Patent ID: 10286881

Abstract:
A snow and ice removal device may include one or more, such as a plurality, of vent apertures which may be in communication with a compressor that may be configured to deliver pressurized air to the vent apertures. A heating element may be disposed proximate to the vent apertures. The vent apertures and heating element may be disposed on a roof surface that is coupled to the vehicle. A control unit may be configured to govern the flow of pressurized air through the vent apertures and to govern the ability of the heating element to produce heat. A power source may be in electrical communication with the control unit and the heating element. Heat may be applied to the roof surface by the heating element to loosen and accumulated ice or snow, and pressurized air from the vent apertures may dislodge and propel the ice or snow from the roof surface and off the vehicle.