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View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	In one embodiment, one or more modular heated covers 104 are placed on the surface 102 to thaw or prevent freezing of the surface 102. A plurality of thermal covers 104 may be connected by electrical coupling connections 106 to provide heat to a larger area of the surface 102. In one embodiment, the modular heated covers 104 may include a physical connecting means, an electrical connector, one or more insulation layers, and an active electrical heating element. The electrical heating elements of the thermal covers 104 may be connected in a series configuration. Alternatively, the electrical heating elements of the thermal covers 104 may be connected in a parallel configuration. Detailed embodiments of modular heated covers 104 are discussed further with relation to FIG. 2 through FIG. 4.	41	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	In another alternative embodiment, the surface 102 may be ground soil of various compositions. In certain circumstances, it may be necessary to heat a ground surface 102 to thaw frozen soil and melt frost and snow, or prevent freezing of soil and formation of frost and snow on the surface of the soil and thermal cover 104. It may be necessary to thaw frozen soil to prepare for pouring new concrete. One of ordinary skill in the art of concrete will recognize the depth of thaw required for pouring concrete and the temperatures required for curing concrete. Alternatively, the surface 102 may comprise poured concrete that has been finished and is beginning the curing process.	40	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	In various embodiments, the surface to be heated 102 may be planer, curved, or of various other geometric forms. Additionally, the surface to be heated 102 may be vertically oriented, horizontally oriented, or oriented at an angle. In one embodiment, the surface to be heated 102 is concrete. For example, the surface 102 may include a planar concrete pad. Alternatively, the surface may be a cylindrical concrete pillar poured in a vertically oriented cylindrical concrete form. In such embodiments, the thermal cover 104 may melt frost, ice and snow on the concrete and prevent formation of ice, frost and snow on the surface of the concrete and thermal cover 104.	39	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a system 100 for implementing a modular heated cover. In one embodiment, the system 100 includes a surface 102 to be heated, one or more modular heated covers 104, one or more electrical coupling connections 106, a power extension cord 108, and an electrical power source 110.	38	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided, such as examples of materials, layers, connectors, conductors, insulators, and the like, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.	37	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	Ice, snow and, frost create problems in many areas of construction. For example, when concrete is poured the ground must be thawed and free of snow and frost. In agriculture, planters often plant seeds, bulbs, and the like before the last freeze of the year. In such examples, it is necessary to keep the concrete, soil, and other surfaces free of ice, snow, and frost. In addition, curing of concrete requires that the ground, ambient air, and newly poured concrete maintain a temperature between about 50 degrees and about 90 degrees. In industrial applications, outdoor pipes and conduits often require heating or insulation to avoid damage caused by freezing. In residential applications, it is beneficial to keep driveways and walkways clear of snow and ice.	2	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another embodiment of a modular heated cover with integrated electrical heating elements.	35	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	FIG. 8 is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a modular heated cover with integrated electrical heating elements; and	34	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a modular heated cover;	33	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of an apparatus for providing versatile power connectivity and thermal output;	32	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram illustrating one embodiment of a temperature control module;	31	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional diagram illustrating one embodiment of an air isolation flap;	30	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional diagram illustrating one embodiment of a modular heated cover;	29	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating one embodiment of a modular heated cover;	28	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating one embodiment of a system for implementing a modular heated cover;	27	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	US7230213A1	In order that the advantages of the invention will be readily understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings, in which:	26	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/22/21, 12:00 AM

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