Abstract: The present invention provides heating equipment of a treated substance designed so as to be equipped with any foil of a metallic material or non metallic material for heating the treated substance, and a heating mechanism for heating the foil to a temperature where a far infrared ray is radiated, and to heat the treated substance by the far infrared ray radiated from the foil. The heating efficiency in heating the treated substance by the far infrared ray can be made higher than conventional heating equipment. Meanwhile, the present invention has been found on the basis of experimental results where heating tests of water are performed with using the foil and wire of an aluminum material.

Abstract: A self retaining crankcase heater (10) has a tubular casing (12) of relatively flexible, thermally conductive material in which is received a PTC element (16), sandwiched by semi-cylindrical terminal blocks (14). Spring contacts (18a) are received in grooves (14c) of the terminal blocks and the assembly is potted with heat conductive material (20) and sealed with sealant (22). Locking projections (12d) are formed at open end (12c) of the casing which are lockingly received in an annular recess (24a; 26d) of a well (24; 26) in a compressor housing wall.

Abstract: A thermally efficient resistive heater assembly for heating a source substance for generation of gas has a chamber for containing the source substance, a thin resistive heating element suspended across an aperture and disposed for immersion in the source substance, and conductive traces electrically coupled to the thin resistive heating element. The resistive heater assembly may be fabricated by a specially adapted method including providing a first substrate layer, bonding to it a second substrate layer, the second substrate layer bearing the resistive heating element and conductive traces, bonding to that an optional hydrophobic layer if necessary, and bonding to the previous layer a top layer. At least one of the layers may include manifolding for the gas. All or part of the fabrication method may be performed as a reel-to-reel process.

Abstract: A process for producing a ceramic heater includes forming a resistance heating element on a surface of a ceramic substrate. The resistance heating element is divided into plural sections. Resistivities of the plural sections are measured, respectively. Each of the plural sections is trimmed according to a comparison between the resistivities of the plural sections.

Abstract: A large area heater used, for example, in a laser printer belt fuser or as cooking surface, has an alumina substrate in which two bowed parts of alumina ceramic having opposed concave regions are formed together as a laminate. Electrical resistors are deposited on the laminate. The alumina laminate provides excellent resistance to uneven heating or other thermal stress. Alumina ceramic is readily shaped during manufacture and manufacturing costs and yield are good. A wide variety of large area heaters can usefully employ the laminate.

Abstract: A carbon heating apparatus utilizing a graphite felt and a method of manufacturing thereof are presented comprising: a carbon heater made of a carbon fiber cut having a preset length and width, being performed heat treatment in a hydrogen gas atmosphere, a pair of terminal parts having a flat portion (31) at one end for connecting to outside power supply lines and clamping brackets (32) with protrusions (33) at opposite end for securely attaching to the carbon heater, and a quartz glass tube (10) with melt-jointing potions (15) for sealing both ends of the carbon heater.

Abstract: A heating system providing a heated surface for use on or in a driveway, roadway, walkway, patio, deck, stairs or the like, principally for outdoor use but usable as well for indoor use. The heating system includes a form suitably retained on an existing surface, at least one block disposed within the form, the block being molded principally of recycled rubber, thereby providing a frictional surface to prevent or minimize slipping. The heating system also includes heating elements for heating the block, thereby providing substantially improved moisture absorption and evaporation along with substantially improved melting capacity for ice or snow, and the block being removably disposed in the form for substantially easier and convenient repair, thus avoiding the necessity for digging up any concrete, asphalt or other materials.

Abstract: The invention provides a heater for flip chip bonding. The heater transfers more heat to the periphery of a die than to the center. This results in a more even temperature profile along the die and helps prevent epoxy voiding problems.

Abstract: A cooking stove having a cook top, or hob, for cooking food, components thereof, and method of production. The stove has a stove body, a smooth-top cook top with a cooking surface to cook food thereon, and a heat source disposed adjacent to the cooking surface. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, the abstract is not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an aluminum nitride sintered body which has excellent mechanical strength and in which ceramic particles is prevented from coming off from the surface and/or side thereof and generation of free particles is suppressed. The aluminum nitride sintered body of the present invention is wherein it contains sulfur.

Abstract: A ceramic heater manufacturing method capable of preventing reflection of a laser beam at the time the performing trimming by irradiation using a laser beam and performing trimming of a resistance heating element or a conductor layer. The ceramic heater manufacturing method includes forming a resistance heating element having a pattern on a surface of a ceramic substrate; and irradiating a laser beam onto the resistance heating element to form a gutter or a cut after a preceding step to adjust a resistance value of the resistance element. When the resistance heating element is formed on the surface of the ceramic substrate, the resistance heating element is adjusted to have a surface roughness Ra of 0.01 ?m or more in accordance with MS B 0601.

Abstract: A method of increasing the length of life of heating elements that consist essentially of molybdenum-silicide, and alloys thereof, when the elements are operated at a low temperature, such as at a temperature ranging from 400-600° C. The heating element material contains Mo(Si1-xAlx)2, and that material contains sufficient aluminum to substantially prevent the formation of pest.

Abstract: There is disclosed a heating apparatus with electrostatic attraction function 1, comprising at least a supporting base 2, an electrode for electrostatic attraction 4 and a heating layer 5 that are formed on the supporting base, and an insulating layer 6 that is formed on the electrode for electrostatic attraction and the heating layer, wherein the electrode for electrostatic attraction and/or the heating layer are/is composed of pyrolytic graphite containing boron and/or boron carbide of 0.001-30% by weight in terms of boron concentration, and the insulating layer has an electric resistivity of 106-1015 ?cm. There is provided a heating apparatus with electrostatic attraction function, which has a high thermal shock resistance, no problem of delamination, a proper resistance value, and a sufficient electrostatic attraction force even in a medium and high temperature range of 500-800° C.

Abstract: A portable device for providing a heated surface to melt snow and ice therefrom includes a reservoir having a top surface provided with an opening, a plurality of apertures, and a mechanism for conveniently heating fluid disposed within the reservoir. The heating mechanism is operably connected to the reservoir, a plurality of mats removably attachable to each other along a substantially rectilinear path and a plurality of flexible conduits in fluid communication with the reservoir and the plurality of mats. The heating mechanism includes a plurality of programmable sensors for selectively activating the device when a temperature falls below a desired temperature threshold.

Abstract: A workpiece stage of a resist curing device is devised in which a workpiece on which a resist has been applied is held on a workpiece stage by vacuum suction, in which the workpiece is irradiated with UV radiation with a simultaneous temperature increase, in which it is cooled after UV radiation and by which the resist is cured, the workpiece stage having heating and cooling arrangements, major warping of the carrier is avoided and reliable holding of the workpiece on the carrier surface by vacuum suction obtained by the carrier being made of an aluminum alloy or a copper alloy which meets the following condition: ?/?y3.1 ? labeling the thermal stress which is determined using the following formula: where E is Young's modulus (N/mm2) at 200° C., ? is the coefficient of linear expansion (1/° C.) at 200° C. and ?T is a temperature difference (° C.) of 120° C., and ?y is the fracture point at 200° C.

Abstract: Each mat of a plurality of mats has an electrical resistance heater embedded therein between a layer of vinyl and a layer of cloth-like material. The mats are located in a motor vehicle and are connected to the power system of the motor vehicle via a cigarette lighter-type attachment and are controlled by a control element. Each mat has a crown and a gutter so water generated by melting snow or ice is controlled and prevented from running off the mat.

Abstract: Method for producing a resistive heating element by coating a substrate with an electrically insulating material from the gaseous phase, depositing an electrically conducting material from the gaseous phase onto the layer of insulating material deposited onto the substrate, wherein the layer of conducting material deposited onto the layer of insulating material is subsequently partially mechanically removed thereby forming at least one conductor path. The substrate is machined before depositing the insulating material thereby forming at least one recess provided for receiving the conductor path. The layers of insulating material and conducting material are deposited onto the mechanically processed substrate. Finally, the layer of conducting material is evenly removed until at least the conducting material has been completely removed from the elevated regions of the substrate delimiting the recess of the conductor path, thereby forming the conductor path.

Abstract: An electric assembly using powdered media for generating heat.

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: The invention relates to a device for defrosting and/or heating up medical products (1), especially deep-frozen blood products or injection or infusion solutions for later transfusion, retransfusion or injection. The inventive device comprises a heating module (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) on which a container containing the deep-frozen product (1) can be placed. A pre-heated adaptive pad (3) is placed on the container (1) and emits the heat contained therein during the heating process. The desired final temperature of the product (1) to be heated is controlled by way of a temperature sensor (4, 5) and a control unit and is displayed once it is reached.

Abstract: A MoSi2 arc-shaped heater formed in a continuous waveform, characterized in that U-shaped heater members having parallel parts are connected alternately to each other at the end parts, and the parallel faces of the U-shaped heater members have an angle relative to each other and an arc-shaped face with a specified curvature in a connecting direction, wherein a large number of parallel U-shaped heater members having heating parts are connected to each other and welded so that the heater can have a generally arc-shaped curved surface to install the heater onto the inner wall of a heating furnace, whereby the arc heater having an excellent joining strength and capable of being manufactured stably, and a method and a device for manufactured the heater can be provided.

Abstract: A serpentine conductive path has a plurality of generally parallel wires, a pair of conductive busses running generally parallel to one another and generally perpendicular to the wires, wherein the wires are electrically connected to the conductive busses, and wherein the conductive busses further include a plurality of isolation punches so as to form an electrically conductive serpentine pattern in conjunction with the wires. The wires may be formed of positive temperature coefficient material for sensing and controlling the temperature of a heating fabric.

Abstract: A heating article including a covering and a thermal warming device for generating heat in the heating article. The covering may be in the form of a blanket or an article of clothing. The covering and the thermal warming device may be separable from each other. The covering may be disposable or reusable. The thermal warming device may be reusable.

Abstract: A heating element employing a substrate, an electrically insulating layer, and a resistive layer. The electrically insulating layer of the heating element includes a first layer that is obtained by a sol-gel process, and a second layer including a resin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heating element which can also absorb gas, especially a heating element usable as an interior material for buildings which serves both as a heater and an absorber capable of absorbing harmful gas present in the room. This heating element comprises: a molded product comprising a high-temperature carbonized charcoal which has been carbonized at a temperature of about 800° C. or above; and at least two electrodes which can energize the molded product, wherein current is applied to the electrodes to generate heat. The molded product comprising a high-temperature carbonized charcoal, which has been carbonized at a temperature of about 800° C. or above is excellent as a heating element and, at the same time, has an excellent capacity capable of adsorbing various gases. Mixing a low-temperature carbonized charcoal, which has been carbonized at a temperature of about 500° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-temperature heater device (1) including at least one heater element (2), and current leads (20, 21) for powering the heater element(s) (2), said device being characterized in that it operates in any position, and in that each of the heater elements comprises at least one thin graphite strip (2) connected at its ends to the current leads by means of refractory conductive connection elements (3) made of molybdenum.

Abstract: Provided is a block heater structured so as to be capable of maintaining the thermal transmission and thermal effect, as well as the mechanical strength, in a prescribed state in the respective components upon assembling the sheathed heater, cylindrical body, cap, and so on of the engine cooling water antifreeze block heater. This block heater has a sheathed heater 2 having a heating element 18 embedded in heat-resistant insulation powder 22 inside a sheath 11; a cylindrical body 3 for retaining the back-end portion of the sheathed heater and mounted onto a heater mounting portion of an automotive engine block; and a cap 4 attached to the opposite end of the sheathed heater of this cylindrical body, and structured so as to retain the heater connection end of a cable 5 having a power supply outlet at one end thereof. A gap 30 is provided between the end on the cap side of the cylindrical body and the end on the body side of the cap.

Abstract: The invention relates to an infrared radiation source having at least one electrical heat conductor situated in a long, two-ended casing tube made of quartz glass, the casing tube having at least one elevation made of quartz glass on its wall which faces the at least one heat conductor, which locally reduces the inner diameter of the casing tube. At least one heat conductor is designed as a heating coil. The casing tube has a constant outer diameter in the region of the heating coil, the elevation has a convex shape on its surface facing the heating coil, and the heating coil contacts the elevation only at the highest point of the elevation.

Abstract: A carbon heating apparatus using a graphite felt and manufacturing method thereof is comprised of: in a carbon heater used in equipment for heating a room or applying heat, and so on by an electrical heating characteristic of a carbon fiber, wherein the electrical heating characteristic is produced by sealing the carbon heater, formed by cutting the carbon fiber such as the graphite felt into a predetermined section and length, into a quartz glass tube, a particle structure on a side face, formed more unevenly over a particle structure on a plane by cutting a plane shape of the mineral carbon fiber into the predetermined section and length, becomes a stable structure by a predetermined process, i.e., a heat treating process; and an arch discharge or a terminal secession produced between the carbon heater and a feeding terminal can be prevented by using superior metals in contraction strength or compression strength, in both ends of the heat-treated carbon heater.

Abstract: A thermal-insulation container with electric heater comprising an inner container and an outer container, said inner container being housed into the outer container integrally therewith so as to define a closed space separating the same from the outer container comprises a highly-resistive metal oxide film formed on an outer surface of said inner container facing said closed space, and an electrode unit provided on the highly-resistive metal oxide film facing said closed space for applying an electric current thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and to a method for receiving ceramic heating elements (PTC elements, cold conductors) in a heating device, with an insulating frame and at least one contact plate held by the latter and on which the heating elements can be placed. The device according to the invention is characterized in that the contact plate is frictionally held in the frame. The method according to the invention is characterized in that at least on the contact plate side remote from the heating element reception side is moulded on or sprayed a layer of the following materials: plastic, polymer ceramic, ceramic.

Abstract: A heating mat employs electrical resistance foils to provide a uniform heat. In embodiments of the invention applicable for providing heat to individuals, the mat provides this uniform heat at a comfortable temperature. The heating mat structure comprises protective layers surrounding the heating element to provide a durable structure that is suitable for industrial and commercial use.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided through which a radio-frequency dielectric heater has a cylindrical form factor, a variable thermal energy deposition through variations in geometry and composition of a dielectric, and/or has a thermally isolated power input.

Abstract: Process for surface and environmental heating of building structures and infrastructures obtained by formation of a thermoelectric layer (210) placed behind the surface finish of walls and especially underneath the flooring of structures, by means of a polymer-bitumen strip with a metal core of extremely high electric conductivity, of a constant section and micrometric thickness, laid in lengths side by side sufficiently spaced for electrical insulation, by the ends of each length being bent back in a double bend (214) at 45°, thus permitting, by closure of said metal core in an electric circuit, transformation of electric energy into thermal energy.

Abstract: A portable compact sauna wherein a user's body is warmed to sweating primarily by direct absorption of infrared radiation. Broad infrared radiation emitters or sources are placed around the inside of a narrow cabinet so as to be in close proximity to various parts of a seated user. Fins spaced apart less than finger-width on the emitters protect the user from contact with elevated temperatures in the emitters. The emitters, which lend themselves to easy cleaning, are heated by electric infrared heaters having a unique design which eliminates extremely-low-frequency (ELF) electromagnetic field (EMF) normally generated by AC energized electrical heater elements, to provide low extremely-low frequency EMF saunas able to utilize conventional-commercial electrical-energy sources. The emitters protect the heaters. Power wires for the heaters are arranged for low ELF EMF emission, too.

Abstract: A heating blanket reduces the possibility of electrical arcing by providing a series of individual heating elements each carrying a low current.

Abstract: A heating element for igniting a pyrotechnical charge, for example a charge of an air bag for a motor vehicle. The resistance strip on the base body extends between contact surfaces formed on the base body on opposite sides thereof. The junctions of the resistance strip with the contact surfaces are offset from conductive bridges between the terminal pins and the contact surfaces and the resistance strip may have a meander pattern or can extend diagonally between the contact surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the provision of materials intended for use in an oxidative medium at high temperatures, including the manufacture of high-temperature electric heaters, parts, sensors and tools operating at temperatures of up to 1900° C. and higher. On the basis of suicides—solid solutions (Mo,W)5Si3 and (Mo,W)Si2 as well as Novotn{grave over (y)} phase (Mo,W) 5Si3C containing molybdenum and tungsten, a heat-resistant material is proposed, which makes it possible to produce parts fully made therefrom and a broad range of other heat-resistant materials for the provision of protective coatings and soldered joints: “REFSIC” composite materials, carbon, silicon carbide materials, refractory metals and their alloys.

Abstract: A thermo-sensitive heater and heater driving circuit are disclosed. The thermo-sensitive heater comprises a cord-shaped nylon thermistor that surrounds a heating element, such that the thermistor detects the temperature of the heating element and controls the driving current for a heating coil. Also, the present invention includes electromagnetic shielding material, which is formed by winding an electric conductor around the outer surface of the nylon thermistor, or formed as a wire mesh. This shielding material is advantageous for discharging the electric field radiated from inside of the heater to an external electric field, thus safely eliminating harmful electric fields. Also, the present invention further provides a driving circuit for safely driving the heater, which includes a temperature controller or an overheating prevention circuit.

Abstract: A hot plate unit (1) having a reduced heater temperature rise time and not generating dusts. The hot plate unit comprises a casing (2) having an opening portion; a heater (3) arranged on the opening portion and including a plate-shaped member (9) made from ceramics and a heat generating element (10) arranged on the plate-shaped member; and a radiant heat reflecting member (4) interposed between the casing and the heater.

Abstract: In a ceramic heater having a plate-like body made of a ceramic, heating element in one main face of the plate like body, and an electric supply portion to be electrically connected with the heating element, it has been a problem that the temperature is uneven if bent portions are formed in heat generating patterns. The ceramic heater simultaneously satisfying the following: 0.15≦S≦0.85, 0.3≦P≦6.71×S2+1.52, and 0.3≦G≦6.71×(1−S)2+1.55, in which the reference character S1 denotes the surface area of the heating element in optional 10 mm square region of the effective heat generation area having the heating element therein; the surface ratio S denotes S=S1/100 mm2, the reference character P denotes the width of the heating element: and the reference character G denotes the gap between the heating element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaft preheater with a plurality of shafts for receiving lumpy material, an arrangement for filling the individual shafts with the lumpy material to be preheated and also means for limiting the layer height in the shafts. The means for limiting the layer height have an arrangement for coarse adjustment and an arrangement for fine adjustment.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for producing a radiator member for electronic appliances, and is characterized in that, in a process for producing a radiator member for electronic appliances, the radiator member comprising a composite material in which SiC particles are dispersed in a matrix metal whose major component is Al, it comprises a filling step of filling an SiC powder into a mold, a pre-heating step of pre-heating the mold after the filling step to a pre-heating temperature which falls in a range of from a melting point or more of said matrix metal to less than a reaction initiation temperature at which a molten metal of the matrix metal and SiC particles in the SiC powder start to react, and a pouring step of pouring the molten matrix metal whose molten-metal temperature falls in a range of from the melting point or more of the matrix metal to less than the reaction initiation temperature, into the mold after the pre-heating step, and impregnating the SiC powder with the molten metal by pressur

Abstract: A MoSi2 arc-shaped heater formed in a continuous waveform, characterized in that U-shaped heater members having parallel parts are connected alternately to each other at the end parts, and the parallel faces of the U-shaped heater members have an angle relative to each other and an arc-shaped face with a specified curvature in a connecting direction, wherein a large number of parallel U-shaped heater members having heating parts are connected to each other and welded so that the heater can have a generally arc-shaped curved surface to install the heater onto the inner wall of a heating furnace, whereby the arc heater having an excellent joining strength and capable of being manufactured stably, and a method and a device for manufactured the heater can be provided.

Abstract: A method of increasing the useful life of heating elements that consist essentially of molybdenum silicide and alloys thereof, wherein the heating elements operate at high temperatures in heat treatment processes and generally rest against the floor and/or the ceiling of a furnace. The heating elements contain aluminum to an extent sufficient to maintain a stable, slowly growing layer of aluminum oxide on the surfaces of the heating elements, and the heating elements are placed in direct abutment with an aluminum oxide brick material.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a heating apparatus that uses a spectral selective type heat radiating material and has improved safety and energy efficiency, and the present invention is a heating apparatus that uses a spectral selective type heat radiating material having a high emissivity in a specific wavelength region, wherein a film of the spectral selective type heat radiating material is formed on a surface of a heat radiant while leaving at least one region of the surface of the heat radiant with nothing formed thereon, having property capable of identifying whether or not the heating apparatus is operating and preventing the temperature of a surface of the heat radiant from rising excessively, and also is a heating apparatus that uses a spectral selective type heat radiating material, wherein the spectral selectivity of spectral emissivity is controlled by adjusting the thickness of the film of the spectral selective type heat radiating material.

Abstract: A drum heater consisting of a plurality of vanes made preferably from mica material and having multiple separate heater wire channels controlled from an electrical cable is provided for heating the interior of a printer drum or fuser. The drum heater has element wires, which can be operated in two different modes, and which are wound around eight mica vanes. The mica vanes are held together on both ends with mica end caps for assembly, electrical isolation and thermal isolation. The mica vanes additionally define protruding tabs for attachment of wire restraining and protecting mica panels.

Abstract: A method of increasing the length of life of heating elements that consist essentially of molybdenum-silicide and alloys of this basic material, when said elements are operated at a low temperature, such as at a temperature ranging from 400-600° C. The invention is characterized in that the heating element material contains Mo(Si1-xAlx)2, where said material is caused to contain sufficient aluminium to substantially prevent the formation of pest.

Abstract: A method of lengthening the useful life of heating elements that are formed essentially from molybdenum silicide and molybdenum tungsten silicide and different alloys of those basic materials, at times when the elements are operated at a relatively low temperature, such as a temperature in the range of 400-800° C. The gaseous atmosphere surrounding the elements as they operate has a water content that is less than about one percent by volume.

Abstract: A housing is provided for maintaining a planar lightguide circuit at a temperature within a predetermined temperature range independent of ambient temperature. The housing includes a planar heating arrangement supporting and in thermal contact with the planar lightguide circuit. Also included is a frame assembly having a first surface on which the planar heating arrangement is fixed. The frame assembly has at least one opening through which extends at least one optical fiber coupled to the planar lightguide circuit. An overmold, which is molded around the frame assembly, includes at least one strain relief member through which the optical fiber extends.