Heating device for use with irrigation tubing, pipe, and components
US12289805B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B3/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device for heating the ends of irrigation piping or drip line irrigation tubing, comprising: a heating element; a housing for the heating element; and a power source for the heating element. The housing for the heating element is configured to receive drip line irrigation tubing so as to facilitate the ease of installation of the tubing onto various connectors while ensuring an improved and more robust connection and avoiding unwanted detachment following installation.
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