Patents Assigned to NovaSolix, Inc.
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Patent number: 11824264Abstract: Methods for constructing multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) antenna arrays, may include: variable doping of the MWCNTs, forming light pipes with layers of variable dielectric glass, forming geometric diodes on full-wave rectified devices that propagate both electrons and holes, using clear conductive ground plans to form windows that can control a building's internal temperature, and generating multiple lithographic patterns with a single mask.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: NOVASOLIX, INC.Inventors: Laurence H. Cooke, Darin S. Olson, Paul Comita, Robert E. Cousins, Albert K. Henning, Andreas Hegedus, David B. Cooke, Yao Te Cheng, John Burke, Richard T. Preston
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Patent number: 11653509Abstract: A method for constructing a solar rectenna array by growing carbon nanotube antennas between lines of metal, and subsequently applying a bias voltage on the carbon nanotube antennas to convert the diodes on the tips of the carbon nanotube antennas from metal oxide carbon diodes to geometric diodes. Techniques for preserving the converted diodes by adding additional oxide are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: NOVASOLIX, INC.Inventors: Jyotsna Iyer, Laurence H. Cooke
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Patent number: 11114633Abstract: A method for constructing a solar rectenna array by growing carbon nanotube antennas between lines of metal, and subsequently applying a bias voltage on the carbon nanotube antennas to convert the diodes on the tips of the carbon nanotube antennas from metal oxide carbon diodes to geometric diodes. Techniques for preserving the converted diodes by adding additional oxide are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: NOVASOLIX, INC.Inventors: Jyotsna Iyer, Laurence H. Cooke
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Patent number: 10989979Abstract: A semi-reflective display and a method for fabricating and assembling a semi-reflective display are presented, where the display may be comprised of visible light rectifying antenna arrays tuned to four different colors, which when forward biased may use electric power to amplify reflected colored light, and when reversed biased may generate electric power by absorbing light. TFT-tunnel diode logic may be used to control each sub-pixel.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: NOVASOLIX, INC.Inventor: Laurence H. Cooke
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Patent number: 10622503Abstract: A solar antenna array may comprise an array of carbon nanotube antennas that may capture and convert sunlight into electrical power. A method for constructing the solar antenna array from a glass top down to aluminum over a plastic bottom such that light passing through the glass top and/or reflected off the aluminum both may be captured by the antennas sandwiched between. Techniques for patterning the glass to further direct the light toward the antennas and techniques for continuous flow fabrication and testing are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: NovaSolix, Inc.Inventors: Jyotsna Iyer, Paul Comita, Robert E. Cousins, Laurence H. Cooke
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Patent number: 10580920Abstract: A solar antenna array may comprise an array of carbon nanotube antennas that may capture and convert sunlight into electrical power. A method for constructing the solar antenna array from a glass top down to aluminum over a plastic bottom such that light passing through the glass top and/or reflected off the aluminum both may be captured by the antennas sandwiched between. Techniques for patterning the glass to further direct the light toward the antennas and techniques for continuous flow fabrication and testing are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: NovaSolix, Inc.Inventors: Laurence H. Cooke, Andreas Hegedus, Jyotsna Iyer, Paul Comita
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Patent number: 10437371Abstract: A semi-reflective display and a method for fabricating and assembling a semi-reflective display are presented, where the display may be comprised of visible light rectifying antenna arrays tuned to four different colors, which when forward biased may use electric power to amplify reflected colored light, and when reversed biased may generate electric power by absorbing light. TFT-tunnel diode logic may be used to control each sub-pixel.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: NovaSolix, Inc.Inventor: Laurence H. Cooke
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Patent number: 10042453Abstract: A semi-reflective display and a method for fabricating and assembling a semi-reflective display are presented, where the display may be comprised of visible light rectifying antenna arrays tuned to four different colors, which when forward biased may use electric power to amplify reflected colored light, and when reversed biased may generate electric power by absorbing light. TFT-tunnel diode logic may be used to control each sub-pixel.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: NovaSolix, Inc.Inventor: Laurence H. Cooke
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Patent number: 9960480Abstract: A solar antenna array may comprise an array of antennas that may capture and convert sunlight into electrical power. Methods for constructing the solar antenna array may use a stencil and self aligning semiconductor processing steps to minimize cost. Designs may be optimized for capturing a broad spectrum of visible light and non-polarized light. Testing and disconnecting, defective antennas from the array may also be performed.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: NovaSolix, Inc.Inventor: Laurence H. Cooke
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Patent number: 9917225Abstract: A solar antenna array may comprise an emitter that may convert visible light into black body infrared radiation, and an array of antennas that may capture and convert the black body radiation into electrical power. Methods for constructing the solar antenna array may include using thermal insulation, high-gain low-e glass, and gasses with minimal heat transfer. A black body infrared antenna array may augment the electrical power from a visible light antenna array by converting its waste heat into additional electrical power.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: NovaSolix, Inc.Inventors: Laurence H. Cooke, William J. Allen
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Patent number: 9917217Abstract: A solar antenna array may comprise an array of randomly placed carbon nanotube antennas that may capture and convert sunlight into electrical power. Methods for constructing the solar antenna array may use a mold and self aligning processing steps to minimize cost. Designs may be optimized for capturing a broad spectrum of non-polarized light. Alternatively, the array may generate light, and when connected in to an array of independently controllable sections may operate as either a reflective or light transmitting display.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: NOVASOLIX, INC.Inventors: Laurence H. Cooke, William J. Allen
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Patent number: 9502449Abstract: A semi-reflective display and a method for fabricating and assembling a semi-reflective display are presented, where the display may be comprised of visible light rectifying antenna arrays tuned to four different colors, which when forward biased may use electric power to amplify reflected colored light, and when reversed biased may generate electric power by absorbing light. TFT-tunnel diode logic may be used to control each sub-pixel.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: NovaSolix, Inc.Inventor: Laurence H. Cooke
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Patent number: 9164559Abstract: A semi-reflective display and a method for fabricating and assembling a semi-reflective display are presented, where the display may be comprised of visible light rectifying antenna arrays tuned to four different colors, which when forward biased may use electric power to amplify reflected colored light, and when reversed biased may generate electric power by absorbing light. TFT-tunnel diode logic may be used to control each sub-pixel.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: NovaSolix, Inc.Inventor: Laurence H. Cooke
