Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Photoelectric – Cells
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-06
2011-10-11
Ridley, Basia (Department: 1725)
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Photoelectric
Cells
C136S256000, C136S261000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08035028
ABSTRACT:
A pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell, comprising a pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate comprising a plurality of pyramid-shaped unit cells with emitter junction regions and doped base regions, emitter metallization regions and base metallization regions. Optionally, the pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell may be mounted on a rear mirror for improved light trapping and conversion efficiency.
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Bourke Allison
Hulsey III William N.
Hulsey P.C.
Keller John Temple
Ridley Basia
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