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Daylight collection and distribution system

US5408795A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 1993
Grant dateApr 25, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2013

Classification

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

Abstract

An apparatus designed to capture and direct daylight to a target area in a building or other structure. A housing provides a plurality of apertures and passive directing means which directs daylight entering the apertures towards the target area. The passive directing means can also direct daylight towards reflecting surfaces in the housing which, in turn, direct the daylight towards the target area.

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