Methods and apparatus for melting snow and ice on a vehicle
CA 2435602 A1 · Owner: Oskorep, John Jeffrey · Inventors: Oskorep, John Jeffrey
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Methods and apparatus for melting snow and/or ice on a vehicle such as an, automobile, are disclosed. The apparatus includes a snow sensor mounted on the outside of the vehicle and a controller positioned underneath the vehicle's hood. When, snowfall is detected, the controller causes an engine of the vehicle to be started one or, more times along with its heater and defroster. The heat from the engine and the inside, of the vehicle are transferred to the vehicle's body and windows to melt the snow/ice, over the vehicle. Advantageously snow melting is performed automatically and requires no effort or involvement from the driver of the vehicle. Preferably the engine, is started a number …
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- Filed July 18, 2003. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended July 18, 2023.
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