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7576282 |
Photovoltaic awning structures
A photovoltaic awning assembly includes a sheet of material carrying photovoltaic strips thereon. A rotatable roll receives the sheet of material and has a contoured drum at opposite ends thereof...
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7544884 |
Manufacturing method for large-scale production of thin-film solar cells
A method of manufacturing improved thin-film solar cells entirely by sputtering includes a high efficiency back contact/reflecting multi-layer containing at least one barrier layer consisting of a...
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7517465 |
Ultra lightweight photovoltaic device and method for its manufacture
An ultra lightweight semiconductor device such as a photovoltaic device is fabricated on a non-etchable barrier layer which is disposed upon an etchable substrate. The device is contacted with an...
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7513461 |
Articulated assembly of solar generator panels and space vehicle
The invention relates to an articulated assembly ( 1 ) comprising at least two panels ( 4 - 7 ) which are positioned close to a solar generator. The aforementioned panels are articulated in pairs...
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7485799 |
Stress-induced bandgap-shifted semiconductor photoelectrolytic/photocatalytic/photovoltaic surface and method for making same
Titania is a semiconductor and photocatalyst that is also chemically inert. With its bandgap of 3.0, to activate the photocatalytic property of titania requires light of about 390 nm wavelength,...
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7368656 |
Solar cell for a solar generator panel, a solar generator panel, and a space vehicle
A solar cell for a solar generator panel ( 10, 10′ ). According to the invention, the cell is coupled to a reflector ( 70, 71, 700 ) in such a manner that together with the reflector the cell...
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7342171 |
Integrated photovoltaic roofing component and panel
A combination roofing panel and solar module includes a flexible membrane sheet, such as a single-ply membrane sheet, and a plurality of elongated solar or photovoltaic modules arranged...
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7339108 |
Solar energy concentrator device for spacecraft and a solar generator panel
A device is disclosed for reducing the risk of primary and secondary electrostatic discharges occurring in particular in the solar generators of spacecraft. A solar energy concentrator device for...
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7321095 |
Solar generator panel and a spacecraft including it
A solar generator panel includes at least one reflector for reflecting solar radiation onto at least one photovoltaic cell. The reflector takes the form of a flexible material blade, a first end of...
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7285719 |
Solar array support methods and systems
Systems and methods for disposing and supporting a solar panel array are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for supporting a solar panel array includes the use of support columns and cables...
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7211722 |
Structures including synchronously deployable frame members and methods of deploying the same
A lightweight structure for space application is deployable from a compact bundle of interconnected struts into a plurality of tiled substantially rectangular bays. Each bay preferably comprises...
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7176543 |
Method of eliminating curl for devices on thin flexible substrates, and devices made thereby
A thin film semiconductor device such as a photovoltaic device is fabricated on a lightweight substrate material which is affixed to a layer of material which is in turn supported by a carrier....
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7098394 |
Method and apparatus for powering circuitry with on-chip solar cells within a common substrate
A system and method for providing power to a light-powered transponder. In order to create a sufficient voltage differential, two different photovoltaic elements are used. The photovoltaic elements...
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7053294 |
Thin-film solar cell fabricated on a flexible metallic substrate
A thin-film solar cell ( 10 ) is provided. The thin-film solar cell ( 10 ) comprises a flexible metallic substrate ( 12 ) having a first surface and a second surface. A back metal contact layer (...
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7040605 |
Configurable fence and gate systems
A configurable fence system has a solar panel on a mounting surface that can tilt in accordance with a closed loop control system. A solar system for a fence includes a support structure mounted...
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7026541 |
Mobile photovoltaic battery charging station
A solar cell plate for generating electric current includes a number of individual plates that can be moved in relation to one another to produce a convenient packing size.
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7022910 |
Photovoltaic cells utilizing mesh electrodes
In one aspect, the invention provides photovoltaic cells that utilize a mesh electrode on at least one exposure side of the photovoltaic cell. Preferably, the mesh electrode is a metallic mesh. In...
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6974904 |
Portable solar powered unit
A portable solar powered unit including a battery with associated electronics and a solar panel on a wheeled frame accommodates a variety of accessories including table tops, mounting poles,...
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6949400 |
Ultrasonic slitting of photovoltaic cells and modules
An ultrasonic slitting device cuts and seals the edges of photovoltaic cells and modules to encapsulate the photoactive components in an environment substantially impervious to the atmosphere.
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6909042 |
Satellite solar generator structure comprising bracing elements between panels
The satellite solar generator structure comprises a plurality of solar panels (PR, PS) each having a plane surface, the panels being disposed in superposition in said structure (ST), the structure...
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6870089 |
System and apparatus for charging an electronic device using solar energy
A system and apparatus for charging an electronic device using solar energy are disclosed. In one form, a portable storage apparatus operable to charge a battery associated with an electronic...
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6847834 |
Mobile terminal with a solar cell
A mobile terminal with a solar cell is disclosed. The mobile terminal has a main body, a battery and a flip cover. A receiver portion, a data display and a keypad are formed on the upper surface of...
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6812397 |
Photocurrent-generating fabric and support for such a fabric
A device intended to be used as a shade, awning, blind and swimming pool cover includes a photocurrent-generating fabric and a support for winding and storing the fabric. The support is formed by...
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6809251 |
Inclined photovoltaic assembly
A PV assembly comprises a base, having a length L, an upwardly extending PV module, having a length H, and a downwardly extending deflector. The PV module and the deflector are preferably secured...
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6799742 |
Solar panel for space and method for manufacturing the same
The object of the invention is to provide a solar panel and a method for manufacturing the same, wherein the manufacture of the solar panel for use in space and repair work thereon can be performed...
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6784359 |
Apparatus and method for the design and manufacture of foldable integrated device array stiffeners
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the design and manufacture of foldable integrated stiffeners. These stiffeners may be used in, for example, thin-film arrays of...
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6737573 |
Backup power supply apparatus
A backup power supply apparatus. The apparatus includes a light absorbing device which consists of at least one light absorbing element. The light absorbing elements are pivotally engaged with each...
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6729081 |
Self-adhesive photovoltaic module
A photovoltaic building material comprises a substrate having one or more photovoltaic generating devices encapsulated thereupon. The substrate includes a body of contact adhesive material,...
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6722614 |
Satellite deployment structure
In a solar array paddle having panels which are connected to a main body of a satellite and rotatably connected to one another, elastic insertion members for prevention of vibration are disposed in...
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6689952 |
Large membrane space structure and method for its deployment and expansion
A large membrane space structure deployed and spanned by centrifugal force owing to the spin motion, contains a hub located at a central portion thereof and a sail including a plurality of petals...
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6670540 |
Photovoltaic strip assembly
A photovoltaic strip assembly is disclosed comprising a polyimide substrate, a thin film voltaic strip, and a transversely grooved, protection covering of a chlorofloural polymer. The grooves are...
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6660927 |
Solar panel with corrugated thin film solar cells
Solar panel includes solar cells affixed to one or more sheet elements and a frame for supporting the sheet elements, wherein the frame is provided with attachment members for attaching the sheet...
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6655638 |
Solar array concentrator system and method
A solar array concentrator assembly includes a first solar array panel configured to receive solar energy and a first adjustable concentrator coupled to the first solar array panel. The first...
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6652904 |
Methods to manufacture single cell and multi-cell regenerative photoelectrochemical devices
The present invention relates to manufacturing of regenerative photovolatic photoelectrochemical (RPEC) devices. The invention describes a method for manufacturing RPEC devices in a production...
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6624351 |
Folding photovoltaic strip device
A folding photovoltaic strip device is provided comprising a plurality of photovoltaic modules joined to form a strip and pleated by flexible, transverse creases so that the device may be stored...
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6581883 |
Extendable/retractable bi-fold solar array
A solar cell array assembly that is configured to be stowed in the payload bay of a low earth orbit space vehicle utilizes hinged panels comprising foldable outboard panels and inboard panels. The...
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6555740 |
Extendible solar generator with an extendible supporting array structure
An extendible solar generator has an extendible solar cell structure and an extendible support array structure which has a first cross member and is connected with a stowage housing for the solar...
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6553729 |
Self-adhesive photovoltaic module
A photovoltaic building material comprises a substrate having one or more photovoltaic generating devices encapsulated thereupon. The substrate includes a body of contact adhesive material,...
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6547190 |
Application of carbon fiber mesh for space and airborne platform applications
A solar array including a carbon fiber mesh substrate is provided. The solar panels including a series of hybrid structures formed along the common and continuous substrate by sandwiching the...
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6543725 |
Flexible, foldable solar generator for spacecrafts
A flexible foldable solar generator having an array of a plurality of blankets carrying solar cells hingeably connected to be folded and unfolded. The solar cells are connected together by branches...
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6541693 |
Solar cell module and process for its production, and solar cell module installing method and solar electricity generation system
A solar cell module comprises a photovoltaic device having a flexible substrate. The photovoltaic device has a strain at least partly in the planar direction of the flexible substrate, and the...
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6528716 |
Solar concentrator
A space solar concentrator based on light-weight reflectors ( 3 ) attached to a honeycomb panel ( 1 ) is described. The integration of the reflectors ( 3 ) allows for a high modularity. Solar panel...
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6505795 |
Application of carbon fiber mesh for space and airborne platform applications
A solar array including a carbon fiber mesh substrate is provided. The solar panels including a series of hybrid structures formed along the common and continuous substrate by sandwiching the...
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6488435 |
Unfolding joint for satelite solar generators
A joint is provided for unfolding systems, e.g. for satellite solar generators that permits sufficiently large unfolding torque, low weight and small dimensions. A drive on one joint half acts on a...
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6484972 |
Articulated set of sequentially opened solar generator panels
At least three stacked panels are articulated by means of adjacent members so that they can pivot toward a deployed configuration. A mechanism includes an immobilizer mounted on a first member,...
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6472296 |
Fabrication of photovoltaic cell by plasma process
A process for producing a semiconductor layer by introducing a raw gas into a discharge chamber and supplying high-frequency power to the chamber to decompose the raw gas by discharge, thereby...
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6459033 |
Removably mountable blind-type curtain
A removably mountable blind-type curtain is provided which includes a plurality of blinds removably securable to a curtain support. One or more of the blinds have a solar module secured thereto for...
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6455767 |
Weather resistant flag having a flagstaff
A weather resistant flag is provided which includes a flagstaff, a flag cloth mountable on the flagstaff, solar cells mounted on at least one of the flag cloth and the flagstaff, and an energy...
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6452091 |
Method of producing thin-film single-crystal device, solar cell module and method of producing the same
The peeling of a thin-film single-crystal from a substrate is carried out so that the directions of straight lines on the single-crystal surface made by planes on which the single-crystal is apt to...
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6437232 |
D-wing deployable solar array
The power to weight ratio obtained with a spacecraft's solar array ( 3 ) is enhanced by a factor of at least two to five through use of support structure for individual solar panels or solar arrays...
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