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7357132 Positioning system and method of orienting an object using same  
A system ( 22 ) for orienting an object ( 28 ) relative to a base ( 24 ) to which the object ( 28 ) is rotatably coupled includes a braking surface ( 46 ) in fixed relation with the base ( 24 ). A...
7240674 Solar tracking apparatus  
A solar tracking apparatus which is movable from a morning position to an evening position, the apparatus comprising a support means to which a solar device can be supported, a cylinder, the...
6443145 Solar seeker  
A solar seeker that automatically or manually tracks the sun for a maximum daily intake of solar energy to supply a predetermined amount of direct current electricity for various applications. The...
6363928 Solar collection system  
The solar tracking mechanism is utilized in connection with a solar energy collection system. The collection system includes a light reflective shell shaped to focus solar radiation on a radiation...
6123067 Solar collector tracking system  
A solar collector tracking system that has a solar collection device having multiple lens assemblies mounted on its front surface. An exoskeleton structure is secured to the rear surface of the...
5730117 Sun tracker  
Prior art sun-following devices exist which have an energy-storing counterweight. While this counterweight makes operation of the drive very economical, it is expensive to manufacture. The...
5622078 Linear/helix movement support/solar tracker  
A series of inner fitted pipes with linear and helical guides or opposing helical guides for converting linear to rotational motion or converting rotational to linear motion of a support device....
5406937 Finned radiator and solar heating system  
A fin type radiating system is presented having an exposed rear flange for ease in installing, while improving efficiency. The resulting system is environmentally sound and durable.
5404868 Apparatus using a balloon supported reflective surface for reflecting light from the sun  
The invention provides a family of apparatus using a balloon supported reflective surface for reflecting light from the Sun. A basic embodiment of such an apparatus is a light weight, low cost...
4696285 Solar cooker  
A solar cooker that includes an insulated oven, a main reflector joined to the oven which reflects solar radiation to a secondary reflector that in turn reflects the radiation into the oven; a...
4561423 Solar parabolic collector  
A water-heating solar parabolic collecting and concentrating apparatus comprises a pair of inclined parabolic reflectors positioned side by side on a rotary framework with upwardly extending...
4546757 Fixed position concentrating solar collector  
A fixed position concentrating solar collector in the form of a trough having an inner surface reflective to solar radiation and formed to direct the sun's rays entering the trough onto a radiation...
4505255 Summer/winter solar control system  
A solar actuated louver system which provides shade in the summer but typically maximizes solar heating in the winter is disclosed. A plurality of overlapping, interconnected louvers pivot about...
4421098 Multifunction solar window and venetian blind  
A multifunction solar window and venetian blind is disclosed which is both functional and decorative. The disclosed structure includes a combination of a double-glazed window or door provided with...
4390009 Solar boiler  
A solar boiler whereby the rays of the sun are reflected off of variable numbering discreet mirror sections onto a central metal disc. A fan placed in the diffuser at the end of the distribution...
4314545 Solar hot water generator  
A solar hot water generating system is disclosed which comprises a vertically pivotable heat exchanger automatically pivotable by means of a timer-actuated electric motor. The heat exchanger is...
4205661 Solar boiler  
A solar boiler having a heat receiver element which substantially tracts the path of the sun for utilizing solar energy to heat a fluid passing through the boiler. A lens system is mounted on the...
4195905 Automatic biaxial sun tracking mechanism for solar energy utilization devices  
The instant invention is an automatic biaxial sun tracking mechanism for use with solar energy utilization devices. Said devices are mounted on said invention, said devices forming no specific part...
4173213 Solar power system, with high concentration, linear reflective solar panels  
The solar power system with high concentration linear reflective solar panels of the linear parabolic type is intended to increase the electrical power output from conventional silicon solar cells,...
4147414 Sunlight concentrator for energy conversion  
A system of mirrors which focuses solar radiation onto a receiver by means of controlled flexural deformations of supporting beams using controls which tilt the mirrors with respect to the beams....
4103672 Solar collector  
A solar collector having a reflector element biased toward a parabolic shape by means of forces applied to peripheral edges of the element. The forces can be opposed straight line forces, opposite...
4056309 Renewable surface heliostat type solar mirror  
A support surface having the shape of a desired mirror surface for use in reflecting solar light and a sheet of flexible mirror material with a portion covering the support surface. A reel device...
3633019 APPARATUS FOR EXPOSING SPECIMENS TO MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF SUNLIGHT  
An apparatus for exposing specimens to sunlight which is always pointed directly at the sun. Electrical circuits are provided which produce an output corresponding to the path of the sun across the...
2906257 Solar heater  
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