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Method of making silicon solar cell array

Assignee: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Filing: 1970-10-26
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1990-10-26
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Abstract

Abstract A heat sealable transparent plastic film, such as a fluorinated ethylene propylene copolymer, is used both as a cover material and as an adhesive for mounting a solar cell array to a flexible substrate.

Inventors

  • 👤 D Bernatowicz
  • 👤 A Forestieri
  • 👤 J Broder

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 14:54
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F19/00; H10F19/90; H10F19/902; H10F19/80; H10F77/00; H10F77/93; H10F77/933; H10F77/935; H10F77/939; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim 17 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the heat and pressure are apPlied in a press.

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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) 1976-12-24 1977-06-25 1977-12-25 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-12-24 1981-06-25 1981-12-25 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-12-24 1985-06-25 1985-12-25 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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