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US4098259A
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Solar energy collection system
Assignee: SUNSEARCH Inc A CORP OF CT
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Filing: 1976-07-09
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A solar energy collecting system of the liquid type where conduits in individual collectors of a system are in contact with an absorbing panel and the conduits of each panel are connected between liquid external input and exit manifolds, and where provision is made to accommodate differential expansion and contraction between piping of individual collectors and manifolds and minimize heat losses where the collector headers exit the collectors and join the external manifolds.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett M. Barber, Jr.
- 👤 Thomas P. Hopper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:21
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S10/00; F24S10/70; F24S10/75; F24S10/753; F24S40/00; F24S40/80; F24S80/00; F24S80/30; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A solar energy collector system of the type comprising a plurality of housing members having bottom walls and side walls and a transparent cover member, each having a heat absorbing member therein and heat exchange conduit means in heat transfer contact with said member, said conduit means including tubular members extending between spaced apart metallic headers, said headers adapted to be connected to spaced apart exterior metallic manifolds extending along a plurality of housing members, openings defined in side walls, tubular connection means extending through said openings from said headers to said manifolds, a non-metallic heat insulating sleeve disposed about each of said connection means and extending on either side of said openings to insulate said connection means from said housing, said openings being of greater dimension than said connection means, closure means disposed about and contacting said sleeve and closing said openings but permitting movement of said connection means in said opening, said closure means comprising a sheet of flexible non-metallic material, and means securing said sheet to said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A solar energy collector system of the type comprising a plurality of housing members having bottom walls and side walls and a transparent cover member, each having a heat absorbing member therein and heat exchange conduit means in heat transfer contact with said member, said conduit means including tubular members extending between spaced apart metallic headers, said headers adapted to be connected to spaced apart exterior metallic manifolds extending along a plurality of housing members, openings defined in side walls, tubular connection means extending through said openings from said headers to said manifolds, a non-metallic heat insulating sleeve disposed about each of said connection means and extending on either side of said openings to insulate said connection means from said housing, said openings being of greater dimension than said connection means, closure means disposed about and contacting said sleeve and closing said openings but permitting movement of said connection means in said opening, said closure means comprising a sheet of flexible non-metallic material, and means securing said sheet to said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said openings are elongated in the direction of the manifolds.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
149 words
A solar energy collector system of the type comprising a plurality of housing members having bottom walls and side walls and a transparent cover member, each having a heat absorbing member therein and heat exchange conduit means in heat transfer contact with said member, said conduit means including tubular members extending between spaced apart metallic headers, said headers adapted to be connected to spaced apart exterior metallic manifolds extending along a plurality of housing members, openings defined in side walls, tubular connection means extending through said openings from said headers to said manifolds, a non-metallic heat insulating sleeve disposed about said connection means and extending on either side of said openings to insulate said connection means from said housing, said openings being of greater dimension than said connection, and a plate-like member disposed about said sleeve and covering said opening, said plate-like member being slidably mounted to said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
149 words
A solar energy collector system of the type comprising a plurality of housing members having bottom walls and side walls and a transparent cover member, each having a heat absorbing member therein and heat exchange conduit means in heat transfer contact with said member, said conduit means including tubular members extending between spaced apart metallic headers, said headers adapted to be connected to spaced apart exterior metallic manifolds extending along a plurality of housing members, openings defined in side walls, tubular connection means extending through said openings from said headers to said manifolds, a non-metallic heat insulating sleeve disposed about said connection means and extending on either side of said openings to insulate said connection means from said housing, said openings being of greater dimension than said connection, and a plate-like member disposed about said sleeve and covering said opening, said plate-like member being slidably mounted to said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 3 wherein said openings are elongated in the direction of the manifolds.
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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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |