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Abstract

A modular tank heater apparatus including a housing defining a cavity and a receptacle that is in communication with the cavity, a heater element coupled to the housing, and a set of cords selectively connectable to the heater element to provide either a permanent or releasable electrical connection. Each of the set of cords includes a plug with a generic portion and a specific portion. The generic portion of the plugs are selectively disposable in the receptacle to engage the housing and create a first seal between the plug and the housing. Additionally, the plugs define a seal surface engageable with the housing to create a second seal between the plug and the housing. The present invention also provides a method of manufacturing the modular tank heater. Finally, the present invention includes a tank heater having a mounting assembly for selectively connecting the housing to a body in a variety of positions. The mounting assembly includes a plurality of mounting elements integral with the housing, a first bracket and a second bracket each having a first end and a second end, and coupling means for selectively coupling the first end of the first bracket to one of the plurality of mounting elements, the second end of the first bracket to a body, the first end of the second bracket to another one of the plurality of mounting elements, and the second end of the second bracket to the body.

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First Claim