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FIG. 1 comprises a side-elevational, sectioned schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0010]
FIG. 2 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0011]
FIG. 3 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0012]
FIG. 4 comprises a perspective schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0013]
FIG. 5 comprises a perspective view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0014]
FIG. 6 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0015]
FIG. 7 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0016]
FIG. 8 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0017]
FIG. 9 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0018]
FIG. 10 comprises a perspective schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0019]
FIG. 11 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; and [0020]
FIG. 12 comprises a block diagram view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. [0021] Elements in the figures are illustrated for …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method comprising: providing a plurality of solar cells by, at least in part, providing a foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon, wherein at least a majority of the solar cells are ali g ned substantially p arallel to one another and substantially p erpendicular to the foil, wherein that each of the solar cells comprises a nanowire core having graphene disposed thereon, wherein the core comprises at least one of zin c and titanium oxide; disposing the foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon on a heat gat herin g surface comprising a fluid-carrying solar collector of a thermal-conversion electricity generation apparatus comprising at least one of a parabolic trough and a power- tower receiver to thereby form a co-generation apparatus to convert light into electricity.
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The method of claim [[2]] 1 wherein the foil is at least one square meter in area.
The method of claim [[2]] L wherein providing the plurality of solar cells further comprises, at least in part, providing at least some of the nanowire cores as doped nanowire titanium oxide cores.
The method of claim [[2]] 1 wherein the graphene is disposed on the nanowire cores by no more than about ten layers in thickness.
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A method to form a plurality of solar cells comprising: providing a foil; using a hydrothermal synthesis process to form a plurality of substantially aligned nanowires on the foil that are disposed substantially perpendicular to the foil; doping at least some of the nanowires using a post-growth heat treatment process accompanied by at least one predetermined dopant to introduce oxygen vacancies into a lattice to thereby create a trivalent material; and depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires.
The method of claim 8 wherein depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires comprises depositing no more than about ten layers of graphene on tops of the nanowires, wherein a topmost layer of the graphene serves as a solar cell electrode.
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SVG 13961304.12-11-2014.I₃KDY₆NSPXXIFW3.CLM.1.svg 0.46 6.07 Black and white comprising: providing a foil; using a hydrothermal synthesis process to form a plurality of substantially aligned nanowires on the foil that are disposed substantially perpendicular to the foil; doping at least some of the nanowires using a post-growth heat treatment process accompanied by at least one predetermined dopant wherein the post-growth heat treatment process comprises at least one of:-heating the nanowires in a vacuum; and-treating the nanowires with hydrogen gas; and depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires. canceled
An apparatus comprising: at least one fluid-carrying solar collector that comprises a part of a thermal- conversion electricity-generating system; a plurality of solar cells disposed on a surface of the fluid-carrying solar collector, the plurality of solar cells each comprising a nanowire core having graphene disposed thereon. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the plurality of solar cells comprise a titanium foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon, wherein at least a majority of the solar cells are aligned substantially parallel to one another and substantially Page 4 of 7 U.S. Patent Application No. 13/961,304 Attorney Docket No. 6263-131382-US AMENDMENT AND RESPONSE filed Office Action mailed perpendicular to the titanium foil and wherein the titanium foil is physically attached to the surface of the fluid-carrying solar collector. withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
nanowire solar cell with graphene shell
co-generation apparatus with fluid-carrying solar collector
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
titanium oxide nanowire
TiO₂
zinc oxide nanowire
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
wide band-gap material threshold | 2 eV | TiO₂ |
graphene stack opacity at ~43 layers | 99 %opacity |
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US 9,040,395Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 comprises a side-elevational, sectioned schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0010]
FIG. 2 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0011]
FIG. 3 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0012]
FIG. 4 comprises a perspective schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0013]
FIG. 5 comprises a perspective view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0014]
FIG. 6 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0015]
FIG. 7 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0016]
FIG. 8 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0017]
FIG. 9 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0018]
FIG. 10 comprises a perspective schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0019]
FIG. 11 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; and [0020]
FIG. 12 comprises a block diagram view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. [0021] Elements in the figures are illustrated for …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method comprising: providing a plurality of solar cells by, at least in part, providing a foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon, wherein at least a majority of the solar cells are ali g ned substantially p arallel to one another and substantially p erpendicular to the foil, wherein that each of the solar cells comprises a nanowire core having graphene disposed thereon, wherein the core comprises at least one of zin c and titanium oxide; disposing the foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon on a heat gat herin g surface comprising a fluid-carrying solar collector of a thermal-conversion electricity generation apparatus comprising at least one of a parabolic trough and a power- tower receiver to thereby form a co-generation apparatus to convert light into electricity.
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The method of claim [[2]] 1 wherein the foil is at least one square meter in area.
The method of claim [[2]] L wherein providing the plurality of solar cells further comprises, at least in part, providing at least some of the nanowire cores as doped nanowire titanium oxide cores.
The method of claim [[2]] 1 wherein the graphene is disposed on the nanowire cores by no more than about ten layers in thickness.
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A method to form a plurality of solar cells comprising: providing a foil; using a hydrothermal synthesis process to form a plurality of substantially aligned nanowires on the foil that are disposed substantially perpendicular to the foil; doping at least some of the nanowires using a post-growth heat treatment process accompanied by at least one predetermined dopant to introduce oxygen vacancies into a lattice to thereby create a trivalent material; and depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires.
The method of claim 8 wherein depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires comprises depositing no more than about ten layers of graphene on tops of the nanowires, wherein a topmost layer of the graphene serves as a solar cell electrode.
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SVG 13961304.12-11-2014.I₃KDY₆NSPXXIFW3.CLM.1.svg 0.46 6.07 Black and white comprising: providing a foil; using a hydrothermal synthesis process to form a plurality of substantially aligned nanowires on the foil that are disposed substantially perpendicular to the foil; doping at least some of the nanowires using a post-growth heat treatment process accompanied by at least one predetermined dopant wherein the post-growth heat treatment process comprises at least one of:-heating the nanowires in a vacuum; and-treating the nanowires with hydrogen gas; and depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires. canceled
An apparatus comprising: at least one fluid-carrying solar collector that comprises a part of a thermal- conversion electricity-generating system; a plurality of solar cells disposed on a surface of the fluid-carrying solar collector, the plurality of solar cells each comprising a nanowire core having graphene disposed thereon. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the plurality of solar cells comprise a titanium foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon, wherein at least a majority of the solar cells are aligned substantially parallel to one another and substantially Page 4 of 7 U.S. Patent Application No. 13/961,304 Attorney Docket No. 6263-131382-US AMENDMENT AND RESPONSE filed Office Action mailed perpendicular to the titanium foil and wherein the titanium foil is physically attached to the surface of the fluid-carrying solar collector. withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
nanowire solar cell with graphene shell
co-generation apparatus with fluid-carrying solar collector
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
titanium oxide nanowire
TiO₂
zinc oxide nanowire
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
wide band-gap material threshold | 2 eV | TiO₂ |
graphene stack opacity at ~43 layers | 99 %opacity |
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US 9,040,395Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 comprises a side-elevational, sectioned schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0010]
FIG. 2 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0011]
FIG. 3 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0012]
FIG. 4 comprises a perspective schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0013]
FIG. 5 comprises a perspective view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0014]
FIG. 6 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0015]
FIG. 7 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0016]
FIG. 8 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0017]
FIG. 9 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0018]
FIG. 10 comprises a perspective schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0019]
FIG. 11 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; and [0020]
FIG. 12 comprises a block diagram view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. [0021] Elements in the figures are illustrated for …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method comprising: providing a plurality of solar cells by, at least in part, providing a foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon, wherein at least a majority of the solar cells are ali g ned substantially p arallel to one another and substantially p erpendicular to the foil, wherein that each of the solar cells comprises a nanowire core having graphene disposed thereon, wherein the core comprises at least one of zin c and titanium oxide; disposing the foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon on a heat gat herin g surface comprising a fluid-carrying solar collector of a thermal-conversion electricity generation apparatus comprising at least one of a parabolic trough and a power- tower receiver to thereby form a co-generation apparatus to convert light into electricity.
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The method of claim [[2]] 1 wherein the foil is at least one square meter in area.
The method of claim [[2]] L wherein providing the plurality of solar cells further comprises, at least in part, providing at least some of the nanowire cores as doped nanowire titanium oxide cores.
The method of claim [[2]] 1 wherein the graphene is disposed on the nanowire cores by no more than about ten layers in thickness.
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A method to form a plurality of solar cells comprising: providing a foil; using a hydrothermal synthesis process to form a plurality of substantially aligned nanowires on the foil that are disposed substantially perpendicular to the foil; doping at least some of the nanowires using a post-growth heat treatment process accompanied by at least one predetermined dopant to introduce oxygen vacancies into a lattice to thereby create a trivalent material; and depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires.
The method of claim 8 wherein depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires comprises depositing no more than about ten layers of graphene on tops of the nanowires, wherein a topmost layer of the graphene serves as a solar cell electrode.
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SVG 13961304.12-11-2014.I₃KDY₆NSPXXIFW3.CLM.1.svg 0.46 6.07 Black and white comprising: providing a foil; using a hydrothermal synthesis process to form a plurality of substantially aligned nanowires on the foil that are disposed substantially perpendicular to the foil; doping at least some of the nanowires using a post-growth heat treatment process accompanied by at least one predetermined dopant wherein the post-growth heat treatment process comprises at least one of:-heating the nanowires in a vacuum; and-treating the nanowires with hydrogen gas; and depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires. canceled
An apparatus comprising: at least one fluid-carrying solar collector that comprises a part of a thermal- conversion electricity-generating system; a plurality of solar cells disposed on a surface of the fluid-carrying solar collector, the plurality of solar cells each comprising a nanowire core having graphene disposed thereon. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the plurality of solar cells comprise a titanium foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon, wherein at least a majority of the solar cells are aligned substantially parallel to one another and substantially Page 4 of 7 U.S. Patent Application No. 13/961,304 Attorney Docket No. 6263-131382-US AMENDMENT AND RESPONSE filed Office Action mailed perpendicular to the titanium foil and wherein the titanium foil is physically attached to the surface of the fluid-carrying solar collector. withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
nanowire solar cell with graphene shell
co-generation apparatus with fluid-carrying solar collector
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
titanium oxide nanowire
TiO₂
zinc oxide nanowire
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
wide band-gap material threshold | 2 eV | TiO₂ |
graphene stack opacity at ~43 layers | 99 %opacity |
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US 9,040,395Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 comprises a side-elevational, sectioned schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0010]
FIG. 2 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0011]
FIG. 3 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0012]
FIG. 4 comprises a perspective schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0013]
FIG. 5 comprises a perspective view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0014]
FIG. 6 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0015]
FIG. 7 comprises a top plan view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0016]
FIG. 8 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0017]
FIG. 9 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0018]
FIG. 10 comprises a perspective schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; [0019]
FIG. 11 comprises a side-elevational schematic view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; and [0020]
FIG. 12 comprises a block diagram view as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. [0021] Elements in the figures are illustrated for …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method comprising: providing a plurality of solar cells by, at least in part, providing a foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon, wherein at least a majority of the solar cells are ali g ned substantially p arallel to one another and substantially p erpendicular to the foil, wherein that each of the solar cells comprises a nanowire core having graphene disposed thereon, wherein the core comprises at least one of zin c and titanium oxide; disposing the foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon on a heat gat herin g surface comprising a fluid-carrying solar collector of a thermal-conversion electricity generation apparatus comprising at least one of a parabolic trough and a power- tower receiver to thereby form a co-generation apparatus to convert light into electricity.
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The method of claim [[2]] 1 wherein the foil is at least one square meter in area.
The method of claim [[2]] L wherein providing the plurality of solar cells further comprises, at least in part, providing at least some of the nanowire cores as doped nanowire titanium oxide cores.
The method of claim [[2]] 1 wherein the graphene is disposed on the nanowire cores by no more than about ten layers in thickness.
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A method to form a plurality of solar cells comprising: providing a foil; using a hydrothermal synthesis process to form a plurality of substantially aligned nanowires on the foil that are disposed substantially perpendicular to the foil; doping at least some of the nanowires using a post-growth heat treatment process accompanied by at least one predetermined dopant to introduce oxygen vacancies into a lattice to thereby create a trivalent material; and depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires.
The method of claim 8 wherein depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires comprises depositing no more than about ten layers of graphene on tops of the nanowires, wherein a topmost layer of the graphene serves as a solar cell electrode.
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SVG 13961304.12-11-2014.I₃KDY₆NSPXXIFW3.CLM.1.svg 0.46 6.07 Black and white comprising: providing a foil; using a hydrothermal synthesis process to form a plurality of substantially aligned nanowires on the foil that are disposed substantially perpendicular to the foil; doping at least some of the nanowires using a post-growth heat treatment process accompanied by at least one predetermined dopant wherein the post-growth heat treatment process comprises at least one of:-heating the nanowires in a vacuum; and-treating the nanowires with hydrogen gas; and depositing graphene on at least part of the nanowires. canceled
An apparatus comprising: at least one fluid-carrying solar collector that comprises a part of a thermal- conversion electricity-generating system; a plurality of solar cells disposed on a surface of the fluid-carrying solar collector, the plurality of solar cells each comprising a nanowire core having graphene disposed thereon. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the plurality of solar cells comprise a titanium foil having the plurality of solar cells disposed thereon, wherein at least a majority of the solar cells are aligned substantially parallel to one another and substantially Page 4 of 7 U.S. Patent Application No. 13/961,304 Attorney Docket No. 6263-131382-US AMENDMENT AND RESPONSE filed Office Action mailed perpendicular to the titanium foil and wherein the titanium foil is physically attached to the surface of the fluid-carrying solar collector. withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
nanowire solar cell with graphene shell
co-generation apparatus with fluid-carrying solar collector
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
titanium oxide nanowire
TiO₂
zinc oxide nanowire
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
wide band-gap material threshold | 2 eV | TiO₂ |
graphene stack opacity at ~43 layers | 99 %opacity |
titanium foil
fluid temperature in thermal conversion modality (operating condition) | 350 degreesCminimum | — |
Temperature | 1300–1600 K | — |
Thickness | 200–1600 nm | — |
Temperature | ≥ 600 K | — |
titanium foil
fluid temperature in thermal conversion modality (operating condition) | 350 degreesCminimum | — |
Temperature | 1300–1600 K | — |
Thickness | 200–1600 nm | — |
Temperature | ≥ 600 K | — |
titanium foil
fluid temperature in thermal conversion modality (operating condition) | 350 degreesCminimum | — |
Temperature | 1300–1600 K | — |
Thickness | 200–1600 nm | — |
Temperature | ≥ 600 K | — |
titanium foil
fluid temperature in thermal conversion modality (operating condition) | 350 degreesCminimum | — |
Temperature | 1300–1600 K | — |
Thickness | 200–1600 nm | — |
Temperature | ≥ 600 K | — |
