Method and apparatus for disposing of accumulations of snow
CA 2391086 A1 · Owner: Molyneaux, Kevin · Inventors: Molyneaux, Kevin
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A method and apparatus for disposing of accumulations of snow. A first step involves providing a receptacle which is adapted to hold and retain liquids, has a loading mouth heat, pipes which melt accumulations of snow positioned within the receptacle and a drain. A second step involves connecting a liquid conduit from the drain of the receptacle to an access opening to a municipal sewer system. A third step involves dumping loads of snow into the receptacle with a front end loader. A fourth step involves melting the snow within the receptacle to convert the snow to water. A fifth step involves draining the water through the drain of the receptacle and the liquid conduit for disposal in the …
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- Filed June 12, 2002. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended June 12, 2022.
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