George A Hamilton

US Patent:

40257860, May 24, 1977

Filed:

Jan 2, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/538156

Inventors:

George Henry Hamilton - Washington DC

International Classification:

H01J 3912

US Classification:

250211R

Abstract:

A multi-layer array of power converting elements for converting electromagnetic energy such as sunlight incident on the array to electricity is disclosed. The array is suitable for use in integrated circuit arrays as well as discrete circuit arrays. The array comprises an upper layer of photocells with spaces between the photocells. At least one other layer of photocells is disposed below the upper layer and is illuminated by the penumbra of the upper layer. Lower layers are separated from upper layers by a distance defined by the width of the cells in the immediate upper layer, the distance between the array and the source of electromagnetic energy and the width of the source of electromagnetic energy.

US Patent:

39398188, Feb 24, 1976

Filed:

Apr 23, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/463358

Inventors:

George Henry Hamilton - Washington DC
Robert McLean Turner - Washington DC
Jesse Lee Ward - Arlington VA

Assignee:

Solar Energy Company - Washington DC

International Classification:

F24J 302

US Classification:

126270

Abstract:

The instant invention relates to a solar energy heating module comprising a sealable chamber having cross-flow radiator means therein dividing the chamber into a fluid inlet compartment and a fluid outlet compartment, and, preferably, at least one perforated sleeve in said inlet compartment. The invention also comprises an assembly of the modules into a unitary heater having a common intake manifold.