Encapsulated ptc heater packages
Abstract
Abstract Packaged PTC heater elements wherein the package includes an outer material such as a phenolic resin in the form of a casing and an inner potting material which is thermally conductive and electrically insulated and does not deteriorate the PTC material. The potting material is one that does not include nucleophiles such as amines and the like and therefore excludes the epoxy resins. The potting material used is a silicone resin, polyamides, polyimides and ceramics which are not amine initiated. The PTC device can be completely potted in one of the above noted potting materials or a barrier layer of one of the above potting materials can be placed around the PTC material to separate it from an external potting material and then the PTC material with the barrier layer therearound can be potted with the well known epoxy resin.
Inventors
- 👤 Y Ting
- 👤 H Stoeckler
Bibliographic Details
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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) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |