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US3793082A
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Process for making electrical contacts of solar batteries and solar batteries made according to this process
Assignee: Societe Anonyme de Telecommunications SAT
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Filing: 1971-05-07
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1991-05-07
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a process for making solar batteries by means of which a photo-sensitive semi-conductor part is produced and this part provided with two contact areas onto which, according to the invention, contact pieces are fixed by intermetallic diffusion between the two parts to be joined.
Inventors
- 👤 J Roger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:40
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F77/00; H10F77/20; H10F77/206; H10F77/211; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
23 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said depositing step comprises the step of depositing a metal comprised of a silver-titanium alloy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said intermetallic diffusing is carried out during the last phase of heat treatment in the manufacture of the battery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
A solar battery made in accordance with the process of claim
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A solar battery in accordance with claim 4 wherein said metal deposited on said contact area comprises a silver-titanium alloy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A solar battery made in accordance with the process of claim 3.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |