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In one embodiment, a system for modifying ice adhesion strength of ice adhered to an object. The system includes an electrode that is electrically insulated from the object and a DC source, e.g., a battery coupled to the object and the electrode. The source generates a DC bias to an interference bet

In one embodiment, a system for modifying ice adhesion strength of ice adhered to an object. The system includes an electrode that is electrically insulated from the object and a DC source, e.g., a battery coupled to the object and the electrode. The source generates a DC bias to an interference between the ice and the object when the ice completes the circuit. The system preferably includes an electrically insulating material disposed-between the object and the electrode. In another embodiment, a coating comprising a ferroelectric, lossy dielectric, ferromagnetic or semiconductor material is applied to a object. Electromagnetic energy causes the coating to generate heat, which melts snow and ice.

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In one embodiment, a system for modifying ice adhesion strength of ice adhered to an object. The system includes an electrode that is electrically insulated from the object and a DC source, e.g., a battery coupled to the object and the electrode. The source generates a DC bias to an interference bet

In one embodiment, a system for modifying ice adhesion strength of ice adhered to an object. The system includes an electrode that is electrically insulated from the object and a DC source, e.g., a battery coupled to the object and the electrode. The source generates a DC bias to an interference between the ice and the object when the ice completes the circuit. The system preferably includes an electrically insulating material disposed-between the object and the electrode. In another embodiment, a coating comprising a ferroelectric, lossy dielectric, ferromagnetic or semiconductor material is applied to a object. Electromagnetic energy causes the coating to generate heat, which melts snow and ice. ; US-5752945, 19980500, Mosley et al., 604/370; US-5797894, 19980800, Cadieux et al., 604/378; US-5817079, 19981000, Bergquist et al., 604/378; US-5820973, 19981000, Dodge, II et al., 428/212; US-5827253, 19981000, Young et al., 604/369; US-5827254, 19981000, Trombetta et al., 604/378; US-5843064, 19981200, Koczab, 604/378; US-5855572, 19990100, Schmidt, 604/378; US-5866242, 19990200, Tan et al., 428/219; US-5879343, 19990300, Dodge, II et al., 604/378; US-5883231, 19990300, Achter et al., 530/362; US-5910137, 19990600, Clark et al., 604/387; US-5916670, 19990600, Tan et al., 428/219; US-5922163, 19990700, Helynranta et al., 156/296; US-6348253, 20020200, Daley et al.; US-6409883, 20020600, Makolin et al.