ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,435,516, issued on Oct. 7.

"Heating system and method of making and use" was invented by Brian Casey (Tahoe City, Nev.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Heating systems including heating elements and fastener materials covered and protected from the environment by a heating cap structure. The heating cap structure can interlock mating ribs or other structure in adjacent heating panels. Additional heating cap, transition, or flashing sections may further cover and protect heating system components. One or more heating elements may include heating cable or heating fluids or materials penetrating heating element bodies. The heating element bodi...