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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20090272841 | Albedo-derived airship power system A power generation system for an airship includes a solar array and an Earth array for converting solar radiation and albedo radiation, respectively, into electrical energy. The airship also carries a power distribution controller to receive the electrical energy for tr... | 11/05/2009 |
| 20080087320 | Photovoltaic array A photovoltaic array includes a plurality of elongated rails and rectangular photovoltaic modules. Each rail can have an extruded resin construction and can include a lower base and an upper cap that cooperate to define a pair of grooves that open in opposite directions... | 04/17/2008 |
| 20080072950 | Communication Apparatus With Solar Cell Charging Capability A communication apparatus with solar cell charging capability includes a hand-held communication device and a solar cell plate movably received in the hand-held communication device. The hand-held communication device includes an accommodation groove defined on one side... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080053510 | Solar Energy Charging Device A solar energy charging device includes a main body having a plurality of grooves disposed at a top surface thereof for inserting batteries or electronic devices; a plurality of indicator lights disposed at a peripheral portion of the top surface; a first solar panel pi... | 03/06/2008 |
| 20080011917 | Suction cup with solar cell A suction cup has a cup portion and a head attached to the cup portion. A solar cell is positioned within the head or the cup portion. The solar cell can be placed in a cavity in the head or cup portion or may be molded or formed into the suction cup. The contacts of th... | 01/17/2008 |
| 20070267290 | PHOTOVOLTAICALLY POWERED CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE A photovoltaically powered cathodic protection system for an automotive vehicle uses electrical energy arising from a photovoltaic array positioned upon an exterior surface of the vehicle, with the cathodic protection current being controlled by a controller which is al... | 11/22/2007 |
| 20070151593 | Solar powered survival suit An industrial application whereby flexible thin film solar cells and/or flexible thin film solar panels are attached to fabric(s) using stitching, gluing, laminating, to yield a durable, moldable, portable, vehicle for supplying electrical energy. This hybrid fabric can... | 07/05/2007 |
| 20070137685 | Solar power-operated cooling helmet A solar power-operated cooling helmet is disclosed to include a helmet body, a flat solar cell module mounted in the top wall of the helmet body for converting the energy of sunlight into electric energy, a thermoelectric cooling module mounted in the helmet and electri... | 06/21/2007 |
| 20070125417 | SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLES A solar energy system for a hybrid vehicle that utilizes an attachable solar panel to receive and convert solar energy into direct current electricity. A wiring harness directs the direct current electricity generated by the solar panel to a converter. The converter tra... | 06/07/2007 |
| 20070119718 | Optimizing photovoltaic-electrolyzer efficiency An array of photovoltaic (PV) module(s) is arranged in series and/or parallel electrical connection to deliver direct current electrical power to an electrolyzer to produce hydrogen. The electric power is delivered by the array at its maximum power point (Vmpp 05/31/2007 | |
| 20070119706 | Photoelectrochemical cell and method of manufacture A photoelectrochemical cell may include a cell housing defining an interior volume with a window affixed to the cell housing for allowing the passage of light into the interior volume of the cell. A polymeric film may be affixed within the interior volume defining an an... | 05/31/2007 |
| 20070113882 | System and method for rechargeable power system for a cargo container monitoring and security system A system and method for an integrated rechargeable power system for a container monitoring and security system is provided. The power system is affixed to a container and comprises an integrated photovoltaic area conforming to the container construction, a battery pack ... | 05/24/2007 |
| 20070039643 | Anion generating device utilizing solar power An anion generating device includes an outer housing formed with air inlet and outlets as well as a heat exchanging space, a fan unit disposed in the heat exchanging space, an anion generator operable so as to generate anions near a discharge electrode unit thereof disp... | 02/22/2007 |
| 20070034249 | Floating solar powered electronic device and system A floating solar powered apparatus includes a main housing with an electrically operated component, with an at least translucent portion for transmittal of sunlight into the main housing during daylight hours. The main housing is water impervious and has at least two la... | 02/15/2007 |
| 20070034248 | Floating solar powered lighting apparatus, system and ladder accessory A floating solar powered apparatus includes a main housing with an electrically operated component, with an at least translucent portion for transmittal of sunlight into the main housing during daylight hours. It is sometimes transparent or one or more colored transluce... | 02/15/2007 |
| 20060289054 | Solar powered light emitting diode illuminated display panel assembly An outdoor illuminated display panel assembly backlit by light emitting diodes (LEDs) edge-mounted on the panel assembly. A light pipe or light box distributes light from the LEDs evenly across the panel assembly. An energy management system adjusts battery charging rat... | 12/28/2006 |
| 20060260672 | Supply unit for power and water based on renewable energy The supply unit comprises a box type profile frame (1), whose base rests on wheels (2) and on whose top side (3), a square frame (16), as seen from above, is placed, said frame containing a solar panel (7). This can be swivelled about ... | 11/23/2006 |
| 20060231131 | Solar paver light A solar paver light has a housing defined by a bottom panel and side panel defining a top opening in the housing. A solar cell and power storage unit are contained within the housing to provide power to a light source. A tab extends from an exterior of the housing to pr... | 10/19/2006 |
| 20060118162 | Powering a vehicle and providing excess energy to an external device using photovoltaic cells A photovoltaic powering system is provided that includes a movable platform connected to a self-propelled vehicle. An array of one or more photovoltaic cells is carried by the movable platform. A platform movement mechanism carried by the vehicle moves the movable platf... | 06/08/2006 |
| 20060118163 | Rack assembly for mounting solar modules A rack assembly is provided for mounting solar modules over an underlying body. The rack assembly may include a plurality of rail structures that are arrangeable over the underlying body to form an overall perimeter for the rack assembly. One or more retention structure... | 06/08/2006 |
| 20060065302 | System and sub-systems for production and use of hydrogen A method for optimizing the efficiency of a solar powered hydrogen generation system is disclosed. The system utilizes photovoltaic modules and a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer to split water into hydrogen and oxygen with an efficiency greater than 12%. This high... | 03/30/2006 |
| 20060005876 | Mobile photovoltaic communication facilities Photovoltaic cells, facilities, systems and methods, as well as related compositions, are disclosed. Embodiments involve associating various photovoltaic cells and facilities with various mobile communication facilities. ... | 01/12/2006 |
| 20060005875 | Modular plug-in apparatus and method for safe and secure storage of horizontally stacked photovoltaic modules during transport A modular apparatus and method for safely and securely storing horizontally stacked photovoltaic modules includes a plurality of molded, plug-in components. Each of the components has an inwardly facing load-bearing support portion configured to abuttingly supporting th... | 01/12/2006 |
| 20050279403 | Architectural and landscape devices having solar lights Solar powered lighting fixtures are combined with a variety of landscape and architectural accent objects, including windsocks, wind chimes, and other wind sensitive art objects. The combinations thus provide extended viewing of the objects as well as providing unique w... | 12/22/2005 |
| 20050268960 | Photoelectric conversion device A photoelectric conversion device formed on a single semiconductor substrate, including: a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements; a read-out circuit including a switch for reading out analog signals from the photoelectric conversion elements; a buffer circuit f... | 12/08/2005 |
| 20050211290 | Integrated photoelectrochemical cell and system having a liquid electrolyte An integrated photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell generates hydrogen and oxygen from water while being illuminated with radiation. The PEC cell employs a liquid electrolyte, a multi-junction photovoltaic electrode, and a thin ion-exchange membrane. A PEC system and a method... | 09/29/2005 |
| 20050199282 | Photovoltaic-embedded surface An integrated solar power system that provides electricity to external electrical devices has a trafficable surface formed from a plurality of roadway panels arranged with respect to each other. Each roadway panel has a solar energy collector, a layer of translucent and... | 09/15/2005 |
| 20050194041 | Solar cell electrolysis of water to make hydrogen and oxygen A water permeable electrode for electrochemical splitting of water having a light sensitive catalytic material layer which includes a light sensitive catalytic material and a semiconductor, a polymer electrolyte membrane layer, a metallic substrate layer disposed there ... | 09/08/2005 |
| 20050194035 | Fibril solar cell and method of manufacture A fibril solar cell includes: a fiber-shaped inner core having a porous fiber composed of first carbon nanotubes and a cathode material, in which pores of the porous fiber are filled with second carbon nanotubes, titanium dioxide, a photosensitive dye, and an electron t... | 09/08/2005 |
| 20050183764 | Display device integrated with solar cells and method of fabricating the same A solar cell integrated display device with a solar cell attached to one side of a display device and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell integrated display device includes an emissive display device unit that includes a first transparent substrate, a first... | 08/25/2005 |
| 20050161079 | System and apparatus for charging an electronic device using solar energy A system and apparatus for charging an electronic device using solar energy are disclosed. In one form, an apparatus for charging an electronic device is provided. The apparatus includes a first charge port operable to be connected to an energy source and an energy repo... | 07/28/2005 |
| 20050150540 | Display and solar cell device Liquid crystal displays (10) and touch sensitive displays (41) are stacked with one or more solar cells (15) such that light passing through the displays will illuminate the light receiving active surface of the solar cells (15). No reflector... | 07/14/2005 |
| 20050133088 | Solar-powered water features with submersible solar cells The disclosed technology can be used to implement water movement effects (e.g., water fountains) in a water feature (e.g., bird baths) by, for example, submersing one or more solar cells below a surface of the water in the water feature to convert light energy received ... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050121072 | Portable Garden Power Supply with Solar Panel A portable garden power supply, including a massive body having a base for setting on the ground so that said body maintains a stable position, said body having an appearance resembling a natural garden feature, an inclined solar electricity-producing array exposed on a... | 06/09/2005 |
| 20050109393 | Solar electrolysis power source A solar electrolysis power source includes a solar panel, an electrolysis unit, a hermetically sealed compressor, a hydrogen tank, and a fuel cell. By utilizing the electrolysis of water powered by solar energy, the solar electrolysis power source enables a safe, enviro... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050109394 | Solar electrolysis power co-generation system A solar electrolysis power co-generation system includes a solar electrolysis source and a control unit. The solar electrolysis source includes a solar panel, an electrolysis unit, a hermetically sealed compressor, a hydrogen tank, and a hydrogen-powered fuel cell and p... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050103378 | Hinged solar collector for a light A solar light is provided which includes a solar panel to convert solar energy to electrical energy to recharge a battery. A hinge allows a solar collector unit to pivot and rotate to allow positioning in a wide variety of angles. This enables the solar collector unit t... | 05/19/2005 |
| 20050092356 | Portable power supply A portable power supply is foldable around a hinge. The portable power supply is provided at a side end surface of a solar cell module with a handle, and is provided at a side end surface of a solar cell module with a handle. The portable power supply is configured such... | 05/05/2005 |
| 20050081913 | Apparatus comprising electronic and/or optoelectronic circuitry and method for realizing said circuitry An apparatus/method for producing fabric-like electronic circuit patterns created by methodically joining electronic elements using textile fabrication-like methods in a predetermined arrangement. ... | 04/21/2005 |
| 20050045225 | Apparatus for supplying standby power Provided is an apparatus for supplying standby power which comprises a means for supplying standby power based on a solar cell and another means for supplying standby power based on an industrial/domestic power supply, wherein the two means are selectively used by switc... | 03/03/2005 |
