Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
In combination, a building, a modular direct solar heat window unit mounted in the side of the building, said window unit comprising a vertically disposed frame means having upper and lower ends and spaced-apart sides, a lower window unit at the lower end of said frame means, at least one upper window unit mounted in said frame means above said lower window unit for visibility, a first panel member hingedly secured at its lower end about a horizontal axis to said frame means at the lower end thereof and being movable from a closed position adjacent said lower window unit to an open position, said first panel member having a reflective inner surface, first connection means for adjustably positioning said first panel member in various positions relative to said lower window unit whereby the rays of the sun striking said inner surface may be reflected onto said lower window unit, and a second panel member operatively hingedly secured to the upper end of said frame means and being movable from a closed position adjacent said upper window unit to an open position, said second panel member protecting and insulating said upper window unit when in its closed position and providing shade for said upper window unit when in a partially open position, said second panel member permitting normal visibility through said upper window unit when in its open position, second connection means for adjustably positioning said second panel member in various positions relative to said upper window unit, and a solar heat collector means positioned inwardly of said lower window unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
In combination, a building, a modular direct solar heat window unit mounted in the side of the building, said window unit comprising a vertically disposed frame means having upper and lower ends and spaced-apart sides, a lower window unit at the lower end of said frame means, at least one upper window unit mounted in said frame means above said lower window unit for visibility, a first panel member hingedly secured at its lower end about a horizontal axis to said frame means at the lower end thereof and being movable from a closed position adjacent said lower window unit to an open position, said first panel member having a reflective inner surface, first connection means for adjustably positioning said first panel member in various positions relative to said lower window unit whereby the rays of the sun striking said inner surface may be reflected onto said lower window unit, and a second panel member operatively hingedly secured to the upper end of said frame means and being movable from a closed position adjacent said upper window unit to an open position, said second panel member protecting and insulating said upper window unit when in its closed position and providing shade for said upper window unit when in a partially open position, said second panel member permitting normal visibility through said upper window unit when in its open position, second connection means for adjustably positioning said second panel member in various positions relative to said upper window unit, and a solar heat collector means positioned inwardly of said lower window unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said lower window unit dwells in a vertical plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said lower window unit comprises a pair of horizontally spaced glass windows.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said solar heat collector means comprises a vertically disposed corrugated metal panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said upper window unit is disposed at an angle with respect to said frame means so that the upper end of said upper window unit is spaced inwardly of the lower end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein a pair of vertically spaced upper window units are provided in said frame means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein each of said upper window units comprises a pair of spaced window panes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
88 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said second panel member has inner and outer surfaces and top and bottom edges, said second panel member having a V-shaped moisture trough means on its outer surface adjacent the upper end thereof, said second panel member having an opening formed therein which communicates with said trough means whereby accumulated moisture on said outer surface of said second panel member will be directed to said opening when said second panel member has been opened greater than 90° relative to said frame means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein a drip chain means extends through said opening in said second panel member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said lower window unit is provided with a magnet means thereof for maintaining said lower window unit in a closed position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said lower window unit has a moisture drain opening formed therein adjacent the lower end thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein a ventilating window unit is provided in said frame means above said upper window unit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said second panel member has a reflective inner surface.