Patent ID: 8121466
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A system for preventing a deicer from being removed from a liquid receptacle, the system comprising: a deicer comprising a main body and a heating element, said heating element being configured to heat liquid within the liquid receptacle; an anchoring assembly configured to be secured to or within the liquid receptacle, wherein said anchoring assembly comprises a drain plug configured to plug a drain of the liquid receptacle; a tether having first and second ends, said first end being securely fastened to a portion of said deicer, and said second end being securely fastened to said anchoring assembly, wherein said anchoring assembly is configured to ensure that said deicer remains within the liquid receptacle; and an eye bolt secured to said drain plug, wherein said second end of said tether is securely tied to said eye bolt.