Patents by Inventor Gerard-Robert David

Gerard-Robert David has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of manufacturing solar cells
    Patent number: 4377901
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing solar cells in a semiconductor wafer uses a first doped glassy layer which is spaced apart from the edges of the wafer, in combination with a second undoped glassy layer, so that, when the dopants are diffused from the first layer into the wafer, only that portion of the wafer beneath the first layer is doped. This simple and economical method results in solar cells having improved leakage characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1983
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Gerard-Robert David, Daniel M. Pincon