Solar reflection panels

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2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Dunn, Drew A. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

With support

C359S855000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07077532

ABSTRACT:
A solar collector comprising a glass mirror, and a composite panel, wherein the back of the mirror is affixed to a front surface of the composite panel. The composite panel comprises a front sheet affixed to a surface of a core material, preferably a core material comprising a honeycomb structure, and a back sheet affixed to an opposite surface of the core material. The invention may further comprise a sealing strip, preferably comprising EPDM, positioned between the glass mirror and the front surface of the composite panel. The invention also is of methods of making such solar collectors.

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