Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Miscellaneous systems – Power packs
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-13
2011-11-15
Paladini, Albert W (Department: 2836)
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Miscellaneous systems
Power packs
Reexamination Certificate
active
08058752
ABSTRACT:
A photovoltaic device includes at least one photovoltaic cell and a DC/DC converter electrically coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. The at least one photovoltaic cell and the DC/DC converter are integrated into a photovoltaic package.
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