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Patent No.:

US 8528541 B1

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Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2013

Filed:

Jan. 30, 2006
Applicants:

Mark S. Olsson, La Jolla, CA (US);

Ransom H. Byers, Needham, MA (US);

Inventors:

Mark S. Olsson, La Jolla, CA (US);

Ransom H. Byers, Needham, MA (US);

Assignee:

Seesean, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F24J 2/38 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

A mirror or other reflecting surface is used for collecting and reflecting incident solar radiation. The mirror is supported for independent motion about a pair of axes. An accelerometer generates signals representative of an amount and direction of motion of the mirror about each of the axes. Motors or other drive mechanisms independently drive the mirror about each of the axes. A tracking device provides information about the current position of the Sun. A control is connected to the accelerometer, the motors and the tracking device for maintaining a predetermined optimum orientation of the mirror as the Sun moves across the sky.


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Olsson, Mark. (2013). Solar collection apparatus and methods (U.S. Patent No. 8528541). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/8528541

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