Patent ID: 7858908
Filing Date: 2010-12-28
Classification: A61L,H05B

Abstract:
1. A method for inductively heating a workpiece, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a cradle to support the workpiece, the workpiece having a side face and two end faces; (b) enclosing the workpiece with a heating coil, the cradle being located below the workpiece, wherein the step of enclosing the workpiece with the heating coil comprises the steps of: (c) attaching at least one fastener to a bottom end of the first and second coil assemblies, the fastener being adapted to fasten the bottom end of the first coil assembly to the bottom end of the second coil assembly; (d) operatively connecting a power supply to the first coil assembly and the second coil assembly; and (e) inductively heating the workpiece.