is made of a resistive material; one or more electrical conductors attached to the first electrically functional layer; a trim layer that covers the cushion when the heater is placed over the cushion; and wherein the periphery includes a first side edge and a second side edge, and each side edge includes a cutout, and the cutouts are located adjacent to each other forming a neck portion; wherein the heater is attached to the cushion by placing an attachment device over the neck portion of the heater and securing one or both ends of the attachment device to the cushion so that the neck portion is pulled into the trench; wherein the neck portion is free of the second electricall

Abstract: A heater module (22L, 22R) of the present invention is provided along a heated surface (13CLa) of an object to be heated (13CL, 13CR). The heater module includes a plate-like heater body (34) that faces the heated surface of the object to be heated, and an insulating holder (31) that holds the plate-like heater body in a manner as to face the heated surface of the object to be heated. The insulating holder is fixed, at one edge thereof, to a mounting surface (14a) on which the object to be heated is mounted, and located on one side of the plate-like heater body away from the heated surface of the object to be heated. The insulating holder is provided, at another edge opposite to the one edge, with a regulation member (31a) that projects toward the heated surface of the object to be heated from the plate-like heater body.

Abstract: Provided are a work heating device which is capable of heating a work piece with high soaking properties as well as fine temperature control and which remains highly reliable over a long-term use by preventing the deformation or the like of a chuck member, and a work treating device that uses the work heating device. The work heating device is a work heating device in which the chuck member including a work attraction electrode for work attraction and a heater member including a heating element for work heating are layered, and which is capable of heating with the heater member the work piece stuck by attraction on the chuck member side, in which the heater member includes a chuck attraction electrode for causing the chuck member to stick by attraction, between a surface of the heater member that is opposed to the chuck member and the heating element, so that the chuck member and the heater member are layered detachably.

Abstract: A heating cartridge is intended especially for a thermostatic working valve. The cartridge is provided with a resistance wire winding (3), which is wound on a winding support (2) and is embedded in an insulating material filling (5) in a metal sheathing (7). The metal sheathing (7) is provided at one end (6) with a dimensionally stable coupling element (8) manufactured from a plastic, in which connecting lines (17, 18) are arranged, which electrically connect pluggable contact elements, especially pins (9, 10) of a connector plug, to the ends of the resistance wire winding (3). To simplify the manufacture and to obtain a compact design, the connecting lines (17, 18) are rigidly seated in the coupling element (8).

Abstract: A heating system for use with roofing shingles, the heating system including a flexible grounding layer having a transverse dimension that is no greater than substantially equal to a transverse dimension of the roofing shingles, a flexible heater laminated to the flexible grounding layer, wherein the flexible heater includes a substrate, a conductive resistive ink pattern disposed on the substrate, wherein the ink pattern generates heat when electricity passes through the ink pattern, wherein the heating system includes a nailing portion that extends longitudinally along one side of the heating system, the nailing portion of the heating system having a transverse dimension that is at least substantially equal to a transverse dimension of a nailing portion of the roofing shingles, wherein the flexible heater is disposed on the flexible grounding layer such that the ink pattern is disposed outside of the nailing portion of the heating system.

Abstract: A heating unit for use in heating a propane tank is disclosed. The heating unit includes a first pliable cover layer, and a second pliable cover layer pliable electrical heating element disposed therebetween. The pliable electrical heating element includes a heat generating element for converting electrical energy to heat energy and a heat spreading element. The heat spreading element comprises carbon that is thermally coupled to the heat generating element for distributing the heat energy. A thermal insulation layer is positioned to a second side of the pliable electrical heating element and adjacent the first cover layer. Additionally, a receiving power connector is electrically connected to the heat generating element and is configured to couple to an electrical power source. The heating unit is sized to substantially cover the sides and one or both ends of a propane tank.

Abstract: An electrically heated towel rack including two parallel retractable arms (1,1?) and an electric heating board (2) is provided. Each of the retractable arms has a fixed portion (12) and a retractable portion (14). A connecting member (11) is disposed at one end of the fixed portion (12) for connecting the fixed portion (12) and a wall (3). The electric heating board (2) is rotatably disposed between the two retractable arms (1,1?) and supported by two support members (13), the support members (13) being respectively disposed on inner sides of the retractable portions (14) of the two retractable arms (1,1?). The electric heating board (2) can be an electric glass board. The distance between the electric heating board (2) and the wall (3) can be adjusted by pushing or pulling the retractable portions (14). Alternatively, the electric heating board (2) can be rotated to a vertical position.

Abstract: An apparatus for curing an electrolyte membrane of a fuel cell is disclosed, by which curing can be performed by preventing a surface of an electrolyte layer from swelling. The present invention includes an oven body, a vacuum sucking plate entering the oven body while the electrolyte membrane having an electro-catalyst liquid sprayed thereon is attached to an upper surface of the vacuum sucking plate, a magazine provided within the oven body to sequentially load a plurality of vacuum sucking plates to enter the oven body in a horizontal state, and an air-sucking terminal provided to a rear side of the magazine to sustain a vacuum state of the vacuum sucking plate by being connected to the vacuum sucking plate loaded in the magazine.

Abstract: The product is basically a heating blanket that is adapted in size to fit around a canister of refrigerant used to recharge heat pumps, air conditioners and refrigerators in a commercial or home setting. The blanket has a heating element within it which heats the canister when placed around the canister. From one corner of the blanket is an electrical cord which runs to a small control unit and then to a plug that fits a common 110 voltage household outlet. The control unit consists of a fitting that is designed to be attached to the valve on the top of the refrigerant canister. This fitting is attached to a pressure sensitive valve that sense the pressure of the refrigerant that passes through the valve. This pressure sensitive valve turns off the flow of electric to the blanket when the gas hits a certain pressure.

Abstract: A composite fairing with embedded heating architecture for ice protection includes heating elements arranged on various fairing plies for heating substantially all of the composite fairing. The heating elements are positioned to provide ice protection to substantial portions of the external surface of the composite fairing. Junctions, busbars, and plated through holes are used for delivering electric current to the heating elements on the various fairing plies.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing volatile residues from a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for removing halogen-containing residues from a substrate includes a chamber suitable for operating maintaining a vacuum therein and a heat module positioned to heat a substrate disposed in the chamber. The apparatus for removing halogen-containing residues from a substrate also includes at least one of A) a temperature controlled pedestal having a projection extending radially therefrom suitable for supporting the temperature control pedestal on a ledge of the chamber body, the projection thermally isolating the base from the chamber body; B) a pair of substrate holders that include two support flanges extending radially inward from an inner edge of an arc-shaped body, each support flange having a substrate support step that includes a sloped landing; or C) a domed window.

Abstract: A device for heating of covers of reaction vessels including a directly and/or indirectly heated plate having an upper side which is designed with at least one or without a recessed portion, and a lower side, wherein the heated plate has at least one portion, which is translucent in the optical spectral region, at least one transparent element selected from the group of foils, plates and cuboids for covering portion of the heated plate which is translucent in the optical spectral region, wherein the at least one transparent element does not overlie the recessed portion of the heated plate; and a means for thermal insulating, wherein said means has at least one region, which is translucent in the optical spectral region and which encloses/covers the components defined.

Abstract: An integrate device includes a heater thermally coupled to a plurality of flow-through tubes to perform thermally-driven chemical reactions. A wire mesh heater is wrapped around each of multiple flow-through tubes, thereby creating a thermal interface between the mesh and the tubes. Each end of the wire mesh is coupled to an electrical contact. The electrical contacts are preferable positioned at an exterior portion of the integrated device to be easily placed in electrical contact with a voltage source. As current passes through the mesh, heat is produced. The heat passes from the mesh to each of the flow-through tubes via the thermal interface. The flow-through tubes can be fluidically coupled to a sample preparation module. The sample preparation module, the flow-through tubes, and the heater can be integrated within a single integrated device that provides automated sample preparation and thermally-driven chemical reactions for a variety of applications.

Abstract: An apparatus for curing an electrolyte membrane of a fuel cell is disclosed, by which curing can be performed by preventing a surface of an electrolyte layer from swelling. The present invention includes an oven body, a vacuum sucking plate entering the oven body while the electrolyte membrane having an electro-catalyst liquid sprayed thereon is attached to an upper surface of the vacuum sucking plate, a magazine provided within the oven body to sequentially load a plurality of vacuum sucking plates to enter the oven body in a horizontal state, and an air-sucking terminal provided to a rear side of the magazine to sustain a vacuum state of the vacuum sucking plate by being connected to the vacuum sucking plate loaded in the magazine.

Abstract: A heating arrangement for heating one or more liquid-containing microcavities (102) that are present on a microdevice (101) in which there is a contact surface (Sdev) (108). The arrangement comprises a heating support (104,204) that has: a) a support contact surface (Ssup) (110) which is apposed to Sdev (108), when the microdevice (101) is placed on the heating support (104,204), and b) one or more heating elements (120,220) each of which are in thermal contact with Ssup (110), and also with at least one of said microcavities (102), when the microdevice (101) is placed according to (a) with said microcavities (102) matched to said heating elements (120,220), The characteristic feature of the arrangement is that it comprises a sub pressure system (113-119) that is capable of creating sub pressure between said support (104,204) and said microdevice (101) via the support when the microdevice (101) is placed on the support (104,204).

Abstract: A thermotherapy device is operated as an incubator or as an open care unit. The care unit has a bed for receiving newborns, which can be closed with a hood (3). At least one heat radiation source (4) is provided. The hood (3) is located between the bed and the heat radiation source (4) when the thermotherapy device is closed and the hood is at least partially transparent to the radiation originating from the heat radiation source (4). The device allows only a small temperature drop during the transfer from the open mode of operation into the closed mode of operation and vice versa.

Abstract: A heating cartridge is intended especially for a thermostatic working valve. The cartridge is provided with a resistance wire winding (3), which is wound on a winding support (2) and is embedded in an insulating material filling (5) in a metal sheathing (7). The metal sheathing (7) is provided at one end (6) with a dimensionally stable coupling element (8) manufactured from a plastic, in which connecting lines (17, 18) are arranged, which electrically connect pluggable contact elements, especially pins (9, 10) of a connector plug, to the ends of the resistance wire winding (3). To simplify the manufacture and to obtain a compact design, the connecting lines (17, 18) are rigidly seated in the coupling element (8).

Abstract: The present platen enables a component such as a surface-mount device to be held in close proximity to a contact heating source via vacuum suction. The platen comprises top and bottom thermally conductive surfaces with the top surface held in close proximity to the contact heating source, a through-hole which extends between the surfaces, and at least one groove recessed into the top surface which runs from a portion of the top surface that extends beyond the contact heating source to the through-hole, such that an applied vacuum is conveyed to the bottom surface via the grooves and through-hole. The bottom surface may include a rim around its perimeter; vacuum suction conveyed via the grooves and through-hole can hold a component to be heated against the rim, or within the recessed portion. The platen can be tailored for use with various component types, including PBGA and QFP SMDs.

Abstract: A heating device includes a case having a plurality of openings and a plurality of slits are defined in bars of the case so that a plurality of heating boards are engaged with the slits of the case at an equal distance. A power control device is connected to the case and includes a power line having a plurality of male connectors. Each heating board includes a heating layer sandwiched between two isolation plates. Two wires are connected to the heating layer and each wire has female connectors, which are connected with the male connectors of the power line. The heating layers of the heating boards dispense heat evenly from the openings of the case.

Abstract: The present invention is a candle heater includes a heating element that is attached to a decorative cover. The heater is adjustable in size allowing it to fit around different sizes and shapes of candles at various positions on the container. The heater allows a person to melt a desired amount of the candle wax increasing the speed and safety of the heater. The heater presents various different ornamental designs which improve the aesthetics of the candle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, includes increasing adherence between a susceptor as a heating element, and a semiconductor substrate disposed on the susceptor, by using an adherence increasing mechanism, or increasing heat transmitted to a semiconductor substrate, which is disposed on a susceptor as a heating element, by using a transmitted-heat increasing mechanism; and heating the semiconductor substrate to have a predetermined temperature by heating the susceptor. The adherence increasing mechanism may include the susceptor and one of a heavy-weight stone disposed on the semiconductor substrate, a cap disposed on the semiconductor substrate and engaged with the susceptor, and an adhesive layer provided between the susceptor and the semiconductor substrate. The transmitted-heat increasing mechanism may include the susceptor and small pieces which are disposed on the semiconductor substrate and have radiated-light absorption ability.

Abstract: A filtering apparatus for a reflow oven includes a contaminated-gas inlet for receiving contaminated gas from a reflow oven; a filtering device configured to filter the received contaminated gas; a returned gas outlet for returning filtered gas to the reflow oven; a gas removal arrangement for allowing gas to escape from the apparatus; and a control arrangement for controlling the rate of gas flow through the gas removal arrangement such that in use the flow rate of contaminated gas flowing from a hotter region of the reflow oven to a cooler region of the reflow oven is controlled.

Abstract: An electric heater (2) is arranged for location in an oven (4) intermediate a cavity (6) of the oven and a flue arrangement (8) for venting the cavity (6). The heater (2) comprises a dish-like support (14) containing at least one electric heating element (22) and having a first face (24) open to the cavity (6) and a second face (16; 18) having an aperture (26) adapted to interface with the flue arrangement (8). Catalyst means (28) is provided incorporated in the heater (2).

Abstract: An electrical heating facility includes an electrical heating element attached to a base and having two terminals, and a temperature sensing device having two conductors for electrically coupling to the terminals of the electrical heating element and to detect the temperature of the heating element. The temperature sensing device may be easily secured to the base with a magnetically secure device by the users, and may also be easily disengaged from the base when the temperature sensing device is hit or collided by people or objects inadvertently.

Abstract: A heating lamp bracket for reaction chambers of evaporation coating machines. The heating lamp bracket uses paired and insulation devices to mount heating lamps to a chamber wall of a reaction chamber. The bracket includes a mounting frame that has an insulation outer surface and a mounting outer face opposing to the insulation outer surface. The insulation outer surface has at least one insulation member located thereon for fastening the mounting frame to the chamber wall. The mounting outer surface has at least two independent mounting spots for connecting respectively a connection end of the corresponding heating lamp. The independent mounting spots and non-encased type insulation members of the present invention allows for the replacement of the heating lamps and defective insulation.

Abstract: A heater is secured to a cooling device in a reflow oven by a bracket comprising a first portion attached to a supporting structure, such as the cooling device itself, and a second portion extending over the heater. A member, preferably a screw, extends through the second portion of the bracket, against the heater. The first portion of the bracket is preferably attached to the cooling device by a screw. The bracket is preferably a stiff material such as aluminum. In addition, the duty cycle of a plurality of heaters on a plurality of respective cooling devices is controlled by a thermocouple on the cooling device closest to the exit of the reflow oven.

Abstract: A filtering apparatus for a reflow oven includes a contaminated-gas inlet for receiving contaminated gas from a reflow oven; a filtering device configured to filter the received contaminated gas; a returned gas outlet for returning filtered gas to the reflow oven; a gas removal arrangement for allowing gas to escape from the apparatus; and a control arrangement for controlling the rate of gas flow through the gas removal arrangement such that in use the flow rate of contaminated gas flowing from a hotter region of the reflow oven to a cooler region of the reflow oven is controlled.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conditioning air includes conditioning units that are removably attached together. The conditioning units may be separated from each other and individually perform conditioning functions, such as air moving, heating, humidifying or cooling.

Abstract: The invention concerns an expanding device (1) comprising two parts (heating elements 3,4) which can be moved relative to one another against the action of a spring element (11), wherein the spring element (11) is disposed between the two parts (heating elements 3,4) and abuts both parts (heating elements 3,4) with one external leg (12,13) each, a tensioning element (21) which can be displaced at a right angle to the direction of movement (14,15) of the two parts (heating elements 3,4) and is surrounded by a central connecting leg (18) of the spring element (11), and a counter bearing (20) on which the connecting leg (18) is supported in a tensioning direction (21′) of the tensioning element (21), wherein at least in the tension-free state, a section (16,17) of the connecting leg (18) cooperating with the tensioning element (21) in the tensioning direction (21′) is oriented at an inclined angle to the tensioning direction (21′) thereby forcing the parts to an abutment or wall and holding the

Abstract: The invention concerns an expanding device (1) comprising two parts (heating elements 3,4) which can be moved relative to one another against the action of a spring element (11), wherein the spring element (11) is disposed between the two parts (heating elements 3,4) and abuts both parts (heating elements 3,4) with one external leg (12,13) each, a tensioning element (21) which can be displaced at a right angle to the direction of movement (14,15) of the two parts (heating elements 3,4) and is surrounded by a central connecting leg (18) of the spring element (11), and a counter bearing (20) on which the connecting leg (18) is supported in a tensioning direction (21′) of the tensioning element (21), wherein at least in the tension-free state, a section (16,17) of the connecting leg (18) cooperating with the tensioning element (21) in the tensioning direction (21′) is oriented at an inclined angle to the tensioning direction (21′) thereby forcing the parts to an abutment or wall and holding the

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a cartridge-style heater received into a bore in an engine block is provided with a quick-release retaining member that attaches to the heater about its outer circumference. A pair of spaced legs and an arm extending from a center portion define the retaining member. The pair of legs frictionally engage the heater while permitting heater to rotate within the bore relative to the member even if the member is fixed to the engine. The rotation also permits the retaining member to rotate about the sleeve to align the retaining member to a predetermined attachment location on the engine independent of the orientation of the heater within the engine bore. This invention provides flexibility in the orientation of the heater to receive an electrical connector from an external power supply and attachment of the heater to the engine regardless of the engine configuration or vehicle model, thereby improving installation, serviceability, and use of the heater.

Abstract: A removable heater for attachment onto the body of a vehicle and over the key entry of vehicle lock. The heater has a housing with an open bottom and the leading edges of the housing have a gasket that seals the housing over the key access of the lock. A heating element is attached inside the housing and two wires electrically connect the heater to a power source. At least one suction cup is then attached to fixedly secure open bottom of the heater over the external face of a vehicle lock. In addition to or separate from the suction cup(s), the heater may be attached with a magnet.

Abstract: A heatable seat includes a heat-producing component with an electrical conductor and a connection for current seating organs. The heat-producing component is arranged in connection to a tool for shaping the heatable seat. The tool includes at least one magnet, and the heat-producing component includes magnetic material for detachable attachment to the at least one magnet.

Abstract: A vehicle glass clearing system includes an installed portion and an auxiliary heating element system including an auxiliary heating element having a control and drive circuit having mechanisms for detecting the moisture level and the temperature and that provides a higher drive current to the heating element when threshold temperature and moisture levels are detected.

Abstract: An electric heater for ceilings which emits radiant heat includes a radiant plate having heating elements which radiate in a downward direction. The radiant plate is mounted to a top part by a number of elastic/flexible brackets, including pivotable and non-pivotable brackets. The brackets allow the radiant plate to move laterally outward in a horizontal plane when the radiant plate is heated to prevent twisting or other deformation of the radiant plate. The pivotable brackets are mounted near the ends of the heater on all four sides to accommodate expansion of the radiant plate in a horizontal plane. The non-pivotable brackets are mounted at the midpoints of the ends of the heater.