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A surface covering for melting ice and/or snow comprises at least one elongate element arranged to form a generally flexible mat structure, and a melting composition integrated with the elongate element. The elongate element may comprise a tube defining a cavity therein, and the melting composition

A surface covering for melting ice and/or snow comprises at least one elongate element arranged to form a generally flexible mat structure, and a melting composition integrated with the elongate element. The elongate element may comprise a tube defining a cavity therein, and the melting composition may be disposed within the cavity.

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1. A surface covering for melting ice or snow, comprising: at least one elongate element arranged to form a generally flexible mat structure;said flexible mat structure convertible between at least a first, generally planar condition for melting ice or snow, and a second, compact condition suitable

1. A surface covering for melting ice or snow, comprising: at least one elongate element arranged to form a generally flexible mat structure;said flexible mat structure convertible between at least a first, generally planar condition for melting ice or snow, and a second, compact condition suitable for storage of said mat structure when not in use; anda melting composition integrated with said at least one elongate element;wherein said at least one elongate element comprises at least one tube defining a cavity therein and wherein said melting composition is disposed within said cavity;wherein said at least one elongate element is formed from material that allows said melting composition to permeate therethrough; andwherein said at least one tube comprises a plurality of tubes woven to form said mat structure. 2. The surface covering of claim 1, further comprising: at least one aperture formed in said tube and communicating with said cavity;said melting composition being exposable to ice or snow in contact with said tube through said aperture to thereby melt the ice or snow. 3. A surface covering for melting ice or snow, comprising: at least one tube defining a cavity therein and arranged to form a generally flexible mat structure; anda melting composition disposed within said cavity of said at least one tube;said flexible mat structure convertible between at least a first, generally planar condition for melting ice or snow, and a second, compact condition suitable for storage of said mat structure when not in use;said second, compact condition of said flexible mat structure being one of a rolled condition or a folded condition;wherein said melting composition is retained in said cavity in said second condition; andwherein said at least one tube comprises a plurality of tubes woven to form said mat structure. 4. The surface covering of claim 3, wherein said elongate element is formed from material that allows said melting composition to permeate therethrough. 5. The surface covering of claim 3, further comprising: at least one aperture formed in said tube and communicating with said cavity;said melting composition being exposable to ice or snow in contact with said tube through said aperture to thereby melt the ice or snow.