Abstract: A reflector for an elongate radiant tube heater having a tubular conduit through which hot combustion gases flow comprises an elongate metal reflecting member that can extend along the length of the tube heater in order to cover the top and sides thereof and a layer of heat resistant insulation extending over the reflecting member. The reflector includes two central panel portions meeting along the longitudinal centerline and forming an outwardly facing angle ranging between 30 and 100 degrees, preferably between 45 and 80 degrees. A bisector of this angle extends substantially vertically and is vertically aligned with a centerline of the tubular conduit during use of the reflector. The reflector has several longitudinal panel sections extending outwardly and downwardly from the central panel portions.

Abstract: A scent bowl may include a base having an external concave base surface and at least one sidewall extending from the base. A majority of the base and the at least one sidewall may be formed of ceramic material. A system for scenting the air in a room with scent from a scent bowl may include a scent bowl warmer configured to generate heat at a first temperature and a detachable and separate scent bowl including a base having an external concave base surface and at least one sidewall extending from the base and a scent emitter therein, the scent emitter having a fragrance and a second temperature at which the fragrance evaporates. The first temperature is high enough to evaporate at least a portion of the fragrance from the scent emitter in the bowl in less than three hours.

Abstract: A device and method for locally heat treating at least one airfoil in an integrally bladed rotor device. A pair of IR heat sources are positioned to direct IR heat rays in the direction where local heat treatment is required. A pair of parabolic mirrors are positioned to direct the IR heat rays on to the metal component. The heat treating is useful after welding the airfoil on to the rotor device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for heat-treating a substrate, and more particularly to an apparatus for substrate treatment to perform a heat treatment of a substrate for a flat panel display panel. An apparatus for substrate treatment according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a processing chamber having a substrate treatment space; a heating housing having a heating lamp that emits radiant energy and a reflecting block that reflects radiant energy emitted from the heating lamp; and a window that maintains a sealing between the processing chamber and the heating housing and transmits the radiant energy to a substrate.

Abstract: An infrared, room heater system for installation in a wall or on a floor. An electric fan assembly draws room air into a housing, then through three parallel, air transit channels where the air is heated by infrared radiation within and about a heat exchanger assembly, and then back out into the room. One or more ceramic heating elements attached to a first copper plate emit infrared radiation when electrically energized. The first copper plate lies adjacent to, but spaced away from, a second copper plate such that radiation emitted from the heating elements reflects back and forth between the plates. Room air passed between the copper plates is heated by heat radiation concentrated between the plates, thereby achieving both energy and space efficiency.

Abstract: A device for providing heat radiation of a surface which is intended to be radiated for softening and removing of old paint, putty or furnish or drying of moisture. The heat radiation from the device is obtained by electric resistance wires forming a heat radiation element arranged in an open box. An arrangement for making the device more resistant to shocks is achieved by attaching the heat radiation element resiliently relatively to the casing. A reflector unit for such a paint removal device for reflecting of heat radiation includes a reflecting surface, at least one heat radiating element and resilient suspension attachments, the reflector unit including a plurality of attachment points for mounting of the resilient suspensions attachments thereto, the at least one heat radiating element being attached to at least two resilient suspension attachment s so as to face the reflecting surface of the reflector unit.

Abstract: A process for heat treating selected portions of an integrally bladed rotor (IBR) having a plurality of blades, the process using an IBR on a fixture having a rotor engaging portion that moves the IBR into an environmental chamber. An IR heater is placed on one of the IBR blades and heat treated after air has been removed from the chamber and an inert gas is added. The IR heater is lifted from the blade and indexed to position another blade on the IBR. The process is repeated until all the IBR blades are heat treated.

Abstract: In a heat treatment apparatus, a reflector is provided to cover a plurality of flash lamps arranged in an array for emitting a flash of light, and a cooling box is provided over the reflector. The cooling box has a buffer space incorporated therein, and a plurality of jet openings in communication with the buffer space are formed through a bottom surface of the cooling box and the reflector. The plurality of jet openings are positioned just over gaps between the plurality of flash lamps in the lamp array. Nitrogen gas ejected from the plurality of jet openings passes through the gaps between adjacent ones of the flash lamps in the lamp array, and is then blown against a lamp light radiation window. The flash lamps are effectively cooled down by the direct cooling using the nitrogen gas and the decrease in temperature of the lamp light radiation window.

Abstract: An auxiliary heater for motor vehicles includes an open housing accommodating a layered structure which includes at least one radiator element and at least one heat-emitting element having at least one PTC heating element, and further accommodating at least one spring element pretensioning the layered structure, a plurality of contacts being held in said housing in an insulating manner and electrically connected to the at least one PTC heating element. The layered structure is pretensioned by a displacer which is inserted into a lower housing component when the elements of the layered structure have been inserted in the lower housing component in a tension-free manner. The displacer is inserted into the lower housing component in a direction approximately perpendicular to the plane of the layered structure and, in the mounted position, it is secured in position relative to said lower housing component.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating a splice seal includes structural members defining a heating area that receives a splice seal. At least one of the structural members is moveable between an open position and a closed position. At least one heat source is arranged in the heating area. The heat source directs infrared radiation toward the splice seal when the structural member is in the closed position. At least one cooling device cools the heating area when the structural member is in the closed position.

Abstract: A heater for fluid flow components. The heater has heat transfer surfaces that engage the component. The transfer surfaces are mounted on jaws that are movable to engage the component. The jaws have massive portions that act as heat reservoirs to maintain a constant temperature in spite of rapid cooling when gas is allowed to expand freely from the component. The jaws are heated by electrical resistive heating elements that are sealingly mounted within the massive portions. The sealing engagement allows the heater to be used in hazardous environments.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a heated load lock chamber. In one embodiment, a heated load lock chamber includes a chamber body having a plurality of lamp assembles disposed at least partially therein. Each lamp assembly includes a transmissive tube housing a lamp. The transmissive tube extends into the chamber body and provides a pressure barrier isolating the lamp from the interior volume of the load lock chamber. In another embodiment, an open end of the transmissive tube extends through a sidewall of the chamber body. A closed end of the transmissive tube is surrounded by the interior volume of the chamber body and is supported below a top of the chamber body in a spaced apart relation. The open end of the tube is sealed to the sidewall of the chamber body such that the interior of the tube is open to atmosphere.

Abstract: It is provided that a reflection plate of semiconductor heat treatment, which is resistant to cracks or deformations by controlling the adsorption of foreign materials and the production of reaction. Said reflection plate 1 for semiconductor heat treatment is composed of a disk-shaped or ring-shaped plate of optically transmissible material and a plate 2 of inorganic material hermetically enclosed in said disk-shaped or ring-shaped plate, in which said plate of inorganic material has at least one side in contact with said plate of optically transmissible material, said at least one side 2a having a surface roughness of Ra 0.1 to 10.0 ?m, said at least one side 2a formed grooves 2c therein.

Abstract: A heating system includes a reflector having a concave section symmetrical with respect to an axis of symmetry. In addition, a first radiation system having at least a first radiation member is capable of emitting a first type of radiation and a second radiation system having at least a second radiation member is capable of emitting a second type of radiation. The second radiation system is positioned in a direction parallel to the axis of symmetry with respect to the first radiation system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a baseball and/or softball bat warmer system. Each individual bat heater includes an elongated outer tubular member having a closed bottom surface. An inner tubular member is spaced inwardly from the outer tubular member forming a space therebetween. A radiation type heating element is positioned between the inner and outer members so that it extends around the barrel portion of the bat for even heating thereof. The system also utilizes a heat seal positioned on the upper portion of the outer tubular member to protect the handle and grip portion of the bat from excessive heat.

Abstract: A reflective bracket for a radiant refrigerator defroster includes a channel fabricated from a reflective material and a plurality of ventilation openings through the sides and bottom of the channel. The ventilation openings reduce the operating temperature of the heater element, improve convection heating of a refrigerator evaporator, and allow direct line-of sight heating of evaporator compartment components.

Abstract: A light source comprising a plurality of flash lamps emits flashes thereby flash-heating a semiconductor wafer held by a thermal diffuser and a hot plate. The current distance of irradiation between the thermal diffuser and the hot plate holding the semiconductor wafer and the light source is so adjusted as to attain predetermined intensity of irradiation. The distance of irradiation between the thermal diffuser and the hot plate and the light source can be changed or corrected by vertically moving the thermal diffuser and the hot plate. Thus provided is a thermal processing apparatus using the flash lamps, capable of readily controlling the intensity of irradiation.

Abstract: A method involves increasing a temperature of a workpiece over a first time period to an intermediate temperature, and heating a surface of the workpiece to a desired temperature greater than the intermediate temperature, the heating commencing within less time following the first time period than the first time period. Another method involves pre-heating the workpiece from an initial temperature to an intermediate temperature, and heating a surface of the workpiece to a desired temperature greater than the intermediate temperature by an amount less than or equal to about one-fifth of a difference between the intermediate and initial temperatures. Another method involves irradiating a first side of the workpiece to pre-heat the workpiece to an intermediate temperature, and irradiating a second side of the workpiece to heat the second side to a desired temperature greater than the intermediate temperature.

Abstract: Pulsed processing methods and systems for heating objects such as semiconductor substrates feature process control for multi-pulse processing of a single substrate, or single or multi-pulse processing of different substrates having different physical properties. Heat is applied a controllable way to the object during a background heating mode, thereby selectively heating the object to at least generally produce a temperature rise throughout the object during background heating. A first surface of the object is heated in a pulsed heating mode by subjecting it to at least a first pulse of energy. Background heating is controlled in timed relation to the first pulse. A first temperature response of the object to the first energy pulse may be sensed and used to establish at least a second set of pulse parameters for at least a second energy pulse to at least partially produce a target condition.

Abstract: A method involves pre-heating a workpiece to an intermediate temperature, heating a surface of the workpiece to a desired temperature greater than the intermediate temperature, and enhancing cooling of the workpiece. Enhancing cooling may involve absorbing radiation thermally emitted by the workpiece. An apparatus includes a first heating source for heating a first surface of a semiconductor wafer, a second heating source for heating a second surface of the semiconductor wafer, and a first cooled window disposed between the first heating source and the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: Each of a plurality of flash lamps forming a light source is a bar lamp having an elongated cylindrical shape. The ratio of the distance between the flash lamps and a semiconductor wafer to the distance between the flash lamps and a reflector is set to not more than 1.8 or at least 2.2. Consequently, illuminance is weakened on portions of the main surface of the semiconductor wafer located immediately under the flash lamps along the vertical direction and strengthened in portions located immediately under the clearances between adjacent ones of the flash lamps along the vertical direction, thereby reducing illuminance irregularity on the overall main surface of the semiconductor wafer and improving in-plane uniformity of temperature distribution on the semiconductor wafer. Thus, a thermal processing apparatus capable of improving in-plane uniformity of temperature distribution on a substrate is provided.

Abstract: A food warming is provided with a partially open housing having an open side extending along a longitudinal length of the housing. A heating element is also provided, extending along the longitudinal length of the housing. A support member is disposed to maintain a position of the heating element at the open side of the housing. Thermally insulative material disposed within the housing insulates a surface of the housing from heat generated by the heating element.

Abstract: This toaster consists of a casing (1) that is essentially parallelepiped in shape and thermally insulated, and at least one electrical resistor (6) which constitutes a radiant heating element and is enclosed in the casing. The side walls (3, 4) of the casing (1) are transparent.

Abstract: Methods and systems for heat-treating a workpiece are disclosed. A first method involves increasing a temperature of the workpiece over a first time period to an intermediate temperature, and heating a surface of the workpiece to a desired temperature greater than the intermediate temperature, the heating commencing within less time following the first time period than the first time period. A second method involves pre-heating the workpiece from an initial temperature to an intermediate temperature, and heating a surface of the workpiece to a desired temperature greater than the intermediate temperature by an amount less than or equal to about one-fifth of a difference between the intermediate and initial temperatures. A third method involves irradiating a first side of the workpiece to pre-heat the workpiece to an intermediate temperature, and irradiating a second side of the workpiece to heat the second side to a desired temperature greater than the intermediate temperature.

Abstract: In a hair treatment promoting apparatus in which a reflector provided with a heater for radiating infrared rays is rotated by a motor so that the infrared rays are radiated to the top, back and both sides of a head of a subject, the motor is located on an extended line of an ascending/descending rod for supporting the hair treatment promoting apparatus so that the center of gravity of the entire apparatus is located on the line. In this configuration, since the motor which is relatively heavy is located on the axial line of the ascending/descending rod attached to the main pole of the moving stand, the hair treatment promoting apparatus is held in a stable state. Therefore, even if the apparatus is caught by any protrusion on the floor when the apparatus is moved for operation, it does not easily fall down.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating system for use with a transport carrier. The present invention makes the workability of a transport carrier compatible with the maintenance of positioning accuracy and imparts a general-purpose property. An electric wire-hanging member is provided on which a plurality of bundles of electric wires are hung in a parallel. A holder is provided for retaining the electric wire-connecting parts which are formed in bundles of electric wires on the electric wire-hanging member. Further, an electric wire sandwiching system for regulating the retention of at least the electric wire-connecting parts side of the bundles of electric wires which are hung on the electric wire-hanging member and for releasably retaining the connected bundles of electric wires.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for activating a ready-to-install heat activated adhesive for attaching a vehicle panel to a vehicle is disclosed which provides a “ready-to-install” panel assembly. The panel assembly includes first and second spaced apart surfaces, with the bead of heat activated adhesive provided on the second surface of the panel. The panel and bead are heated preferably by applying shortwave and longwave infrared radiation, with the shortwave infrared radiation being applied to an adhesive free side of the panel to heat the panel and, thereby, indirectly heat the bead of the heat activated adhesive. For example, where the window panel is such as a laminated windshield or side window or backlite comprising two glass sheets laminated with a polymer inner layer, such as plasticized polyvinyl butyral, or silicone or the like, it is preferable that the heat activation temperature of the adhesive be less than or equal to about 125° C.

Abstract: Optical heat-generating apparatus and methods that rapidly, controllably deliver energy (heat) to heat shrink tubing disposed over wires or other components and that may be used to fuse insulated wires together, and solder and unsolder packaged IC chips. In general, the apparatus comprises a housing having one or more reflective cavities that each comprise a linear elliptical reflective surface having first and second focal lines, and into which the heatable component is inserted and disposed along the first focal line. One or more optical heat-generating elements are disposed along the second focal line of each respective linear elliptical reflective surface that emit energy that is focused by the one or more linear elliptical reflective surfaces onto the heatable component disposed along the first focal line. A number of different embodiments of the apparatus have been developed. Lengths of heat shrink tubing may be readily shrunk using various embodiments of the present invention in less than one second.

Abstract: A heat radiator assembly having at least one heat radiator unit which comprises in combination a base and a primary reflector mounted on the base, the primary reflector having an elongated body with side walls (with a parabolic configuration in cross-section) upstanding outwardly from the base and end walls. A high power heating lamp is accommodated within the primary reflector by means of an elongated gap formed between lateral edges of the side walls of the primary reflector adjacent to the base. A secondary reflector having a generally elongated configuration is mounted on the base; it has an inner and an outer surface. The secondary reflector's inner surface faces the elongated gap of the primary reflector and the outer surface faces the base; the secondary reflector is adapted to reflect all lost radiation emitted from the lamp through the gap towards the base, thus facilitating prevention of overheating of the base and increasing efficiency of the heat radiator assembly.

Abstract: A reflector structure is provided for improving irradiation uniformity of a linear lamp array applied in a semiconductor process. The reflector structure includes a central reflector, two side reflectors, and two inclined reflectors. The central reflector is horizontally set above the linear lamp array at a first predetermined distance from a wafer for reflecting light irradiated from a central part of the linear lamp array to the wafer. The two side reflectors are horizontally set above the linear lamp at a second predetermined distance to the wafer, wherein the second predetermined distance is less than the first predetermined distance, and respectively connected to two opposite side parts of the central reflector for reflecting light irradiated from side parts of the linear lamp array to the wafer.

Abstract: An UV oven comprises a compact longitudinal elliptical reflector with first and second focal lines; a longitudinal small diameter bulb disposed along the first focal line that generates short wavelength UV radiation, IR radiation, visible radiation and heat to cure the coating on magnet wires or wire-like elements that are passed through the other focal line. The inside surface of the reflector is coated with material to enhance the reflectivity of the short wavelength UV, IR and visible radiation.

Abstract: A radiant heater useful for softening and removing paint from a surface is disclosed. The heater has a main component in the form of a box that opens at one side. The open side allows for heated air to heat a surface. The box has a suction opening and an exhaust opening for removing fumes from the room where the heating is occurring. The box also has longitudinally extending tracks and a partition wall disposed in it. Electrical resistance wires are arranged in the box to provide heating.

Abstract: A portable radiant heater comprises an electrically energized heating element extending along a vertical axis. A first, multi-faceted, concave reflective surface is positioned to the rear of the heating element. A second reflector is positioned forward of and in close proximity to the heating element. The first reflector directs radiant energy received directly from the heating element and indirectly from the second reflector forward with minimal radial dispersion.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for activating a ready-to-install heat activated adhesive for attaching a vehicle panel to a vehicle is disclosed which provides a "ready-to-install" panel assembly. The panel assembly includes first and second spaced apart surfaces, with the bead of heat activated adhesive provided on the second surface of the panel. The panel and bead are heated preferably by applying shortwave and longwave infrared radiation, with the shortwave infrared radiation being applied to an adhesive free side of the panel to heat the panel and, thereby, indirectly heat the bead of the heat activated adhesive. For example, where the window panel is such as a laminated windshield or side window or backlite comprising two glass sheets laminated with a polymer inner layer, such as plasticized polyvinyl butyral, or silicone or the like, it is preferable that the heat activation temperature of the adhesive be less than or equal to about 125.degree. C., more preferably less than or equal to about 115.degree. C.

Abstract: A dryer unit intended especially for drying printed products, has a frame in which two sides of the frame are formed by portions of profile material of the kind used also for the manufacture of rail main bodies of heating rails.

Abstract: An elongated housing has a pair of radiation-transparent strips defining a slit from which hot air is directed at an article to be dried. The air passes over a radiant heater in the housing parallel to the slit and preferably through holes in a reflector which reflects radiation from the radiant heater toward the radiation-transmissive strips.

Abstract: A photoemission radiant heater includes a chamber having an interior reflective surface, a first end and a second end; a means for generating photons within the chamber wherein photons are reflected off the interior reflective surface of the chamber; a black body means having a portion thereof located in a position to absorb radiant energy from within the reflective chamber; means for blowing air over the black body means wherein heat is transferred from the black body means to the air. A means for concentrating photons such as a lens or convex reflective shield may be included within the chamber and the black body means may be located either within the core of the chamber, or at a first end of the chamber where it may or may not contain a plurality of members which extend out of the chamber axially along the length of the chamber. Air is blown over the black body means to absorb energy therefrom.

Abstract: A portable radiant heating apparatus is provided for performing splices in waterstops. The heating apparatus includes a pair of radiant quartz heating elements that are mounted intermediate the end members of a generally rectangular-shaped frame. The heating elements are preferably positioned in parallel fashion one above the other. Heat deflecting shields are mounted to the top and bottom frame members proximate to the heating elements to concentrate the radiant heat along the sides of the heating apparatus. A splicing operation is performed by positioning the ends of two waterstop sections to be joined adjacent to and on opposite sides of the heating apparatus so that the ends of the two waterstop sections are exposed to the radiant heat from the heating apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying a moving web includes an elongate support frame, disposed transverse the web, and a number of heater modules releasably attached thereto. The heater modules each include a housing and an inner panel assembly releasably captured therein. An openable cover, in the housing, provides for ready insertion or removal of the inner panel assembly, which rests on two mutually perpendicular support members and is clamped against one of them by the closed cover. A number of heating elements are operatively supported on the inner panel assembly by means which include a locking member displaceable between a first position, whereat all of the heater elements are locked in position, and a second position, whereat the heater elements may be removed.

Abstract: A radiant heating device including a pair of concave surfaces for directing radiant energy toward an object positioned through an access opening in a receiving space therebetween with these concave surfaces extending to either side of this opening.

Abstract: A radiant heating structure having a formed first sheet and a pair of reflectors therein removably postioned so as to be hingeable with another similar radiant heating structure. A pair of radiant energy tube holders are positioned within the formed sheet at opposite ends of the reflectors.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating thermoplastic sheet material which includes a knockdown frame which slideably supports a plurality of heating rods thereon. The heating rods have a configuration adapted to localize heat on the thermoplastic sheet material and is provided with a support surface for the thermoplastic sheet material which precludes marring of the thermoplastic material. The apparatus further includes a control box for regulating the amount of heat transmitted to the sheet material and a fence structure configured as a substantially inverted T. Indicia is supported on the frame in order to facilitate using the apparatus.