Patent · US Expired

Solar energy absorbing roof

US4201193A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 1978
Grant dateMay 6, 1980
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Expiry dateMar 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/44
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A roof structure has a supporting base on which a layer of insulating material is placed and over which is a metal layer having water circulating channels. The metal layer is covered by a water proofing layer, the outer surface of which is covered with mineral particles. The roof structure serves both the function of a conventional roof and a solar energy collector.

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