Patent ID: 7148854
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. A method of clearing water away from a satellite dish signal receptor, said method comprising the steps of: providing a satellite dish being positioned on a mounting, said mounting including an arm extending forward of said dish, said arm having a bend therein such that a first portion and a second portion of said arm are defined, said first portion extending away from said dish and said second portion extending upwardly from said first portion, a post being attached to said second portion and being directed toward said dish, a signal receptor being mounted on said post and being directed toward said dish; providing a housing assembly including a top wall, a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending between said top and bottom walls, said bottom wall having an opening extending therethrough, a tube having an open first end and an open second end, said first end being fluidly coupled to said top wall; providing a fan being mounted on said bottom wall and being adapted for directing air into said opening in said bottom wall and outwardly of said tube; providing a heating element being mounted in said housing assembly; providing a bracket for removably attaching said housing assembly to said arm; attaching said housing assembly with said bracket such that said second end of said tube is directed adjacent and parallel to an outer surface of said signal receptor; and turning on said fan and heating element such that warm air is ejected outwardly of said tube.