Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Photoelectric – Panel or array
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Michener, Jennifer K. (Department: 1728)
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Photoelectric
Panel or array
C136S244000, C136S252000, C136S256000, C136S259000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07960643
ABSTRACT:
Provided are novel back sheets for solar module encapsulation. According to various embodiments, the back sheets are ungrounded and flexible. In certain embodiments, the back sheets include an integrated flexible and electrically isolated moisture barrier. The electrically isolated moisture barrier may be a thin metallic sheet, e.g., an aluminum foil. The electrically isolated, flexible moisture barrier eliminates the need for grounding.
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Corneille Jason
Jaiswal Shefali
Krajewski Todd
Vijayendran Anil
Mershon Jayne
MiaSole
Michener Jennifer K.
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP
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