Butane lock de-icer
US5827055A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B17/0016
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A new BUTANE LOCK DE-ICER for warming frozen door locks of vehicles for unlocking The inventive device includes a cylindrical container having an opening therethrough with a circular recess disposed around the opening. The container holds an amount of butane therein. A flame system is secured within the opening in the top end of the housing. An ignition system is secured within the cylindrical container in communication with the flame system. A lock receiving receptacle is coupled with respect to the top end of the cylindrical container. The lock receiving receptacle extends through the circular recess through the top end of the container. A safety switch extends inwardly of the cylindrical container disposed below the lock receiving receptacle.
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