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Composite backed prestressed mirror for solar facet

  • US 6,739,729 B1
  • Filed: 06/27/2000
  • Issued: 05/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A glass structure suitable for use in collecting and reflecting thermal energy in a solar power system, the glass structure comprising:

  • a glass member having a front surface and a rear surface, the glass member being formed such that the rear surface is at least partially arcuately shaped, wherein formation of the glass member places the rear surface in a state of tension; and

    resin means applied to the rear surface of the glass member, the resin means curing to form a rigid interlayer that applies a compressive force to the glass member so that both the front and rear surfaces of the glass member are maintained in a state of compression.

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