Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module (10), comprising the following steps: forming, on an electrically conducting material, a furrow (20A) defining a first (18A) and second (18B) lower electrode; then forming, on each lower electrode, a stack (34) comprising at least one upper electrode (36) and an intermediate photo-active layer (38), to form a first (16A) and second (16B) photovoltaic cell, respectively; then forming an electrical connection (17A) between said cells (16A, 16B). Before the stacks, the following are formed: a first insulating strip (22A) in the furrow (20A); and a second electrically insulating strip (24B) on the second lower electrode, delimiting an inactive area (28B) on said second electrode. The stack (34) next formed on the second cell is positioned outside the inactive area.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 12, 2020
Assignee:
ARMOR
Inventors:
Mélanie Bertrand, François Allais, Jeremiah K. Mwaura
Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a releasably engagable system of ballistic-resistant panels including a first ballistic-resistant panel having opposing first ballistic-resistant panel front and back surfaces and a second ballistic-resistant panel having opposing second ballistic-resistant panel front and back surfaces. Additionally, the embodiments of the releasably engagable systems of ballistic-resistant panels include at least one of fasteners, an adhesive coating, or a securement element, all of which function to releasably engage the second ballistic-resistant panel front surface with the first ballistic-resistant panel back surface in fixed adjacent relation to provide releasably engaged ballistic-resistant panels. Further, disclosed herein are embodiments of a ballistic-resistant garment configured to receive an embodiment of the releasably engaged ballistic-resistant panels.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 27, 2019
Publication date:
April 9, 2020
Applicant:
Angel Armor, LLC
Inventors:
Ross M. Hinschberger, Jason M. Thompson, Christopher R. Foth
Abstract: A ballistic-resistant garment having an incrementally-adjustable fit, and methods of making and using such a ballistic-resistant garment, whereby the ballistic-resistant garment includes a front panel having a front panel pocket configured to receive a first ballistic-resistant insert; a back panel having a back panel pocket configured to receive a second ballistic-resistant insert; a front panel first fastener coupled to the front panel; and a plurality of discrete back panel first fasteners coupled in spaced apart relation to the back panel, whereby each of the discrete back panel first fasteners is configured to matably engage with the front panel first fastener to provide a first pair of releasably engaged fasteners which couple the front and back panels to fasten the ballistic-resistant garment about a torso of a wearer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 6, 2017
Date of Patent:
March 10, 2020
Assignee:
Angel Armor, LLC
Inventors:
Matthew J. Wellman, Alan V. Morine, Ross M. Hinschberger
Abstract: A system including a hypervisor and a guest virtual machine. The hypervisor is configured to communicate a measurement request that identifies virtual machine operating characteristics metadata, to receive packets comprising virtual machine operating characteristics, and to communicate packets comprising virtual machine operating characteristics to a virtual vault machine for processing. The guest virtual includes one or more virtual machine measurement points and a hypervisor control point. The hypervisor control point is configured to receive the measurement request, to determine one or more of the one or more virtual machine measurement points to collect the virtual machine operating characteristics metadata, and to receive virtual machine operating characteristics metadata from the determined one or more virtual machine measurement points.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 2016
Date of Patent:
March 3, 2020
Assignee:
Armor Defense Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffery Ray Schilling, Chase Cooper Cunningham, Tawfiq Mohan Shah, Srujan Das Kotikela
Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a releasably engagable system of ballistic-resistant panels including a first ballistic-resistant panel comprising a ceramic plate system, the first ballistic-resistant panel having opposing first ballistic-resistant panel front and back surfaces; and a second ballistic-resistant panel having opposing second ballistic-resistant panel front and back surfaces. Additionally, the embodiments of the releasably engagable systems of ballistic-resistant panels include at least one of fasteners, an adhesive coating, or a securement element, all of which function to releasably engage the second ballistic-resistant panel front surface with the first ballistic-resistant panel back surface in fixed adjacent relation to provide releasably engaged ballistic-resistant panels.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 1, 2019
Publication date:
February 27, 2020
Applicant:
Angel Armor, LLC
Inventors:
Joshua Michael Richardson, Matthew Jason Wellman, Christopher R. Foth
Abstract: Unidirectional transparent projectile penetration resistant panels and bidirectional opaque projectile penetration resistant assemblies and systems and methods of forming and mounting the same relative to underlying support structures.
Abstract: A ballistic resistant panel can be configured to be quickly and easily installed in a vehicle door. The ballistic resistant panel can include a plurality of ballistic sheets arranged in a stack. The stack can have an outer perimeter sized to fit within a cavity of the vehicle door. The panel can include a cover disposed over the stack, and the cover can be sealed around a perimeter of the stack to form a waterproof barrier that prevents moisture from reaching and altering the performance of the ballistic sheets. At least one anti-wear strip can be adhered to an outer surface of the cover. The anti-wear strip can provide a low friction surface that protects the panel from damage caused by moving internal door components, such as moving window components that repeatedly rub against the panel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 1, 2018
Date of Patent:
December 31, 2019
Assignee:
Angel Armor, LLC
Inventors:
Adam L. Wibby, Alan V. Morine, Eric B. Strauss
Abstract: This invention concerns a film for a photovoltaic cell comprising at least one metal oxide and at least one additive. The metal oxide has a conduction band with a minimum energy level. The additive is selected from the group consisting of alkaline hydroxides, alkaline earth hydroxides, semi-conducting materials having a highest occupied molecular orbital with an energy level with an absolute value lower than the absolute value of the minimum energy level of the conduction band of the metal oxide, and n-type doping materials having an ionization energy lower than the absolute value of the minimum energy level of the conduction band of the metal oxide.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 12, 2019
Publication date:
December 19, 2019
Applicants:
ARMOR, UNIVERSITÉ DE BORDEAUX, INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUX, Centre national de la recherche scientifique
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module, comprising at least two electrically connected photovoltaic cells, said module comprising an insulating substrate covered with a layer of a first conductive material. The method comprises: a) forming a groove defining a first and second lower electrode; and b) forming, on each lower electrode, a stack comprising an upper electrode and a photo-active layer. The method further comprises, between steps a) and b), forming: a first insulating step on the groove; then a conductive strip partially covering said first insulating strip; then a second insulating strip partially covering said conductive strip.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 10, 2019
Publication date:
December 12, 2019
Applicant:
ARMOR
Inventors:
François ALLAIS, Damien HAU, Jeremiah MWAURA
Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a releasably engagable system of ballistic-resistant panels including a first ballistic-resistant panel having opposing first ballistic-resistant panel front and back surfaces and a second ballistic-resistant panel having opposing second ballistic-resistant panel front and back surfaces. Additionally, the embodiments of the releasably engagable systems of ballistic-resistant panels include at least one of fasteners, an adhesive coating, or a securement element, all of which function to releasably engage the second ballistic-resistant panel front surface with the first ballistic-resistant panel back surface in fixed adjacent relation to provide releasably engaged ballistic-resistant panels. Further, disclosed herein are embodiments of a ballistic-resistant garment configured to receive an embodiment of the releasably engaged ballistic-resistant panels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 16, 2017
Date of Patent:
December 3, 2019
Assignee:
Angel Armor, LLC
Inventors:
Ross M. Hinschberger, Jason M. Thompson, Christopher R. Foth
Abstract: A chest armor panel (1) for female body armor vests wherein the breast cups (10A, 10B) of the armor panel are specially layered so that stitching lines (8) are offset from each other and covered by intermediary layers of non-stitched ballistic fabric or apex covers (26) to enhance the performance of the vest.
Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a releasably engagable system of ballistic-resistant panels including a first ballistic-resistant panel comprising a ceramic plate system, the first ballistic-resistant panel having opposing first ballistic-resistant panel front and back surfaces; and a second ballistic-resistant panel having opposing second ballistic-resistant panel front and back surfaces. Additionally, the embodiments of the releasably engagable systems of ballistic-resistant panels include at least one of fasteners, an adhesive coating, or a securement element, all of which function to releasably engage the second ballistic-resistant panel front surface with the first ballistic-resistant panel back surface in fixed adjacent relation to provide releasably engaged ballistic-resistant panels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2019
Assignee:
Angel Armor, LLC
Inventors:
Joshua Michael Richardson, Matthew Jason Wellman, Christopher R. Foth
Abstract: An oral shield system for protecting an area in a patient's mouth, the system including an oral shield device having a molded body that forms a contoured surface and a pair of wings that extend from the body, and an elongate handle attached to the oral shield device.
Abstract: A beacon device to be installed on a tower, the device including: an electric energy generating unit comprising: at least one photovoltaic module able to be wound over at least part of the circumference of the tower, and a light energy generating unit configured to be fastened on the tower the light energy generating unit comprising: a housing having a periphery, a storage member storing the electric energy generated by the electric energy generating unit, a regulating member regulating the charge of the storage member, and a light-emitting member supplied by the storage member, the light-emitting member extending over the periphery of the housing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 27, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 10, 2019
Assignee:
ARMOR
Inventors:
Nicolas Vannieuwenhuyse, David Loureiro, Amaury Martin, Christophe Derennes