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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7156088 | Solar collector mounting array A solar collector structural support system that affixes to a mounting surface without penetrating the mounting surface is disclosed. The invention in the preferred embodiment includes a junction element adapted to receive: a plurality of leg members; at least one f... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7013887 | Absorber pipe for solar heating applications The absorber pipe (1), especially for a parabolic collector for a solar heat collecting apparatus, is described. The absorber pipe (1) includes central metal pipe (3), a glass sleeve tube (2) surrounding the nine so that an annular space ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6912816 | Structurally integrated solar collector A structurally integrated solar collector. Roof and wall covering components are integrated with solar collectors to permit solar energy to be converted to heat, electricity and hot water for use within a building. A roof truss is described that additionally capture... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6284968 | Solar-tracking system A solar-tracking system that provides a polar rotation at a constant velocity of 366.25 revolutions clockwise per year, and orbital revolution that is one revolution per year in the counter-clockwise direction. The support for the orbital drive system is ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 5632823 | Solar tracking system The solar tracking system maintains a solar collector with its responsive surface normal to the sun rays. It includes a shaft supported for rotation about an axis parallel to the north-south axis of the earth, a stepper motor for intermittent rotation of ... | 05/27/1997 |
| 4881219 | Control device for a sunshade blind responsive to meteorological phenomenon The present invention relates to an automatic device for controlling a blind or a smaller device for protection against the sun. This device comprises an electronic comparator 3, whereof a first input E+ is connected to a pick-up 1 provided for measuring the i... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4628142 | Solar tracking mechanisms A solar self-tracking mechanism for continuously tracking the movement of the sun with time comprises a solar radiant energy receiver secured to a base set on the ground and rotatable about a rotating shaft which extends horizontally in an east-west direc... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4601282 | Automatic solar collector system An automatic solar collector system useful for heating and storing a heating fluid such as, for example, water. The automatic solar collector system of this invention is characterized by its construction including a photo cell-actuated hydraulic cylinder ... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4594470 | Solar generator mounting structure A solar generator support structure mounting standard photovoltaic panels thereon is disclosed. The solar panels are housed in flat planes (bays and courses) which include a plurality of parallel, symmetrically faceted and stepped areas that are a maximum... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4572160 | Heliotropic solar heat collector system A solar energy collector which includes a sun ray window adjacent an array of flat reflector panels each positioned to direct solar energy to a major collector unit on each side of the unit utilizing a secondary reflector plate. A heliotropic mount is pro... | 02/25/1986 |
| 4546756 | Tracking system A system of tracking the sun each day of the year with compensation for changes in time of sunrise and time of sunset as well as sun declination on a day to day basis, declination being under control of a crank that makes one revolution per year. The equa... | 10/15/1985 |
| 4515148 | Cylindro-parabolical solar energy collector This collector comprises a reflector (1) formed by a plurality of reflecting elements (6) engaged between consecutive frames (2). Each of the frames is formed by two members (7) moulded from Zanak and fixed to an aluminium beam (11) having a triangular cr... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4461277 | Thermal energy transfer device A thermal energy device is disclosed and generally includes one or more collector means for receiving and storing thermal energy, movable thermal reflector means, fixed thermal reflector means, and actuation apparatus for rotating the movable thermal refl... | 07/24/1984 |
| 4414812 | Hot air solar engine A hot air solar engine has two heat engines at opposing ends of a common piston assembly to provide alternate cooperative expansion and compression action. Each of the heat engines has a compressor and an expander wherein a single dual-diameter piston hea... | 11/15/1983 |
| 4382434 | Prismatic tracking insolation collector A tracking insolation collector characterized by elongated prisms of acute apex angle maintained with an objective face disposed normal to the sun rays and through which dispersed light is projected from a transmission face and onto a coordinated mirror f... | 05/10/1983 |
| 4377154 | Prismatic tracking insolation A tracking insolation collector characterized by elongated prisms of acute apex angle maintained with an objective face disposed normal to the sun rays and through which dispersed light is projected from a transmission face and onto a coordinated mirror f... | 03/22/1983 |
| 4356812 | Directional solar heating assembly A solar heating assembly includes a fluid receiver movable between a thermally insulated compartment and a transparent enclosure for exposure to the rays of the sun. The transparent enclosure is adjacent the reflecting surface of a reflector for focusing ... | 11/02/1982 |
| 4324229 | Solar collector and heat and cold generator This invention is directed to a collector designed and positioned for installations within a predetermined range of latitudes without modification of collector position, construction, or tracking the sun's movement, and comprises a generator of hot or col... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4289118 | Solar energy system with pivoting lens and collector and conduit system therefor A system in which solar energy is concentrated by an elongated lens in an elongated focus and collected in an elongated collector is disclosed. The lens is supported above the collector for pivotal movement with respect to the conduit about a first axis t... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4285330 | Concentrating solar collector In a concentrating solar collector, a plurality of pivotally-mounted, elongated, side-adjacent parabolic reflectors are inclined toward the sun by a tracking device to focus incident sunlight on a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart, blackened stripes on ... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4275711 | Solar energy collector system The invention comprises efficient means for conversion of solar energy into stored heat by means of a circulating fluid, preferably silicone oil, so that temperatures higher than 100° C. may be efficiently attained. The fluid is passed through a helical ... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4266179 | Solar energy concentration system A solar radiant energy concentrating system for concentrating solar radiation on a radiant to electric power thermionic conversion transducer. The radiated energy concentration system utilizes multiple reflector units that collectively together or selecti... | 05/05/1981 |
| 4227511 | Solar collector apparatus There is provided a solar collector apparatus comprising a rotatable platen supporting a solar collector, means for rotating the platen such that the solar collector follows the wandering of the sun, said solar collector comprising a plurality of elongate... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4220137 | Solar energy collecting system The solar energy collecting system of the preferred embodiment of the present invention includes two sets of louvers, adapted for being mounted in a window opening. A first set of louvers is mounted vertically, each louver having a pivot point at its top ... | 09/02/1980 |
| 4217881 | Concentrating solar collector with mechanical tracking apparatus A hollow cylindrical tubing passing a coolant, a generally V-shaped trough having at the apex thereof a mating semicylindrical surface for engaging said cylindrical tubing and the V-shaped trough disposed about 40° from each other or 20° angularly from ... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4209236 | Solar central receiver heliostat reflector assembly A heliostat reflector assembly for a solar central receiver system comprises a light-weight, readily assemblable frame which supports a sheet of stretchable reflective material and includes mechanism for selectively applying tension to and positioning the... | 06/24/1980 |
| 4205657 | Convertible modular tri-mode solar conversion system The convertible, modular tri-mode solar conversion system provides two primary heating modes, -both hot water and hot air for winter time operation, with conversion to one secondary mode for electric power generation and air conditioning during summertime... | 06/03/1980 |
| 4154221 | Tracking system for solar energy collection A tracking system is provided for positioning solar energy collection units to face the sun during daylight hours. The collectors are mounted generally in north-south alignment with rotatable connections to a supporting base. The connections are laterally... | 05/15/1979 |
| 4150663 | Solar energy collector and concentrator An apparatus for concentrating solar energy upon the surface of a collector containing a circulating heat transfer medium, whereby the radiant energy may be absorbed and utilized. The apparatus includes a housing supporting a hemispherical reflector for g... | 04/24/1979 |
| 4138993 | Solar heater A low-cost modular designed solar heater for heating a fluid under pressure for a multiplicity of uses. This unit is designed to be built from commercially available standard components. It may be utilized for heating swimming pools, houses, or domestic w... | 02/13/1979 |
| 4126123 | Solar energy collector including a weightless balloon with sun tracking means A solar energy collector having a weightless balloon, the balloon including a transparent polyvinylfluoride hemisphere reinforced with a mesh of ropes secured to its outside surface, and a laminated reflector hemisphere, the inner layer being clear and al... | 11/21/1978 |
| 4103672 | Solar collector A solar collector having a reflector element biased toward a parabolic shape by means of forces applied to peripheral edges of the element. The forces can be opposed straight line forces, opposite acting torsion forces, or both, and if a flexible sheet is... | 08/01/1978 |
| 4068652 | Multi-purpose solar collector/heat exchanger A multi-purpose solar collector - heat exchanger that is susceptible of usage other than the heating of a house or similar premises. The heat exchanger comprises at least three flat metallic sheets and two sheets having longitudinal grooves therein. One o... | 01/17/1978 |
| 4064865 | Solar actuated boiler and appurtenances A solar actuated boiler which receives the incident rays of the sun, magnifying them and concentrating them at precise multiple points. This concentration results in an aqueous solution, under pressure, being heated to temperatures resulting in hydrokinet... | 12/27/1977 |
| 4056313 | Multiple mirrored apparatus utilizing solar energy Multiple mirrored apparatus utilizing solar energy can be utilized to direct the rays of the sun in a concentrated and steadily directed fashion to one spot during the whole of the period of sunshine. Such apparatus can be termed a heliostat. As disclosed... | 11/01/1977 |
| 4034737 | Solar heat boiler A solar heat boiler apparatus has a base frame, a turning body rotatably mounted on the base frame for turning movement about a horizontal axis, a reflector mounting frame rotatably mounted on the turning body for rotation around an axis perpendicular to ... | 07/12/1977 |
