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Snow removal system

CA 1286472 C · Owner: Oller, Frank G. · Inventors: Oller, Frank G.

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A system is disclosed for the removal of snow from roofs. The system comprises a plurality of brackets affixable to a roof in a spaced configuration thereon. Each bracket has one or more slots capable of receiving and releasably retaining a wire. In association with the brackets are wire retaining means and wire releasing means. Actuation of the wire releasing means causes the wire released from two spaced brackets to slice through an accumulated snow load breaking the seal between the snow and the roof and resulting in the snow sliding off the roof.

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  • Granted July 23, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 23, 2008.
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FiledMarch 31, 1987
GrantedJuly 23, 1991
Term endedJuly 23, 2008
Patent numberCA 1286472 C
Classification (IPC)E04H9/16 +2 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedMarch 31, 1987Patent grantedJuly 23, 1991Term endedJuly 23, 2008

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