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Narrowband de-icing and ice release system and method

US11052435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2010
Grant dateJul 6, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D15/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A way of using narrowband irradiation to de-ice or release ice from a surface is provided. The methodology can be applied to a range of different types of de-icing from windshield de-icing to aircraft wing de-icing to releasing ice from the ice tray of an ice making machine. While there are many different specific applications, the concept and methodologies taught remain similar across all of them.

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