Metal working – Barrier layer or semiconductor device making
Reexamination Certificate
2009-06-12
2011-11-22
Fourson, III, George (Department: 2823)
Metal working
Barrier layer or semiconductor device making
C438S003000, C414S936000, C414S941000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08062384
ABSTRACT:
Provided herein are methods, apparatuses and systems for fabricating photovoltaic cells and modules. In certain embodiments, the methods, apparatuses and systems involve coating ferromagnetic substrates with thin film solar cell materials and using magnetic force to constrain, move or otherwise manipulate partially fabricated cells or modules. According to various embodiments, the methods, apparatuses and systems provide magnetically actuated handling throughout a photovoltaic cell or module fabrication process, from forming photovoltaic cell layers on a substrate to packaging the module for transport and installation. The magnetically manipulated processing provides advantages over conventional photovoltaic module processing operations, including fewer mechanical components, greater control over placement and tolerances, and ease of handling. As a result, the methods, apparatuses and systems provide highly efficient, low maintenance photovoltaic module fabrication processes.
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Alexander Paul
Birtwhistle Darin
Krein Bruce
Sanders William
Thompson Jeff
Fourson, III George
Miasole
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP
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