US3125091A
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Inflatable solar energy collector
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-17
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Expires: 1981-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:11
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S23/00; F24S23/30; F24S23/31; F24S20/00; F24S20/80; F24S23/70; F24S23/80; F24S20/70; F24S30/00; F24S50/00; F24S50/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44; Y02E10/47; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR COMPRISING: (A) WALL MEANS FORMING AN INFLATABLE CASING, SAID WALL MEANS INCLUDING: (1) A WALL SECTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY FLEXIBLE AND COLLAPSIBLE MATERIAL, SAID SECTION HAVING: (A) A TRANSPARENT PORTION GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID SECTION AND BEING CONFIGURATED TO CONCENTRATE SOLAR ENERGY ONTO A RESTRICTED AREA; (B) ENERGY RECEIVING MEANS MOUNTED IN FIXED RELATION TO SAID WALL PORTION AND WITHIN THE RESTRICTED AREA; (C) AND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID WALL MEANS FOR ADMITTING A FLUID TO INFLATE SAID CASING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR COMPRISING: (A) WALL MEANS FORMING AN INFLATABLE CASING, SAID WALL MEANS INCLUDING: (1) A WALL SECTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY FLEXIBLE AND COLLAPSIBLE MATERIAL, SAID SECTION HAVING: (A) A TRANSPARENT PORTION GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID SECTION AND BEING CONFIGURATED TO CONCENTRATE SOLAR ENERGY ONTO A RESTRICTED AREA; (B) ENERGY RECEIVING MEANS MOUNTED IN FIXED RELATION TO SAID WALL PORTION AND WITHIN THE RESTRICTED AREA; (C) AND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID WALL MEANS FOR ADMITTING A FLUID TO INFLATE SAID CASING.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-03-17 | 1967-09-16 | 1968-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-17 | 1971-09-16 | 1972-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-17 | 1975-09-16 | 1976-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |