US4239344A
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Reflector for solar collectors
Assignee: MAN AG
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Filing: 1978-08-03
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1998-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A reflector for solar collectors including a mirror-coated glass plate of which the plate thickness lies below the thickness required for a self-supporting glass plate, and in which the glass plate has the mirror-coated side thereof bonded to a support member, thus providing a high-quality, lightweight structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Wildenrotter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:29
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/08; G02B5/10; F; F24; F24S; F24S23/00; F24S23/70; F24S23/71; F24S23/82; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
In a reflector for solar collectors, including a glass plate having one side mirror-coated, the improvement comprising: said glass plate having a thickness less than that required for the glass thickness of a self-supporting glass plate; a support member for said glass plate, said glass plate having the mirror-coated side thereof bonded to said support member, said support member comprising at least one support plate, and rib-like stiffener means being connected with said support plate; and a foil arranged and bonded intermediate said glass plate and said support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
In a reflector for solar collectors, including a glass plate having one side mirror-coated, the improvement comprising: said glass plate having a thickness less than that required for the glass thickness of a self-supporting glass plate; a support member for said glass plate, said glass plate having the mirror-coated side thereof bonded to said support member, said support member comprising at least one support plate, and rib-like stiffener means being connected with said support plate; and a foil arranged and bonded intermediate said glass plate and said support member.
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) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |