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Fluorescent solar energy concentrator

Patent 4149902 Issued on April 17, 1979. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject July 27, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

RE28883

2765411

3317738

3426212

3484607

3541374

Light source for optical sound recording and reproduction apparatus
Patent #: 3959655
Issued on: 05/25/1976
Inventor: Mauer

High resolution fluorescent screen and methods of making and using the same Patent #: 4039838
Issued on: 08/02/1977
Inventor: DiPiazza

Inventors

Application

No. 05/819207 filed on 07/27/1977

US Classes:

136/247, Fluorescent concentrator126/648, With radiation trap126/684, With concentrating reflector136/206, Solar energy type136/259, With concentrator, housing, cooling means, or encapsulated250/227.31, Side or edge illuminated light conductor or collector250/361R, With or including a luminophor250/367, Plural or composite luminophor250/458.1, LUMINOPHOR IRRADIATION250/486.1, With plural luminescent material or plural luminescent containing layers or areas250/487.1, With optical member of material to directly modify luminous energy428/913MATERIAL DESIGNED TO BE RESPONSIVE TO TEMPERATURE, LIGHT, MOISTURE, ETC.

Examiners

Primary: Weisstuch, Aaron

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

H01L 31/052 (20060101)
H01L 31/055 (20060101)

Abstract

Apparatus for concentrating radiant energy such as solar radiation, collected over a large area, to a smaller area for more efficient conversion of the radiant energy to a more useful form of energy. Fluorescent material in a thin film form is optically bonded by an adhesive or viscous, transparent medium to a massive slab of transparent material such as glass or plastic. Energy conversion devices, such as photovoltaic cells, are disposed around the edges of the slab.

Other References

  • P B. Mauer et al., "Fluorescent Concentrator for Solar Energy Collection" Research Disclosure, vol. 129, p. 20 (1975)
  • W. H. Weber et al., "Luminescent Greenhouse Collector For Solar Radiation", Applied Optics, vol. 15, pp. 2299-2300 (1976)
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