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Window blind solar energy management system

  • US 9,244,261 B2
  • Filed: 03/26/2013
  • Issued: 01/26/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
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1. A solar energy management system comprising:

  • a first louver;

    a second louver positioned adjacent said first louver, wherein said first louver is oriented with respect to said second louver to reflect light toward said second louver;

    said second louver further comprising a solar energy redirection assembly oriented to receive reflected light from said first louver, said solar energy redirection assembly further comprising;

    a light reflection portion configured to reflect light from said first louver in a direction that is behind said system and above an upper face of said second louver;

    a heat absorption and radiation portion, further comprising a heat absorption strip extending across said second louver and facing said first louver, said heat absorption strip being configured to absorb heat from reflected light from said first louver, and a heat radiating strip aligned with said heat absorption strip and positioned to radiate heat in a direction that is behind said system; and

    a light rejection portion configured to reflect light from said first louver outward in a direction that is in front of said system.

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