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Paragraph Number

78

In one embodiment, the thin-film electrical heating element 804 may comprise a thin layer of graphite 810, deposited on a structural substrate 812. A protective layer (not shown) may be applied to cover the layer of graphite 810. The protective layer may adhere to, or be heat welded to, the substrate. In one embodiment, the graphite may be deposited on plastic, vinyl, rubber, metal foil, or the like. In one embodiment, the graphite element 804 may be integrated with the insulation layer 304. The graphite may be connected to a contact terminal for providing electric energy to the graphite element.

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