Title: Structure for conversion of solar radiation to electricity and heat

Abstract: Disclosed is a structure which in one apparatus converts a part of incident solar energy to electrical energy by the use of photocells mounted on a luminescent solar collector of tubular design while another portion of such incident energy is converted to thermal energy.

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Inventors: Oster, Jr., Eugene A. (Toledo, OH, US)

Application Number: 091628
Filing Date: 1979-11-05
Publication_date: 1980-12-09
Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc. (Toledo, OH)
Primary Class(es): 136/247 136/248, 136/257, 136/259
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US Patent Ref:

4130445	Dec, 1978	Blieden	136/89.
4184895	Jan, 1980	Oste, Jr.	136/89.

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Primary Examiner: Weisstuch, Aaron
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Lynch; Charles S., Wilson; David H., Click; Myron E.