Patent ID: 6293278
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: F24S,Y02E

Abstract:
A solar energy collector and emitter for a swimming pool comprising:a flat structure assembly having a bottom side and top side and having a thickness and being adapted to be removably fastened to a bottom of a swimming pool and being adapted to absorb solar energy passing through water in said swimming pool and then emit said solar energy into said water for heating the water in the swimming pool;fastening members mounted on said flat structure along a perimeter of said bottom side and being adapted to fasten said flat structure assembly to the bottom wall of the swimming pool;wherein said flat structure assembly is essentially colored with a flat black color for facilitating absorption of solar energy while minimizing reflection of said solar energy to maximize heat transfer to the water about said flat structure assembly;wherein said flat structure assembly has beveled edge;wherein said thickness of said flat structure assembly is approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch;wherein said fastening members are suction cups which are securely attached to and spaced along said bottom side thereof;wherein said flat structure assembly is essentially made of a gasket material which is reinforced with nylon;wherein said flat structure assembly includes a flat body member having a coating disposed thereabout;wherein said flat body member is made of a material selected from a group consisting of metal and plastic; andwherein said coating is made of rubberized material.