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20120060891 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A multilayered structure including a first barrier layer adjacent to a substrate, a barrier bi-layer adjacent to the first barrier layer, the barrier bi-layer comprising a second barrier layer and a third barrier layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer adjacent to the barrier bi-layer, and a buffer layer adjacent to the transparent conductive oxide layer and method of forming the same. A multilayered substrate including a barrier layer structure having a plurality of barrier layers being alternating layers of low refractive index material and high refractive index material, a transparent conductive oxide layer adjacent to the barrier bi-layer and a buffer layer adjacent to the transparent conductive oxide layer. The multilayered structure may serve as a front contact for photovoltaic devices. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060923 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE BARRIER LAYER - A structure including a barrier layer adjacent to a substrate, a transparent conductive oxide layer adjacent to the barrier layer, and a buffer layer adjacent to the transparent conductive oxide layer. In the structure, the barrier layer includes a silicon aluminum oxide, the transparent conductive oxide layer includes cadmium and tin and the buffer layer comprises tin oxide. A photovoltaic device that includes the described structure along with a semiconductor window layer adjacent to the buffer layer and a semiconductor absorber layer adjacent to the semiconductor window layer. Methods of manufacturing a photovoltaic structure are also disclosed, as well as a sputter target for use in the manufacture of a photovoltaic device and methods of manufacturing the same. | 03-15-2012 |
20120132261 | CADMIUM STANNATE SPUTTER - A structure includes a barrier layer which can include a silicon aluminum oxide, and a transparent conductive oxide layer which can include a layer of cadmium and tin. | 05-31-2012 |
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20080268262 | Thin Film Coating Having Niobium-Titanium Layer - The invention provides niobium-titanium films, coatings (e.g., low-emissivity coatings) comprising one or more niobium-titanium films, and substrates bearings such coatings. Methods of depositing niobium-titanium films are also provided. | 10-30-2008 |
20080280078 | CARBON NANOTUBE GLAZING TECHNOLOGY - The invention provides a glazing that includes a substrate on which there is provided a coating comprising carbon nanotubes. The glazing can be an IG unit comprising two spaced-apart panes bounding a between-pane space, the IG unit having at least one exterior surface on which there is provided a transparent conductor coating comprising carbon nanotubes. The glazing can alternatively be a laminated glass assembly comprising two panes of glass and an interlayer comprising carbon nanotubes sandwiched therebetween. Monolithic substrate embodiments are also provided. In certain embodiments, the coating comprises both dielectric film and carbon nanotubes. | 11-13-2008 |
20090075067 | LOW-MAINTENANCE COATING TECHNOLOGY - The invention provides a substrate bearing a low-maintenance coating. In some embodiments, the coating includes a low-maintenance film that includes a thickness of film comprising titania, wherein only part of that thickness includes tungsten. The thickness includes an inner portion and an outer portion, the outer portion being the part that includes tungsten. The invention also provides methods and equipment for depositing such coatings. | 03-19-2009 |
20090075069 | Low-Maintenance Coatings, and Methods for Producing Low-Maintenance Coatings - The invention provides a substrate bearing a low-maintenance coating. In some embodiments, the coating includes a low-maintenance film that includes both titanium oxide and tungsten oxide. The invention also provides methods and equipment for depositing such coatings. | 03-19-2009 |
20100247820 | CARBON NANOTUBE GLAZING TECHNOLOGY - The invention provides a glazing that includes a substrate on which there is provided a coating comprising carbon nanotubes. The glazing can be an IG unit comprising two spaced-apart panes bounding a between-pane space, the IG unit having at least one exterior surface on which there is provided a transparent conductor coating comprising carbon nanotubes. The glazing can alternatively be a laminated glass assembly comprising two panes of glass and an interlayer comprising carbon nanotubes sandwiched therebetween. Monolithic substrate embodiments are also provided. In certain embodiments, the coating comprises both dielectric film and carbon nanotubes. | 09-30-2010 |
20100326816 | LOW-MAINTENANCE COATING TECHNOLOGY - The invention provides methods and equipment for depositing a low-maintenance coating. | 12-30-2010 |
20100326817 | LOW-MAINTENANCE COATINGS, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING LOW-MAINTENANCE COATINGS - The invention provides a substrate bearing a low-maintenance coating. In some embodiments, the coating includes a low-maintenance film that includes both titanium oxide and tungsten oxide. The invention also provides methods and equipment for depositing such coatings. | 12-30-2010 |
20120107554 | TCO Coating and Coated Substrate for High Temperature Applications - A glass substrate is provided having a major surface on which there is a coating comprising a transparent conductive oxide film. The TCO film may comprise aluminum-doped zinc aluminum oxide (“AZO”) or tin-doped indium oxide (“ITO”). When the coated glass substrate is heat-treated, the coating exhibits desirable sheet resistance and absorption values. In some cases, the coating comprises a first transparent dielectric film, a second transparent dielectric film, a transparent conductive oxide film comprising AZO or ITO, and a third transparent dielectric film. | 05-03-2012 |
20120125423 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE - A photovoltaic element for photovoltaic applications includes a transparent substrate having a first side and a second side. A transparent electrically conductive oxide is disposed over the first side of the transparent substrate. Similarly, a hydrophilic oxide coating is disposed over and contacts the transparent electrically conductive oxide. Finally, a removable protective coating is disposed over the hydrophilic oxide coating. | 05-24-2012 |
20130017381 | SODIUM ACCUMULATION LAYER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICESAANM Burrows; Keith J.AACI Mineral PointAAST WIAACO USAAGP Burrows; Keith J. Mineral Point WI USAANM Patil; Harshad P.AACI Spring GreenAAST WIAACO USAAGP Patil; Harshad P. Spring Green WI USAANM Krisko; Annette J.AACI Sauk CityAAST WIAACO USAAGP Krisko; Annette J. Sauk City WI US - A coated substrate useful as a transparent electrode for electrical or optical devices is provided. The coated substrate includes a transparent sodium-containing substrate with a protective layer disposed over the transparent sodium-containing substrate. Characteristically, the protective layer has a thickness of at least 400 angstroms and comprises aluminum oxides and silicon oxides. An electrically conductive layer is disposed over the protective layer. In other variations, devices incorporating such coated substrates are provided. | 01-17-2013 |
20130095292 | TCO Coating and Coated Substrate for High Temperature Applications - A glass substrate is provided having a major surface on which there is a coating comprising a transparent conductive oxide film. The TCO film may comprise aluminum-doped zinc aluminum oxide (“AZO”) or tin-doped indium oxide (“ITO”). When the coated glass substrate is heat-treated, the coating exhibits desirable sheet resistance and absorption values. In some cases, the coating comprises a first transparent dielectric film, a second transparent dielectric film, a transparent conductive oxide film comprising AZO or ITO, and a third transparent dielectric film. | 04-18-2013 |
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20100115897 | FILTER ELEMENTS; AIR CLEANER; ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS - A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 05-13-2010 |
20130019576 | FILTER ELEMENTS; AIR CLEANER; ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS - A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 01-24-2013 |
20150068174 | FILTER ELEMENTS; AIR CLEANER; ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS - A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 03-12-2015 |