IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0001224
(2001-11-30)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Beyer Weaver & Thomas, LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
5 인용 특허 :
15 |
초록
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The present invention relates to an integral solar energy collector storage systems. Generally, an integral collector storage system includes a tank system, a plurality of heat exchange tubes with at least some of the heat exchange tubes arranged within the tank system, a first glazing layer positio
The present invention relates to an integral solar energy collector storage systems. Generally, an integral collector storage system includes a tank system, a plurality of heat exchange tubes with at least some of the heat exchange tubes arranged within the tank system, a first glazing layer positioned over the tank system and a base plate positioned under the tank system. In one aspect of the invention, the tank system, the first glazing layer an the base plate each include protrusions and a clip is provided to hold the layers together. In another aspect of the invention, the first glazing layer and the base plate are ribbed to provide structural support. This arrangement is particularly useful when these components are formed from plastic. In yet another aspect of the invention, the tank system has a plurality of interconnected tank chambers formed from tubes. In this aspect, a supply header pipe and a fluid return header pipe are provided at a first end of the tank system. The heat exchange tubes have inlets coupled to the supply header pipe and outlets coupled to the return header pipe. With this arrangement, the heat exchange tubes may be inserted into the tank chambers from the first end of the tank system.
대표청구항
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The present invention relates to an integral solar energy collector storage systems. Generally, an integral collector storage system includes a tank system, a plurality of heat exchange tubes with at least some of the heat exchange tubes arranged within the tank system, a first glazing layer positio
The present invention relates to an integral solar energy collector storage systems. Generally, an integral collector storage system includes a tank system, a plurality of heat exchange tubes with at least some of the heat exchange tubes arranged within the tank system, a first glazing layer positioned over the tank system and a base plate positioned under the tank system. In one aspect of the invention, the tank system, the first glazing layer an the base plate each include protrusions and a clip is provided to hold the layers together. In another aspect of the invention, the first glazing layer and the base plate are ribbed to provide structural support. This arrangement is particularly useful when these components are formed from plastic. In yet another aspect of the invention, the tank system has a plurality of interconnected tank chambers formed from tubes. In this aspect, a supply header pipe and a fluid return header pipe are provided at a first end of the tank system. The heat exchange tubes have inlets coupled to the supply header pipe and outlets coupled to the return header pipe. With this arrangement, the heat exchange tubes may be inserted into the tank chambers from the first end of the tank system. d urine collection bag also having an expanded mouth portion operative insertable into said second slit opening for removably mounting said urine collection bag on said harness.6. A device according to claim 5 including a bracket member located at said first opening, said bracket member having mounting means therein adapted for mounting said excrement collection bag removably thereon.7. A device according to claim 6 wherein said mounting means in said bracket member includes an adjustable clamp, said clamp comprising a flexible band surrounding said first opening and a worm screw mounted on said bracket member, said worm screw having a threaded portion engaging with a plurality of slot openings formed in said flexible band, said clamp being adjustable by operating said worm screw.8. A device according to claim 7 wherein said mounting means in said bracket member includes a hooking tab located at a lower portion of said bracket member and an adjustable spring latch located at a top portion of said bracket member, said hooking tab and said adjustable spring latch being operative for engaging with radial tabs provided on said excrement collection bag for removably mounting said excrement collection bag to said harness member.9. A device according to claim 8 wherein said mounting means includes a circular torsion spring having two free ends extending sideways of said first opening, said torsion spring being expandable being pressing said two free ends towards one another, and two triangular spikes formed on said torsion spring, said spikes being operative to bite onto said excrement collection bag for mounting said excrement collection bag firmly and securely on said harness member.10. A device according to claim 8 wherein said mounting means includes a plurality of substantially S-shaped springs mounted around said first opening, said S-shaped springs having a finger portion extending towards the center of said first opening and being operative to resiliently engaged with a neck portion of said excrement collection bag for mounting said excrement collection bag removably on said harness member.11. A device according to claim 8 wherein said mounting means includes two hanger brackets formed on said bracket member, said hanger brackets being operative to receive two inverted L-shaped hooks provided on a mounting rim portion of said excrement collection bag for removably mounting said excrement collection bag on said harness member.12. A device wearable on a domestic animal for collecting waste excrement from said animal, comprising: a harness for mounting to said animal, said harness having a waist strap member operative for securely embracing the waist of said animal, and a diaper strap member extending substantially perpendicular to said waist strap and operative to embrace the rear end and belly of said animal,a substantially annular bracket member mounted on said diaper strap member, said annular bracket member having a circular opening and said annular bracket member abutting the anal area of said animal with said circular opening encircling around the anus of said animal,said circular opening having a circular inner side wall,a plurality of retractable latching members mounted on said inner side wall,an excrement collection bag member removably mounted to said annular bracket member, said excrement collection bag member having a flexible bag and a substantially L-shaped attachment tubular portion, said L-shaped attachment tubular portion being insertable into said circular opening of said annular bracket member for mounting thereto,a plurality of latching depressions formed in said attachment tubular portion and being operative to engage with said retractable latching means for securely mounting said excrement collection bag to said annular bracket member,a first fixed pouch located adjacent to said bracket memb er and adapted to carry said excrement collection bag and operative for protecting said excrement collection bag as well as for supporting said excrement collection bag when said excrement collection bag is filled with excrement.13. A device according to claim 12 including an elongated slit opening formed in said diaper strap member and operative to permit tail of said animal to be inserted therethrough.14. A device according to claim 13 wherein said latching members comprises a plurality of cylindrical pin members slidably mounted in side openings formed in said side wall of said annular bracket member, said cylindrical pin members having an end portion normally extending into said circular opening of said annular bracket member.15. A device according to claim 14 including a plurality of coil springs provided on said cylindrical pin members, said coil springs exerting a biassing force to said cylindrical pin member to position said free end portions therein extending normally into said circular opening.16. A device according to claim 15 including a retracting means mounted in said annular bracket member and operative to retract said free ends of said cylindrical latching pin members from said circular opening, said retracting means including a sliding pin member slidably mounted in said annular bracket member, a compression coil spring means mounted on said sliding pin member, a relatively large head means mounted on an end portion of said sliding pin member and extending outwardly from said side wall of said circular opening, substantially V-shaped pivot members mounted in said annular bracket member, said pivot members having an open slot therein slidably engaging with said sliding pin member and said latching members.17. A device according to claim 16 including two arcuate housings integrally formed on two sides of said annular bracket member, said latching pin members, pivotal members and sliding pin member are located in said arcuate housings.18. A device according to claim 17 including a circular base formed on said bracket member, said base being operative to abut the anal area of said animal.19. A device according to claim 18 including a urine collection bag mounted on said diaper strap member and operative to collect urine discharge from said animal.20. A device according to claim 19 including adjustable clamp means mounted on said diaper strap member and located on two ends of said elongated slit opening and being operative adjustably for snugly embracing said tail extending through said slit opening.21. A device according to claim 20 including adjustable fastening means formed on said waist strap member and said diaper strap member and being operative adjustably for mounting said harness securely on said animal.22. A device according to claim 21 wherein said urine collection bag includes a back flow preventing valve therein operative to prevent spillage of urine from said urine collection bag when said urine collection bag is filled.23. A device according to claim 22 including a first pouch located adjacent to said bracket member and being operative for supporting said excrement collection bag when said excrement collection bag is filled, and a second pouch provided on said diaper strap member and adapted to carry said urine collection bag and being operative for supporting said urine collection bag when said urine collection bag is filled with urine. 383, 19970500, Kidera et al.; US-5701872, 19971200, Kaku et al.; US-5709186, 19980100, Taue; US-5732672, 19980300, Nakase; US-5829401, 19981100, Masuda; US-5941745, 19990800, Kanno; US-5951342, 19990900, Ozawa et al.; US-5954555, 19990900, Ozawa et al.; US-5970942, 19991000, Koeberlein et al.; US-6047671, 20000400, Tubb et al., 123/073.AD
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