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US4128096A
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Solar heaters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-12
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Granted: 1978-12-05
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Expires: 1996-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A solar heater with a collector and an insulating lid operated by water pressure means to cover the collector when the celestial radiation drops below a predetermined value and to uncover the collector when the celestial radiation rises above a predetermined value. The water pressure means may be manually operated or electrically by means of a solenoid type valve activated through one or more heat sensitive devices located near or on the heater.
Inventors
- 👤 Solly Katz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:34
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S40/00; F24S40/20; F24S30/00; F24S30/40; F24S30/42; F24S30/425; F24S40/10; F24S50/00; F24S50/80; F24S80/00; F24S80/60; F24S90/00; F24S90/10; F24S2030/10; F24S2030/11; F24S2030/115; F24S23/00; F24S23/70; F24S23/77; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/47
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 42
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A solar heater adapted to receive water under pressure from a source outside the heater, the heater including a celestial radiation receiving collector, receiving said water; an insulating lid for covering the collector when the celestial radiation decreases below a predetermined value; and a water pressure responsive means including a piston being operated by water under pressure from said source for closing and opening the lid when the celestial radiation drops below and rises above the aforesaid predetermined value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A solar heater adapted to receive water under pressure from a source outside the heater, the heater including a celestial radiation receiving collector, receiving said water; an insulating lid for covering the collector when the celestial radiation decreases below a predetermined value; and a water pressure responsive means including a piston being operated by water under pressure from said source for closing and opening the lid when the celestial radiation drops below and rises above the aforesaid predetermined value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The heater of claim 1 wherein the water pressure means is manually operated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The heater of claim 2 including a manually operated valve or the like located in the water supply line between the source and the water pressure operated means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The heater of claim 1 wherein the water pressure means is electrically operated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The heater of claim 1 wherein the water pressure means include an electrically operated valve connected between said source and said means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The heater as in claim 5, said valve being of the solenoid type.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The heater of claim 1, said collector being movable, said heater including means for automatically directing the collector towards the sun throughout the day in a manner so that the rays of the sun strike the collector at an angle of incidence of not more than 40°.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The heater of claim 7 wherein the collector is rotatable through an angle of at least 180° in a horizontal plane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The heater of claim 1 wherein the collector is adapted to be tilted to an angle to the horizontal which angle will depend on the particular latitude of the plane of intended erection of the heater.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The heater of claim 9 wherein the tilting of the collector is variable to compensate for seasonal variations of the sun's position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The heater of claim 10 wherein a timed water pressure operated means is provided for automatically effecting the variation in tilting of the collector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
A solar heater as in claim 1, said collector comprising a container connected to a source of water, a cover member located on the container, the container being made of a heat insulating material, the cover member covering the container.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The heater of claim 12 wherein the heat insulating material comprises a foamed synthetic resinous material encased in a reinforcing skin which is impervious to the water.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The heater of claim 13 wherein the reinforcing skin is of a reinforced cementitious material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The heater of claim 14 wherein the reinforcing skin comprises an epoxy type substance which is coated onto the outside of the foamed synthetic resinous material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The heater of claim 14 wherein the cementitious material is glass reinforced.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The heater of claim 14 wherein the cementitious material is reinforced by a plastics material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
10 words
The heater of claim 17, said plastic material being polypropylene.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The heater of claim 12 wherein the interior surface of the container includes a first step formation along its periphery receiving the periphery of the cover member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The heater of claim 12 including a translucent shield, overlying the cover member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The heater of claim 12 wherein the interior surface of the container includes a step formation receiving a translucent shield overlying the cover member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The heater of claim 12, including a reinforcing skin for the container and being strengthened to accommodate fastening means for the cover member.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The heater of claim 12, including fastening means for the cover member in the skin material.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
39 words
The heater of claim 1 including an electric element for heating the water in the container only when the lid is in the closed position or when an overriding switch operates while the lid is in the open position.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The heater of claim 24 wherein the element is switched on or off automatically when the lid is closed or opened.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
The heater of claim 25 wherein a switch button is provided on the lid or associated with the collector, the button being automatically operated when the lid closes or opens onto the collector.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
36 words
The heater of claim 24 including a thermostat or the like for controlling the electrical element to ensure that the element comes into operation only when the temperature of the water drops below a predetermined level.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
27 words
The heater of claim 1 wherein the inner face of the lid is provided with a reflective surface for passing light falling onto it onto the collector.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
The heater of claim 1 including means for passing a cleaning fluid over the collector which means is actuated by the closing of the lid.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
23 words
The heater of claim 29 wherein the cleaning fluid comprises water passing from the water pressure operated means on closing of the lid.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
The heater of claim 1 wherein the lid comprises at least one hingedly mounted member.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
15 words
The heater of claim 1 wherein the lid comprises at least one slidably mounted member.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
The heater of claim 1, wherein the water pressure means includes an available main supply for water under pressure.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
119 words
A solar heater comprising: a container for water made of heat insulating material; a cover on the container for absorbing celestial radiation when being exposed thereto; a lid movably disposed to selectively cover and expose the cover to celestial radiation; water pressure means connected for opening and closing the lid; a first temperature sensitive device located in the container; and a second temperature sensitive device located outside but in the vicinity of the container; the devices being connected to actuate the water pressure means into opening the lid when the temperature of the second device rises above that of the first device and into closing when the temperature of the second device drops below that of the first device.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
119 words
A solar heater comprising: a container for water made of heat insulating material; a cover on the container for absorbing celestial radiation when being exposed thereto; a lid movably disposed to selectively cover and expose the cover to celestial radiation; water pressure means connected for opening and closing the lid; a first temperature sensitive device located in the container; and a second temperature sensitive device located outside but in the vicinity of the container; the devices being connected to actuate the water pressure means into opening the lid when the temperature of the second device rises above that of the first device and into closing when the temperature of the second device drops below that of the first device.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
15 words
The heater of claim 34 wherein the heat sensitive devices include one or more thermistors.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
15 words
The heater of claim 34 wherein the heat sensitive device include one or more thermostats.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
16 words
The heater of claim 34 wherein the heat sensitive devices comprise one or more electronic devices.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
18 words
The heater of claim 34 wherein the second device is mounted on an outside wall of the container.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
64 words
The heater of claim 38 wherein the second device comprises a box-like container in which the sensor is mounted on a heat absorbent plate which is insulated on all sides except for that intended to face the sun; the box, being mounted on the side of the container and having that side thereof facing the sun provided with a glass window or the like.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
22 words
The heater of claim 34 wherein the first temperature sensitive device is mounted on the underside of translucent sheet overlying the cover.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-12-04 | 1982-06-05 | 1982-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-04 | 1986-06-05 | 1986-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-04 | 1990-06-05 | 1990-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |