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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7368656 | Solar cell for a solar generator panel, a solar generator panel, and a space vehicle A solar cell for a solar generator panel (10, 10′). According to the invention, the cell is coupled to a reflector (70, 71, 700) in such a manner that together with the reflector the cell forms an individual component (20, 21, 20′), while th... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7339108 | Solar energy concentrator device for spacecraft and a solar generator panel A device is disclosed for reducing the risk of primary and secondary electrostatic discharges occurring in particular in the solar generators of spacecraft. A solar energy concentrator device for spacecraft includes a reflector for reflecting solar radiation onto a ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7321095 | Solar generator panel and a spacecraft including it A solar generator panel includes at least one reflector for reflecting solar radiation onto at least one photovoltaic cell. The reflector takes the form of a flexible material blade, a first end of which is fixed to the panel and a second end of which remains free. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7319189 | Solar concentrator A space solar concentrator based on deployable reflectors attached to a panel base is described. Each of the reflectors includes sides coated with reflective coating on surfaces facing away from the base. In one embodiment, the sides of the reflector have thicker po... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7301095 | Solar cell array A solar panel for a spacecraft has a base with a face, and at least one row of solar cells and at least one elongated reflector are mounted on the face of the base. The reflectors and the rows are mounted generally parallel to each other in an alternating fashion. T... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7247953 | Solar energy conversion and transmission system A system consisting of one or more satellites carrying photovoltaic panels that capture solar energy and convert it to electricity for storage and transmission to earth by a microwave energy beam. The earth station absorbs the microwave energy beam in a pressurized ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7211722 | Structures including synchronously deployable frame members and methods of deploying the same A lightweight structure for space application is deployable from a compact bundle of interconnected struts into a plurality of tiled substantially rectangular bays. Each bay preferably comprises four or six hinged strut members having substantially rectangular cross... | 05/01/2007 |
| 6983914 | Deployable solar array assembly Solar array assemblies and systems and methods for deploying solar cell arrays from a spacecraft. A solar cell panel assembly comprises a first flexible solar panel and a rotational member. A first extension assembly is disposed proximate to a first end of the rotat... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6936760 | Space-based power system A space-based power system. The system maintains proper positioning and alignment of system components without using connecting structures. Power system elements are launched into orbit, and the free-floating power system elements are maintained in proper relative a... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6909042 | Satellite solar generator structure comprising bracing elements between panels The satellite solar generator structure comprises a plurality of solar panels (PR, PS) each having a plane surface, the panels being disposed in superposition in said structure (ST), the structure including at least one rod (TI) holding said panels (PR, PS) pressed ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6833083 | Thermoelectric material and thermoelectric converting element using the same Compounds are expressed by general formula of AxBC2−y where 0≦x≦2 and 0≦y | 12/21/2004 |
| 6799742 | Solar panel for space and method for manufacturing the same The object of the invention is to provide a solar panel and a method for manufacturing the same, wherein the manufacture of the solar panel for use in space and repair work thereon can be performed easily and in little time. An entirety of the solar panel is configu... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6784359 | Apparatus and method for the design and manufacture of foldable integrated device array stiffeners The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the design and manufacture of foldable integrated stiffeners. These stiffeners may be used in, for example, thin-film arrays of electrochemical devices. ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6737573 | Backup power supply apparatus A backup power supply apparatus. The apparatus includes a light absorbing device which consists of at least one light absorbing element. The light absorbing elements are pivotally engaged with each other and are foldable for being housed inside a casing for portabil... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6727425 | Power generation satellite and transmission antenna apparatus High-output transmitters are applied to a power generation satellite and a transmission antenna apparatus and a transmission antenna having an array antenna with a small number of element antennas and a reflecting mirror antenna is applied, thereby providing a power... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6722614 | Satellite deployment structure In a solar array paddle having panels which are connected to a main body of a satellite and rotatably connected to one another, elastic insertion members for prevention of vibration are disposed in a clearance between each of the panels and between the main body and... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6723912 | Space photovoltaic power generation system A power generation satellite has a photoelectric conversion unit for converting sunlight into electric energy, a transmission frequency conversion unit for performing frequency conversion of the electric energy to a microwave, a microwave control unit for controllin... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6713670 | Electrostatically clean solar array Provided are methods of manufacturing an electrostatically clean solar array panel and the products resulting from the practice of these methods. The preferred method uses an array of solar cells, each with a coverglass where the method includes machining apertures ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6698693 | Solar propulsion assist This invention relates generally to method and apparatus for solar-boost assist and solar-sail assist by a mini-optics light concentrator system utilizing a dynamic ensemble of mini-mirrors. In the boost phase of a rocket ship launch, the system focusses ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6660927 | Solar panel with corrugated thin film solar cells Solar panel includes solar cells affixed to one or more sheet elements and a frame for supporting the sheet elements, wherein the frame is provided with attachment members for attaching the sheet elements to the frame. The attachment members include one o... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6617505 | Solar battery module, replacement solar cell, and method of replacing solar cell A solar battery module includes a plurality of solar cells connected to one another and a plurality of spaces each provided between adjacent solar cells, the plurality of spaces including at least one repair space which is larger than other spaces. A repl... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6555740 | Extendible solar generator with an extendible supporting array structure An extendible solar generator has an extendible solar cell structure and an extendible support array structure which has a first cross member and is connected with a stowage housing for the solar cell structure. The support array structure can be rolled o... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6547190 | Application of carbon fiber mesh for space and airborne platform applications A solar array including a carbon fiber mesh substrate is provided. The solar panels including a series of hybrid structures formed along the common and continuous substrate by sandwiching the substrate between a series of discontinuous upper and lower sup... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6543725 | Flexible, foldable solar generator for spacecrafts A flexible foldable solar generator having an array of a plurality of blankets carrying solar cells hingeably connected to be folded and unfolded. The solar cells are connected together by branches and the branches are connected by connector lines in inne... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6528716 | Solar concentrator A space solar concentrator based on light-weight reflectors (3) attached to a honeycomb panel (1) is described. The integration of the reflectors (3) allows for a high modularity. Solar panel deployment is not perturbed by the reflectors (3) even with two... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6505795 | Application of carbon fiber mesh for space and airborne platform applications A solar array including a carbon fiber mesh substrate is provided. The solar panels including a series of hybrid structures formed along the common and continuous substrate by sandwiching the substrate between a series of discontinuous upper and lower sup... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6500275 | Mitigation of spacecraft charging by means of polar molecules The process of mitigation of spacecraft surface charging using polar molecules is invented. There exists a class of polar molecules which are electro-negative. This class includes the halocarbons, and includes the fluorocarbon refrigerants. They readily p... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6484972 | Articulated set of sequentially opened solar generator panels At least three stacked panels are articulated by means of adjacent members so that they can pivot toward a deployed configuration. A mechanism includes an immobilizer mounted on a first member, cooperating with a second member to lock the two panels in th... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6463672 | Mitigation of spacecraft charging by means of ionized water vapor The process of mitigation of spacecraft surface charging using ionized water vapor is used, since it helps taking excess surface electrons away from a spacecraft surface, leaving practically no residue after complete evaporation.... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6437232 | D-wing deployable solar array The power to weight ratio obtained with a spacecraft's solar array (3) is enhanced by a factor of at least two to five through use of support structure for individual solar panels or solar arrays (31a-17a) containing a curved outwardly bowed surface as de... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6429368 | Shortened solar cell array A foldable solar cell array (10') with multiple hinged panels, each with a segment of solar cells on a first face of each panel. Maximum power demands are met by employing a shortened outermost panel (20') to minimize mass and inertia of the array. In a f... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6407327 | Modular, glass covered solar cell array A radiation tolerant solar cell array module which can be efficiently assembled into a larger solar panel to generate power for a spacecraft the module includes at least first and second single-crystal solar cells. The first and second solar cells have fr... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6403877 | Space solar cell A space solar cell includes a back surface electrode formed on a back surface opposite to a light receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate, and a dielectric layer formed between the back surface electrode and the semiconductor substrate. In the spac... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6371409 | At least partially bouyant vehicle with movable solar panel assemblies The invention is at least a partially buoyant vehicle. In detail, the vehicle includes a gas-containing structure having an outer contoured surface. At least one solar panel assembly is mounted to the outer surface of gas-containing structure, the solar p... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6350944 | Solar module array with reconfigurable tile A reconfigurable solar panel system having a plurality of solar cells arranged in a predefined pattern on a printed circuit board having a predefined pattern of interconnection paths to form at least one solar cell module. The solar panel being made of at... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6284966 | Power sphere nanosatellite A power sphere preferably used as part of a nanosatellite is formed using a plurality of flat panels solar arrays interconnected together by rotating hinges to approximate a spherical shape for use as an enclosure of a payload. The solar array panels are ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6284967 | Solar generator with foldable panels especially for a spacecraft A solar generator especially for a spacecraft or space flight body has a plurality of first collector panels hinged to each other in a column extending in a first direction (D1) when the first collector panels are unfolded and a plurality of second panels... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6260808 | Passive electrical grounding of a spacecraft to the ambient plasma environment A spacecraft includes a spacecraft base structure having an externally facing, electrically conducting spacecraft surface, with the spacecraft structure including a solar cell array. A grounding structure has an externally facing, electrically conducting ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6229084 | Space solar cell A space solar cell includes a back surface electrode formed on a back surface opposite to a light receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate, and a dielectric layer formed between the back surface electrode and the semiconductor substrate. In the spac... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6218605 | Performance optimizing system for a satellite solar array A satellite solar array performance optimizing system that isolates a subsection of a solar array to provide power during transfer orbit operation, then connects the subsection in series with an adjacent section to maintain maximum power output at the sat... | 04/17/2001 |
