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A self-heating surface, system and method for use in a transportation network are described. The heated surface does not require electricity to generate heat as a heating source. The self-heating surface preferably forms one or more portions or sections of a transportation network, including pedestrian walkways, roads, railways, or airport runways. The self-heating surface comprises an inner heating member which is fully encapsulated by an outer shell material. The self-heating surface is designed to prevent or minimize accumulation of snow or ice upon the surface by providing a heated surface capable of melting any snow or ice falling on, resting on, or forming thereupon.
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- The present invention relates generally to a heated surface, to a transportation network system using a heated surface to prevent the accumulation of snow or ice, and more particularly, to a transportation network using a self-generating heated travel-way which minimizes or prevents the accumulation of snow or ice associated with the transportation network.
- The ability to quickly and safely travel from one destination to a second destination is vital to a modern society. At the heart of such travel are the numerous travel networks, such as vehicle roads, sidewalks, bicycle pathways, or airplane runways, which connect people to other people, commercial markets, recreation, or services. These travel-ways are vital to maintain commercial viability both locally and globally, and to provide a mechanism to allow the transfer of knowledge and cultural understanding. Societies with reliable transportation networks tend to thrive economically and culturally, as compared to those societies that have unreliable transportation networks.
- Cold weather climates provide a challenge in providing and maintaining travel networks. Cold weather climates often produce snow and ice, causing the travel networks to be dangerous and less reliable. The addition of snow or ice on the travel networks often results in increased accidents, as well as increased travel times. Traditional methods of removing snow and ice from the travel networks generally require training and the use of man hours, large expensive snow removal equipment, or other chemical means, such as the application of salt or sand to the roadways. While such measures result in clearing the travel networks, they can be expensive to maintain. In addition, they can be less efficient as snow falls at a continued rate over a time period, requiring such measures to be repeated on a continuous basis to maintain any previously cleared pathways. As such, there is a need in the art for an improved system for maintaining travel networks free of snow or ice.
- The present invention describes a self-heating surface for use in a transportation network. The present invention also includes a heated surface which does not require electricity to generate heat as a heating source. A system for preventing accumulation of snow or ice on a surface used for the transportation of people or powered machines (bicycles, cars, airplanes, trains, motorcycles) from one destination to a second destination is also provided. The present invention also provides for a method of maintaining a transportation network at a temperature which prevents or minimizes accumulation of snow or ice thereupon.
- The self-heating surface preferably forms one or more portions or sections of a transportation network, including pedestrian walkways, roads, railways, or airport runways. The self heating surface comprises an inner heating member which is fully encapsulated by an outer shell material. The self-heating surface is designed to prevent or minimize accumulation of snow or ice upon the surface by providing a heated surface capable of melting any snow or ice falling on, resting on, or forming thereupon. In an illustrated example, the self-heating surface comprises an inner heating member formed from spent fuel and a concrete outer material. The spent fuel (used to form the inner heating member) continues to generate heat as a result of the radioactive decay of elements inside the fuel. To prevent damage to the user, the spent fuel may be enclosed in a protective shield, such as a lead wrap and/or concrete wrap.
- In one embodiment, a heated surface which does not require electricity to generate heat as a heating source comprises an inner heating member configured to self-generate heat, an an outer shell material, said outer shell fully encapsulating said inner heating member.
- In one embodiment, a system for preventing accumulation of heat or ice on a surface used for the transportation of people or powered machines from one destination to a second destination comprises: a pathway configured to allow a person or a powered machine to move thereon from one destination to a second destination, said pathway having at least one portion containing a heated surface configured to maintain said portion of said pathway at a temperature that prevents the accumulation of snow or ice.
- In one embodiment, a method of maintaining a transportation network at a temperature which prevents or minimizes accumulation of snow or ice thereupon comprises: providing a pathway configured to allow a person or a powered machine to move thereon from one destination to a second destination, said pathway having at least one portion containing a heated surface configured to maintain said portion of said pathway at a temperature that prevents the accumulation of snow or ice.
- Accordingly, it is an objective of the invention to provide a self-heating surface.
- It is an objective of the invention to provide travel ways for pedestrians which minimize the requirement for snow removal machinery to remove accumulated snow or ice therefrom.
- It is an objective of the invention to provide travel ways for motorized vehicles which minimizes the requirement for snow removal machinery to remove accumulated snow or ice therefrom.
- It is an objective of the invention to provide a heated surface which does not require electricity to generate heat as a heating source.
- It is an objective of the invention to provide a system for preventing accumulation of snow or ice on a surface used for the transportation of people or powered machines from one destination to a second destination.
- It is an objective of the invention to provide a method of maintaining a transportation network at a temperature which prevents or minimizes accumulation of snow or ice thereupon.
- It is a further objective of the invention to provide a self-heating surface for use in a transportation network.
- It is yet another objective of the invention to provide a self-heating surface configured to prevent accumulation of snow and ice.
- It is yet another objective of the invention to provide a self-heating surface configured to prevent accumulation of snow and ice over a predetermined time period.
- It is a still further objective of the invention to provide a self-heating surface configured to be maintained at a predetermined temperature.
- It is a further objective of the invention to provide one or more portions of a travel network which does not require external power sources to provide a heated surface.
- It is yet another objective of the invention to provide a self-heating surface having a self-generating heating source configured to prevent accumulation of snow and ice.
- It is yet another objective of the invention to provide a self-heating surface having a self-generating heating source configured to prevent accumulation of snow and ice over a predetermined time period.
- It is a still further objective of the invention to provide a self-heating surface using spent fuel as the self-generating heating source to prevent accumulation of snow and ice.
- Other objectives and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with any accompanying drawings wherein are set forth, by way of illustration and example, certain embodiments of this invention. Any drawings contained herein constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a self-heating transportation network surface; -
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the self-heating transportation network surface illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 illustrates the self-heating transportation network surface having a secondary shielding material; -
FIG. 4 illustrates the self-heating transportation network surface comprising a plurality of self-heating elements; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a self-heating transportation network surface with heat conducting members; -
FIG. 6 is a schematic representation of the self-heating transportation network surface illustrated as a pedestrian walkway or sidewalk; -
FIG. 7 is a schematic representation of the self-heating transportation network surface illustrated as a public road for vehicle travel; and -
FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating zones of heat. - While the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in various forms, there is shown in the drawings and will hereinafter be described a presently preferred, albeit not limiting, embodiment with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated.
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FIG. 1 , an illustrative embodiment of a self-heating transportation network surface, referred to generally as a self-heating surface 10, is shown. The self-heating surface 10 preferably forms one or more portions or sections of a transportation network. As used herein, the term “transportation network” is defined to mean any surface or pathway associated with or directly used to transport or move individuals or powered vehicles, such as automobiles or aircraft, from one position to another position. The network may include, for example, a pedestrian walkway or travel-way, a pedestrian sidewalk, a vehicle travel-way or a street or road, an airplane runway, a taxiway, a subway or railway, or a bridge surface. The self-heating surface 10 is designed to prevent or minimize accumulation of snow or ice upon the surface by providing a heated surface capable of melting any snow or ice falling on, resting on, or forming thereupon. - The self-
heating surface 10 contains aninner heating member 12 fully encapsulated by anouter shell material 14. Theheating member 12 comprises an outer protective shield material and a self-generatingheating material 18. The self-generatingheating material 18 provides heat without the need for external heat producing components, such as power sources to generate electricity, or electrodes. This is in contrast to radiant floor heating systems that use mats containing coils warmed by electricity. The requirement of electricity for providing a heated system makes such systems too costly for use in transportation networks as such systems can stretch for miles, and adds additional associated costs for upkeep and maintenance. In addition, providing electricity for such heating systems might be impractical in some areas. A material capable of self-generating heat allows for heat generating transportation networks to be used over vast distances and is more economical to operate over the long run as such systems do not require heat generating equipment. - Preferably, the self-generating
heating material 18 is spent fuel, or nuclear fuel that has been irradiated in a nuclear reactor. The spent fuel removed from reactors and used as the self-generatingheating material 18 must be capable of generating heat over a period of time. The nuclear fuel used as spent fuel can be any material that can be burned by a nuclear fission or fussion to derive nuclear energy. Such materials often include heavy fissle elements that are capable of nuclear fussion, including, but not limited to uranium-235, plutonium-239. - The
protective shield material 16 surrounds the self-generatingheating material 18 and is made of a material that prevents any harmful effects, such as radiation, from the self-generatingheating material 18. Theprotective shield material 16 may be lead or a lead based material, steel, concrete, or any other material calculated to be sufficiently protective against harmful effects of the self-generatingheating material 18 to humans or other mammals. In an alternative embodiment, aprotective shield material 16 will not be used. The self-generatingheating material 18 is further fully encapsulated by theouter shell material 14. Theouter shell material 14 is preferably a material that 1) can support the weight and continued use of any component of the travel network system, i.e. people, cars, airplanes, trains; 2) does not interact with the self-generatingheating material 18; or 3) maintains the self-generatingheating material 18 in proper position. - Preferably, the
outer shell material 14 is a concrete surface, such as a Portland cement concrete (Portland cement, coarse aggregates, sand and water). - Several parameters are used to provide a mechanism to prevent accumulation of snow and ice on the self-
heating surface 10. Such parameters include thickness of theouter shell material 14, the distance between theupper surface 20 and the self-generating heating material 18 (see X,FIG. 2 ), the amount of self-generatingheating material 18 used, the type of self-generatingheating material 18 used, the age of the self generating material used (i.e. how long it has been generating heat), and the placement of the self-generating heating material within theouter material 14. One or more of these parameters can be used to maintain the self-heating surface 10 at or near a predetermined temperature. Referring back toFIGS. 1 and 2 , the self-heating surface 10 illustrates the positioning of the self-generatingheating material 18 within theouter shell material 14. One or more of the parameters may be used to ensure that at least theupper surface 20 of the self-heating surface 10 maintains a predetermined temperature. As an illustrative example, anupper surface 20 temperature above freezing, such as between 5 and 10 degrees C., may be desirable so that as the snow or water hits theupper surface 20, the snow would melt or the water would not be able to form ice. In very cold climates, the upper surface may be maintained at temperatures above 10 degrees C. to counter the effect air temperature has on theupper surface 20. In addition to maintaining theupper surface 20 at a predetermined temperature, one or more parameters described above may be used to maintain the entire self-heating surface 10 at a predetermined temperature as well. -
FIGS. 6 and 7 are schematic representations of the self-heatingtransportation network surface 10 illustrated as a concrete pedestrian walkway or sidewalk 21 (FIG. 6 ), or a public road for vehicle travel (FIG. 7 ).FIG. 6 shows the self-heating surface 10 forming a pedestrian walkway, allowing individuals to travel between multiple buildings, including a high-rise apartment complex 22, agrocery store 24, and a high-risecommercial shopping mall 26. In this embodiment, the self-heating surface 10 is formed by theinner heating member 12 being made of a protective lead shielding material surrounding the self-generatingheating material 18 of spent fuel. Within multiple areas of the self-heating surface 10 is a plurality of spaced apartinner heating members 12, illustrated as dashed lines to indicate being positioned below theupper surface 28 of the concrete pedestrian walkway orsidewalk 21. The self-heating surface 10 provides a mechanism to heat theupper surface 28 of the concrete pedestrian walkway orsidewalk 21 to a predetermined temperature or temperature range in order to prevent snow or ice accumulation or formation. As such, a safer pedestrian walk-way is formed as there is a reduced risk of falling as a result of snow or ice. In addition, there are there is less requirement for humans to clear and maintain the clear pathway between the high-rise apartment complex 22, thegrocery store 24, and the high-risecommercial shopping mall 26. -
FIG. 7 shows the self-heating surface 10 forming a series of vehicular roadways orstreets 31, allowing moving vehicles (not shown), such as automobiles, to travel between multiple buildings, including a high-risecommercial office building 30, arestaurant 32, and amovie theater 34. Thecommercial office building 30 includes anoutdoor parking lot 36. Therestaurant 32 includes anoutdoor parking lot 38. Themovie theater 34 includes anindoor parking lot 40. In this embodiment, the self-heating surface 10 forming the vehicular roadways orstreets 31 is formed by theinner heating member 12 being made of a protective lead shielding material surrounding the self-generatingheating material 18 of spent fuel. Within multiple areas of the vehicular roadways orstreets 31 are a plurality of spaced apartinner heating members 12, illustrated as dashed lines to indicate being positioned below the vehicular roadway or street surfaces 42. The self-heating surface 10 provides a mechanism to heat the vehicular roadway orstreet surface 42 to a predetermined temperature or temperature range in order to prevent snow or ice accumulation or formation. As such, a safer vehicle travel way is formed as there is a reduced risk of accidents associated with snow or ice on the roads. There are also fewer requirements for use of machines and manpower to clear and maintain cleared pathways on the vehicular roadways orstreets 31. As shown inFIG. 7 , the self-heating surface 10 may also be used in theoutdoor parking lots Parking lot 40 is an indoor lot, and does not include the self-heating surface 10 because removal of snow and ice is not required. - Whether the self-
heating surface 10 forms the concrete pedestrian walkway orsidewalk 21, the vehicular roadways orstreets 31, or any other transportation network pathways, theinner heating members 12 should provide a sufficient zone ofheat 44, seeFIG. 8 , to provide a sufficiently sized heated surface to maintain all areas of the concrete pedestrian walkway orsidewalk 21, the vehicular roadways orstreets 31, or any other transportation network pathways by prohibiting formation of snow or ice thereupon. In places where multipleinner heating members 12 are used, zones ofheat overlap 46 may be desired to prevent non-heated areas. - To aid in dispersal of heat generated from
inner heating members 12, one or moreheat conducting members 48 may be used. As shown inFIG. 5 , theinner heating member 12 is positioned in the middle of the self-heating surface 10. Secured to, or integrally formed to, theinner heating members 12 are fourheat conducting members 48 extending away from and outwardly from theinner heating members 12. Each of theheat conducting members 48 are sized to extend to the corners of the self-heating surface 10, thereby transferring the heat from the center to the outer portions. Theheat conducting members 48 may be, for example, a ceramic material, a metal wire, a copper wire, or a silver wire. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , the self-heating surface 10 is illustrated with a plurality of smaller, encapsulated inner heating members, shown ascapsules 50. Thecapsules 50 contain the outerprotective shield material 16 and the self-generatingheating material 18 dispersed within theouter shell material 14. - If needed, a secondary protective layer 52 (i.e. lead), see
FIG. 3 , may also enclose theinner heating member 12 to provide additional protection against any harmful effects. - All patents and publications mentioned in this specification are indicative of the levels of those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains. All patents and publications are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
- It is to be understood that while a certain form of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and any drawings/figures included herein.
- One skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is well adapted to carry out the objectives and obtain the ends and advantages mentioned, as well as those inherent therein. The embodiments, methods, procedures and techniques described herein are presently representative of the preferred embodiments, are intended to be exemplary, and are not intended as limitations on the scope. Changes therein and other uses will occur to those skilled in the art which are encompassed within the spirit of the invention and are defined by the scope of the appended claims. Although the invention has been described in connection with specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the invention as claimed should not be unduly limited to such specific embodiments. Indeed, various modifications of the described modes for carrying out the invention which are obvious to those skilled in the art are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.
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1. A heated surface which does not require electricity to generate heat as a heating source comprising:
an inner heating member configured to self-generate heat; and
an outer shell material, said outer shell fully encapsulating said inner heating member.
2. The heated surface according to claim 1 wherein said inner heating member comprises a self-heating material.
3. The heated surface according to claim 2 wherein said self-heating material is spent fuel.
4. The heated surface according to claim 3 wherein said inner heating member further comprises an outer protective shield material.
5. The heated surface according to claim 3 wherein said outer material is concrete.
6. The heated surface according to claim 1 further including at least one heat conducting member coupled to said inner heating member.
7. The heated surface according to claim 1 wherein said outer member is sized to maintain a predetermine temperature.
8. The heated surface according to claim 1 wherein said self-heating material is in sufficient quantity to maintain a predetermine temperature.
9. A system for preventing accumulation of snow or ice on a surface used for the transportation of people or powered machines from one destination to a second destination comprising:
a pathway configured to allow a person or a powered machine to move thereon from one destination to a second destination, said pathway having at least one portion containing a heated surface configured to maintain said portion of said pathway at a temperature that prevents the accumulation of snow or ice.
10. The system for preventing accumulation of snow or ice on a surface used for the transportation of people or powered machines from one destination to a second destination according to claim 9 wherein said pathway comprises an inner heating member configured to self-generate heat.
11. The system for preventing accumulation of snow or ice on a surface used for the transportation of people or powered machines from one destination to a second destination according to claim 10 wherein said inner heating member comprises a self-heating material.
12. The system for preventing accumulation of snow or ice on a surface used for the transportation of people or powered machines from one destination to a second destination according to claim 11 wherein said self-heating material is spent fuel.
13. The system for preventing accumulation of snow or ice on a surface used for the transportation of people or powered machines from one destination to a second destination according to claim 12 wherein a pathway contains concrete fully encapsulating said inner heating member.
14. The system for preventing accumulation of snow or ice on a surface used for the transportation of people or powered machines from one destination to a second destination according to claim 13 wherein the amount of concrete encapsulating said inner heating member determines the temperature of an upper surface of said pathway.
15. The system for preventing accumulation of snow or ice on a surface used for the transportation of people or powered machines from one destination to a second destination according to claim 9 wherein said self-heating material is in sufficient quantity to maintain a predetermine temperature.
16. A method of maintaining a transportation network at a temperature which prevents or minimizes accumulation of snow or ice thereupon comprising:
providing a pathway configured to allow a person or a powered machine to move thereon from one destination to a second destination, said pathway having at least one portion containing a heated surface configured to maintain said portion of said pathway at a temperature that prevents the accumulation of snow or ice.
17. The method of maintaining a transportation network at a temperature which prevents or minimizes accumulation of snow or ice thereupon, according to claim 16 , wherein said inner heating member comprises a self-heating material.
18. The method of maintaining a transportation network at a temperature which prevents or minimizes accumulation of snow or ice thereupon, according to claim 17 , wherein said self heating material is spent fuel.
19. The method of maintaining a transportation network at a temperature which prevents or minimizes accumulation of snow or ice thereupon, according to claim 18 , wherein said pathway contains concrete fully encapsulating said inner heating member.
20. The method of maintaining a transportation network at a temperature which prevents or minimizes accumulation of snow or ice thereupon, according to claim 19 , wherein the amount of concrete encapsulating said inner heating member determines the temperature of an upper surface of said pathway, or said self-heating material is in sufficient quantity to maintain a predetermine temperature.
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