Patent ID: 7588195
Filing Date: 2009-09-15
Classification: A01G,E01H

Abstract:
1. A deicing apparatus comprising: a reservoir for containing a deicing agent, wherein the reservoir comprises a flexible bladder having a variable volume; a distribution network in fluid communication with the reservoir; a pumping means for pumping the deicing agent from the reservoir, through the distribution network, through a first nozzle, and to an associated ground surface, wherein a first portion of the first nozzle is fixed to the associated ground surface and a second portion of the first nozzle is adjustable between: (1) an extended use condition where the second portion extends above the ground surface; and, (2) a retracted non-use condition where the second portion is substantially level with the associated wound surface; a power supply operatively communicated to the pumping means for providing power to the pumping means; a second nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein the first nozzle dispenses the deicing agent to a first deicing zone on the associated ground surface and the second nozzle dispenses the deicing agent to a second deicing zone on the associated ground surface; a control flow manifold positioned between the reservoir and the first and second nozzles, that selectively controls the flow of the deicing agent to the first and second nozzles; and a control panel operatively communicated with one or more of the pumping means and the flow control manifold, the control panel being selectively, adjustably programmable for selectively, adjustably controlling one or more of the pumping means and the flow control manifold.