US4619863A
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Solar cell assembly
Assignee: Qioptiq Ltd
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Filing: 1984-01-24
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Granted: 1986-10-28
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Expires: 2004-01-24
Abstract
Abstract To facilitate correct orientation of a solar cell cover to locate its coated face away from the solar cell member with which it is assembled, its other face is provided with an orientation indicative surface relief mark which becomes invisible when the cover is secured to the member by an adhesive of matching refractive index.
Inventors
- 👤 Hylton Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:03
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
An assembly comprising a transparent cover member having a surface reference mark provided by a surface variation on an indicating major face of the cover member, and a solar cell to an adjacent surface of which the cover member is secured by an adhesive applied between said indicating major face of the cover member and the adjacent surface of the solar cell, the adhesive having a refractive index which substantially matches that of the cover member so that the applied adhesive not only secures the cover member to the solar cell but also renders the surface reference mark substantially invisible in the completed assembly, said reference mark being arranged so as to distinguish said indicating major face of the cover member from the other major face thereof and indicates the orientation in which the cover member is to be mounted on the solar cell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
An assembly comprising a transparent cover member having a surface reference mark provided by a surface variation on an indicating major face of the cover member, and a solar cell to an adjacent surface of which the cover member is secured by an adhesive applied between said indicating major face of the cover member and the adjacent surface of the solar cell, the adhesive having a refractive index which substantially matches that of the cover member so that the applied adhesive not only secures the cover member to the solar cell but also renders the surface reference mark substantially invisible in the completed assembly, said reference mark being arranged so as to distinguish said indicating major face of the cover member from the other major face thereof and indicates the orientation in which the cover member is to be mounted on the solar cell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly according to claim 1 in which said mark is a recess in said surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An assembly according to claim 1 in which said mark stands out from said surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A method of preparing an assembly as claimed in claim 1 comprising the steps of orienting the transparent cover member such that said surface reference mark is adjacent to the solar cell in the finished assembly, and securing the cover member to the solar cell by applying between the solar cell and said indicating major face of the cover member an adhesive whose refractive index substantially matches that of the cover member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method according to claim 4 in which the adhesive is first applied to said indicating major face of the transparent cover member and the transparent cover member with the adhesive on it is then placed against the solar cell.
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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) | 1989-10-27 | 1990-04-28 | 1990-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-10-27 | 1994-04-28 | 1994-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-10-27 | 1998-04-28 | 1998-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |