Systems and methods for temperature sensing in a deicer

Details Systems and methods for temperature sensing in a deicer Systems and methods for temperature sensing in a deicer

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Campbell, Thor S (Department: 3742)

Electric resistance heating devices

Heating devices

Immersion heater details

C392S497000, C392S498000

Reexamination Certificate

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07917019

ABSTRACT:
Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature, and a control unit in communication with the heating element and the temperature sensor. The heating element is supported by the main body. The temperature sensor is thermally connected to the heating element. The control unit is adapted to determine a temperature of the water based at least in part on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element based at least in part on the determined temperature of the water.

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