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Device for detecting and preventing the formation of ice on contoured surfaces

  • US 4,508,295 A
  • Filed: 06/09/1983
  • Issued: 04/02/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/1982
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for detecting and preventing the formation of ice on contoured surfaces, comprising:

  • a rigid hollow support structure including a contoured surface;

    a deformable wall covering said contoured surface;

    means for providing an airtight securement between said support structure and said deformable wall along a plurality of lines of contact, whereby a plurality of elementary chambers are defined by said support structure, said deformable wall and said means for providing an airtight securement;

    at least one first opening between the interior of said support structure and each of said elementary chambers;

    at least one opening in said deformable wall at each said elementary chamber; and

    means for feeding hot gas to said interior of said support structure.

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