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Method of making self limiting heat elements

Assignee: Raychem Corp
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Filing: 1972-09-08
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-09-08
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Abstract

Abstract A process for manufacturing self-limiting heating elements by casting a semi-conducting composition from solution or fusing a powder. Preferred embodiments of the composition contain conductive carbon black and polyethylene, the black loading being lower than that used in prior art compositions. New constructions, including a multi-wire arrangement, are described.

Inventors

  • 👤 Johannsen R Smith

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-27 11:32
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B3/40; H05B3/54; H05B3/56; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/0054; H05B3/10; H05B3/12; H05B3/14; H05B3/146; H05B3/16; H05B3/565; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49082; Y10T29/49083

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim 15 words
A process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elongate electrical conductor is a wire.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1977-02-25 1977-08-27 1978-02-26 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-02-25 1981-08-27 1982-02-26 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-02-25 1985-08-27 1986-02-26 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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