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Method and structure, using flexible membrane surfaces, for setting and/or maintaining a uniform micron/sub-micron gap separation between juxtaposed photosensitive and heat-supplying surfaces of photovoltaic chips and the like for the generation of electrical power

Patent number: 8076569

Abstract: A near-field energy conversion structure and method of assembling the same, utilizing a sub-micrometer “near field” gap between juxtaposed photocell infrared radiation receiver and heat emitter surfaces, wherein compliant membrane structures, preferably fluid-filled, are interposed in the structure.

Type: Grant

Filed: May 12, 2008

Date of Patent: December 13, 2011

Assignee: MTPV, LLC

Inventors: Paul Greiff, Robert DiMatteo, Eric Brown, Christopher Leitz