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Device for removing ice from roofs
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Inventors: Bonerb, Timothy C.;
Assignee:
Primary Examiner: Canfield; Robert
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Decker; Phillip E.
A device for removing ice and snow from roofs (10) comprising an inflatable sleeve (19) secured to a mounting frame secured on a roof under shingles or panels (56). Inflating the sleeve (19) 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 (19) to facilitate the release of ice and snow. Alternatively, a non-inflatable flexible cover (121) 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 (223) 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. |
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION FIG.
1 is a side view of the bottom end of a metal, panel-type roof that is modified for use with this configuration of the invention.
A bottom end 56a of roof panel 56 is cut back to position 56b.
Fasteners 16a and 16b are removed, allowing roof panel 56 to be lifted from its secured position on the roof beam (purlin) 176.
A rigid insert panel 173 is installed and caulk or other types of gasketing and sealant materials are applied above and below the insert panel 173 to form a watertight seal.
Sandwiched between the bottom 56b of the roof panel 56 and the insert panel 173 is a mounting tab 151.
Once all components are in place, fasteners 16a and 16b are reinstalled.
The end 178 of the insert panel is positioned away from the sidewall 110 of the building to keep water runoff away from the building.
The end 178 acts as a drip edge.
Hole(s) 177 are provided approximately every 46 cm along the bottom part of the insert panel 173 to provide a mounting point to hold the shock or bungee cord 21 secured so that the inflatable sleeve 19 is anchored properly.
A hook and loop (VELCRO) fastening system 180 is provided to attach an inflatable sleeve 19 to the mounting tab 151 and to allow for easy removal and reinstallation as the seasons dictate.
Waterproof sealant 169a, 169b, 169c, 169d, 169e, such as butyl tape, silicone caulk, and others well known in the art are used in the joint 174 to prevent leaking through the roof panels 56.
Special sealants 169 are generally required that have elasticity to move with the roof panels 56 as they constantly expand and contract due to the constant heating and cooling that normally occurs.
FIG.
1 clearly shows the advantages of manufacturing and installing a device for removing ice and snow from roofs.
For a panel-type roof, the method comprises the steps of cutting back the panel from the edge of the roof, installing the top part of an inflatable sleeve 19 or cover, and securing the bottom part of the inflatable sleeve or cover to the eave or side of the building
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