Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
219213000 | Static structure (e.g., building pavement, etc.) | 63 |
20080210679 | Panel Heating Device - The invention relates to a panel heating device ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080272106 | GROUNDED MODULAR HEATED COVER - The grounded modular heated cover is disclosed with a first pliable outer layer and a second pliable outer layer, wherein the outer layers provide durable protection, an electrical heating element between the first and the second outer layers, the electrical heating element configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy, a heat spreading layer, and a thermal insulation layer positioned above the active electrical heating element. Beneficially, such a device provides radiant heat, weather isolation, temperature insulation, and solar heat absorption efficiently and cost effectively. The modular heated cover quickly and efficiently removes ice, snow, and frost from surfaces, and penetrates soil and other material to thaw the material to a suitable depth. A plurality of modular heated covers can be connected on a single 120 Volt circuit protected by a 20 Amp breaker. The modular heated covers are grounded for safety using the conductive heat spreading layer. | 11-06-2008 |
20090050617 | Method and device for melting snow and ice - Modular mats connected physically and electrically with heating wires in the mats to melt snow and/or ice that would otherwise settle or form on the mats. Mats may be added or subtracted to increase or decrease the size of the total carpet of mats while maintaining an electrical circuit in the mats connected to a power supply. Transformer to reduce voltage. Weight sensor to activate or de-activate the electrical power supply. | 02-26-2009 |
20090107975 | HEATING UNIT FOR WARMING PALLETS - A heating unit for use in heating pallets. The heating unit includes side modules and a lid module. Modules include cover layers. Modules may include a pliable electrical heating element is disposed between the first and the second cover layers and configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy and to distribute the heat energy. The pliable electrical heating element includes a heat generating element for converting electrical current to heat energy and a heat spreading element comprising carbon thermally coupled to the heat generating element. Modules may further include a thermal insulation layer. Modules may include a receiving power connector electrically connected to the heat generating element. Modules may include a seam formed in a fashion that facilitates folding of the modules in a fashion which allows support members to support a module on an edge of the module. | 04-30-2009 |
20090114633 | Portable Pouch Heating Unit - A portable pouch for use in heating temperature sensitive materials is disclosed. The pouch includes a heating unit with one or more fasteners attached around its outer edges. The heating unit can be folded to allow the one or more fasteners to secure opposing outer edges of the heating unit together to form a pocket for substantially enclosing the materials to be warmed. The heating unit can be electrically connected to a direct current power source. The heating unit includes first and second cover layers enclosing a heat generating element and a carbon-based heat spreading element. A thermal insulation layer is also positioned between the first and the second cover layers. The heating element is adapted to generate and evenly spread heat over the interior surface of the pocket to evenly heat the materials disposed within the pocket. | 05-07-2009 |
20090114634 | HEATING UNIT FOR WARMING FLUID CONDUITS - A heating unit for use in heating a fluid conduit is disclosed. The heating unit includes first and second pliable cover layers. A pliable electrical heating element is disposed between the first and second cover layers. The pliable electrical heating element includes a heat generating element for converting electrical energy to heat energy and a heat spreading element that is attached to the heat generating element. The heat spreading element comprises carbon that is thermally coupled to the heat generating element for distributing the heat energy. A thermal insulation layer is attached to a second side of the pliable electrical heating element and is positioned adjacent the first cover layer. Additionally, a receiving power connector is electrically connected to the heat generating element and is configured to couple to an electrical power source. The heating unit is sized to substantially cover the fluid conduit. | 05-07-2009 |
20090200285 | Panel Heating Device - The invention depicts and describes a panel heating device ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090230113 | HEATED FLOOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING - A support structure includes a surface portion and a first protrusion that extends from the surface portion. The first protrusion has a first base portion extending from the surface portion the first base portion defining a first upper portion. The first upper portion overhangs the first base portion. A second protrusion extends from the surface portion. The second protrusion is adjacent to the first protrusion. The second protrusion has a second base portion extending from the surface portion and defines a second upper portion. The second upper portion overhangs the second base portion. The first upper portion and the second upper portion are separated by a distance. A heating conductor has a diameter and the diameter is the same or greater than the distance. The heating conductor is configured to snap into a passageway via the formed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. | 09-17-2009 |
20090242538 | DECORATIVE TRIM HEATING DEVICE - A decorative trim heating device includes a heater and a decorative cover. The cover further includes a wall-side surface and a front-side surface, the wall-side surface defining a channel within which the heater is disposed and the front side surface defining a decorative pattern. The decorative trim heater also includes fasteners to secure the heater to the cover and fasteners to secure the heater and the cover to a surface in a room. | 10-01-2009 |
20100012642 | HEATABLE ELEMENT - In an element for producing an electrically heatable covering with connecting elements for connection of adjacent elements, the element ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100065542 | ELECTRICAL HEATER WITH A RESISTIVE NEUTRAL PLANE - A heating system in the form of a multi-layer, yet relatively thin and flexible panel. The panel contains a number of layers including first, second and third electrically insulating layers. A first electrically conductive resistive layer (heater layer) is sandwiched between the first and second insulating layers. A second electrically conductive resistive layer (resistive neutral plane layer) is sandwiched between the second and third insulating layers. The heater layer has a neutral electrical connection and a live electrical connection. The neutral and live electrical connections are electrically connected to each other at the panel only by electrically resistive material of the heater layer extending between the neutral and live electrical connections. The resistive neutral plane layer has a neutral electrical connection electrically connected with the neutral connection of the heater layer. The resistive neutral plane layer is electrically isolated from the live connection of the heater layer by the second insulating layer. | 03-18-2010 |
20100065543 | HEATING SYSTEM - A heating system which may include a bonding membrane having a water permeable lamina, an electrically conductive ink-based radiant heater, and a first adhesive adapted to adhere to both the conductive ink-based radiant heater and the bonding membrane. The heating system may be incorporated in a floor including a substrate, the heating system and a decorative floor surface. The heating system may also be in the form of a multilayer panel having a bonding membrane, an electrically conductive ink-based heater including a plurality of electrically resistive strips printed on a first polymer sheet connected by electrically conductive buses, and electrical conductors extending from the buses to at least an edge of the panel. | 03-18-2010 |
20100084390 | Heating System - The invention relates to a heating system ( | 04-08-2010 |
20100089899 | HEATABLE COVERING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a heatable covering system for floors, ceilings, and walls. The covering system comprises covering panels which at least on one longitudinal edge comprise coupling means in order to be able to join covering panels with each other wherein the covering panels are provided with electrical heating means and have electrical contacting means in order to electrically contact the panels. | 04-15-2010 |
20100116808 | Electric heating material and laminate floor containing same and method for producing the laminate floor - The present invention relates to an electric heating material. Said electric heating material comprises a substrate and an electric heating layer substantially homogeneously attached to said substrate. Said electric heating layer is obtained from an electric heating coating that contains an electric heating base material and a binder. Said electric heating base material is selected from the group consisting of natural graphite, artificial graphite or conductive carbon black; said binder is selected from the group consisting of acrylic resin, epoxy resin, polyurethane, melamine, gelatin, carboxymethyl cellulose, or polyvinyl alcohol. In some embodiments, the substrate is paper. Said electric heating material can be applied to make an electric heating laminate floor the temperature of the surface of which can be heated to 15-70° C. within 5 minutes when a 220 V power source is supplied, and this temperature can be kept consistent for a long period of time. The electric heating laminate floor can be applied to replace existing ground heating systems and is reliable, safe, energy saving, easy to repair and replace as well as cost effective. | 05-13-2010 |
20100163543 | NON-CONTACT RAIL HEATER - An assembly that is adapted to position a track heater in spaced relation proximate to a surface of a track rail of a railroad. The assembly includes at least one heating element, and a hood or housing that is operable to at least partially surround the heating element while positioning the heating element near to track rail. The hood positions the heating element relative to the rail section such that a gap exists between the heating element and the rail section. As the heating element does not contact the rail, the heating element cannot form an electrical by-pass for signals passing through the rail section. | 07-01-2010 |
20100237056 | Thermal Insulation Energy Saver Device - A heating system for heating an interior room may include a radiator member for generating heat, a wall member being positioned in a space relationship to the radiator member and a device member being positioned between the radiator member and the wall member. The device member will have two inner radiant barriers of silver aluminized material protected by paint or lamination. The device member may include an attachment member to attach the device member to the wall member, and the device member may include an inclined surface. The device member may include a horizontal surface, and the device member may include an inclined surface and a horizontal surface. The inclined surface may extend to an edge of the horizontal surface, and the device member may include a substantially flat back surface. The attachment member may be a layer of adhesive, and the attachment member may cover the perimeter of the back surface of the device member. The attachment member may only cover a portion of the back surface of the panel member. The device member may encapsulate air for insulation. | 09-23-2010 |
20110031229 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MELTING ICE, SNOW OR THE LIKE IN CONNECTION WITH A FURNACE - The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for preventing the accumulation of snow, ice, frost, hail or the like from obstructing the flow of primary air, air or the exhaust into or out of a high-efficiency 90% sealed combustion condensing furnace. The apparatus is also suitable to prevent leaves, animals or other debris from becoming trapped within the air flow pipes of the furnace. The apparatus has a screen which may be electrically connected to a heating device. The apparatus may further be attached to a thermostat to automatically turn the heating device on or off at preset temperatures. The apparatus may be incorporated into new pipes or may be attached onto existing pipes. | 02-10-2011 |
20110042366 | HEATED CHANNEL FOR PREVENTING WATER PENETRATION DUE TO ICE DAMS - An electrically heated channel is disclosed that prevents water from pooling on a roof behind an ice dam by providing a path for the water to drain from behind the ice dam and off of the roof. The invention heats small regions that provide drainage, thereby preventing damage from ice dam leakage while also minimizing energy use requirements. The channel has a bottom which facilitates drainage of the water, and sides which contribute heat to melting ice dams. In preferred embodiments, the sides are perforated and they facilitate melted water entering the channel for enhanced drainage. The electrically heated channel can be made of various materials, such as metal or plastic. The channel can be heated by an electrical heating element cooperative with the channel. In preferred embodiments the heating element includes a heating regulator that maintains the heating element at above freezing temperature and/or at constant temperature. | 02-24-2011 |
20110049118 | Roof Edge Cable Raceway and Method of Forming Same - A raceway extends along an edge of roof of a structure and is adapted to house a cable, such as an industry standard ice and snow melt heating cable designed, Listed and approved for the purpose. An open side of the raceway exposes the cable and allows for the insertion, replacement and inspection of the cable per industry practice. A side of the raceway may have a radiused edge providing added resiliency to springably retain and/or removably secure the cable in raceway. In the case of a heating cable, heat is transferred to the surrounding structure, and may be concentrated at the drip edge to maximize ice melt efficiency. Methods of installation of the raceway are applicable to new construction and retrofitting existing structures, including drainage systems, bridge structures and other outdoor enclosures, and may be used with many types of roofing materials including asphalt, wood and metal. | 03-03-2011 |
20110056924 | Solar defrost panels - A solar defrost panel has a photovoltaic panel with an integrated electrical defrost system. The electrical defrost system has an electrical heating element that overlays the photovoltaic panel. The electrical defrost system can remove snow, frost and ice from the solar defrost panel and prevent snow, frost and ice from accumulating on the solar defrost panel. The electrical defrost system can have a controller to automatically or manually control operation of the electrical heating element. The controller can be located inside of a building for convenience of the user. The solar defrost panel provides clearing of snow, frost and ice from the solar defrost panel which can allow the photovoltaic panel to operate effectively during winter and in cold climate regions. | 03-10-2011 |
20110079590 | DRYING PAD - A drying pad includes a pad body, an air-blowing device, and an ultraviolet sterilization device. The pad body is formed into a sheet and is flexible. The pad body is provided with an inlet-air vent, and the top surface of it is provided with a plurality of outlet-air vents. Channels are connected between the inlet-air vent and the respective outlet-air vents. The air-blowing device is provided on the pad body and connected to the inlet-air vent of the pad body. The ultraviolet sterilization device is provided on the pad body. With this arrangement, the present invention is capable of blowing air, drying and sterilizing the feet by ultraviolet lights, so that the feet can be dried sufficiently. Thus, the user will not feel his/her feet uncomfortable, and the skin of feet may not suffer from skin lesion. Further, the operation of the present invention is easy and time-saving. | 04-07-2011 |
20110089154 | ICE BUILDUP INHIBITOR - An ice buildup inhibitor is disclosed useful for preventing ice damming, in particular in conjunction with the use of a closed gutter. Heat escape through a roof made warm snow pack, causing it to melt and flow down toward the gutter. After moving away from the heated roof, the water may re-freeze and form an ice dam. In the ice buildup inhibitor may be configured to warm in the closed gutter, thereby preventing the formation of an ice dam. They ice buildup inhibitor may be configured to be easily installed onto an existing closed gutter, enabling responsive installation on only those homes experiencing ice damming. | 04-21-2011 |
20110114621 | Retort Furnace for Heat Treating Metal Workpieces - An electrically heated retort furnace for the heat treatment of metal workpieces comprises a furnace housing having retort, a heating unit, and a circulation unit, in which, to increase the efficiency of the heat treatment by more uniform heating of the retort, the heating unit has multiple heating elements, which are situated so they are at least individually replaceable in the first volume space using closable first openings incorporated in the furnace housing, a second circulation unit for circulating the air in the first volume space is received by the furnace housing and is situated so it is replaceable as a module using a closable second opening, and the heating elements and circulation unit are received in the first volume space. | 05-19-2011 |
20110139762 | ABOVE-GROUND STORAGE TANKS WITH INTERNAL HEAT SOURCE - An above-ground storage tank defining an interior volume includes an internal containment chamber and a flameless heat source within the containment chamber to heat the tank interior volume. | 06-16-2011 |
20110204038 | HEATING TILE AND HEATED FLOOR USING THE SAME - A heating tile includes an upper substrate, a lower substrate and a heating module. The heating module is disposed between the upper substrate and the lower substrate. The heating module includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a heating element being electrically connected with the first electrode and the second electrode. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube layer structure. The heating tile defines a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface. The first electrode and the second electrode are both oriented from the first side surface to the second side surface. The first electrode includes two exposed first ends. The second electrode includes two exposed second ends. | 08-25-2011 |
20110248014 | Spring clip corner key assembly - Each corner key assembly of an insulating glass unit is constructed of an electrically non-conductive housing having a pair of arms disposed in perpendicular relation to each other to engage with respective ends of a spacer system and a central post extending in parallel to one of the arms with an electrically conductive spring clip mounted in the post to engage a bus bar. The spring has a reversely curved portion extending from the post of the housing to lie flat against the opposed glass panes of the IG unit. Each corner key may be used as either a right-hand or as a left-hand corner key by being flipped over on itself. | 10-13-2011 |
20110253694 | Radiant Heating Tile System - The present invention is a radiant heating tile system for installation on a supporting surface. The system utilizes a plurality of modular heating tiles, the modular heating tiles each being substantially flat and having a substantially equal thickness. Each of the heating tiles have parallel top and bottom surfaces, a plurality of sides and an electrical heating element. The heating tiles each also have an insulator layer covering the bottom surface of the tile. The electrical heating element of each of the heating tiles is electrically coupled to a male electrical coupling contained in a notch formed on a first side of said tile. The electrical heating element of each of the heating tiles is also electrically coupled to a female electrical coupling contained in a notch formed on a second side of said tile opposite the first side. The male and female couplings are configured and the notches are positioned such that when two of said heating tiles are abutted together in side to side orientation, the male coupling of one heating tile is aligned with and can couple to the female coupling of the other tile. | 10-20-2011 |
20110272392 | HEATABLE COVERING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a heatable covering system for floors, ceilings and walls and to a method producing a heatable covering system. The covering system comprises covering panels which comprise at least on one longitudinal edge coupling means in order to be able to join covering panels with each other, wherein the covering panels are provided with electric heating means, built by at least one electrical conductive layer and a therein embedded enforcement layer, and which comprise electric contacting means. | 11-10-2011 |
20110290776 | SYSTEM FOR THAWING SNOW OR ICE ON ROAD - Provided is a system for preventing snow from piling or freezing into slippery ice on a road in the winter season. The system comprises a case, an antifreeze fluid supply tank installed in an upper portion of the case, an electric heater installed in a lower portion of the case to heat an antifreeze fluid supplied from the antifreeze fluid supply tank, a circulation pump connected between the antifreeze fluid supply tank and the electric heater to supply the antifreeze fluid to the electric heater, an antifreeze fluid discharge pipe connected to one side of the electric heater to discharge the heated antifreeze fluid outside the electric heater therethrough, a synthetic resin hose buried under a road and connected to the antifreeze fluid discharge pipe at one end thereof, and an antifreeze fluid return pipe connected between the other end of the hose and a middle portion of the antifreeze fluid supply tank. Due to this construction, the antifreeze fluid heated by the electric heater is continuously circulated through the hose by the operation of a circulation pump to thaw snow or slippery ice piled on a road. | 12-01-2011 |
20110297662 | HEATED ROOF PANEL - A heated roof panel system which may be configured to control snow or ice build-up on a roof. The system may include heated elements and cladding elements configured to surround the heated elements. Further, the system may incorporate a snap-fit design configured to cover any points where portions of the system are pierced by fasteners. | 12-08-2011 |
20110315670 | APPARATUS FOR HEATING WEATHER MASTS - The invention relates to a device for heating weather masts on wind turbines. The object of the invention is to eliminate the drawbacks of the prior art and to keep the weather masts of a wind turbine free of ice. The device according to the invention for heating a weather mast on a wind turbine is that the weather mast comprises interconnected pipings. In the pipings, there is arranged a heating system which is formed by one or a plurality of electric heating wires. | 12-29-2011 |
20120018415 | SELF-HEATING CONCRETE USING CARBON NANOFIBER PAPER - Electric, self-heating concrete systems that uses embedded carbon macrofiber or nanofibers paper as electric resistance heating elements are disclose. The self-heating concrete systems may utilize the conductive properties of carbon macrofiber or nanofiber materials to heat a surface overlay of concrete with various admixtures to improve the concrete's thermal conductivity. The self-heating concrete systems allow concrete roadways or the like to be heated to above freezing temperatures in a freezing environment in a reasonable amount of time. | 01-26-2012 |
20120091116 | EXPOSED STRUCTURE HEATING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE - An apparatus for heating structure or areas adjacent such structure, such as a roof on a building for example, exposed to varying weather conditions and methods of making and use of the apparatus. The heating apparatus can include a heating element and heat supplying components. In one embodiment, the heating apparatus also includes a heatable cover panel and fasteners or other fastening components or materials for securing the heating element and cover panel to the structure. The heat supplying components may include one or more heater cable or heater cable sections penetrating one or more heater cable channels in the heating element. The apparatus may also utilize various insulating and other materials, including paint on exposed surfaces of the apparatus. | 04-19-2012 |
20120168419 | ROOF AND RAIN GUTTER ICE MELT SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY - A roof and rain gutter ice melt system and assembly provide a base panel and a cover panel. The base panel is functionally adapted to be mounted at a roof edge at the back wall of a conventional rain gutter. In one embodiment, the base panel also includes means for supporting a heat cable within it. Electrical energization of the heat cable results in the conduction of heat through the base panel and through the cover panel, the cover panel including means of overlapping and engaging the base panel. A second heat cable is disposed in the floor of the rain gutter. In an alternative embodiment, the heat cable is disposed within a roof edge panel. In either alternative embodiment, a front panel can be provided to allow the front lip of the rain gutter to be heated atop a metal gutter screen. | 07-05-2012 |
20120175359 | ELECTRICAL PANEL HEATING DEVICE AND METHOD AND BUILDING MATERIALS FOR THE PROTECTION THEREOF - The invention relates to an electrical panel heating device and to a method and a material for the production thereof; the panel heating device is produced by curing a liquid or pasty material, comprising at least one inorganic binding agent, for example cement and/or gypsum, at least one electrically non-conductive additive, for example sand and/or rock flour, and at least one further additive composed of electrically conductive particles, for example carbon fibres and/or trips; after mixing this material in the liquid or pasty state, it is processed to form a product in the form of a panel which is provided with low-impedance contacts for feeding in a current distributed over an panel. | 07-12-2012 |
20120211481 | TOWEL RACK - A towel rack includes: two upstanding hollow posts, each being generally U-shaped in cross section and including two side plate portions and an intermediate plate portion interconnecting the two side plate portions, the two side plate portions cooperatively defining a substantially vertical elongate opening; at least one hollow hanging bar having an inner space therein and two end portions; a fastening unit detachably connecting each of the two end portions of the hollow hanging bar to one of the side plate portions of a respective one of the hollow posts; and an electric heater including a heating wire inserted in the inner space of the hollow hanging bar so that the hollow hanging bar can be heated via the heating wire. | 08-23-2012 |
20120228280 | HEATING PANEL AND METHOD THEREFOR - A radiant heating panel, for typical use as cover for interior walls and ceilings, is provided, that is manufactured in a continuous process involving at least one sheet material, a settable material and a heating element. A method of installing such a heating panel is also provided, along with an apparatus and method required to terminate the heating panel. | 09-13-2012 |
20120234819 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURAL HEATING PANEL - A structural panel includes a layer having a pair of substantially planar spaced apart surfaces and a preselected adhesive material occupying volume of the layer. At least one heating element includes an electrically resistive material and is substantially encased within the adhesive layer between the pair of substantially planar spaced apart surfaces. A first substantially rigid skin has an inner surface thereof disposed on and secured to a first surface of the adhesive layer. A lightweight core layer has a first surface thereof disposed on and secured to an opposed second surface of the adhesive layer. A second substantially rigid skin has an inner surface disposed on and secured to an opposed second surface of the lightweight core layer. | 09-20-2012 |
20120248087 | WIND POWERED ELECTRIC FURNACE - The present invention relates to methods and devices for generating heat for building structures or otherwise through wind power. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a wind powered electric furnace. The wind powered electric furnace includes a turbine disposed within a cavity of a first housing. The first housing defines a plurality of intake airflow paths having a narrowing profile in the direction of the cavity. The turbine is connected to a shaft. The wind powered electric furnace further includes a generator drivably connected to the shaft. The generator is adapted to generate electricity during rotation of the shaft. The wind powered electric furnace further includes an electric heater electrically connected to the generator, wherein upon rotation of the shaft electricity generated by the generator is transmitted to the electric heater. | 10-04-2012 |
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20130119043 | INTERLOCKING HEATED PATIO STONES AND SYSTEM - An interconnected heated patio stone and system are disclosed, the stone consisting of a durable, heat-transmitting upper layer, and an insulating lower layer, a heating cable running within the stone, and having two interconnections at the edge of the stone. The interconnection has a bracket to connect with the cable, a receptacle for joining electrically to a bridging connector, and an electrical linkage making an electrical connection available. Each stone is connected with another by a bridging connector, which contains an articulated wire, and has a basin and cap at each end for electrically joining, in a sealed manner, with the receptacle. The system consists of two or more stones interconnected using bridging connectors, the whole system also connected to a power source. | 05-16-2013 |
20130200061 | HEATING SYSTEM FOR OUTDOOR CONVEYORS IN A CARWASH - A system for heating conveyors which extend outside a wash tunnel of a carwash utilizes concrete structural slabs with heating apparatus embedded in the slab near a top surface and supported adjacent the conveyor. The heating apparatus can be a hydronic system or an electric heating mat embedded in the slabs which prevents water on the slabs or the conveyor from freezing in low ambient temperature conditions. | 08-08-2013 |
20130240497 | HEATING FLOOR - A heating floor includes a plurality of heating tiles. A heating tile includes an upper substrate, a lower substrate and a heating module. The heating module is disposed between the upper substrate and the lower substrate. The heating module includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a heating element being electrically connected with the first electrode and the second electrode. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube layer structure. The heating tile defines a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface. The first electrode and the second electrode are both oriented from the first side surface to the second side surface. The first electrode includes two exposed first ends. The second electrode includes two exposed second ends. | 09-19-2013 |
20130319990 | EXPOSED STRUCTURE HEATING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE - Structure heating systems and methods of making and use. One embodiment has a unitary or integral roof edge heating element with a single heating cable mounted in a heating cable channel running laterally through the heating element and a roof edge heating panel extending from the portion of the heating element bearing the heating cable. Another embodiment includes a single heating cable mounted in a heating element surrounded by a heating element cover. Some embodiments can reduce the amount of heat transfer contact with supporting roof or adjacent structure, reducing heat transfer to the supporting roof or other adjacent structure. | 12-05-2013 |
20140069908 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING CONCRETE STRUCTURES - A system and method for heating concrete structures to either prevent the build-up of freezing precipitation or eliminate freezing precipitation on a top surface of the concrete structures. The system includes a heating assembly integrally formed with a concrete structure to apply thermal energy to the top surface of the concrete structure. Optionally, the heating assembly includes heating elements formed of carbon fiber tape. Following formation of the concrete structure, the heating assembly is configured for unified movement with the concrete structure. The system optionally includes a control assembly operatively coupled to the heating assembly. The control assembly selectively powers the heating assembly and can be configured for remote operation. In use, the control assembly can be selectively activated from a remote location to power the heating assembly and heat the concrete structure. | 03-13-2014 |
20140097169 | FLOOR HEATING SYSTEM WITH FLEXIBLE AND STRETCHABLE ANTI-FRACTURE - A floor heating system is comprised of one or more heating wire flexible support meshing secured to a flexible and stretchable anti-fracture membrane formed of a material having elastic properties. The anti-fracture membrane is adapted to be secured to a surface of a sub-floor. The anti-fracture membrane also has a core thickness sufficient whereby the elastic properties of the core will stretch to absorb displacement in the lower surface thereof which is secured to the sub-floor to prevent transfer of the displacement to the heating wire support members equipped with heating wires and having a cementitious material set thereon. | 04-10-2014 |
20140131342 | LOW-TEMPERATURE HEAT-GENERATING SOLID WOOD LAMINATE FLOOR AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a low-temperature heat-generating solid wood laminate floor, which comprises: an exterior finished layer, an upper base material layer, a heat-generating layer, and a lower base material layer, which are stacked in sequence and hot-pressed. The upper base material layer, heat-generating layer and lower base material layer comprise 9 layers in total after hot-pressing, the heat-generating layer being positioned at the 5 | 05-15-2014 |
20140175080 | WARM WINDOW BUSS BAR SYSTEM AND SAFETY MECHANISM - Disclosed is a warm window system that utilizes individual buss bars that are placed within the space between an inside window pane and an outside window pane and creates sufficient physical force to create an electrical contact on the tin oxide layer on the inside surface of the inside pane of glass. The buss bars have a modulus of elasticity to ensure sufficient electrical contact with the tin oxide layer to prevent the formation of hot spots and securely hold the buss bars in place. Both a z buss bar and c buss bar are also disclosed that are capable of generating a sufficient amount of reactive force to create a secure contact with a tin oxide layer on the interior surface of an interior pane of glass in a warm window system to hold the buss bar in place and provide a large contact surface area to provide sufficient electrical contact with the tin oxide layer to prevent hot spots. A safety circuit is also disclosed that utilizes a controller that generates a control signal to apply the ac power signal to the warm window system in response to a low voltage dc signal that is applied to an isolated strip of conductive material on the inner pane of glass that detects if the glass is broken. The low voltage signal does not provide a shock hazard and safely detects the status of the inner pane of glass. | 06-26-2014 |
20140231403 | Stone Surface Heater and Methods of Installation - A system for heating a countertop includes a heater comprising a plastic film having a patterned heating element disposed thereon, the patterned heating element defining a resistive path on the plastic film shaped to provide closely-spaced heating traces and shaped to be affixed to an underside of the countertop. The system also includes a control unit electrically connectable to the heating element via a wire, the control unit configured to deliver a direct current signal having a predetermined voltage level to the heating element according to a user selectable power level. | 08-21-2014 |
20140263266 | ROOFING PRODUCT INCLUDING A HEATER - A roofing product can include a substrate and a heater. The roofing product may be placed along portions of a roof where heat can help to reduce the likelihood of water freezing into ice while along a roof. In an embodiment, the heater can be located in a headlap portion of the roofing product. A roofing product can include plurality of heaters that can provide sufficient heating should a particular heater fail. Method of fabricating the roofing product can be adapted for a fabrication line that can operate continuously. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263267 | ROOFING PRODUCT INCLUDING A HEATER - A roofing product can include a heater. In an embodiment, the heater can have different areas that have different heat flux capacities, different portions having heater elements of different lengths or a combination thereof. The roofing product can be installed so that an area of the roof that has a higher heat load, such as near an eave and a valley of the roof, can receive more heat. In another embodiment, the roofing product includes an overhang section that includes at least a portion of the heater. The roofing product can be installed, and the overhang section can be coupled to an object that extends beyond an edge of the roof or over a plane defined by a roof. Many different manufacturing techniques can be used to form the heaters. | 09-18-2014 |
20140291310 | WARMING DEVICE - An elongated warming device may be used to prevent snow and ice buildup and accumulation on the roof or on steps. The device comprises a flat deck, a U-shaped bracket, and a self-regulating heat cable. The device is metal. The flat deck has two long ends and two faces, wherein the first long end is a free edge. The U-shaped bracket comprises two sides, a back, and a tab. The two sides and the back form a channel, where the opening for the channel is between the ends of the two sides. The end of one side of the U-shaped bracket extends inwards towards the opening of the channel to form the tab, which holds the heat cable in the channel. The U-shaped bracket is attached to the second long end of the flat deck. The heat cable is in the channel of the U-shaped bracket. | 10-02-2014 |
20150021310 | Heated Solar Panel System and Method - A solar collection device is provided having a solar panel, a frame, a back panel, and a heat source. The frame is affixed to a rear surface of the solar panel. The back panel is affixed to a rear surface of the frame providing at least one air chamber between the solar panel, the frame, and the back panel. The heat source communicates with the chamber operative to heat the solar panel to melt ice from the solar panel. A method for heating a solar panel is also provided. | 01-22-2015 |
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