Daylight collection and distribution system
US5408795A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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