Patent ID: 8991387
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A61M,B01B,B65B,C06B,C09K,F23B,F23C,F24V,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A heating unit comprising: a) an enclosure comprising at least one substrate having an exterior surface and an interior surface, wherein the at least one substrate has a thickness in the range of 0.001 to 0.020 inches; b) a layer of solid fuel disposed within the enclosure wherein the solid fuel layer has a thickness in the range of 0.001 to 0.030 inches and wherein the solid fuel is configured to heat a portion of the exterior surface of the at least one substrate to a temperature of at least 200° C. within 3 seconds following ignition of the solid fuel; and c) an igniter disposed at least partially within the enclosure for igniting the solid fuel.