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Heating element

US6137089A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 1997
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B3/82
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A heating element comprises a thermally conductive substrate, an electrically insulating layer provided over the substrate, and a heating track deposited on the insulating layer. The heating element has a dished portion defining a concave face on one side of the element, the insulating layer and the heating track being provided on the concave face. The heating element is suitable for a range of liquid heating applications, including electric kettles.

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