Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080196759 | Photovoltaic assembly with elongated photovoltaic devices and integrated involute-based reflectors - A photovoltaic assembly has elongated photovoltaic modules. The photovoltaic modules each have a substrate with a photovoltaic material disposed on the substrate. Each respective photovoltaic module lies in the concave structure of a corresponding concentrator assembly. The concentrator assemblies have surfaces made with reflective material that form such concave structures. The concentrator assemblies each transmit light to their corresponding photovoltaic module. The surfaces of each concentrator assembly are shaped at least in part as an involute of the surface of their corresponding photovoltaic modules, and do not exceed the height of the their corresponding module. A frame is provided having a first support and a second support, where the modules extend between the supports. The concentrator is mechanically attached to the frame. A substantial portion of light striking the concentrator is ultimately redirected to the modules without associated tracking and/or control devices. | 08-21-2008 |
20090078303 | Encapsulated Photovoltaic Device Used With A Reflector And A Method of Use for the Same - An apparatus is provided that has photovoltaic modules and a concentrator mechanically attached to a frame. Each module has (i) an outer shell defining an inner volume, (ii) a substrate in the inner volume, and (iii) a material on the substrate that converts light to electric energy. The outer shell allows light energy that strikes the shell to be directed towards the material. The concentrator has concentrator assemblies, each associated with a respective photovoltaic module. Each concentrator assembly comprises a first and second surface that form a concave structure that transmits light energy entering the concave structure to the associated photovoltaic module. The first and second surfaces each comprise substantially the shape of the involute of the particular photovoltaic module associated with the concentrator assembly. Each photovoltaic module extends from a first to a second support of the frame and is electrically coupled to an electric contact in the first support. | 03-26-2009 |
20090078306 | Apparatus and methods for retaining a plurality of elongated photovoltaic modules - In some embodiments, an apparatus for assisting in retaining at least two elongated photovoltaic modules includes a carrier having at least first and second adjacent receptacles. Each receptacle is engageable with at least one elongated photovoltaic module and the carrier is moveable between the first and second receptacles. | 03-26-2009 |
20090095280 | Support system for solar energy generator panels - A support system for a solar panel comprises a plurality of legs configured to receive multiple solar panels. The legs each comprise a base, a plurality of shafts, and a support precipice. The support precipice is divided into two sides by a t-bar. The first side comprises a guiding wing to effectuate modular assembly of the support system. The second side comprises a beveled edge to effectuate secure coupling of a solar panel. The system is able to be assembled and disassembled without the use of tools or implements. The system is also movable. | 04-16-2009 |
20100180930 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLY WITH ELONGATED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND INTEGRATED INVOLUTE-BASED REFLECTORS - A photovoltaic assembly has elongated photovoltaic modules. The photovoltaic modules each have a substrate with a photovoltaic material disposed on the substrate. Each respective photovoltaic module lies in the concave structure of a corresponding concentrator assembly. The concentrator assemblies have surfaces made with reflective material that form such concave structures. The concentrator assemblies each transmit light to their corresponding photovoltaic module. The surfaces of each concentrator assembly are shaped at least in part as an involute of the surface of their corresponding photovoltaic modules, and do not exceed the height of the their corresponding module. A frame is provided having a first support and a second support, where the modules extend between the supports. The concentrator is mechanically attached to the frame. A substantial portion of light striking the concentrator is ultimately redirected to the modules without associated tracking and/or control devices. | 07-22-2010 |
20130206936 | Support System for Solar Energy Generator Panels - A support system for a solar panel comprises a plurality of legs configured to receive multiple solar panels. The legs each comprise a base, a plurality of shafts, and a support precipice. The support precipice is divided into two sides by a t-bar. The first side comprises a guiding wing to effectuate modular assembly of the support system. The second side comprises a beveled edge to effectuate secure coupling of a solar panel. The system is able to be assembled and disassembled without the use of tools or implements. The system is also movable. | 08-15-2013 |
20140273752 | PAD CONDITIONING PROCESS CONTROL USING LASER CONDITIONING - A method and apparatus for conditioning a polishing pad used in a substrate polishing process. In one embodiment, a method for conditioning a polishing pad utilized to polish a substrate is provided. The method includes providing relative motion between an optical device and a polishing pad having a polishing medium disposed thereon, and scanning a processing surface of the polishing pad with a laser beam to condition the processing surface, wherein the laser beam has a wavelength that is substantially transparent to the polishing medium, but is reactive with the material of the polishing pad. | 09-18-2014 |