US 2026/0266007 A1 · Device for Depositing Snow

Abstract

An apparatus for disposal and melting of snow and ice, particularly collected from urban areas. The apparatus includes a chute with an upper open end and a lower end, configured to receive snow and ice at the upper end and direct them downward. Carrying devices, such as buoyancy elements or a rack attached to a quay, maintain the upper end above the surface of a body of water. A vessel attached at the lower end collects solids settling from the meltwater as the snow and ice melt. The device utilizes natural heat from seawater or another large body of water to melt the snow, reducing the need for additional energy input and efficiently manages pollutants by allowing solids to settle and be removed, thus reducing environmental impact. Designed to be low-cost and easy to handle, the apparatus can be stowed away during off-season periods.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for disposal and melting of snow and ice, the apparatus comprising:

a. a chute having an upper open end and a lower end, the chute being configured to receive snow and ice at the upper end and direct it toward the lower end;
b. carrying devices attached to the chute to maintain the upper end above the surface of a body of water when the chute is placed therein;
and
c. a vessel formed at the lower end of the chute, the vessel being configured to collect solids settling from meltwater as the snow and ice melt.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Device for Depositing Snow

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