Abstract

Systems, apparatus, devices and methods of using and mounting solar collectors and photovoltaic collectors in gutters or directly along fascia and eaves and on architectural ledges on buildings, along building walls at various heights above the ground, as well as in ground engaged collectors for providing heated water, power and/or lighting. The collectors can have a pair of conduits/tubes for passing water therethrough. Each of the collectors can be attached to one another by mateably interlocking male and female connectors on the sides of each collector to one another.

Document Type

Patent

Patent Number

US 8,607,778

Application Serial Number

12/110,049

Issue Date

12-17-2013

Current Assignee

UCFRF

Assignee at Issuance

UCFRF

College

Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)

Department

FSEC

Allowance Date

11-12-2013

Filing Date

4-25-2008

Assignee at Filing

UCFRF

Filing Type

Nonprovisional Application Record

Donated

no

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