Systems and methods for smart deicers

Details Systems and methods for smart deicers Systems and methods for smart deicers

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Campbell, Thor S (Department: 3742)

Electric resistance heating devices

Heating devices

Immersion heater details

C392S497000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07941040

ABSTRACT:
Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming, the system including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature of the water, a switch adapted to activate and deactivate the heating element, and a control unit in communication with the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the switch. The heating element is supported by the main body. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element using the switch based at least in part on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor.

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