Vent Pipe De-Icer

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vent pipe de-icing system that has a first external pipe, a first internal pipe, a second external pipe and a second internal pipe. The external pipes sit above the top surface of a vent pipe, and the internal pipes sit within the vent pipe. The internal pipes are connected to a hot water tank and or pump that pumps hot water or other heated fluid through the pipes such that the heated fluid exits the external pipes and falls into the inside surface of the vent pipe. In this manner, the device can be used to continuously defrost or de-ice a vent pipe and prevent ice from forming. The device can further be controlled via a mobile application, which allows a user to control when and how much fluid is pumped within the device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A de-icing fluid circulating device comprising:
 a pair of pipes each having a first end, a second end and a curved portion to circulate a de-icing fluid into an opening;   a pump for circulating the de-icing fluid from a reservoir;   a battery connected to the pump; and   a tubing connecting each of the pair of pipes to one of the pump and the reservoir, wherein the de-icing fluid circulating device is connected to a vent pipe that is connected to an exterior surface of a structure.   
     
     
         2 . The de-icing fluid circulating device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the vent pipe is connected to one of a sewer, a septic system, a bathroom exhaust fan or a drier vent. 
     
     
         3 . The de-icing fluid circulating device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the de-icing fluid comprises one of a water, an air or agas. 
     
     
         4 . The de-icing fluid circulating device as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the de-icing fluid further comprises a glycol, an alcohol, an antifreeze or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The de-icing fluid circulating device as recited in  claim 1  further comprising a heater connected to the reservoir. 
     
     
         6 . The de-icing fluid circulating device as recited in  claim 1  further comprising a first extension pipe and a second extension pipe positioned within the vent pipe. 
     
     
         7 . The de-icing fluid circulating device as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the first and second extension pipes are attached to the pair of pipes. 
     
     
         8 . The de-icing fluid circulating device as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the first and second extension pipes attach to the pair of pipes through one of a threaded connection or a snap connection. 
     
     
         9 . The de-icing fluid circulating device as recited in  claim 1  further comprising a smart phone in communication with the pump to control operation of the pump. 
     
     
         10 . The de-icing fluid circulating device as recited in  claim 9  further comprising a thermometer in communication with the smart phone to monitor a temperature for purposes of activating the pump. 
     
     
         11 . A de-icing system and vent pipe combination comprising:
 a vent pipe mounted to a surface of a structure;   a first extension pipe disposed within the vent pipe;   a second extension pipe disposed within the vent pipe, wherein each of said first and second pipes comprises a curved end;   a reservoir containing a de-icing fluid;   a pump connected to the reservoir.   
     
     
         12 . The de-icing system and vent pipe combination as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the reservoir supplies the de-icing fluid to the pump and the vent pipe. 
     
     
         13 . The de-icing system and vent pipe combination as recited in  claim 11  further comprising a heater connected to the pump. 
     
     
         14 . The de-icing system and vent pipe combination as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the vent pipe is connected to one of a sewer, a septic system, a bathroom exhaust fan or a drier vent. 
     
     
         15 . The de-icing system and vent pipe combination as recited in  claim 11  further comprising a smart phone application in wireless communication with the pump to operate the pump at one of a predetermined interval of time or when a select temperature is achieved. 
     
     
         16 . The de-icing system and vent pipe combination as recited in  claim 15  further comprising a thermometer. 
     
     
         17 . The de-icing system and vent pipe combination as recited in  claim 16 , wherein the thermometer triggers the operation of the pump. 
     
     
         18 . The de-icing system and vent pipe combination as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the de-icing fluid includes one of a water, an air or a gas. 
     
     
         19 . The de-icing system and vent pipe combination as recited in  claim 18 , wherein the de-icing fluid comprises an alcohol, a glycol, an antifreeze or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         20 . A de-icing system kit comprising:
 a package configured for retail or on-line sales;   a set of curved pipes;   a set of extension pipes;   a thermometer for connection to a vent pipe, the thermometer connects to a smart phone application;   a set of clips for holding the set of curved pipes and extension pipes to the vent pipe;   a heater; and   a set of cords or tubes to connect the set of extension pipes to a heater.