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Onboard aircraft de-icing using lasers

  • US 6,206,325 B1
  • Filed: 09/18/1998
  • Issued: 03/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of de-icing an aircraft comprising:

  • (a) securing a laser beam generator to an aircraft;

    (b) generating a beam of radiant energy;

    (c) directing said beam toward said aircraft so that said beam creates a footprint upon a surface of said aircraft; and

    (d) manipulating said beam so that said footprint is moved about said aircraft surface for removing ice, snow or water from said aircraft surface.

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