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Plastic radiant exchanger

US4446851A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 1, 1982
Grant dateMay 8, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2002

Classification

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

Abstract

A radiant energy exchanger is disclosed which comprises a relatively thin layer of gas permeable open-celled semi-opaque plastic foam, a layer of transparent gas impermeable plastic material on the side of the foam exposed to the atmosphere, and a layer of a gas impermeable reflective material on the other side of the foam.

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