Electric heating – Inductive heating – With heat exchange
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-02
2008-09-02
Robinson, Daniel (Department: 3742)
Electric heating
Inductive heating
With heat exchange
C219S631000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11243394
ABSTRACT:
A magnetic heater is provided having a conductor assembly and a magnet assembly. The magnet assembly is adapted to rotate relative to the conductor assembly about an axis so as to induce eddy currents in the conductor assembly when relative motion is produced between the conductor assembly and first magnet assembly. The conductor assembly is adapted to translate transversely into and out of magnetic engagement with the magnet assembly. In one embodiment, the conductor assembly defines a fluid path therein for the transfer of heat from the conductor assembly to a fluid. The magnetic heater is a component of a heat generation system comprising an internal combustion engine having a drive shaft for rotating the magnet assembly. The heat generated by the magnetic heater, as well as the heat generated by the engine from the engine exhaust and engine cooling system, is combined to heat a fluid.
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Berkeley Law & Technology Group LLP
Fordenbacher Esq. Paul J.
MagTec LLC
Robinson Daniel
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