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Automatic recycling ice detector

  • US 20070176049A1
  • Filed: 06/21/2006
  • Published: 08/02/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An automatic recycling ice detector and ice accumulation indicator for an aircraft, said detector and indicator comprising:

  • sensing means for sensing the formation of ice on a surface of an aircraft;

    a heater and circuit means for melting detected ice and a timing circuit for indicating the time required for melting the sensed ice;

    means for automatically activating the sensing means when the detected ice has been melted;

    computing means for calculating the thickness of ice formed on the surface of the aircraft based on a summation of the times required for melting the detected ice; and

    an indicator for indicating the thickness or weight of accumulated ice.

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