Non-contact rail heater with insulating skirt

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8872055
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13444656

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A track rail heating assembly that is adapted to position a heater element in spaced relation proximate to a surface of a track rail of a railroad. The assembly includes at least one heating element, and a housing that is operable to at least partially surround the heating element while positioning the heating element near to track rail. The hood positions the heating element relative to the rail section such that a gap exists between the heating element and the rail section. As the heating element does not contact the rail, the heating element cannot form an electrical by-pass for signals passing through the rail section. The assembly further incorporates a flexible barrier that at least partially isolates a side surface of the track rail from ambient conditions to reduce heat loss.

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THERMON HEATING SYSTEMS INC5918 ROPER ROAD EDMONTON T6B 3E1

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Reichle, David L Bradenton, US 11 307

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