US4086909A
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Air-heating solar collector
Assignee: Halm Instrument Co Inc
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Filing: 1976-07-15
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-07-15
Abstract
Abstract An air-heating solar collector having a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart, substantially coextensive translucent sheets and a convoluted air passage passing in succession between successive pairs of said sheets, the air finally passing over a blackened absorber plate, whereby heat escaping from the absorber to the sheets is picked up by air flowing in the convoluted air passage.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd A. Lyon
- 👤 Henry Harrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:24
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S10/00; F24S10/50; F24S10/25; F24S50/00; F24S50/40; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An air-heating solar collector comprising, a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart, substantially coextensive translucent sheets forming a convoluted air passage passing in succession between successive pairs of said sheets, a blackened absorber plate mounted parallel to and spaced below said sheets so that the air passes the blackened absorber plate on both sides, whereby heat escaping from said absorber to said sheets is picked up by air flowing in said convoluted air passage, said convoluted air passage having a primary air flow portion which passes over said absorber plate and has an inlet and an outlet, and a separate secondary air flow portion on top of said primary air flow portion which has a separate inlet and a separate outlet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An air-heating solar collector comprising, a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart, substantially coextensive translucent sheets forming a convoluted air passage passing in succession between successive pairs of said sheets, a blackened absorber plate mounted parallel to and spaced below said sheets so that the air passes the blackened absorber plate on both sides, whereby heat escaping from said absorber to said sheets is picked up by air flowing in said convoluted air passage, said convoluted air passage having a primary air flow portion which passes over said absorber plate and has an inlet and an outlet, and a separate secondary air flow portion on top of said primary air flow portion which has a separate inlet and a separate outlet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
An air-heating solar collector according to claim 1, in combination with means for controlling the air flow through said secondary flow passage in response to its outlet temperature in order to maintain the air issuing from said secondary flow passage at a desired temperature.
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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) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |