Thermal shield system

A remotely programmable thermal shield system for treating an element-exposed surface comprising:

• a multi-layer shield comprising:
• a) a first layer comprised of reflective material,
• b) a second layer comprised of a structural sheet supporting a plurality of conductive pads arranged in a plurality of rows, said structural sheet providing structural integrity to said multi-layer shield and being comprised of a flexible plastic material having a plurality of open spaces, each of said open spaces receiving one of said plurality of conductive pads, said plurality of conductive pads having the following characteristics:
• i) a weight in the range of about 0.01 oz/in2 to about 0.025 oz/in2,
• ii) a thickness in the range of about 0.5 mm to about 1.5 mm,
• iii) containing conductive particles,
• iv) the ability to heat to at least 150-225 degrees Fahrenheit via a low voltage power source,
• v) the ability to uniformly distribute and dissipate heat, and
• vi) a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) allowing for self-regulation of electrical current,
• c) a third layer comprised of thermal material,
• d) an electrical wire running through and connecting said conductive pads of said second layer, and
• e) a surround spanning the perimeter of said multi-layer shield, said surround having flexibility to allow folding or rolling of said multi-layer shield and having rigidity to create structural integrity of said multi-layer shield;
• a housing containing a rechargeable low-voltage power source and processor, said power source adjoining said electrical wire;
• a programmable control mechanism, said control mechanism in communication with said processor;
• and
• an attachment mechanism holding said multi-layer shield in a position adjacent said element-exposed surface, said position ranging from flush against said surface to about 1.5 inches from said surface;
• wherein said electrical wire connecting each of said plurality of conductive pads creates an electrical wiring series drawing electrical current to generate, consistently maintain, and uniformly distribute heat,
• wherein each of said plurality of conductive pads self-regulate said electrical current when a desired temperature is achieved by said conductive pads,
• wherein said plurality of conductive pads is 10-20 pads, and
• wherein said processor is programmable via said control mechanism for powering said shield system, for setting the desired temperature of said shield system, and for setting a functioning time duration of said shield system.