Electric resistance heating devices inventions 08/07

20070196081 - Device for heating a liquid with steam: A device for heating a liquid food with steam, having a liquid-transporting and a steam-transporting pipe (5, 7), where in order to effect the connection of both pipes for the purpose of heating the liquid directly in the pipe in a constructively simple manner, a coupling device (4) for connecting... Agent: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

20070196082 - Apparatus and method for heating an infrared-initiated splice seal: d

20070189740 - Improved heat exchanger performance: The present invention provides a heat exchange system for a closed loop fuel delivery system. The heat exchange system generally includes a first pump, a heat exchanger, a high pressure pump pressurizes fuel. The heat exchanger, which is located downstream of the first pump, receives the pressurized fuel flow. The... Agent: Fay Sharpe LLP

20070189741 - Electric fluid heater: The invention is directed to an electric resistance heating element for heating flowing media. It is the object of the invention to provide an arrangement for electric resistance heating elements which can be implemented using simple technology and by which high power densities can be achieved at the same time.... Agent: Reed Smith, LLP Attn: Patent Records Department

20070183758 - Water heater and method of controlling the same: A water heater including a water inlet line having an inlet opening that introduces cold water to a tank, a water outlet line having an outlet opening that withdraws heated water from the tank, and a heating element. The water heater further includes a control circuit. The heating element can... Agent: Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP

20070177856 - Ground heating device: A ground heating device is provided for thawing frozen ground. A water heater is provided with a reservoir tank in fluid communication with the water heater. A pump is provided in fluid communication with the reservoir tank. A hose is provided in fluid communication with both the pump and the... Agent: Zarley Law Firm P.L.C

20070177857 - Building equipment component control with automatic feature detection: A method of accommodating an element in a building equipment component. The presence of the element may be detected, and whether the element is required may be determined. The building equipment component may be operated if the element is present and required, or if the element not required. If the... Agent: Honeywell International Inc.

20070177858 - Fluid-heating apparatus, circuit for heating a fluid, and method of operating the same: A fluid-heating apparatus for heating a fluid and method of operating the same. The fluid-heating apparatus includes a heating element for heating a fluid surrounding the heating element and a control circuit connected to the heating element and connectable to a power source. The control circuit is configured to determine... Agent: Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP