Ice and material removal apparatus

Abstract

An ice removal apparatus that is configured to facilitate the removal of ice from a surface such as but not limited to a sidewalk or driveway. The present invention includes a head portion configured to be superposed a surface having a handle portion extending upwards therefrom to facilitate operation of the ice removal apparatus by a user. The head portion includes a body having a first end and a second end. The body is formed in a triangular from with the point proximate the first end. The body is further formed to have a thickness proximate the first end that is greater than that of the second end wherein the body is sloped downward from the first end to the second end. The body includes a centerline having opposing lateral sections with respect thereto. The opposing lateral section slope downward from the centerline to opposing lateral edges.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An ice and material removal apparatus configured to remove ice and material superposed on a surface wherein the ice and material removal apparatus further comprises:
 a head portion, said head portion having a body, said body having a first end and a second end, said body having an upper surface and a lower surface, said body having a thickness proximate said first end that is greater than a thickness at said second end, said second end being shaped to have a point, said upper surface having a centerline extending from said first end to said second end, said upper surface having a first lateral section and a second lateral section on opposing sides of said centerline; and   a handle portion, said handle portion being elongated in shape, said handle portion having a first end and a second end, said first end of said handle portion being secured to said first end of said body.   
     
     
         2 . The ice and material removal apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first lateral section slopes downward from said centerline towards a first lateral edge. 
     
     
         3 . The ice and material removal apparatus as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said first lateral edge includes a forward segment, said forward segment being tapered. 
     
     
         4 . The ice and material removal apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said second lateral section slopes downward from said centerline towards a second lateral edge. 
     
     
         5 . The ice and material removal apparatus as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said second lateral edge includes a forward segment, said forward segment of said second lateral edge is tapered. 
     
     
         6 . The ice and material removal apparatus as recited in  claim 5 , and further including at least one vibratory motor, said at least one vibratory motor being disposed in said body, said at least one vibratory motor operable to produce vibrations through said body. 
     
     
         7 . The ice and material removal apparatus as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said forward segment of said second lateral edge further includes serrations formed thereon. 
     
     
         8 . The ice and material removal apparatus as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said body is manufactured from metal. 
     
     
         9 . The ice and material removal apparatus as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said forward segment of said first lateral edge further includes serrations formed thereon. 
     
     
         10 . The ice and material removal apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said handle portion further includes a hand engagement section, said hand engagement section being secured to said second end of said handle portion. 
     
     
         11 . An ice removal apparatus configured to remove ice superposed on a surface wherein the ice removal apparatus further comprises:
 a head portion, said head portion having a body, said body having a first end and a second end, said body having an upper surface and a lower surface, said body having a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge on opposing sides of said body, said body having a thickness proximate said first end that is greater than a thickness at said second end, said second end being shaped to have a point, said upper surface having a centerline extending from said first end to said second end, said upper surface having a first lateral section and a second lateral section on opposing sides of said centerline, said first lateral section being sloped in manner wherein said first lateral section of said upper surface slopes downward from said centerline to said first lateral edge, said second lateral section of said upper surface being sloped downwards from said centerline towards said second lateral edge; and   a handle portion, said handle portion being elongated in shape, said handle portion having a first end and a second end, said first end of said handle portion being secured to said first end of said body.   
     
     
         12 . The ice removal apparatus as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said second lateral edge and said first lateral edge include serrations formed on a portion thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The ice removal apparatus as recited in  claim 12 , wherein said body is triangular in shape. 
     
     
         14 . The ice removal apparatus as recited in  claim 13 , and further including at least one vibratory motor, said at least one vibratory motor being disposed in said body, said at least one vibratory motor operable to produce vibrations through said body. 
     
     
         15 . The ice removal apparatus as recited in  claim 14 , and further including at least one movement member, said at least one movement member being located on said lower surface of said body, said at least one movement member operable to reduce friction between said lower surface of said body and the surface on which the body is superposed.