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Solar energy conversion system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-10
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Granted: 1978-04-25
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Expires: 1996-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A solar energy conversion system that provides for complete utilization of the solar energy impinging on solar collectors by having cylindrical lens type collection panels. This system can be used with separate heat sinks with fluid retained at different temperature levels activated to provide domestic water heating, hydronic building heating, and power generation by utilization of temperature differentials in the heat sumps and the generation of hot air pressure and flow within the panels, accomplished by special application of intermittent flow of both fluid and gas through the panel system.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Lloyd Weir
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:22
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S23/00; F24S23/30; F24S10/00; F24S10/20; F24S10/50; F24S10/502; F24S70/00; F24S70/60; F24S70/65; F24S80/00; F24S80/30; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B10/00; Y02B10/20; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A solar energy conversion system comprising a top panel having an upper surface of solid half-round cylindrical lens sections of rod-like configuration, said sections extending continuously from one end of said panel to the other; a base plate spaced below said top panel; means forming a sealed air chamber between said top panel and said base plate; means forming a black-faced fluid circulating chamber below said base plate; and means forming an air circulating chamber between said base plate and said fluid circulating chamber and extending substantially over the entire black face of the fluid circulating chamber for passing air there-through.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A solar energy conversion system comprising a top panel having an upper surface of solid half-round cylindrical lens sections of rod-like configuration, said sections extending continuously from one end of said panel to the other; a base plate spaced below said top panel; means forming a sealed air chamber between said top panel and said base plate; means forming a black-faced fluid circulating chamber below said base plate; and means forming an air circulating chamber between said base plate and said fluid circulating chamber and extending substantially over the entire black face of the fluid circulating chamber for passing air there-through.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A solar energy collector as defined by claim 1, having means therein to discharge air from the circulating air chamber on an intermittent basis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A solar power conversion system as defined by claim 1 including means to raise fluid to predetermined temperatures within the solar collector panels and to generate flows only between predetermined temperatures.
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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) | 1981-04-24 | 1981-10-24 | 1982-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-24 | 1985-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-24 | 1989-10-24 | 1990-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |