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Electrical resistance heater

US5053603A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 1989
Grant dateOct 1, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B3/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A flat array of a plurality of spiral wound resistance rods backed by a ceramic foam disc for use with filter apparatus for reducing particulates from exhaust gases of an engine. The array of resistance rods is electrically connected in parallel and can be energized by a 12 or 24 volt vehicle battery.

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