US4084573A
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Pyramidal solar heater
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-15
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1996-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A pyramidal solar heater for a dwelling house or other building takes the form of a pyramidal structure formed of translucent plastic or like material having heat absorbing properties and includes a second pyramidal structure spaced inwardly thereof together with an air moving device for circulating air from the dwelling house or other building against the solar heated translucent plastic pyramidal device.
Inventors
- 👤 Nick J. Shubert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:36
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S10/00; F24S10/40; F24S10/50; F24S20/00; F24S20/60; F24S20/67; F24S2020/10; F24S2020/18; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B10/00; Y02B10/20; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A solar heater comprising a pyramidal shaped structure having a square base and sloping sides meeting at an apex, said sides formed of translucent material, said base defining an open bottom positioned in registry with an opening in a supporting structure, a smaller similarly formed pyramidal shaped structure disposed within said first mentioned pyramidal shaped structure in spaced relation thereto and having an opening in its uppermost end, air moving means positioned in the apex of said first mentioned pyramidal shaped structure for moving air downwardly in wiping relation to said first mentioned pyramidal shaped structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A solar heater comprising a pyramidal shaped structure having a square base and sloping sides meeting at an apex, said sides formed of translucent material, said base defining an open bottom positioned in registry with an opening in a supporting structure, a smaller similarly formed pyramidal shaped structure disposed within said first mentioned pyramidal shaped structure in spaced relation thereto and having an opening in its uppermost end, air moving means positioned in the apex of said first mentioned pyramidal shaped structure for moving air downwardly in wiping relation to said first mentioned pyramidal shaped structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pyramidal solar heater set forth in claim 1 wherein said first mentioned pyramidal structure is formed of four equally sized similarly shaped triangular panels of translucent plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pyramidal solar heater set forth in claim 1 wherein said first mentioned pyramidal structure is formed of four equally sized similarly shaped triangular panels of tinted plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The pyramidal solar heater set forth in claim 1 wherein said first mentioned pyramidal structure is formed of four equally sized similarly shaped triangular panels of tinted glass.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The pyramidal solar heater of claim 1 and wherein the air moving means is an electric fan, a conical air deflector on said fan for directing the air outwardly and downwardly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pyramidal solar heater set forth in claim 1 wherein the smaller pyramidal structure is formed of heat absorbing material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pyramidal solar heater as set forth in claim 1 wherein a tubular heat exchanger is disposed beneath the open bottom of said pyramidal solar heater.
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) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |