US4098262A
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Heating apparatus using solar energy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-26
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1995-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A solar energy absorbing panel having two or more conduits for the passage of a gas therethrough, in which the said gas is shielded from the cooling effect of the ambient temperature. Control means are provided to use the warmed gas for heating a structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Melville F. Peters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:21
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24D; F24D11/00; F24D11/006; F24D11/007; F24S; F24S10/00; F24S10/25; F24S10/50; F24S10/503; F24S20/00; F24S20/60; F24S20/67; F24S70/00; F24S70/10; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B10/00; Y02B10/20; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
Apparatus for converting solar rays into usable heat energy comprising: a sheet of infrared ray transmitting material, an infrared energy absorbing sheet spaced from the said transmitting material, lateral support means for the transmitting material and absorbing sheet enclosing the volume therebetween, a second sheet spaced from the energy absorbing sheet to form at least a first gas conduit therebetween, a rigid third sheet spaced from the second sheet to form a cavity below the second sheet, an output conduit to receive heated gas from the first conduit, an elongated passageway connected at one end to the cavity and in communication with the gas coming from the output conduit, and means for circulating the gas through the conduits, passageway, and cavity beneath the energy absorbing sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
Apparatus for converting solar rays into usable heat energy comprising: a sheet of infrared ray transmitting material, an infrared energy absorbing sheet spaced from the said transmitting material, lateral support means for the transmitting material and absorbing sheet enclosing the volume therebetween, a second sheet spaced from the energy absorbing sheet to form at least a first gas conduit therebetween, a rigid third sheet spaced from the second sheet to form a cavity below the second sheet, an output conduit to receive heated gas from the first conduit, an elongated passageway connected at one end to the cavity and in communication with the gas coming from the output conduit, and means for circulating the gas through the conduits, passageway, and cavity beneath the energy absorbing sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which the gas circulating means includes a pump and at least one valve disposed in the path of gas flow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including valve means to selectively close and open the said conduits and cavity.
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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 |