Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Photoelectric – Cells
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-06
2011-12-27
Ridley, Basia (Department: 1725)
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Photoelectric
Cells
C136S246000, C136S249000, C136S255000, C136S256000, C136S261000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08084684
ABSTRACT:
A three-dimensional thin-film solar cell100, comprising a three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate comprising a plurality of single-aperture or dual-aperture unit cells with emitter junction regions522and doped base regions530, emitter metallization regions525and base metallization regions532. Optionally, the three-dimensional thin-film solar cell may be mounted on a rear mirror for improved light trapping and conversion efficiency.
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Hulsey III William N.
Hulsey P.C.
Ridley Basia
Smith Loren T.
Solexel, Inc.
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