US4103277A
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Ceramic enveloped electrical heating element
Assignee: GTE Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1976-12-17
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Granted: 1978-07-25
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Expires: 1996-12-17
Abstract
Abstract An electrical heating element for ovens, furnaces and other infrared light applications comprises an elongate tubular envelope of thermally translucent refractory material such as pure alumina enclosing an elongate coiled refractory metal conductor which is capable of carrying a linear power loading of at least one hundred watts per inch. Refractory spacers along the coiled conductor and envelope hold the conductor spaced from the envelope and coaxial therewith so that the conductor attains heat in excess of the temperature limit of the envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. Griffin
- 👤 Max E. Oberlin
- 👤 Robert P. Bonazoli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C3/00; H01C3/14; H01C1/00; H01C1/02; H01C1/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An electrical resistance heating element comprising: an elongate hollow translucent envelope of 99% pure alumina ceramic, end caps bonded at opposite ends of the envelope to hermetically seal the envelope from the atmosphere, an elongate coiled refractory metal conductor dimensioned to carry a linear power loading rating of at least one hundred watts per inch, refractory means engaging the conductor and envelope at spaced locations along their lengths for holding the conductor spaced from the envelope substantially coaxially therewith, and conductive means for supplying electrical current to the conductor at said power loading so as to ohmically heat the conductor and transmit heat externally of the envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
An electrical resistance heating element comprising: an elongate hollow translucent envelope of 99% pure alumina ceramic, end caps bonded at opposite ends of the envelope to hermetically seal the envelope from the atmosphere, an elongate coiled refractory metal conductor dimensioned to carry a linear power loading rating of at least one hundred watts per inch, refractory means engaging the conductor and envelope at spaced locations along their lengths for holding the conductor spaced from the envelope substantially coaxially therewith, and conductive means for supplying electrical current to the conductor at said power loading so as to ohmically heat the conductor and transmit heat externally of the envelope.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A heating element according to claim 1 wherein the conductor has a melting point in excess of 1900° C.
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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) | 1981-07-24 | 1982-01-23 | 1982-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-24 | 1986-01-23 | 1986-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-24 | 1990-01-23 | 1990-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |