Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesive pseudo-rhinestone body art which can be produced inexpensively in a variety of shapes and patterns. A process for producing the pseudo-rhinestone body art is also disclosed. The pseudo-rhinestone body art is produced from a composite material which is die cut to form multi-sided jewels in an ornamental pattern. The ornamental pattern can be removed as a group by peeling the top layer off of the bottom, siliconized paper. The top layer with the ornamental pattern of jewels can then be applied to a surface, such as the skin, clothing or an object, and the jewels will stick more tightly to the desired surface then to the top layer. This allows a pattern of jewels to be applied as a group to a desired surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to decorative imitation set jewels. A process for producing these imitation jewels is also disclosed.The imitation jewels are formed by causing a narrow margin of metal foil to adhere to the edges of a piece of a plastic film. The film may be cut by a heated die to any desired shape and may be of any color. The foil adhering to the edges of the plastic film gives the product an image of depth which is aesthetically pleasing. The rounding of the plastic film edge caused by the heated die enhances this effect.An adhesive backing is provided so that the imitation set jewels may be placed where desired. One envisioned utilization of the invention is for ornamenting one's fingernails.

Abstract: A photovoltaic energy converter for converting incident radiant energy, such as solar energy, to electrical energy. The converter comprises a cell formed from a plurality of integrally interconnected p-n junction-containing semiconductor wafers. The wafers are stacked end-to-end in the cell so that the respective junctions in each wafer are parallel to each other. The efficiency and performance of the cell is improved, particularly upon exposure to concentrated sunlight, by imposing various conditions on the cell fabrication and design.

Abstract: A photovoltaic energy converter for converting incident radiant energy, such as solar energy, to electrical energy. The converter comprises a cell formed from a plurality of integrally interconnected p-n junction-containing semiconductor wafers. The wafers are stacked end-to-end in the cell so that the respective junctions in each wafer are parallel to each other. The efficiency and performance of the cell is improved, particularly upon exposure to concentrated sunlight, by imposing various conditions on the cell fabrication and design.