摘要 |
<p>A heating apparatus comprising a ribbon element, a power source and related components. The heating apparatus can be designed, retrofitted or manufactured into articles of clothing or equipment such as gloves, vests, jackets, shirts, pants, socks, insoles, mitts, handwarmers, seats and other common articles. A ribbon element comprises one or more conductive wires woven into a carrier strip. Various wiring configurations can desirably adjust the resistance of the ribbon element thereof. Methods of manufacture and use are disclosed in conjunction with the heating apparatus.</p> |