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Thermal shade

US4574861A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 1983
Grant dateMar 11, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B2009/17069
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A thermal shade for limiting the amount of thermal energy which enters a structure through an opening therein is disclosed. The shade comprises a plurality of integrally formed elongated closed rectangular tubes which have a dead air space, are arranged in parallel relation to each other, and are connected on the side opposite the opening by living hinges. The shade also includes means for positioning shade to limit the thermal energy entering the opening.

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