Directed infrared radiator article
US11071174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2214/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Articles for emitting infrared energy comprising a nanostructured member including a plurality of nanotubes, the member being configured to emit infrared energy when an electrical current is applied; a reflecting member configured to direct at least a portion of the emitted infrared energy in a desired direction for heating a remotely-situated target, and optionally a spacer situated between the nanostructured member and the reflecting member to maintain a predetermined spacing there between, the predetermined spacing selected to minimize destructive interference between the infrared energy emitted by the nanostructured member and the infrared energy reflected by the reflecting member. In alternative embodiments, a carbonaceous member may be substituted for the nanostructured member.
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