Patents by Inventor Richard L. Glueck

Richard L. Glueck has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Solar energy system
    Patent number: 5572987
    Abstract: A solar energy system having a component comprising a heat absorber which has a tubular conduit. The heat absorber also has a fin for supporting the conduit. The conduit and fin are fabricated of a dark color for collecting solar energy. A housing surrounds the conduit. The housing includes an axially disposed interior member with a cross section greater than the cross section of the conduit. The housing also includes a plurality of axially disposed exterior members. The interior member and the exterior members are fabricated of a transparent material. The invention further includes at least one end cap which is coupled with respect to one end of the interior tube which has at least one aperture in the end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Inventors: Jose M. Moratalla, Robert W. Yoho, Richard L. Glueck