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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20100132780 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE Methods and apparatus are provided for converting electromagnetic radiation, such as solar energy, into electric energy with increased efficiency when compared to conventional solar cells. A photovoltaic (PV) unit, according to embodiments of the invention, may have a v... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100126552 | INTEGRATION OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE Methods and apparatus are provided for converting electromagnetic radiation, such as solar energy, into electric energy with increased efficiency when compared to conventional solar cells. A photovoltaic (PV) unit may have all electrical contacts positioned on the back ... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100126570 | THIN ABSORBER LAYER OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE Methods and apparatus are provided for converting electromagnetic radiation, such as solar energy, into electric energy with increased efficiency when compared to conventional solar cells. In one embodiment of a photovoltaic (PV) device, the PV device generally includes... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100126571 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH INCREASED LIGHT TRAPPING Methods and apparatus are provided for converting electromagnetic radiation, such as solar energy, into electric energy with increased efficiency when compared to conventional solar cells. A photovoltaic (PV) device may incorporate front side and/or back side light trap... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100126572 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH BACK SIDE CONTACTS Methods and apparatus for converting electromagnetic radiation, such as solar energy, into electric energy with increased efficiency when compared to conventional solar cells are provided. A photovoltaic (PV) device generally includes a window layer; an absorber layer d... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100091358 | EXTRINSIC GAIN LASER AND OPTICAL AMPLIFICATION DEVICE An optical amplifier on a silicon platform includes a first doped device layer and a second doped device layer. A gain medium is positioned between the first and second doped device layers. The gain medium comprises extrinsic gain materials so as to substantially confin... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20090321881 | EPITAXIAL LIFT OFF STACK HAVING A PRE-CURVED HANDLE AND METHODS THEREOF Embodiments of the invention generally relate to epitaxial lift off (ELO) thin films and devices and methods used to form such films and devices. In one embodiment, a method for forming an ELO thin film is provided which includes depositing an epitaxial material over a ... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090321885 | EPITAXIAL LIFT OFF STACK HAVING A UNIVERSALLY SHRUNK HANDLE AND METHODS THEREOF Embodiments of the invention generally relate to epitaxial lift off (ELO) thin films and devices and methods used to form such films and devices. In one embodiment, a method for forming an ELO thin film is provided which includes depositing an epitaxial material over a ... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090324379 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION REACTOR Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a levitating substrate carrier or support. In one embodiment, a substrate carrier for supporting and carrying at least one substrate or wafer is provided which includes a substrate carrier body containing an upper surface... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090325367 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION REACTOR Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a chemical vapor deposition system and related method of use. In one embodiment, the system includes a reactor lid assembly having a body, a track assembly having a body and a guide path located along the body, and a heat... | 12/31/2009 |
