Electric heating – Inductive heating – Specific heating application
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Walberg, Teresa J. (Department: 3742)
Electric heating
Inductive heating
Specific heating application
C219S647000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06878909
ABSTRACT:
A method of performing regional heating of a system having a substrate. The method may include applying a thin film to the system, and controllably energizing a coil positioned near the thin film. The energized coils thereby generate a magnetic flux. The method further includes inducing a current in the thin film with the magnetic flux thereby heating the system.
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Bergstrom Paul L.
Trombley Melissa L.
Board of Control of Michigan Technological University
Walberg Teresa J.
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