公开(公告)号：US5261352A

公开(公告)日：1993-11-16

申请号：US783511

申请日：1991-10-28

Applicant: Joseph Stammelman

Inventor： Joseph Stammelman

IPC: A01K63/00 ,  A01J1/00

CPC classification number: A01K63/006

Abstract: A heated place is provided for cold-blooded animals or creatures, such as snakes, and the like by casting or molding a rock-like formation with a base, sides, and ridge-like top in proximity at least one location and having a predetermined contour. The rock-like formation and its contour are selected to provide a suitable and relatively comfortable habitat and place for the creature to set, rest and/or sleep. A heating device is provided to heat the area of the rock-like formation particularly at and about the contour of its ridge-like top. The heating device is embedded within the material of the rock-like formation proximate the ridge-like top so as to follow its contour. The heating filament or element of the heating device is encapsulated in silicon which is then encapsulated in an aluminum braid sheath. An epoxy encapsulation is provided at the place where the leads connected to a source of electrical power. Electrical resistors may be electrically connected in parallel with the heating element and similarly encapsulated.

Abstract translation: 通过在至少一个位置附近通过铸造或模制具有基部，侧面和脊状顶部的岩石状结构来为冷血动物或生物（例如蛇等）提供加热的地方，并具有预定的 轮廓。 选择岩石状地层及其轮廓，为生物设置，休息和/或睡眠提供一个合适和相对舒适的栖息环境。 提供加热装置以特别在其脊状顶部的轮廓处和周围加热岩石状地层的区域。 加热装置被嵌入到靠近脊状顶部的岩石状地层的材料内，以便遵循其轮廓。 加热装置的加热丝或元件被封装在硅中，然后将其包封在铝编织层中。 在连接到电源的引线的位置处提供环氧树脂封装。 电阻器可以与加热元件并联电连接并且类似地封装。