Patents Assigned to Banyan Energy, Inc.
  • Redirecting optics for concentration and illumination systems
    Patent number: 9229144
    Abstract: An optical system having an optical waveguide for outputting light, a receiver for receiving the light, and redirecting optics for outputting the light from the optical waveguide. The optical system can be used for light illumination. The optical system can further be used for diffusing light in illumination applications by replacing the receiver with a light source such that the light flows in the reverse of the concentration system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: BANYAN ENERGY INC.
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz
  • REDIRECTING OPTICS FOR CONCENTRATION AND ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140268809
    Abstract: An optical system having an optical waveguide for outputting light, a receiver for receiving the light, and redirecting optics for outputting the light from the optical waveguide. The optical system can be used for light illumination. The optical system can further be used for diffusing light in illumination applications by replacing the receiver with a light source such that the light flows in the reverse of the concentration system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shondip GHOSH, David Sheldon SCHULTZ
  • Redirecting optics for concentration and illumination systems
    Patent number: 8705914
    Abstract: An optical system having an optical waveguide for collecting light, a receiver for receiving the light, and redirecting optics for transferring the light from the optical waveguide to the receiver. The optical system can be used for concentrating light such as in solar applications. The optical system can also be used for diffusing light in illumination applications by replacing the receiver with a light source such that the light flows in the reverse of the concentration system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz
  • Linear cell stringing
    Patent number: 8561878
    Abstract: Techniques for linear cell stringing are disclosed. In some embodiments, a plurality of sets of solar cells are linearly positioned, a plurality of tabbing ribbon segments are placed in contact with the plurality of sets of solar cells, and the plurality of sets of solar cells and corresponding plurality of tabbing ribbon segments are soldered together to form a plurality of solar cell strings. In some cases, the plurality of solar cell strings is substantially simultaneously formed in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: David Sheldon Schultz, John Hunter Mack, Kenneth Evan Rakestraw
  • Compact optics for concentration and illumination systems
    Patent number: 8412010
    Abstract: An optical concentrator having a concentrating element for collecting input light, a redirecting element for receiving the light and also for redirecting the light, and a waveguide including a plurality of incremental portions enabling collection and concentration of the light onto a receiver. Other systems replace the receiver by a light source so the optics can provide illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz, John Hunter Mack, Christopher Stephen Grimmer, Kevin Richard Fine
  • LINEAR CELL STRINGING
    Publication number: 20120080508
    Abstract: Techniques for linear cell stringing are disclosed. In some embodiments, a plurality of sets of solar cells are linearly positioned, a plurality of tabbing ribbon segments are placed in contact with the plurality of sets of solar cells, and the plurality of sets of solar cells and corresponding plurality of tabbing ribbon segments are soldered together to form a plurality of solar cell strings. In some cases, the plurality of solar cell strings is substantially simultaneously formed in parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: BANYAN ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: David Sheldon Schultz, John Hunter Mack, Kenneth Evan Rakestraw
  • SOLAR MODULE CONSTRUCTION
    Publication number: 20110132432
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a solar module design are disclosed. In some embodiments, a solar module comprises an optic having a sloped waveguide profile. The optic of the solar module is directly coupled to a receiver comprising a solar cell. The receiver is also coupled to a backplane of the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: BANYAN ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: David Schultz, Shondip Ghosh, Christopher Grimmer, Kevin Fine
  • Compact optics for concentration, aggregation and illumination of light energy
    Patent number: 7925129
    Abstract: A solar concentrator having a concentrator element for collecting input light, a redirecting component with a plurality of incremental steps for receiving the light and also for redirecting the light, and a waveguide including a plurality of incremental portions enabling collection and concentration of the light onto a receiver. Other systems replace the receiver by a light source so system optics can provide illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz
  • Solar energy concentrator
    Patent number: 7672549
    Abstract: A solar concentrator having a concentrator element for collecting input light, a reflective component with a plurality of incremental steps for receiving the light and also for redirecting the light, and a waveguide including a plurality of incremental portions enabling collection and concentration of the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz
  • Compact optics for concentration, aggregation and illumination of light energy
    Patent number: 7664350
    Abstract: A solar concentrator having a concentrator element for collecting input light, a redirecting component with a plurality of incremental steps for receiving the light and also for redirecting the light, and a waveguide including a plurality of incremental portions enabling collection and concentration of the light onto a receiver. Other systems replace the receiver by a light source so system optics can provide illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz