US4241292A
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Resistive heater
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1978-10-20
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1998-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A resistive heater comprising an emitter, including a hot zone center section and lower temperature end sections, disposed within a protective tube with the emitter and protective tube being mounted within end caps with a spring mechanism provided to allow for the difference in expansion and contraction of the emitter and protective tube during heating and cooling.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Kreick
- 👤 Glenn A. Anderson, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:59
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B3/40; H05B3/42; H05B3/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A resistive heater, comprising: an emitter for radiating infrared energy; a protective tube surrounding said emitter which will pass such infrared energy; and electrical contact means accommodating said emitter and said protective tube, including means for compensating for the difference in expansion and contraction of said emitter and said protective tube during heating and cooling, said electrical contact means including an electrical contact having an internal shoulder, means for rigidly attaching said emitter to said electrical contact, and means for flexibly coupling said protective tube to said electrical contact with no fixed connection between said protective tube and said electrical contact, said flexible coupling means including at least one deflectable member arranged intermediate said internal shoulder and said protective tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A resistive heater, comprising: an emitter for radiating infrared energy; a protective tube surrounding said emitter which will pass such infrared energy; and electrical contact means accommodating said emitter and said protective tube, including means for compensating for the difference in expansion and contraction of said emitter and said protective tube during heating and cooling, said electrical contact means including an electrical contact having an internal shoulder, means for rigidly attaching said emitter to said electrical contact, and means for flexibly coupling said protective tube to said electrical contact with no fixed connection between said protective tube and said electrical contact, said flexible coupling means including at least one deflectable member arranged intermediate said internal shoulder and said protective tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A resistive heater as defined in claim 1 wherein said flexible coupling means includes a plurality of washers at least one of which is deflectable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A resistive heater as defined in claim 2 wherein said deflectable washer is a wave washer.
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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) | 1983-12-23 | 1984-06-23 | 1984-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-23 | 1988-06-23 | 1988-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-23 | 1992-06-23 | 1992-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |