US3255047A
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Flexible fabric support structure for photovoltaic cells
Assignee: Infineon Technologies Americas Corp
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Filing: 1961-09-07
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Granted: 1966-06-07
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Expires: 1981-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Escoffery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:03
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F19/00; H02; H02S; H02S30/00; H02S30/10; H02S40/00; H02S40/30; H02S40/34; H10F19/90; H10F19/902; H10F19/908; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
AN ARRAY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS, WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A FIRST RANK OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS DISPOSED IN PARALLEL, ALIGNED RELATION ON A SUPPORT MEMBER, EACH OF SAID CELLS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODES ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE THEREOF; (B) AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL RANK OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS DISPOSED ON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER PARALLEL TO AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID FIRST RANK OF CELLS, THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS OF SAID ADDITIONAL RANK BEING CONSTRUCTED IN LIKE MANNER AS, AND ALIGNED WITH THE CORRESPONDING CELLS OF SAID FIRST RANK; AND (C) SAID SUPPORT MEMBER COMPRISING A THIN, FLEXIBLE WOVEN FABRIC AT LEAST ONE OF THE WARP AND WOOF OF WHICH INCLUDES A PLURALITY OF CONTINUOUS CONDUCTORS, (1) A FIRST AND SECOND OF WHICH CONDUCTORS ARE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE FIRST ELECTRODES OF EACH OF THE CELLS OF SAID FIRST AND ADDITIONAL RANKS, RESPECTIVELY, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
AN ARRAY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS, WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A FIRST RANK OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS DISPOSED IN PARALLEL, ALIGNED RELATION ON A SUPPORT MEMBER, EACH OF SAID CELLS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODES ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE THEREOF; (B) AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL RANK OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS DISPOSED ON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER PARALLEL TO AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID FIRST RANK OF CELLS, THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS OF SAID ADDITIONAL RANK BEING CONSTRUCTED IN LIKE MANNER AS, AND ALIGNED WITH THE CORRESPONDING CELLS OF SAID FIRST RANK; AND (C) SAID SUPPORT MEMBER COMPRISING A THIN, FLEXIBLE WOVEN FABRIC AT LEAST ONE OF THE WARP AND WOOF OF WHICH INCLUDES A PLURALITY OF CONTINUOUS CONDUCTORS, (1) A FIRST AND SECOND OF WHICH CONDUCTORS ARE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE FIRST ELECTRODES OF EACH OF THE CELLS OF SAID FIRST AND ADDITIONAL RANKS, RESPECTIVELY, AND
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-06-06 | 1969-12-06 | 1970-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-06 | 1973-12-06 | 1974-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-06 | 1977-12-06 | 1978-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |