Aden B Meinel

43377580, Jul 6, 1982

May 4, 1979

6/035846

Aden B. Meinel - Tucson AZ
Walter B. Meinel - Tucson AZ

F24J 302
H01L 3100
F28F 700

126438

A single reflective afocal optical module collects and concentrates solar energy onto a receiving surface extending substantially parallel to the focal axis of the optical system and to the central axis of the module. The reflective surface of the collector is shaped to reflect incoming energy and distribute it uniformly over the full surface of the receiver, with the reflective surface preferably consisting of a plurality of discrete reflective surface portions each distributing its portion of reflected energy over the full receiver surface so that the energy portions from the respective reflective surface portions are superimposed on one another on the receiver. The reflector and receiver are housed in a sealed enclosure having a transparent window for admitting incoming energy, and heat extracting means removes excess heat from the enclosure.

41314859, Dec 26, 1978

Mar 6, 1978

5/883558

Aden B. Meinel - Tucson AZ
Walter B. Meinel - Tucson AZ

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

H01L 3104
F24J 302

136 89PC

Modular structures for the collection, concentration and conversion of solar energy to another usable form such as electrical energy. The structures feature three conic section reflective surfaces, two of which focus in front of a receiver element and off the axis of the structure. The third reflective surface is utilized to redirect that energy which would otherwise miss the receiver element to improve overall efficiency.