Solar roof shingle
US5509246A · kind A · utility
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6References
8Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S126/906
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A roof shingle for solar heat collection comprises an upper segment and a lower segment. The upper segment of the roof shingle has a greater thickness than the lower segment. The upper segment has a transverse opening extending therethrough for receiving hollow tubing inserted therein. The opening is adapted to be aligned with openings in adjacent roof shingles on either side of the roof shingle.
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