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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2001
Timothy C. Bonerb, Jackson, NH (US);
Other;
Abstract
A device for removing ice and snow from roofs ( ) comprising an inflatable sleeve ( ) secured to a mounting frame secured on a roof under shingles or panels ( ). Inflating the sleeve ( ) fractures ice and snow adhering to the top of the apparatus, causing ice and snow to fall to the ground in a controlled manner. An inflation mechanism can be provided suitably adapted to prevent moisture damage to the system, and to provide warm air to the inflatable sleeve ( ) to facilitate the release of ice and snow. Alternatively, a non-inflatable flexible cover ( ) can be provided and secured to an eave or side of a building, and then agitated to remove ice and snow. A flexible gutter apparatus ( ) can also be provided, having a flexible gutter disposed onto rigid support frame segments and secured to its edges so that the contents of the gutter can be expelled by lifting the flexible gutter over the frame.