Patent ID: 8800549

Claim:
A solar collection device, for use in providing hot water, said solar collection device comprising: a base: a solar energy collector assembly, said base configured to receive and support said solar energy collector assembly, said solar energy collector assembly comprising: one or more lenses; an elongated holder, said one or more lenses adjustably secured within an orifice in said holder to be proximate to an outer surface of said elongated holder; a cylindrical glass shroud having a first end and a second end, said elongated holder configured to support said cylindrical glass shroud with the axis of said cylindrical glass shroud being positioned generally coaxial with the axis of said elongated holder; a tube, said tube having a first end configured to receive a supply of water, and a second end configured to output the supply of water, a portion of said tube being received within said glass shroud and being supported therein by a first cap at said first end of said glass shroud, and by a second cap at said second end of said glass shroud, said first cap comprising a valve configured to permit said glass shroud to be evacuated; and wherein said one or more lenses are adjustably secured on said elongated holder to have a focal point configured to be proximate to the outer surface of said tube.