Patent ID: 7971586
Filing Date: 2011-07-05
Classification: F24S,Y02A,Y02B,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A solar heating system, the system comprising: a roof directly exposed to solar radiation; a pair of trusses supporting the roof; a panel formed of a sheet material, the panel having substantially opposed first and second surfaces and attached under the roof between the trusses with the first surface substantially facing the roof; a plurality of tubing fasteners extending outward from the second surface of the panel; at least one run of tubing held against the second surface of the panel by the plurality of tubing fasteners; and a plurality of standoff tabs extending from the first surface of the panel; wherein the plurality of standoff tabs are partially cut-out and bent portions of the sheet material and are dimensioned to prevent interference between the panel and roof hardware; and wherein at least one of the standoff tabs contacts the roof.