Apparatus for and method of manufacturing a portable heater
a portable heater and portable technology, applied in indirect heat exchangers, lighting and heating apparatuses, laminated elements, etc., can solve the problems of large electricity consumption, difficult storage and transportation in large quantities, and large amount of electricity, so as to reduce the incidents of hot spots, reduce the incidence of hot spots, and reduce the effect of heat loss
Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-21
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"The present invention provides a heat exchanger that can use fuel-air heat sources and avoids the need for bulky equipment. It also separates combustion gases from clean air, prevents hot spots and damage to the system, and has a longer lifespan compared to previous heaters. The invention also includes an apparatus with multiple plates that can transfer heat from one stream of fluid to another, allowing for efficient heating and cooling. The plates are designed to prevent physical admixture of the fluids and can be made of stainless steel or other materials suitable for heat transfer without combustion. The invention can be used in various applications such as heating buildings, providing mobile emergency heat, and cooling airplanes."
Problems solved by technology
Many heating devices that convert electricity into heat do so by means of the inherent losses of resistive metal (or other conductive) coils.
These devices, thus, can consume significant amounts of electricity.
Consequently, these approaches may entail considerable problems.
For example, electricity is difficult to store and transport safely in large quantities.
Additionally, because of the quantity of electricity consumed, the cost of operating such heaters is often significant.
This stream, therefore, is generally not considered desirable for direct use as warm breathable air.
Conventional techniques in structuring these tube-based heat exchangers result in heat exchangers that have certain problems.
For example, they may have hot spots because it is very challenging to create an even airflow amongst the tubes.
These hot spots may lead to premature failure, such as by creating cracks that allow the combustion gasses to escape.
In particular, many remote areas that may benefit from a portable heater are considered environmentally sensitive.
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[0037] It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturing techniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “a stream” is a reference to one or more streams and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. In addition, as used here, the term “portable devices” includes moveable devices that may require significant effort in moving, such as a heater with a 250 gallon fuel tank. In general, portable is used as an antonym to a permanent fixture.
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The present invention relates to and includes an apparatus for use as a heater that may in certain embodiment be a portable heater and methods of manufacturing the same. The various apparatus and methods of the present invention may be of particular use in providing an efficient heater capable of construction with more robust materials. The present invention may provide many advantages including reducing hot spots and extending the useful life of the heater.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to and includes an apparatus for use as a heater that may in certain embodiments be a portable heater and methods of manufacturing the same. The various apparatus and methods of the present invention may be of particular use in providing an efficient heater capable of construction with more robust materials. The present invention may provide many advantages including reducing hot spots and extending the useful life of the heater. [0003] 2. Description of the Art [0004] Heating is a vital concern. Traditional methods of heating have included open fires, fireplaces, Franklin stoves, and radiators. The progress of innovation has not ignored the art of heating. Today there are a wide variety of techniques, methods, and apparatus for heating. An example of such a modern apparatus is provided in U.S. Pat. No. 6,470,876, which describes a self-contained portable heater. [0005] In general, heat...
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IPC IPC(8): F24H3/00H05B
CPCF24H1/06F28F3/046F28D9/0025F24H3/105
Inventor WORNATH, R. TERRY
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