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Heating system

US4827102A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1988
Grant dateMay 2, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 8, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B2203/014
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A heating system (10) adapted to be worn by an individual (50) is provided. The heating system (10) includes at least one belt member (20) containing a heating strip (30) therein. Heating strip (30) is formed by a pair of heating elements (32) and (34) in substantially parallel relation throughout the length of belt member (20). Belt member (20) is maintained in substantially contiguous contact with a substantial longitudinal portion of the user's body (50) by a plurality of strap members (40), (42), (44), and (46). Strap members (40), (42), and (44) are provided with a Velcro hook and loop type fastening system having a latch element (92) and a hook element (94).

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