Solar appliances
OwnerMartin E. Nixinventor
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Abstract
Designed is a system for recycling abandoned appliances as refrigerators, for conversion into solar applications. Designed is a converted refrigerator into a solar greenhouse, thus extending the growing season in cold climates. Illustrated is a solar powered fan, a skylight with a back reflector, a door window, screen to provide an insect barrier and a recycled refrigerator.
Claims5
A method of converting a conventional refrigerator into a growing chamber for plants comprising the step of providing a conventional refrigerator having a door and insulated walls including sidewalls a top wall and floor which define an interior and exterior, removing a portion of said insulated walls, replacing said removed portion with a transparent or translucent cover capable of admitting sunlight, and providing a reflector on or adjacent said removed portion to direct light into said refrigerator and thus adapting it for use as a growing chamber for plants.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.