.~ Solar collector forms part of building roof {1}
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.~.~ Solar collector includes roof shingles or tiles
DEFINITION
Classification: 126/622
Solar collector includes roof shingles or tiles:
(under subclass 621) Apparatus wherein the structure includes a plurality of overlapping pieces of material laid in rows. [figure] [caption]A form-molded synthetic foam roofing section or structure having a solar-collecting insert or panel incorporated therein with a relatively broad undersurface and an exposed surface configured to resemble interlocked and overlapping roofing shingles which are united to support a surface such as wood, metal, etc. during the molding process. The roofing structure may be affixed by any conventional means, such as nails or adhesives, to roof boards, rafters, or over old existing roof structure with adjacent roofing section interconnected by appropriate inlets and outlets for the solar panel insert. Solar heat-collecting fluid may be circulated through the solar panel inserts in a conventional manner. Connecting tubes are provided for connecting the solar panel inserts in adjacent roofing sections and terminal connectors are compatible with all circulating systems.
