Daniel E Farrell

US Patent:

42718198, Jun 9, 1981

Filed:

Mar 19, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/021998

Inventors:

Daniel L. Farrell - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

F24J 302

US Classification:

126417

Abstract:

A solar energy structure which includes translucent panel members which cooperate to define a series of closed air spaces which may be generally V-shaped. Through panel configuration and interlocks the solar energy is permitted to pass through the panel structure which also serves to provide thermal insulation and drainage. In one embodiment, a panel member located between the starter panel and the flasher panel may be generally W-shaped having one sector serving as the inside air space defining surface for one closed air space and another sector serving as the outside air space defining surface for another closed air space.

US Patent:

44806337, Nov 6, 1984

Filed:

Jun 7, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/385762

Inventors:

Daniel L. Farrell - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

F24J 302

US Classification:

126417

Abstract:

A solar energy structure which includes translucent panel members which may be generally V-shaped. Through panel configuration and interlocks the solar energy is permitted to pass through the panel structure which also serves to provide thermal insulation. It also provides an air envelope to the building surface to which it is attached. The structure may be made up of extruded members and is attached to the supporting structure with a floating type arrangement to permit thermal expansion and contraction to occur. The generally V-shaped panels contain closed air spaces and attach one-to-another with a male/female relationship.