A deicing apparatus may include a reservoir containing a deicing agent, a distribution network, and at least a first nozzle, for deicing a surface, such as a sidewalk. In one embodiment, at least one or more of the reservoir or distribution network is located underground and at least one or more of
A deicing apparatus may include a reservoir containing a deicing agent, a distribution network, and at least a first nozzle, for deicing a surface, such as a sidewalk. In one embodiment, at least one or more of the reservoir or distribution network is located underground and at least one or more of the reservoir, distribution network, and nozzle is operatively fixed with respect to the associated surface. The apparatus may further be provided with pumping means for pumping the deicing agent through the apparatus.
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I claim: 1. A deicing apparatus comprising: a reservoir for containing a deicing agent, wherein the reservoir comprises a flexible bladder having a variable volume; a distribution network in fluid communication with the reservoir; a pumping means for pumping the deicing agent from the reservoir, th
I claim: 1. A deicing apparatus comprising: a reservoir for containing a deicing agent, wherein the reservoir comprises a flexible bladder having a variable volume; a distribution network in fluid communication with the reservoir; a pumping means for pumping the deicing agent from the reservoir, through the distribution network, through a first nozzle, and to an associated ground surface, wherein a first portion of the first nozzle is fixed to the associated ground surface and a second portion of the first nozzle is adjustable between: (1) an extended use condition where the second portion extends above the ground surface; and, (2) a retracted non-use condition where the second portion is substantially level with the associated wound surface; a power supply operatively communicated to the pumping means for providing power to the pumping means; a second nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein the first nozzle dispenses the deicing agent to a first deicing zone on the associated ground surface and the second nozzle dispenses the deicing agent to a second deicing zone on the associated ground surface; a control flow manifold positioned between the reservoir and the first and second nozzles, that selectively controls the flow of the deicing agent to the first and second nozzles; and a control panel operatively communicated with one or more of the pumping means and the flow control manifold, the control panel being selectively, adjustably programmable for selectively, adjustably controlling one or more of the pumping means and the flow control manifold. 2. The deicing apparatus of claim 1 wherein the deicing agent is a liquid deicing agent. 3. The deicing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: a receiver operatively communicated with the pumping means, the receiver adapted for receiving a signal from a transmitter; and wherein, the signal is a control signal that selectively controls the pumping means. 4. The deicing apparatus of claim 3 wherein the transmitter is a remote transmitter. 5. The deicing apparatus of claim 1 wherein the control panel is selectively, adjustably programmable with respect to: (1) one or more flow rates through the distribution network; (2) the time of day that the pumping means is operational; (3) the length of time that the pumping means is operational; and, (4) the nozzles through which the deicing agent flows. 6. The deicing apparatus of claim 1 wherein the second portion of the first nozzle retracts to a position below the associated ground surface when in the retracted non-use condition. 7. A deicing apparatus comprising: a reservoir for containing a deicing agent, wherein the reservoir comprises a flexible bladder having a variable volume; a distribution network in fluid communication with the reservoir; a pumping means for pumping the deicing agent from the reservoir, through the distribution network, through a first nozzle, and to an associated around surface, wherein a first portion of the first nozzle is fixed to the associated ground surface and a second portion of the first nozzle is adjustable between: (1) an extended use condition where the second portion extends above the ground surface; and, (2) a retracted non-use condition where the second portion is substantially level with the associated ground surface; a power supply operatively communicated to the pumping means for providing power to the pumping means; a second nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir; a volume detector for detecting the volume of deicing agent remaining in the reservoir; a sensor operatively communicated with the pumping means for selectively, operatively controlling the pumping means; and, wherein the sensor is selected from the group consisting of temperature sensors, ice sensors, movement sensors, and volume sensors. 8. The deicing apparatus of claim 7 wherein the first nozzle dispenses the deicing agent to a first deicing zone on the associated ground surface and the second nozzle dispenses the deicing agent to a second deicing zone on the associated ground surface. 9. The deicing apparatus of claim 7 further comprising: a first control valve in the distribution network, located between the reservoir and the first nozzle, that selectively controls the flow of the deicing agent to the first nozzle; and a second control valve in the distribution network, located between the reservoir and the second nozzle, that selectively controls the flow of the deicing agent to the second nozzle. 10. The deicing apparatus of claim 9 wherein the first and second control valves are independently operable. 11. The deicing apparatus of claim 7 further comprising: a control flow manifold positioned between the reservoir and the first and second nozzles, that selectively controls the flow of the deicing agent to the first and second nozzles. 12. The deicing apparatus of claim 7 wherein the deicing agent is a liquid deicing agent. 13. The deicing apparatus of claim 7 wherein the second portion of the first nozzle retracts to a position below the associated ground surface when in the retracted non-use condition. 14. The deicing apparatus of claim 7 further comprising: a receiver operatively communicated with the pumping means, the receiver adapted for receiving a signal from a transmitter; and wherein, the signal is a control signal that selectively controls the pumping means. 15. The deicing apparatus of claim 14 wherein the transmitter is a remote transmitter. 16. A deicing apparatus comprising: a reservoir for containing a deicing agent, the reservoir positioned above an associated ground surface, wherein the reservoir comprises a flexible bladder having a variable volume; a distribution network located below the reservoir, the distribution network comprising a first nozzle and a second nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein a first portion of the first nozzle is fixed to the associated around surface and a second portion of the first nozzle is adjustable between: (1) an extended use condition where the second portion extends above the ground surface; and, (2) a retracted non-use condition where the second portion is substantially level with the associated ground surface; a control flow manifold positioned between the reservoir and the first and second nozzles, that selectively controls the flow of the deicing agent to the first and second nozzles; a control panel operatively communicated with the flow control manifold, the control panel being selectively, adjustably programmable for selectively, adjustably controlling the flow control manifold; and wherein gravity forces the deicing agent from the reservoir, through the distribution network, through the first nozzle, and to the associated ground surface. 17. The deicing apparatus of claim 16 further comprising: a receiver operatively communicated with the control panel, the receiver adapted for receiving a signal from a transmitter; wherein, the signal is a control signal that selectively controls the control panel; and wherein the transmitter is a remote transmitter. 18. The deicing apparatus of claim 16 further comprising: a first control valve in the distribution network, located between the reservoir and the first nozzle, that selectively controls the flow of the deicing agent to the first nozzle; and a second control valve in the distribution network, located between the reservoir and the second nozzle, that selectively controls the flow of the deicing agent to the second nozzle; wherein the first and second control valves are independently operable.
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