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US4121093A
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Surface heating equipment
Assignee: HEAT REACE Ltd (FORMERLY ENIDGATE LIMITED)
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Filing: 1976-11-26
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Granted: 1978-10-17
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Expires: 1996-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A heating tape is described which comprises two longitudinally extending foil conductors and a longitudinally extending tape incorporating heating elements spaced apart along its length. The heating elements are connected electrically in parallel between the heating foils, enabling the heating tape to be powered from one end.
Inventors
- 👤 Geoffrey Hugh Wainwright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:54
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B3/40; H05B3/54; H05B3/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An electrical heating tape, comprising: (a) a longitudinally extending, flexible tape having a continuous electrical heating element incorporated therein, said heating element extending from one end of said flexible tape to the other and over substantially the full width of said flexible tape, (b) two spaced apart, longitudinally extending, flexible, electrically conductive foils mounted on one face of said flexible tape overlying said heating element, (c) electrically non-conductive means insulating said foils from said heating element, (d) a plurality of electrically conductive means each penetrating said non-conductive means to individually electrically connect said heating element to said foils at spaced locations along the length of said foils, said electrically conductive connecting means being individually positioned to effect the connection of said heating element in a plurality of longitudinally extending heating circuits each connected in parallel between said foils, and (e) an electrically insulating sheath encasing the assembly of said flexible tape and said foils.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An electrical heating tape, comprising: (a) a longitudinally extending, flexible tape having a continuous electrical heating element incorporated therein, said heating element extending from one end of said flexible tape to the other and over substantially the full width of said flexible tape, (b) two spaced apart, longitudinally extending, flexible, electrically conductive foils mounted on one face of said flexible tape overlying said heating element, (c) electrically non-conductive means insulating said foils from said heating element, (d) a plurality of electrically conductive means each penetrating said non-conductive means to individually electrically connect said heating element to said foils at spaced locations along the length of said foils, said electrically conductive connecting means being individually positioned to effect the connection of said heating element in a plurality of longitudinally extending heating circuits each connected in parallel between said foils, and (e) an electrically insulating sheath encasing the assembly of said flexible tape and said foils.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A heating tape as claimed in claim 1, wherein said flexible tape is woven and comprises electrically insulating warp threads and said heating element as a continuous weft thread.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A heating tape according to claim 2, wherein said foils are retained in position relative to said woven flexible tape by electrically insulating loops woven therearound.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A heating tape according to claim 1, wherein said electrically non-conductive means comprises an electrically insulating tape interposed between said flexible tape and said foils, electrical connections being made between said foils and said heating element through said electrically insulating tape.
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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) | 1981-10-16 | 1982-04-17 | 1982-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-16 | 1986-04-17 | 1986-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-16 | 1990-04-17 | 1990-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |