US4058110A
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Wide angle solar heat collection system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-05
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Granted: 1977-11-15
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Expires: 1995-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrical reflector or lens is used under aberrated conditions in conjunction with an enlarged primary collector to obtain wide angle scanning performance that will allow concentration of solar radiation without extensive tracking.
Inventors
- 👤 F. Sheppard Holt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:56
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S30/00; F24S30/40; F24S30/42; F24S30/425; F24S23/00; F24S2030/10; F24S2030/13; F24S2030/136; F24S23/30; F24S23/70; F24S23/74; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44; Y02E10/47; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A solar energy collection system comprising right circular cylinder lens means for aberrated focusing of solar energy such that said lens means exhibits moderate scan properties in a plane normal to the plane of symmetry; and a hollow body located in the focal region of said lens means, said body having an inlet and an outlet to render it capable of having a circulant flow therethrough, said body being of a size to accommodate focused solar energy received over a moderate scan angle in a plane normal to the plane of symmetry of said means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A solar energy collection system comprising right circular cylinder lens means for aberrated focusing of solar energy such that said lens means exhibits moderate scan properties in a plane normal to the plane of symmetry; and a hollow body located in the focal region of said lens means, said body having an inlet and an outlet to render it capable of having a circulant flow therethrough, said body being of a size to accommodate focused solar energy received over a moderate scan angle in a plane normal to the plane of symmetry of said means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A system as defined in claim 1 including means for causing relative movement between said body and said lens means in order to maintain energy received by said lens means to be focused on said body.
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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) | 1980-11-14 | 1981-05-16 | 1981-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-14 | 1985-05-16 | 1985-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-14 | 1989-05-16 | 1989-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |