Patent ID: 6654550
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: B60S,H05B

Abstract:
A device for removing ice located on the outside surface of a window, the device being deployed adjacent to an inside surface of the window, the device directing infrared heat energy through the window, the device comprising:(a) a main housing; (b) an infrared heat energy source mounted to said main housing; (c) at least two reflectors attached to said main housing, said two reflectors configured so as to direct the infrared heat energy; and (d) at least two reflector support panes associated with said housing, at least one of said reflector support panels being hingedly attached to said main housing, said reflector support panels configured so as to support said two reflectors such that each said reflector is spaced a distance apart from a corresponding said reflector support panel such that a thermal insulating airspace is formed therebetween, said reflector support panels being deployable between a closed and open position, such that when said reflector support panels is deployed in said closed position said infrared energy source is substantially enclosed in a volume defined by said main housing and said reflector support panels, such that when said reflector support panels are deployed in said open position said reflectors cooperate to direct infrared heat energy from the heat source toward the surface of the window.