Patent
1983-04-12
1985-10-22
Henry, Jon W.
350607, G02B 718, G02B 510
Patent
active
045484821
ABSTRACT:
A reflector for electromagnetic radiation with an easily replaceable reflective membrane that is especially useful in solar collectors. The reflector comprises an annular housing, an elastic reflective membrane, a ring supporting the membrane, an evacuation assembly for evacuating the housing and drawing the elastic membrane into the housing, and a fastening assembly which releasably snap-fits the ring and membrane assembly to the housing in a gas-tight manner.
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Payne Larry R.
Williams, Jr. Carl L.
Henry Jon W.
LaJet Energy Company
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