Q: What Patents do Solatube International hold in South Africa if any in regards Tubular skylights and ventilation systems
A:
Here are some of the patents that Solatube Int'l Inc. has in South Africa:
ZA2012/00018 - SKYLIGHT COLLIMATOR WITH MULTIPLE STAGES
ZA2012/00569 - SKYLIGHT COVER WITH PRISMATIC DOME AND CYLINDER PORTIONS
ZA2012/04238 - DIRECT AND INDIRECT LIGHT DIFFUSING DEVICES AND METHODS
ZA2012/09258 - THERMALLY INSULATING FENESTRATION DEVICES AND METHODS
To provide you with an opinion whether any of these cover any particular Tubular skylights or ventilation systems would take some work.
Good luck!
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