US4147560A
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Solar cell arrangement for terrestrial use
Assignee: Telefunken Systemtechnik AG
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Filing: 1978-03-06
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Granted: 1979-04-03
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Expires: 1998-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A solar cell generator for producing electrical energy for terrestrial use including a plurality of interconnected solar cells encased on all sides by a radiation resistant plastic material and a foil of a weather resistant material which adheres to the plastic material covering the outer surfaces of the casing.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Gochermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:25
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F19/00; H10F19/90; H10F19/902; H10F19/80; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
In a solar cell generator for producing electrical energy for terrestrial use including a plurality of interconnected solar cells encased on all sides by a transparent radiation resistant plastic material, the improvement wherein the outer surfaces of the plastic casing are covered by a transparent foil of a weather resistant material which adheres to said plastic material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
In a solar cell generator for producing electrical energy for terrestrial use including a plurality of interconnected solar cells encased on all sides by a transparent radiation resistant plastic material, the improvement wherein the outer surfaces of the plastic casing are covered by a transparent foil of a weather resistant material which adheres to said plastic material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A solar cell generator as defined in claim 1 wherein said foil is a polyvinyl fluoride or a polyvinylidene fluoride material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A solar cell generator as defined in claim 1 wherein said radiation resistant plastic material is reinforced with a glass fiber fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A solar cell generator as defined in claim 1, wherein said material of said foil is polyvinyl fluoride or polyvinylidene fluoride and wherein said radiation resistant plastic material is reinforced with a glass fiber fabric.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A solar cell generator as defined in claim 1 which said foil has a thickness of about 0.1 mm.
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) | 1982-04-02 | 1982-10-02 | 1983-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-02 | 1986-10-02 | 1987-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-02 | 1990-10-02 | 1991-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |