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Modular heater systems

US7964826B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2006
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B3/58
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A modular heater system is provided that includes a heat trace assembly and a connector assembly. The heat trace assembly has a heat trace section that defines a plurality of fins, an insulation jacket surrounding the heat trace section, and at least one terminating member disposed at an end of the heat trace section. The connector assembly has a shell, including a plurality of outer walls and inner walls defining cavities therebetween, and a fitting heater assembly that includes a fitting adapter, a heat trace section disposed around the fitting adapter, and an outer casing disposed around the fitting adapter.

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