Patents Assigned to Mel Modern Systems, Incorporated
  • Solar energy collector
    Patent number: 4175540
    Abstract: A radiation concentrating solar energy collector and a dual axis tracking support system which positions collector units to receive the maximum incident solar radiation are disclosed. A system of pressurized air is utilized as a multiple function medium which activates the tracking mechanism, inflates and supports the reflective concentrators and acts as the heat transfer medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1979
    Assignee: Mel Modern Systems, Incorporated
    Inventors: William J. Roantree, Paul S. Bartini