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Ice and snow removal system and apparatus

a technology of snow removal system and snow removal equipment, which is applied in the direction of snow cleaning, way cleaning, construction, etc., can solve the problems of not maintaining snow removal equipment fleets, major transportation problems,

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-02-25
TREGLOWN CHARLES RAYMOND
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The present invention is an apparatus for snow and ice removal that includes a head, sprayer, heater enclosure, and vacuum head. These components are all contained within a hood of the head. The apparatus can be positioned between an operating position and a traveling position. Additionally, a chipper may be included to provide a vertical reciprocating or rotary action. The technical effects of this invention involve efficient and effective snow and ice removal from road surfaces in various weather conditions, reduction of vehicle damage and downtime caused by snow and ice accumulation, and improved safety and reduced risk of injury for drivers and road construction workers.

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In winter many roads and parking lots are closed due to the accumulation of snow and ice, causing major problems in transportation.
Accordingly, these states do not maintain fleets of snow removal equipment to combat winter road hazards.
Moreover, even where they do maintain show removal equipment, these states seldom establish the requisite stockpiles of salts to engage in any semblance of ice prevention or remediation, which is usually limited.

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[0017]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0018]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a snow removal and ice remediation apparatus. As best seen in reference to FIG. 1, an embodiment of an apparatus 5 according to the present invention may include a plow 10, for removing snow as in conventional methods. The plow 10 is mounted to a multifunction ice removal head 25, preferably positioned forward of the cab of a motor vehicle, such as a truck 28, the size of the truck will vary depending upon the intended area to be cleared of snow and ice 58. For example, an apparatus 5 for clearing a parking lot of a small office complex may be suited to a standard or...

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An apparatus and method for snow and ice removal from a roadway or other horizontal civil engineering structure. The apparatus may include a conventional plow, a chipper to break apart ice, a nozzle to project a hot liquid to melt snow and ice, a heater to further melt snow and ice, and a vacuum to suction the melted snow and ice slurry for containment in a holding tank. The system is preferably mounted for carriage by a motor vehicle.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 62 / 039,000, filed Aug. 19, 2014, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to roadway maintenance systems and, more particularly, to a system and methods for the removal of snow and ice from roadways and other horizontal civil engineering construction works.[0003]In winter many roads and parking lots are closed due to the accumulation of snow and ice, causing major problems in transportation. It would clear roads and parking lots days earlier than they would normally be cleared. When vacuum tank gets full water can be drained on side of road or into sewers.[0004]In northern regions, where there are prevailing seasonal winter storm conditions, affected states maintain fleets of snow removal equipment, including snow plows and salt trucks. Snow is shoveled with fleets of snow plow...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E01H5/10
CPCE01H5/104E01H5/108E01H5/106E01H5/06
Inventor TREGLOWN, CHARLES, RAYMOND
Owner TREGLOWN CHARLES RAYMOND
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