Patent ID: 6305105
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
An apparatus for disposing of snow that is deposited on a surface, comprising:a removal mechanism that removes the snow from the surface and guides the snow into the apparatus;a first chamber connected to the removal mechanism, the first chamber having a first aperture that permits fluid to be injected into the snow to aid in melting the snow;a second chamber connected to the first chamber, the second chamber having a first agitating device that moves the snow and separates the snow into a slurry to further melt the snow;a third chamber connected to the second chamber and configured to store the melted snow, and further including a second agitating device disposed within the third chamber to further melt the snow; anda disposal mechanism for removing excess snow from the third chamber;wherein the snow is removed from the surface by the removal mechanism and is melted as it moves through the first chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber.