Flat heating element comprising twists and bends and method thereby to relieve heating element stress

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9730276
APP PUB NO 20150136756A1
SERIAL NO

14541246

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Presented is a heating element, and method for producing same, comprised of strip material having a length, width and depth where the strip material is twisted at least once axially relative to its length and bent at least once across its width resulting in a generally flat profile. The twists and bends provide for expansion and contraction of the heating element and thereby provide stress relief during heating and cooling.

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MHI HEALTH DEVICES LLC750 REDNA TERRACE CINCINNATI OH 45215

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Burada, Venkata West Chester, US 8 23
Vissa, Anu Cincinnati, US 1 11
Vissa, Ramgopal Hyderbad, IN 14 106

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