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System and method for heating a conduit

US12055254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2018
Grant dateAug 6, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B2214/03
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is described a system comprising an outer conduit; an inner conduit positioned within the outer conduit such that an annular space is defined between the outer conduit and the inner conduit; and a resistive heating material occupying at least a portion of an annular volume within the annular space and having a positive temperature coefficient of resistance.

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