Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a housing, a cooking area or volume on or in the housing and a heater assembly for heating the cooking area or volume. The heater assembly includes a heater plate body with a surface having at least one groove therein. The groove includes both a deformable metal sheet element and a resistive heater element therein. The deformable metal sheet element is pressed between an outer surface portion of the resistive heater element and a surface portion of the groove to provide a thermal transfer path from the resistive heating element and to the heater plate body through the deformable metal sheet element.

Abstract: Electrical heating device with a tube-shaped metal sleeve, with an insulating body that is arranged in the interior of the tube-shaped metal sleeve and is passed through by at least one tunnel-like opening, with an electrical heating element, that runs with at least one section in the tunnel-like opening and with a connecting wire for the direct or indirect electrical contacting and supply of the electrical heating element that also runs with at least one section in the tunnel-like opening, wherein the sections of the electrical heating element and of the connecting wire running in the tunnel-like opening overlap each other in a contact area (K) at least in some sections, wherein the contact area (K) is in an unheated section (u) of the electrical heating device.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes an outer tube extending in a longitudinal direction, an inner tube within the outer tube and including a pair of opposing slots, a liquid supply comprising a liquid material, a coil heater, a wick and a mouth end insert. The coil heater is located in the inner tube. The coil heater is formed of an iron-free, nickel-chromium alloy and has substantially uniformly spaced windings. The wick is surrounded by the coil heater such that the wick delivers liquid material to the coil heater and the coil heater heats the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol in the inner tube.

Abstract: A crushable ceramic heater core for an electric heater device which has a cylinder-like body of crushable ceramic material and grooves along the periphery of the body, the grooves being key shaped and adapted to receive a conductive pin in a groove. The invention also includes an electric heater device where such a core has been wound with heater wire and the conductive pin has been inserted in a core groove in contact with the wire, and the wire wound core has been installed in a sheath which has been filed with electoral insulting material. The sheath and its contents are swaged to create a compacted unitary heater assembly. The invention also includes the process for making the wire wound grooved core having a conductive pin therein in contact with the wire winding, and a method for making a heating device having such a core and which has been compacted to a theoretical density. The heater assembly and the method may also include installation of temperature sensing devices.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing ultralow-resistance current sensors of size 0402 to 4518 of IEEE specifications includes the steps of: a raw metallic strip being pressed to roll over a first tension roller, a cutting tool over the first tension roller being fed to cut the raw metallic strip so as to form a deep groove thereof along the moving metallic strip, an insulating material being filled into and along the deep groove so as to form an lengthwise insulating portion of the metallic strip, and the metallic strip with the insulating portion being segmented into a plurality of ultralow-resistance current sensors.

Abstract: A method of making a circuitized substrate including a resistor comprised of material which includes a polymer resin and a quantity of nano-powders including a mixture of at least one metal component and at least one ceramic component. The ceramic component may be a ferroelectric ceramic and/or a high surface area ceramic and/or a transparent oxide and/or a dope manganite. Alternatively, the material will include the polymer resin and nano-powders, with the nano-powders comprising at least one metal coated ceramic and/or at least one oxide coated metal component. An electrical assembly (substrate and at least one electrical component) and an information handling system (e.g., personal computer) utilizing such a circuitized substrate are also provided.

Abstract: A surface mount resistor includes an elongated piece of resistive material having strips of conductive material attached to its opposite ends. The strips of conductive material are separated to create an exposed central portion of the resistive material therebetween. According to the method the resistive strip is attached to a single co extensive strip of conductive material and a central portion of the conductive material is removed to create the exposed central portion of the resistive strip.

Abstract: The substrate (2) containing the via-hole (3) is inserted into an electrophoretic cell (1) and an electrode (6) (the “first electrode”) is placed on top of a first orifice of the via-hole(s) (3), to be implemented with electrical component(s), so that the electrode (6) totally covers the first orifice. Electrically charged either conductive and/or non-conductive particles are provided by immersing the volume of the via-hole(s) (3) in a conductive medium (17) consisting of the electrically charged particles. An electric field is created between the first electrode (6) and a second electrode (4) through the via-hole(s) (3) and the conductive medium (17) and the electrically charged particles are precipitated on the inner surface of the first electrode (6) that is directed to the second orifice of the via-hole(s) (3), until a desired portion of the volume of the via-hole(s) (3) is filled with a first layer of the charged particles having a desired thickness.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a composite array structure that comprises a plurality of elements of an electrically conductive composite material interconnected by at least one region of an electrically insulating material. The method comprises forming regions of the electrically insulating material around regions of the electrically conductive material such that at least a surface of the regions of the electrically insulating material is below a surface of the regions of the electrically conductive material.

Abstract: Organic thermistor devices are produced by a first step of molding an organic thermistor material by covering a plurality of electrically conductive members to form a conductor-containing member, which is elongated in a longitudinal direction, has a pair of mutually oppositely facing side surfaces, having the conductive plates buried parallel to one another inside the organic thermistor material, each mutually adjacent pair of these conductive members being externally exposed on different ones of the side surfaces, a second step of forming a pair of electrodes elongated in the longitudinal direction on the side surfaces of the conductor-containing member, and a third step of thereafter cutting this conductor-containing member transversely at specified positions so as to divide into individual units.

Abstract: A method of forming trimmable resistors, resistor ray be embedded into a substrate. A portion of the resistor may be exposed, by segmenting the substrate, so that the resistor may be trimmed to a desired resistance level. Alternatively, a portion of a resistor may be embedded into a substrate, with another portion of the resistor being disposed on the outer surface of the substrate. The portion of the resistor on the outer surface may be trimmed to adjust the resistance of the resistor to a desired level.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal-oxide varistor with improved energy absorption capability. Electrodes are arranged making contact with the end surfaces of the varistor, these end surfaces being coated with metal. The envelope surfaces are supplied with a high-resistance material so as to form a zone with enhanced resistivity close to the envelope surface. According to the invention, a metal-oxide powder is formed into a cylindrical body. The envelope surface of the cylindrical body is coated by spraying, dip-painting, rolling, or some other equivalent method, with a paste or a dispersion of a high-resistance material. After the coating, the coated cylindrical body is sintered at 1100-1300° C. for 2-10 h. During the sintering, the high-resistance material penetrates, by diffusion, into the surface zone of the envelope surface to a depth of 2-6 mm.

Abstract: A surface mount resistor includes an elongated piece of resistive material having strips of conductive material attached to its opposite ends. The strips of conductive material are separated to create an exposed central portion of the resistive material therebetween. According to the method the resistive strip is attached to a single co extensive strip of conductive material and a central portion of the conductive material is removed to create the exposed central portion of the resistive strip.

Abstract: A three-way buckle having a socket member and a pair of plug members which may be coupled to the socket member, wherein the latching surfaces on the plug members are defined in resiliently flexible legs which extend from the base of the plug members. The socket member includes stopping members for engaging the latching surfaces of the legs in order to lock the plug members to the socket member. The plug members are simultaneously releasable from the socket because of the presence of a flap or button which is defined in a top wall of the socket. The button includes a pair of releasing members, one releasing member for each pair of legs, which as they are pushed down into the socket are forced into a space between the legs, thereby forcing the flexible legs to bend outwardly. As the legs are forced outwardly, eventually their latching surfaces clear the stopping members and the plug members are released from the socket.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electric heater assembly with a plurality of electric heating units includes the steps of providing a tray-like support (1) and moulding microporous thermal and electrical insulation material into the support. The tray-like support (1) is formed with a number of dish-like recesses (2), each dish-like recess comprising a base (4) and a surrounding wall (5). The microporous thermal and electrical insulation material is moulded into each dish-like recess to form a base layer (6) against the base (4) of each dish-like recess and an upstanding wall layer (7) against the surrounding wall (5) of each dish-like recess, the base layer (6) being formed integrally with the wall layer (7). At least one electric heating element (12) is provided in each dish-like recess (2), the heating element being supported on or adjacent to the base layer (6). The electric heater assembly is adapted for use behind a plate (10) to provide a plurality of discrete heating zones on the plate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing varistor by which a varistor having a high plating resistance and a high moisture resistance is manufactured by selectively forming a compact high-resistance layer having a uniform thickness on the surface of a varistor element. In the method, the varistor element (1) is first formed by alternately laminating ceramic sheets (1a) mainly of a zinc oxide and internal electrodes (2) upon one another, and then, Ag electrode paste which becomes external electrodes (3) is applied to both end faces of the element (1). Then, after the element (1) is sintered through heat treatment, the element (1) is buried in SiO2 or a mixture (5) containing SiO2 and the element (1) is heat-treated for 5-10 minutes at 600-950° C. in the air or in an oxygen atmosphere.

Abstract: A current-limiting device is provided having a low profile configuration (generally flat polyhedron) that defines a cavity of predetermined dimensions and an elongated circuitous path through the cavity. The device also includes provisions for supporting a current-limiting fusible element along the path. The cavity is filled with a pulverulent arc-quenching filler material. In one specific arrangement, the path of the fusible element is defined by one or more U-shaped sections substantially spanning the length or width of the cavity. The fusible element is arranged in a predetermined geometry to include a length of the fusible element that is longer than the overall straight-line path via a configuration of steps or bends along its length.

Abstract: A sprue bushing which eliminates melt leakage and a method of making the same are described. A cylindrical bushing body having a first, preselected uniform diameter has an annular cavity formed therein which axially extends within the bushing body for a predetermined length and which separates the bushing inner core from the bushing body. A heating element in the form of a ceramic insulator sleeve is inserted into the annular cavity and a particulate refractory material is deposited into the annular cavity to fill the remainder of the annular cavity. When filled, the bushing body is swaged down to a second preselected uniform diameter to compact the powdered refractory together with the preformed sleeve to form a solid heating element. A runner passage is then drilled through the inner core so that the inner core is integral with the bushing casing.

Abstract: An improved copper sheathed heating element for installation in appliances, such as electric kettles, includes a minor amount of a silicone water-proofing agent admixed with magnesium oxide filler agent prior to the element being annealed. Annealing of the element is carried out at a reduced annealing temperature over an extended duration in order to limit thermal degradation of the additive during the annealing process. The resulting element achieves sufficient ductility for purposes of formation as a kettle heating element, while the insulation value of the element over an extended shelf life is maintained without significant degradation. Preferably, the silicone agent comprises polydimethylsiloxane and is present in the range 0.1 to 0.15 percent by weight.

Abstract: An armored cable having mineral insulation, comprising a metal central conductor and a cylindrical hollow metal sheath between which a powdered refractory insulating material is interposed, characterized in that the mineral insulating material is a mixture of 10 to 30% by weight of magnesium oxide (MgO) and 70 and 90% by weight of silicon oxide (SiO.sub.2).

Abstract: A cable which is insulated by means of mineral insulation material and which comprises one or more hollow electric conductors, a mineral insulation material provided around the conductor(s) and a metal sheath, the ends of said cable being sealed in a moisture-tight manner and having a passage for the central conductor(s), as well as a method of manufacturing the cable.

Abstract: There is provided a method for assembly of temperature probes. An insertion element or sensor such as a resistance temperature detector is mounted in a receiving cavity and surrounded by sufficient packing to electrically insulate the sensor. A stalk is utilized as a conduit for routing and insulating lead wires through the support casing. The stalk is notched at a point to facilitate the connection of wires threaded through the stalk to the sensor wires and to minimize the inadvertent contact of these wires with the metallic surfaces. The notch in the stalk protects the junction from contact with the metallic sides of the guide walls and protects the junction from mechanical stresses. To further protect the junction of the lead and sensor wires, the sensor is placed adjacent and parallel to the stalk prior to insertion. The stalk and the sensor are inserted simultaneously with the stalk coming to rest before the sensor travel stops, thereby minimizing the stresses to the junction.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing, as a length of mineral insulated cable, a self-powered neutron flux detector, a lead cable therefor or both, with the detector, the lead cable or both having predetermined .gamma.-ray sensitivity in a high radiation environment, is provided wherein metal bands are provided around the detector core wire, the lead cable core wire or both, inside the sheath to control the .gamma.-ray sensitivity. The metal bands, and sleeves of a frangible insulation, are assembled in an oversize sleeve which is then reduced in diameter to pulverize the frangible sleeves, each metal band being in electrical contact with either the core wire or sheath. The metal bands incorporated in the lead cable predetermine the .gamma.-ray (and hence the dynamic response) of the lead cable, the metal bands incorporated in the detector predetermine the .gamma.-ray response (and hence the dynamic response) of the detector.

Abstract: In a mineral insulated electric cable the powdered insulating material is impregnated with a quantity of a hydrophobic material, for example a silicone, which has been introduced into the powder in liquid form. The added hydrophobic material serves as a barrier against the ingress of moisture, and liquid dimethylpolysiloxane has been found particularly effective, the pressure of even a small quantity of this preventing any significant degree of moisture penetration into the cable.

Abstract: An improved machine is disclosed for assembling high-voltage fuses without an internal core, which fuses comprise at least one fusible element helically wound inside a tubular casing made of electrically insulating material and filled with a pulverulent arc-quenching material. The machine comprises a mobile head comprising a plurality of threaded rods symmetrically mounted about a central axis and whose threads are especially designed for receiving and helically guiding the fusible elements. The rotation of either the whole head or each of the threaded rods about their respective axis is synchronized to the translational movement of a slidable platform on which the head is mounted. In use, the fusible elements are wound in the threads of the threaded rods by rotation of the mobile head about its central axis. Subsequently, the fusible elements are unwound inside the tubular casing by combining a translation of the platform with a rotation of each of the threaded rods of the mobile head at a given ratio.

Abstract: A method of sealing an electric heating element having an electric heating wire inside a tubular metal sheath and electrically insulated therefrom by a compacted filler, comprises impregnating the filler at and in the vicinity of the end of the sheath with an electrically insulative solution and compressing the sheath in said vicinity such that said electrically insulative solution substantially permeates the interstices within the impregnated filler.

Abstract: The present invention is for the purpose of measuring the increase in growth or length of a sheathed heating element as it is reduced in transverse size to compact the refractory material therein, and feeding the growth to a logic control unit which is preset by an operator to obtain the desired final target length of the element within acceptable limits. The logic control unit, by computation, automatically subtracts the growth length from a preset length growth reference and makes the necessary additional computations that will send the proper signal to a motor control unit. The motor control unit translates the signal fed to it and in turn sends a signal to operate stepper motors, the latter controlling the bight between final compression rolls to compress the element just enough to elongate it within the target length range.

Abstract: Compacted, granular, fused magnesia used as thermally-conducting electrical insulation in tubular, electrical resistance elements is substantially improved in thermal conductivity through the addition of 0.1 to 10.0 percent of a glass comprising CaO, B.sub.2 O.sub.3 and optionally Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and method of making said tubular, electrical resistance elements.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid state sensor wherein a reactive compound of an alkali metal is tightly packed between a central electrode and a surrounding ion shield. A heating coil is wound about the outside of the shield. The ion shield is formed of a material that is deplete in ions of alkali metal and serves as a ion depletion boundry in the system.

Abstract: An electrically heated nozzle device for plastic molding or die casting equipment having a novel casing with an integral heater core, and means to seal the casing for retaining the heater core in place and to electrically insulate the electrical heating element from the casing and prevent loss of thermal transmitting packing contained in the casing, which is structured to receive the heater core in the area close to its passage for carrying molten material to be molded or cast in a forming cavity, and which may be shaped. The casing may also include a probe for a thermocouple or a thermocouple well for sensing temperature; and the method includes the steps of arranging an unsheathed electric heating element in a bore formed in the nozzle casing in proximity to its molding material orifice, filling the bore with heat transmitting electrical insulation embedding an electric heating element, compacting the insulation about the heating element and in the bore to eliminate air voids, and sealing the bore.

Abstract: An electrical resistor and method of making same comprising an elongated resistor element having end sections and a resistance material extending therebetween, and a connecting part which is pressed onto at least one end section of the resistor for being bonded with the resistor element, the connecting part comprising a terminal lug having a first end section extending along and contacting an end of the resistor element and a second terminal end, and a cap received over and securing together the first end section of the terminal lug and its contacted end of the resistor element.

Abstract: Process for recovering high-grade blast furnace iron or other metal from pieces of blast furnace iron or such other metal and blast furnace slag having large amounts of such blast furnace slag, by tumbling a substantial number of such pieces to achieve a constant redistribution thereof while impacting at least a substantial portion of such pieces with a high velocity, relatively small diameter shot or grit which has a hardness which is greater than the hardness of the slag, thereby abrading the impurity, while leaving the body of non-impurity substantially intact.

Abstract: An electric heating element of the metal sheathed type, particularly a range surface unit comprising a spiralled metal tube having one closed end and containing compacted refractory insulation material and a helical coil of resistor alloy insulated from the tube and connected at one end to a center return conductor and having both electrical terminations extending from the other end of the tube, the construction being such that in the event of failure of the heating element, the failure will be in a passive manner.

Abstract: The fuse is of the type including an electrically insulating cartridge, a pair of electrically conductive terminal caps at opposite ends of the cartridge, a fusible element within the cartridge in electrical contact with the terminals, and a self-supporting bound matrix filler of arc-quenching particulate matter. The improvement comprises that one of the terminal end caps has a filter disposed on its inside end surface over a drain port.Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a fuse. The method comprises the steps of assembling the components, packing with arc-quenching particulate matter, filling with a suspension of colloidal silica, removing excess suspension, and drying. In filling, the colloidal silica suspension is forced into a fill port in one end cap and released through a drain port in the other end cap. Before passing out through a drain port in the other end cap, the suspension passes through a filter disposed on the inside end surface of the end cap and overlapping the drain opening.

Abstract: A method for assembling fuses having casings closed by plug terminals conductively interconnected by helically wound fusible elements. The fusible elements are wound around squirrel-cage-like structures involving extremely thin and extremely stiff metal rods. These rods are withdrawn from the fusible elements and drawn out of the casings of the fuses at such time when the pulverulent arc-quenching filler filled into the casings provides sufficient support for the fusible elements so that the support thereof previously provided by the aforementioned metal rods can safely be dispensed with. The small diameter of the rods minimizes the voids initially formed by their removal which, in turn, minimizes the tendency of the fusible elements to be somewhat displaced incident to removal of their temporary metallic supporting rods.