Ice remover

Abstract

An ice remover for use on a substantially flat surface comprises a container having a substantially planar first outer surface portion, which forms a discrete edge with at least a second outer surface portion of the container, and wherein the container can be filled with a fluid to raise the temperature of the substantially planar first outer surface portion for melting ice on the substantially flat surface. The container may comprise one or more further substantially planar outer surface portions with a discrete edge formed between each portion. At least one of the discrete edges may be fitted with a scraper, which may have a serrated edge, e.g. of moulded acrylic. The container may have a removable cap for filling and emptying the fluid. The container may comprise a substantially tubular handle attached to a portion of the surface on an opposing side of the container from the substantially planar first portion.

1 . An ice remover for use on a substantially flat surface, the ice remover comprising a container having a substantially planar first outer surface portion which forms a discrete edge with at least a second outer surface portion of the container and wherein the container can be filled with a fluid to raise the temperature of the substantially planar first outer surface portion for melting ice on the substantially flat surface. 
     
     
         2 . The ice remover according to  claim 1  wherein the container comprises at least one further substantially planar outer surface portion with a discrete edge formed between each portion. 
     
     
         3 . The ice remover according to  claim 2  wherein the at least one further surface portion is of smaller overall size than the first surface portion in order to cater for smaller surfaces to be de-iced. 
     
     
         4 . The ice remover according to  claim 1  wherein the container is constructed from a plastics material and is of a double-wall construction. 
     
     
         5 . The ice remover according to  claim 4  wherein the container is formed by a blow moulding process. 
     
     
         6 . The ice remover according to  claim 1  wherein the container comprises a strip of resilient material on at least one of the discrete edges. 
     
     
         7 . The ice remover according to  claim 1  wherein at least one of the substantially planar surfaces is constructed from a resilient material. 
     
     
         8 . The ice remover according to  claim 7  wherein the resilient material is rubber. 
     
     
         9 . The ice remover according to  claim 1  further comprising a scraper having a serrated edge. 
     
     
         10 . The ice remover according to  claim 9  wherein the serrated edge is made of moulded acrylic. 
     
     
         11 . The ice remover according to  claim 1  wherein a series of substantially parallel ridges or indentations is formed on at least one of the substantially planar surfaces. 
     
     
         12 . The ice remover according to  claim 1  further comprising a removable cap connected to the container. 
     
     
         13 . The ice remover according to  claim 1  further comprising a handle attached to a portion of the surface on an opposing side of the container from the substantially planar first portion. 
     
     
         14 . The ice remover according to  claim 1  further comprising one or more grip indentations in one or more of its surface portions. 
     
     
         15 . A method of removing ice from a substantially flat surface, comprising taking a container having a substantially planar first outer surface portion which forms a discrete edge with at least a second outer surface portion of the container, introducing a fluid into the container to raise the temperature of the substantially planar first portion of the outer surface and applying the first portion of the outer surface to the substantially flat surface. 
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 15  further comprising applying a force to the container so that the first portion of the outer surface of the container moves across the substantially flat surface substantially parallel thereto.