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Roofing granules with high solar reflectance, roofing materials with high solar reflectance, and the process of making the same

US8394498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2008
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2998
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Roofing granules include a core having an average ultraviolet transmission of greater than sixty percent and an average near infrared reflectance of greater than sixty percent and a UV coating layer on the exterior surface. The coating provides UV opacity, while the core provides near infrared reflectance.

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