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Apparatus and method for creating and resurfacing ice

US5771698A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1997
Grant dateJun 30, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01H4/023
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and method for creating and resurfacing ice for skating purposes. The apparatus comprises a rigid frame, a water dispersion member connected to the frame, a mat connected to the frame, and a water supply conduit connected to the water disperson member. This device is well suited for indoor and outdoor commercial public and private skating rinks, for community parks rinks and, for home or residential skating rinks.

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