Niterra has been granted a patent for a heating device featuring a plate-like body with a resistive heater. The design includes a first and second heater line portion, strategically arranged to enhance heating efficiency, with specific portions for object placement integrated into the structure. GlobalData’s report on Niterra gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Heating device with a resistive heater in a plate
The patent US12063719B2 describes a novel heating device characterized by a plate-like body designed to facilitate efficient heating. The device features a resistive heater integrated within the inner portion of the body, which includes a continuous heater line portion extending in a specific direction. This heater is complemented by multiple specific portions, which can be holes or conductive elements, arranged side by side in a circumferential manner. The design allows for an object to be placed on the first surface of the plate-like body, optimizing heat distribution. Notably, the configuration of the heater line portions includes both projecting and recessed line parts, strategically positioned to enhance thermal interaction with the specific portions.
Further claims detail the spatial relationships between the specific portions and the heater line portions, emphasizing distances of 60 mm or less between adjacent specific portions. The patent also outlines variations in the heater line configuration, including additional heater line portions and their respective distances to specific portions, ensuring a tailored heating profile. The plate-like body is constructed from a ceramic material paired with a thermally conductive base member, which may include holes for improved heat transfer. Additionally, the heating device is identified as suitable for use as an electrostatic chuck, indicating its potential application in semiconductor manufacturing and other precision heating scenarios.
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