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Solar heat absorbing tubing
Assignee: Universal Oil Products Co
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Filing: 1974-05-15
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1994-05-15
Abstract
Abstract An improved form of solar heat absorbing tubing comprises a plastic material which contains small subdivided black body absorber particles being fully distributed throughout the thickness of the tubing. A preferred form of tubing will utilize electrical conductive carbon, or carbonized particles, in an amount to provide conductivity to the resulting tubing such that there may be electroplating or electrostatic spray coating for the tubing to still further enhance its absorptive and reradiation properties.
Inventors
- 👤 David H. Spielberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:57
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S70/00; F24S70/10; F24S23/00; F24S23/70; F24S23/74; F24S23/80; F24S70/20; F24S70/225; F24S70/25; F24S2023/83; F24S2023/838; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/907; Y10S126/908; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A heat absorbing tube providing enhanced solar radiation collection efficiency, which comprises in combination, a tubular member formed of plastic material containing a sufficient quantity of small electrical conductive black body absorber particles distributed throughout the thickness thereof to render said tubular member electrically conductive, and said black body particles being composed of conductive carbonaceous pyropolymer formed on a refractory oxide base material from a pyrolyzable organic material contacting said base material at a high temperature in the range of 400° to 750° C.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A heat absorbing tube providing enhanced solar radiation collection efficiency, which comprises in combination, a tubular member formed of plastic material containing a sufficient quantity of small electrical conductive black body absorber particles distributed throughout the thickness thereof to render said tubular member electrically conductive, and said black body particles being composed of conductive carbonaceous pyropolymer formed on a refractory oxide base material from a pyrolyzable organic material contacting said base material at a high temperature in the range of 400° to 750° C.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The heat absorbing tube of claim 1 further characterized in that said refractory oxide base material is alumina or silica-alumina.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The heat absorbing tube of claim 2 further characterized in that said refractory oxide base material is gamma-alumina.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The heat absorbing tube of claim 1 further characterized in that the black body particles are less than about 10 microns in size.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The heat absorber tube of claim 1 further characterized in that the plastic material has selective transparency for the transmission of lower wavelength radiations, particularly from about 0.3 microns to 1.2 microns and will minimize the transmittance for higher wavelength radiations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The heat absorber tube of claim 1 further characterized in that the tubular member is provided with a thin coating of a metal component providing a selectively absorbing surface whereby to minimize reradiation of the solar radiation to the tubing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The heat absorber tube of claim 1 further characterized in that a ray concentrating member is spaced from and coextensive with said tube to assist in focusing rays on said tube and said tube with said electrically conductive particles therein is grounded to bleed off electrostatic charges.
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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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |