US4379588A
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Revolving solar lounger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-03
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Granted: 1983-04-12
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Expires: 2000-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A solar lounger is disclosed which rotates in response to energization from the sun's rays. The solar lounger has a chaise type chair which is rotatably supported on a base. Photovoltaic solar cells are mounted on said chair and generate electrical energy in response to the sun's rays. Said electrical energy is used to power a drive motor which causes said chair to rotate relative to said base.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G. Speice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C1/143; A47C3/00; A47C3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A solar lounger comprising: (a) a base; (b) means for supporting a person in a reclined disposition on said base; (c) collecting means disposed in a substantially unobstructed upwardly facing location on said lounger receiving and collecting solar energy and continuously converting same to electrical energy; and (d) electrical motor means mounted in said lounger and powered by said electrical energy continuously rotating said support means relative to said base during periods when solar energy reaches said collecting means in said lounger so that a person supported on the support means receives even exposure to the sun's rays.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A solar lounger comprising: (a) a base; (b) means for supporting a person in a reclined disposition on said base; (c) collecting means disposed in a substantially unobstructed upwardly facing location on said lounger receiving and collecting solar energy and continuously converting same to electrical energy; and (d) electrical motor means mounted in said lounger and powered by said electrical energy continuously rotating said support means relative to said base during periods when solar energy reaches said collecting means in said lounger so that a person supported on the support means receives even exposure to the sun's rays.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The solar lounger of claim 1, said rotating means comprising an electric motor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The solar lounger of claim 2 said supporting means being a chaise type chair having back and lower portions, said portions being pivotally mounted for movement to an upright collapsed position for storage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The solar lounger of claim 3, said solar collecting and converting means comprising a photovoltaic solar cell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The solar lounger of claim 4, said photovoltaic solar cell being mounted on said lower portion of said chair.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The solar lounger of claim 4, further comprising means for adjusting the angulation of the back portion of said chair, said means comprising a torsion spring causing said back portion to pivot towards an upright position and a hydraulic piston assembly to control said pivotal movement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The solar lounger of claim 4 wherein said rotating means further comprises means for limiting the maximum speed of rotation to aproximately one revolution per 15 minutes.
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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) | 1986-04-11 | 1986-10-11 | 1987-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-11 | 1990-10-11 | 1991-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-11 | 1994-10-11 | 1995-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |