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Solar cooling system for an automobile
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-03-20
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1995-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A solar energy cell system is used as an electric supply source to operate an air conditioner or a fan ventilation system contained within the interior chamber of an automobile. The electrical circuit comprises a series circuit consisting of: the solar energy cells, a voltage regulator, a storage battery, a thermostatic temperature control and a ventilation fan or an automobile air conditioner.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:02
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00421; B60H1/00428; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/80; Y02T10/88; Y10; Y10S; Y10S136/00; Y10S136/291; Y10S454/00; Y10S454/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A solar cooling system for a standard automobile, which comprises: a. said standard automobile having a trunk lid, a front hood, a roof, and a rear window; b. a plurality of solar energy cells positioned on said roof, said trunk lid, and said front hood, and a periphery of said rear window; c. said plurality of solar energy cells wired in a series circuit to a voltage regulator, a storage battery, a thermostatic temperature control unit, and a cooling unit: d. said cooling unit contained in an interior chamber of said automobile; e. a plurality of cool air ducts communicating between said interior chamber and an outside surface of said automobile; and f. a plurality of hot air ducts communicating between said interior chamber and said outside surface of said automobile.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A solar cooling system for a standard automobile, which comprises: a. said standard automobile having a trunk lid, a front hood, a roof, and a rear window; b. a plurality of solar energy cells positioned on said roof, said trunk lid, and said front hood, and a periphery of said rear window; c. said plurality of solar energy cells wired in a series circuit to a voltage regulator, a storage battery, a thermostatic temperature control unit, and a cooling unit: d. said cooling unit contained in an interior chamber of said automobile; e. a plurality of cool air ducts communicating between said interior chamber and an outside surface of said automobile; and f. a plurality of hot air ducts communicating between said interior chamber and said outside surface of said automobile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A solar cooling system as recited in claim 1, wherein said cooling unit comprises: a. a ventilation fan contained in a rear section of said interior chamber; and b. a second ventilation fan contained in a forward section of said interior chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A solar cooling system as recited in claim 1, wherein said cooling unit comprises an air conditioning unit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |