AQUATHERM INDUSTRIES, INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150369401 | LEAK-RESISTANT SOLAR PANEL CONNECTOR - A non-reinforced solar panel connector having a tubular shape with a central lumen, a central section of relatively high hardness in relation to terminal sections of relatively low hardness, a length which does not exceed five times its diameter, and whose central section includes a projection partially extending into the lumen, with the projection being substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the connector. The connector is preferably molded from EPDM rubber. The relatively soft terminal sections may be used to easily and reliably join a solar panel to another solar panel and to associated piping in fluid-tight relationship, while the relatively hard central section ensures the connector does not expand or contract excessively. | 12-24-2015 |
20150128928 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POSITIVE EVACUATION OF SOLAR COLLECTOR - A method and system for positive evacuation of water from a solar collector using a bypass line which diverts a portion of water from the feed line of the solar collector to an inlet of a water pump. When the solar water heating circuit is turned off, suction created by the filtration pump rapidly evacuates all or substantially all water present in the solar collector. The system should include a water level switch on the feed line to the solar collector, a drain valve that allows pool water to evacuate from the solar collector and associated piping when water is present, a control mechanism that relays information from the water level switch to the drain valve, a small drain line that connects the solar pool heater feed and return lines to a water pump inlet, and a check valve to prevent by-pass. | 05-14-2015 |