Patent ID: 8497452
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: H05B

Abstract:
1. A sheathed resistive heating element comprising: a retaining sheath having a first end and a second end; a resistance wire completely disposed within said retaining sheath; a first conductor rod partially disposed within said retaining sheath and extending beyond said first end of said retaining sheath, said first conductor rod in direct electrical communication and direct mechanical communication with said resistance wire; and a second conductor rod partially disposed within said retaining sheath and extending beyond said second end of said retaining sheath, said second conductor rod in direct electrical communication and direct mechanical communication with said resistance wire, and wherein said retaining sheath is fully mechanically reduced in size after assembly of said sheathed resistive heating element and wherein said resistance wire, said first conductor rod and second conductor rod comprise a circuit achieving a power to voltage rating of about 5000:24.