Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Photoelectric – Panel or array
Reexamination Certificate
2004-03-16
2009-06-30
Neckel, Alexa D (Department: 1795)
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Photoelectric
Panel or array
C136S244000, C126S600000, C126S605000, C126S608000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07554030
ABSTRACT:
A tracking solar collector assembly includes Southside supports, North side supports and support structures. Each support structure has pivotal support points defining a tilt axis and supports at least one solar collector. First support points of first and second support structures are pivotally connected to first and second Southside supports. A second support point of the first support structure is pivotally connected to first and second North side supports. A second support point of the second support structure is pivotally connected to second and third North side supports. A tilting assembly causes the solar collector support structures and the solar collectors tilt in unison. A tracking solar collector may comprise a torsion tube rotatable about a torsion tube axis; with the solar panels secured to the torsion tube at an angle with the solar panels located entirely above the torsion tube at noontime.
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Hann James F.
Haynes Beffel & Wolfeld LLP
Mowla Golam
Neckel Alexa D
Sunpower Corporation, Systems
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