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Re: Solar thermal/Gas Hybrid Proj.
Rama Polefka <ez013053@peseta.ucdavis.edu> wrote:
>> You might check out the patent issued to Norman Saunders on a solar
>> steam generator, which consists of a linear sort of cusplike concentrating
>> reflector below a glass boiler, with an intermediate radiation absorbing
>> mesh grid just below the waterline.
>Indeed I will!!! Do you have any additional info...?
You can reach Norman B. Saunders, PE, at
15 Ellis Road,
Weston, MA 02193
Some of his patents (copies of which are available for $3 each from
The Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks/Washington, DC 20231):
3,952,947 4/27/76 Solar heating system employing controlled
introduction of outdoor air via a special window.
[I think this one briefly describes the steam generator.]
4,078,603 3/14/78 Skylight-type collector with storage and
distribution systems.
4,123,002 10/31/78 System for controlling air temperature, humidity
and ventilation with use of ground coupling.
4,157,639 6/12/79 Seals for vertical and sloping windows or glazing.
4,201,189 5/6/80 South window solar-radiation absorbing element (as
in Shrewsbury House and All-Solar-Too House.)
4,296,733 10/27/81 Transparent roof employing reflective louvers that
admit much solar radiation in winter and admit little
solar radiation in summer.
Note: US patents are normally valid for 17 years from date of issue.
Nick