METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING A BUILD UP OF SNOW OR DUST
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Abstract
An apparatus for preventing a build up of snow or dust. The apparatus includes a plurality of air nozzles positioned around a periphery of a target area to be kept clear of snow or dust. Each of the nozzles directs a stream of air away from the target area. A deflector is positioned around a periphery of the target area. The deflector deflects the stream of air from each nozzle across the target area, wherein an air curtain is formed preventing snow or dust from landing on the target area.
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17 Claims
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1-8. -8. (canceled)
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9. A method for preventing a build up of snow or dust on a cover for a vehicle tail light, comprising the steps of:
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providing a plurality of air nozzles positioned around a periphery of the vehicle taillight, and a deflector positioned around a periphery of a target area; while operating the vehicle, continuously directing a stream of air from each of the plurality of air nozzles such that the deflector deflects the stream of air toward the center of the vehicle tail light such that the deflected streams of air interfere with stream of air from the other air nozzles to form an air curtain that prevents snow and dust from landing on the target area. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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