US4094301A
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Solar collector panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-19
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1996-03-19
Abstract
Abstract Heat absorbing sheet sections with corrugated surfaces terminate in part cylindrical flanges. The flanges are pressed between spaced heat collection tubes and held in place by spring action. The combined structure forms a heat absorbing surface and is secured within a pan having integral bottom and upraised sides. A seal molding is secured on the upraised sides of the pan and mounts two glass panels over the heat absorbing surface. A peripheral slot is formed in the seal molding. A key is pressed fit into the peripheral slot to hold the glass panels and molding in position.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Fredrick Sorenson
- 👤 Edward Fredrick Sorenson, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:01
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S80/00; F24S80/70; F24S10/00; F24S10/70; F24S10/75; F24S10/753; F24S80/50; F24S80/56; F24S25/00; F24S25/60; F24S2025/6004; F24S80/58; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A solar collector panel comprising: a heat absorbing surface, plural heat collector tubes in the heat conducting relationship with said heat absorbing surface, manifold tubes connected to the opposite ends of said heat collector tubes, said heat absorbing surface and said heat collector tubes being mounted on a base, said base having an upper vertical edge, at least one glass panel, a seal molding secured over the upper edge of said base and positioning said glass panel above said heat absorbing surface, said heat absorbing surface comprising means including a plurality of sheet sections having part cylindrical end flanges for producing a spring action against said heat collection tubes and holding said sheet sections in position on said tubes, substantially U-shaped clips secured over the junctions of at least one of said flanges and holding said sheet sections in heat conducting relationship with said heat collector tubes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A solar collector panel comprising: a heat absorbing surface, plural heat collector tubes in the heat conducting relationship with said heat absorbing surface, manifold tubes connected to the opposite ends of said heat collector tubes, said heat absorbing surface and said heat collector tubes being mounted on a base, said base having an upper vertical edge, at least one glass panel, a seal molding secured over the upper edge of said base and positioning said glass panel above said heat absorbing surface, said heat absorbing surface comprising means including a plurality of sheet sections having part cylindrical end flanges for producing a spring action against said heat collection tubes and holding said sheet sections in position on said tubes, substantially U-shaped clips secured over the junctions of at least one of said flanges and holding said sheet sections in heat conducting relationship with said heat collector tubes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The solar collector panel according to claim 1 wherein: said heat absorbing surface comprises black coated sheet material having a corrugated surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The solar collector panel according to claim 1 wherein: said base comprises a pan having an integral bottom portion, upraised side walls and end walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The solar collector panel according to claim 3 wherein: said heat absorbing surface is supported in said pan above said bottom portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The solar collector panel according to claim 4 and including: a layer of insulation between said bottom of said pan and said heat absorbing sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The solar collector panel according to claim 5 wherein: said insulation is spaced from said heat absorbing sheet by an air space, and heat reflective material between said insulation and said heat absorbing sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
159 words
A solar collector panel comprising: a heat absorbing surface, plural heat collector tubes in the heat conducting relationship with said heat absorbing surface, manifold tubes connected to the opposite ends of said heat collector tubes, said heat absorbing surface and said heat collector tubes being mounted on a base, said base having an upper vertical edge, at least one glass panel, a seal molding secured over the upper edge of said base and positioning said glass panel above said heat absorbing surface, said heat absorbing surface including a plurality of sheet sections having part cylindrical end flanges, each of said heat collector tubes being in heat conducting contact with said flanges at the junction of said sheet sections, heat conducting compliant material between said heat conducting tubes and said sheet sections, substantially U-shaped clips secured over the junctions of at least one of said flanges and holding said sheet section in heat conducting relationship with said heat collector tubes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
159 words
A solar collector panel comprising: a heat absorbing surface, plural heat collector tubes in the heat conducting relationship with said heat absorbing surface, manifold tubes connected to the opposite ends of said heat collector tubes, said heat absorbing surface and said heat collector tubes being mounted on a base, said base having an upper vertical edge, at least one glass panel, a seal molding secured over the upper edge of said base and positioning said glass panel above said heat absorbing surface, said heat absorbing surface including a plurality of sheet sections having part cylindrical end flanges, each of said heat collector tubes being in heat conducting contact with said flanges at the junction of said sheet sections, heat conducting compliant material between said heat conducting tubes and said sheet sections, substantially U-shaped clips secured over the junctions of at least one of said flanges and holding said sheet section in heat conducting relationship with said heat collector tubes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The solar collector panel according to claim 7 wherein: said heat absorbing surface comprises black coated sheet material having a corrugated surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The solar collector panel according to claim 7 wherein: said base comprises a pan having an integral bottom portion and upraised side walls and end walls.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The solar collector panel according to claim 9 wherein: said heat absorbing surface is supported in said pan above said bottom portion.
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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) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |