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A portable thermal collector and storage apparatus is disclosed as comprising a container for receiving a phase change material for selectively absorbing and emitting thermal energy, a base for supporting the phase change container with respect to a floor surface, and a set of wheels or rollers moun

A portable thermal collector and storage apparatus is disclosed as comprising a container for receiving a phase change material for selectively absorbing and emitting thermal energy, a base for supporting the phase change container with respect to a floor surface, and a set of wheels or rollers mounted on the base for facilitating the movement of the base and the phase change container from a first, thermal absorbing location to a second, thermal emitting location. In a further aspect of this invention, the thermal collector and storage apparatus includes a tabletop for receiving and supporting the phase change container. The tabletop includes a plate for presenting a table surface, and is made of a material transmissive to solar radiation, whereby solar radiation may be directed through the plate and onto the phase change container.

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Dual functioning apparatus for collecting and storing thermal energy and for serving as a table, said apparatus adapted to be readily moved along a floor surface from a first, thermal absorbing location to a second, thermal emitting location, said apparatus comprising: (a) phase change means for sel

Dual functioning apparatus for collecting and storing thermal energy and for serving as a table, said apparatus adapted to be readily moved along a floor surface from a first, thermal absorbing location to a second, thermal emitting location, said apparatus comprising: (a) phase change means for selectively absorbing and emitting thermal energy; (b) base means for supporting said phase change means; (c) transport means mounted on said base means for facilitating the movement of said base means and said phase change means from the first to the second locations; (d) a tabletop for receiving and supporting said phase change means and including a plate for presenting a table surface, said plate comprised of a material transmissive to solar radiation, whereby solar radiation may be directed through said plate and onto said phase change means; and (e) means for adjustably mounting said table top with respect to said base means, whereby said table top may be disposed from a first orientation with respect to the floor surface to a second orientation with respect to the floor surface.