Patents by Inventor Lawrence G. Irr

Lawrence G. Irr 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).

  • Mercapto-based coupling agent for improved thermophotovoltaic device back surface reflector adhesion and reflectance
    Patent number: 9461191
    Abstract: A back surface reflector (BSR) is described. The BSR includes a reflecting layer, a substrate and an adhesion layer between the reflecting layer and the substrate. The adhesion layer includes 3-mercaptopropyl (trimethoxy) silane (a.k.a. Merc).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: U.S. Department of Energy
    Inventors: Bernard Wernsman, Joseph N. Fiedor, Lawrence G. Irr, Marc N. Palmisiano
  • MERCAPTO-BASED COUPLING AGENT FOR IMPROVED THERMOPHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE BACK SURFACE REFLECTOR ADHESION AND RELFECTANCE
    Publication number: 20140238474
    Abstract: A back surface reflector (BSR) is described. The BSR includes a reflecting layer, a substrate and an adhesion layer between the reflecting layer and the substrate. The adhesion layer includes 3-mercaptopropyl (trimethoxy) silane (a.k.a. Merc).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Bernard . Wernsman, Joseph N. Fiedor, Lawrence G. Irr, Marc N. Palmisiano