Snow Removal Device and Methods for Using and Constructing Same
a technology of a device and a construction method, which is applied in the direction of roof covering, can solve the problems of water damage to the building, dangerous practice, damage to the roof and/or insulation,
Inactive Publication Date: 2015-12-03
GUEVARA JOSE ISAAC
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The patent is for a snow removal device used to remove snow from overhead areas, such as roofs. The device has a blade with a shaft, wheels at each end of the shaft, and a coupler for attaching a handle to. The device can be used to roll along a roof to remove snow, adjust the position of the blade to clear the snow, and pull the device from the roof to allow the snow to fall. The positioner is designed to keep the blade in place during use. The method of construction involves inserting a shaft into an arcuate blade, coupling the blade to the shaft at one or more points, attaching wheels to each end of the shaft, and connecting a coupler and positioner to the blade. The technical effects of this invention include a more efficient and effective snow removal method that reduces the risk of damage to roofs and other structures, as well as a simplified construction process.
Problems solved by technology
An ice dam is an ice build-up on roofs that causes water damage to the building.
The water accumulates above the ice dam, eventually seeping into the building, potentially damaging the roof and / or insulation, as well as the building's internal structures.
However, this is ineffective because the peak of the roof cannot be reached.
Some stand on the roof and shovel as if standing on the ground, a dangerous practice.
None offers a complete and safe method for preventing ice dams by removing snow from the roof.
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[0015]Certain terminology may be used in the following description for convenience only and is not limiting. The words “lower” and “upper” and “top” and “bottom” designate directions in the drawings to which reference is made. The terminology includes the words above specifically mentioned, derivatives thereof and words of similar import.
[0016]Where a term is provided in the singular, the inventors also contemplate aspects of the disclosure described by the plural of that term. As used in this specification and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, e.g., “a blade” may include a plurality of blades. Thus, for example, a reference to “a method” includes one or more methods, and / or steps of the type described herein and / or which will become apparent to those persons skilled in the art upon reading this disclosure.
[0017]Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herei...
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A snow removal device and methods for removing snow from overhead areas. The device has an arcuate blade with a shaft extending throughout the longitudinal axis of the blade and coupled to the blade at one or more points. Wheels are coupled to either end of the shaft, rotating freely as the blade and shaft remain in a fixed position. A coupler attaches to the shaft and a positioner connects the blade to the coupler such that when the coupler is taut, the blade is maintained in a fixed position and when the coupler is slack, the blade is free to move within a predetermined range. The device is placed on a roof and rolled to the peak while the coupler is slack. The device is pulled downwardly causing the positioner to become taut and maintain the blade in a fixed position optimal for snow gathering and removal.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of the U.S. provisional patent application entitled “Snow Removal Device”, having Ser. No. 62 / 007,023, filed Jun. 3, 2014, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to a device and methods for removing snow. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a device and methods for removing snow from overhead areas such as a roof.[0003]An ice dam is an ice build-up on roofs that causes water damage to the building. Ice dams on roofs form when accumulated snow on a pitched roof melts and the water flows down the roof under a top level of snow to the bottom of the roof and refreezes. Ice then accumulates at the bottom edge of the roof around the eaves, forming icicles from dripping water, but of more concern forming ice dams. The ice dams prevent the flow of water from later melti...
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IPC IPC(8): E04D15/00
CPCE04D15/006E04D13/106
Inventor GUEVARA, JOSE ISAAC
Owner GUEVARA JOSE ISAAC