US4153955A
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Solar energy converter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-10
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1997-03-10
Abstract
Abstract There is described a solar energy converter employing a stationary mirror which reflects and focuses solar radiation onto a bank of contiguous radiation concentrators through which a liquid is selectively passed as the focussed radiation passes thereacross as the elevation of the sun changes during the day.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Hinterberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:19
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/02; F; F24; F24S; F24S20/00; F24S20/02; F24S20/20; F24S23/00; F24S23/70; F24S23/74; F24S50/00; F24S50/40; C02F2103/00; C02F2103/42; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A system for heating and sterilizing the water in a swimming pool, comprising a heat exchanger having first and second heat exchange passageways therethrough, water heater means for raising the temperature of water passed therethrough to a sterilizing temperature, means for causing water from said pool to flow through said first passageway, then through said water heater means, then through said second passageway, and then to said pool, a pressure reducer connected between said second passageway and said pool, and a holding tank connected between said water heater means and said second passageway.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
A system for heating and sterilizing the water in a swimming pool, comprising a heat exchanger having first and second heat exchange passageways therethrough, water heater means for raising the temperature of water passed therethrough to a sterilizing temperature, means for causing water from said pool to flow through said first passageway, then through said water heater means, then through said second passageway, and then to said pool, a pressure reducer connected between said second passageway and said pool, and a holding tank connected between said water heater means and said second passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein said water heater means comprises a solar heater.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A system according to claim 2 wherein said water heater means comprises another water heater in addition to said solar heater, and valve means for interrupting the flow of water through said solar heater.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein the water flowing through said first and second heat exchange passageways has a temperature differential less than 20° F.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein said water heater means comprises a solar water heater and another water heater connected in series relationship between said first and second heat exchange passageways, first valve means connected between said water heaters for interrupting the flow of water to said solar water heater, and a valved passageway connected from the outlet of said another heater to said second heat exchange passageway, whereby said first valve means can be closed to prevent the flow of water through said solar water heater while maintaining said system in operation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-14 | 1982-11-13 | 1983-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-14 | 1986-11-13 | 1987-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-14 | 1990-11-13 | 1991-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |