US4010732A
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Multi-stage system for accumulation of heat from solar radiant energy
Assignee: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
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Filing: 1975-03-26
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Granted: 1977-03-08
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Expires: 1995-03-26
Abstract
Abstract In the system for accumulation of heat from solar radiant energy wherein the solar radiant energy is absorbed by heat-absorption means and transferred therefrom to a heat-transfer medium thereby to elevate the temperature of said heat-transfer medium an improvement is attained by using a plurality of heat-absorption members and arranging them in a series connection. These heat-absorption members are individually provided with selectively penetrating membranes capable of reflecting electromagnetic wave energies of the specific magnitudes of heat corresponding to the respective degrees of temperature of the heat-transfer medium. Since the heat-transfer medium is thus divided into a few different stages, the system disclosed herein permits highly efficient accumulation of high-temperature heat energies.
Inventors
- 👤 Shinji Sawata
- 👤 Tatsuo Tani
- 👤 Takashi Horigome
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 08:46
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S10/00; F24S10/40; F24S10/45; F24S23/00; F24S50/00; F24S50/20; F24S80/00; F24S80/50; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44; Y02E10/47; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/907; Y10S126/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
In a system for the accumulation of the solar radiant energy adapted to have the solar radiant energy absorbed by heat-absorption means and transferred therefrom to a heat-transfer medium for thereby heating said heat-transfer medium, a multi-stage system for the accumulation of the solar radiant energy which comprises: a plurality of heat-absorption apparatuses arranged in a series connection and having different selectively penetrating membranes disposed respectively on said heat-absorption apparatuses and possessed of properties suitable for reflecting electromagnetic wave energies of different magnitudes corresponding to ascending degrees of temperature respectively rated for the heat-transfer medium at said plurality of stages.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a system for the accumulation of the solar radiant energy adapted to have the solar radiant energy absorbed by heat-absorption means and transferred therefrom to a heat-transfer medium for thereby heating said heat-transfer medium, a multi-stage system for the accumulation of the solar radiant energy which comprises: a plurality of heat-absorption apparatuses arranged in a series connection and having different selectively penetrating membranes disposed respectively on said heat-absorption apparatuses and possessed of properties suitable for reflecting electromagnetic wave energies of different magnitudes corresponding to ascending degrees of temperature respectively rated for the heat-transfer medium at said plurality of stages.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The multi-stage system for the accumulation of the solar radiant energy according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of heat-absorption apparatuses are integrally combined.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
The multi-stage system for the accumulation of the solar radiant energy according to claim 1 wherein: three heat-absorption apparatuses are arranged in a series connection, the first heat-absorption apparatus is provided with a plane-focussing device, the second heat-absorption apparatus is provided with a line-focussing device, the third heat-absorption apparatus is provided with a point-focussing device, the first, second and third heat-absorption apparatuses are arranged in said series connection in the order mentioned, whereby the heat-transfer medium is progressively heated in an elevated temperature manner as it travels through said first, second and third heat-absorption apparatuses.
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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) | 1980-03-07 | 1980-09-06 | 1981-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-07 | 1984-09-06 | 1985-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-07 | 1988-09-06 | 1989-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |