Heater assembly for a fluid conduit with an integral heater
US6157777A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D21/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fluid transport assembly transports a fluid through a fluid conduit and maintains the fluid above a predetermined temperature. A fluid line carries the fluid therein. The heater assembly includes a body with a bore and two open ends respectively disposed at each end of the bore. The fluid line is disposed within the bore and contacts the body. The heater assembly further includes a heater and at least two electrical terminals connected with the heater. The heater is disposed within the body and each terminal extends from the body.
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