US2021372064A1PendingUtilityA1

Snow and ice melting device

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jan 16, 2018Filed: Aug 16, 2021Published: Dec 2, 2021
Est. expiryJan 16, 2038(~11.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Richard W Legnaioli
E01H 5/102
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Abstract

A snow and ice melting device has a frame that uses a trailer hitch to connect to a propane truck. The frame also holds a plurality of flame nozzles that directs heat down towards a snow and/or ice covered surface. In one embodiment, at least one propane tank is provided that allows the device to be hooked up to any vehicle rather than a propane truck such as a pickup truck, or small tractor. In one embodiment, a front mounted snow and ice melting device is also attached to the front of the vehicle to further enhance the snow and melting effect. In another embodiment, the snow and ice melting device has a frame that holds a propane tank. The frame has a handle and wheels to allow the user to maneuver the device to melt ice and snow. A riding embodiment is also shown.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A snow and ice melting device comprising:
 a frame;   said frame having a forward trailer portion whereby said trailer portion removably attaches to a vehicle;   a plurality of burner jets support mounted horizontally within said frame;   a plurality of burner jets disposed within said plurality of burner jet supports;   said plurality of burner jets being oriented to direct a flame downwards;   a manifold connected to said plurality of said burner jets whereby a fuel is provided to said plurality of burner jets;   a fuel connection line connected to said manifold and a fuel source whereby said fuel is provided to said manifold; and   at least one wheel connected to said frame whereby said snow and ice melting device rolls over a surface during operation.   
     
     
         2 . The snow and ice melting device according to  claim 1  further comprising a boot disposed around a lower peripheral edge of said frame whereby heat produced from said flame is at least partially contained therein. 
     
     
         3 . The snow and ice melting device according to  claim 2  wherein said boot is a rubber material. 
     
     
         4 . The snow and ice melting device according to  claim 1  further comprising an emergency fuel shutoff valve disposed between said fuel source and said manifold. 
     
     
         5 . The snow and ice melting device according to  claim 1  further comprising a burner jet control whereby the heat generated by said burner jet is controllable. 
     
     
         6 . The snow and ice melting device according to  claim 1  further comprising a jockey wheel mounted to said trailer portion. 
     
     
         7 . The snow and ice melting device according to  claim 1  whereby said vehicle is a propane truck. 
     
     
         8 . The snow and ice melting device according to  claim 1  where said fuel source is propane. 
     
     
         9 . The snow and ice melting device according to  claim 1  where said fuel source is a propane tank disposed on said frame.

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