US4086912A
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Solar collector panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-04
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A solar collector panel characterized by an integral base having a heat transfer liquid channel and weir at each end of a corrugated heat transfer surface. The channel and weir define a self-contained heat transfer liquid system which provides for the even distribution and collection of such liquid over and from the heat transfer surface.
Inventors
- 👤 John M. Freeman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:32
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S10/00; F24S10/50; F24S80/00; F24S80/30; F24S80/40; F24S80/45; F24S80/457; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A solar collector panel comprising, in a one-piece molded relationship, a base having a corrugated heat transfer surface, a first channel disposed at one end of said heat transfer surface for receiving a heat transfer liquid, a first weir forming a wall of said first channel adjacent to said heat transfer surface, a second channel disposed at an opposite end of said corrugated heat transfer surface, and a second weir forming a wall of said second channel adjacent to said heat transfer surface, where said first and second weirs include slots extending downwardly to said heat transfer surface, and where said first and second channels, said first and second weirs and said corrugated heat transfer surface of the solar collecting panel are covered by glazing material exposed to solar energy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A solar collector panel comprising, in a one-piece molded relationship, a base having a corrugated heat transfer surface, a first channel disposed at one end of said heat transfer surface for receiving a heat transfer liquid, a first weir forming a wall of said first channel adjacent to said heat transfer surface, a second channel disposed at an opposite end of said corrugated heat transfer surface, and a second weir forming a wall of said second channel adjacent to said heat transfer surface, where said first and second weirs include slots extending downwardly to said heat transfer surface, and where said first and second channels, said first and second weirs and said corrugated heat transfer surface of the solar collecting panel are covered by glazing material exposed to solar energy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The solar collector panel of claim 1 where said first channel communicates with a source of heat transfer liquid, and where said second channel empties into a heat storage device.
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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 |