Canister heater
US7513244B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heater for heating a fluid intended to pass through a fuel tank canister is provided. The heater includes a casing provided with a coupler for coupling to the canisters, at least two plates placed inside the casing in substantially parallel planes, and at least one heating element housed between the plates. The at least two plates are place inside the casing such that the fluid flows between the two plates. The coupler is placed in a plane substantially parallel to at least one plane of one of the plates and the projected area of the coupler on the plane of one of the plates lies substantially within the projected area of the casing on the plane.
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