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Title: Photovoltaic device and method

Abstract

The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device ("PVD") and method of use, more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with an integral locator and electrical terminal mechanism for transferring current to or from the improved photovoltaic device and the use as a system.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Dow Global Technologies LLC, Midland, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1226809
Patent Number(s):
9196756
Application Number:
14/604,204
Assignee:
Dow Global Technologies LLC (Midland, MI)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01L - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01R - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS
DOE Contract Number:  
FC36-07GO17054
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2015 Jan 23
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
14 SOLAR ENERGY

Citation Formats

Cleereman, Robert, Lesniak, Michael J., Keenihan, James R., Langmaid, Joe A., Gaston, Ryan, Eurich, Gerald K., and Boven, Michelle L. Photovoltaic device and method. United States: N. p., 2015. Web.
Cleereman, Robert, Lesniak, Michael J., Keenihan, James R., Langmaid, Joe A., Gaston, Ryan, Eurich, Gerald K., & Boven, Michelle L. Photovoltaic device and method. United States.
Cleereman, Robert, Lesniak, Michael J., Keenihan, James R., Langmaid, Joe A., Gaston, Ryan, Eurich, Gerald K., and Boven, Michelle L. Tue . "Photovoltaic device and method". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1226809.
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