Molded assembly with heating element captured therein

A heated element assembly, comprising:

• (a) a first molded polymeric section;
• (b) a second molded polymeric section shaped to mate with said first molded polymeric section;
• and
• (c) a resistance heating element, comprising:
• (i) a heat resistant supporting substrate having a first surface thereon;
• (ii) an electrical resistance heating material sewn with a thread to said first heat resistant supporting substrate, said electrical resistance heating material forming a predetermined circuit path having a pair of terminal end portions;
• and
• (iii) a pair of electrical conductors fixed to said terminal end portion of said electrical resistance heating material,
• wherein said first and second molded polymeric sections are connected so to substantially encompass said circuit path, such that at least a portion of said heating element is secured between said first and second molded sections by a mechanical fit between said molded sections and said electrical resistance heating material is spaced apart from said first and second molded sections by an air gap.