Patents by Inventor Tin Tai Chow

Tin Tai Chow 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 heat absorbing window
    Patent number: 8205609
    Abstract: A window with an integral solar heat-absorber is provided in a compact, low-cost package. Two transparent panes are separated from one another to provide a first passageway for receiving a working fluid. The periphery of the panes is secured in a frame in which a heat exchanger is also secured, the heat exchanger having a second passageway for the working fluid and a third passageway for a service fluid. The first and second passageways are coupled to make a working fluid circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: City University of Hong Kong
    Inventor: Tin Tai Chow
  • SOLAR HEAT ABSORBING WINDOW
    Publication number: 20100294260
    Abstract: A window with an integral solar heat-absorber is provided in a compact, low-cost package. Two transparent panes are separated from one another to provide a first passageway for receiving a working fluid. The periphery of the panes is secured in a frame in which a heat exchanger is also secured, the heat exchanger having a second passageway for the working fluid and a third passageway for a service fluid. The first and second passageways are coupled to make a working fluid circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
    Inventor: Tin Tai Chow