Patent ID: 7853133
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: E02B,H05B

Abstract:
1. A deicing system configured to heat water within an open-ended water receptacle, the deicing system configured to be positioned proximate a base of the open-ended water receptacle, the deicing system comprising: a main body configured to be positioned proximate the base of the open-ended water receptacle; a temperature sensor supported by said main body and configured to detect a temperature of the water; a heating element supported by said main body and configured to heat the water when the temperature of the water approaches a first temperature threshold as measured by said temperature sensor, said heating element configured to deactivate when the temperature of the water exceeds a second temperature threshold as measured by said temperature sensor, wherein said second temperature threshold is higher than the first temperature threshold; and a pump supported by said main body and configured to circulate the water within the water receptacle to prevent temperature gradients within the water.