Patent ID: 8046960
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: E06B,F24S,H02S,Y02B,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A multiple-pane window comprising: first and second panes opposite from one another; a frame coupled to the first and second panes to form an air gap between the first pane, the second pane, and the frame; an electrical generator disposed in the air gap configured to convert electromagnetic radiation to electricity; a venting system configured to selectively vent heat from the air gap in a direction away from the first pane or away from the second pane; first and second reflective coatings respectively disposed on first surfaces of the first and second panes, wherein the first surfaces face the air gap, and the reflective coatings are configured to reflect infrared radiation into the air gap to generate heated air in the air gap; and first and second antireflective coatings respectively disposed on second surfaces of the first and second panes, wherein the second surfaces face away from the air gap, and the antireflective coatings are configured to transmit visible light and infrared radiation into the air gap.