Patents Assigned to SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 12101948Abstract: Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2023Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignees: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest
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Patent number: 12075639Abstract: Visually undistorted thin film electronic devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for producing a thin-film electronic device comprises: opening a scribe in a stack of thin film material layers deposited on a substrate to define an active region and an inactive region of the thin-film electronic device, the stack comprising at least one active semiconductor layer. The active region comprises a non-scribed area of the stack and the inactive region comprises a region of the stack where thin film material was removed by the scribe. The method further comprises depositing at least one scribe fill material into a gap opened by the scribe. The scribe fill material has embedded therein one or more coloring elements that alter an optical characteristics spectrum of the inactive region to obtain an optical characteristics spectrum of the active region within a minimum perceptible difference for an industry defined standard observer.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2023Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignees: Solarwindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLCInventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest, John A. Conklin
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Patent number: 11796883Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Anthony Conklin, Scott Ryan Hammond
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Patent number: 11737292Abstract: Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignees: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLCInventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest
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Patent number: 11575096Abstract: Visually undistorted thin film electronic devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for producing a thin-film electronic device comprises: opening a scribe in a stack of thin film material layers deposited on a substrate to define an active region and an inactive region of the thin-film electronic device, the stack comprising at least one active semiconductor layer. The active region comprises a non-scribed area of the stack and the inactive region comprises a region of the stack where thin film material was removed by the scribe. The method further comprises depositing at least one scribe fill material into a gap opened by the scribe. The scribe fill material has embedded therein one or more coloring elements that alter an optical characteristics spectrum of the inactive region to obtain an optical characteristics spectrum of the active region within a minimum perceptible difference for an industry defined standard observer.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignees: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLCInventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest, John A. Conklin
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Patent number: 11274488Abstract: A system including an electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) and an electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD), wherein the electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD).Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John A. Conklin, Patrick T. Sargent
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Patent number: 11271180Abstract: Visually undistorted thin film electronic devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for producing a thin-film electronic device comprises: opening a scribe in a stack of thin film material layers deposited on a substrate to define an active region and an inactive region of the thin-film electronic device, the stack comprising at least one active semiconductor layer. The active region comprises a non-scribed area of the stack and the inactive region comprises a region of the stack where thin film material was removed by the scribe. The method further comprises depositing at least one scribe fill material into a gap opened by the scribe. The scribe fill material has embedded therein one or more coloring elements that alter an optical characteristics spectrum of the inactive region to obtain an optical characteristics spectrum of the active region within a minimum perceptible difference for an industry defined standard observer.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignees: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest, John A. Conklin
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Publication number: 20210391550Abstract: An electricity-generating coating is provided for a surface of a cargo carrying vehicle. The electricity-generating coating includes a conformal organic photovoltaic device configured to be applied and conformed to the surface of the cargo carrying vehicle and configured to supply power for one or more electronic or electrical components or systems at least one of on-board or off-board the cargo carrying vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John A. CONKLIN, Patrick T. SARGENT, James B. Whitaker
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Publication number: 20210083215Abstract: Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicants: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLCInventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest
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Publication number: 20210044096Abstract: An Electrical Module Junction Box Transfer Device (E-JBTD) includes one or more electrical connectors, and a non-conductive dielectric insulating material protecting the one or more electrical connectors. A system includes an electricity-generating glass (EGP) device, and an Electrical Junction Box Electron Transfer Device (E-JBTD) on the electricity-generating glass (EGP) device. The Electrical Module Junction Box Transfer Device (E-JBTD) is water and weather tight, maintains a secure electrical connection between modules or electricity-generating glass (EGP) devices, and may not be removed after installation and reinstalled on another module or electricity-generating glass (EGP) device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John A. CONKLIN, Patrick T. SARGENT
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Publication number: 20210011322Abstract: A system including an electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) and an electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD), wherein the electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John A. Conklin, Patrick T. Sargent
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Patent number: 10879479Abstract: Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer (140) comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer (130) interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer (110) comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer (120) having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignees: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLCInventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest
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Publication number: 20200382052Abstract: A greenhouse electricity-generating system includes a homogeneous transparent electricity-generating glass or plastic device (TEGD) and an electrical junction box electron transfer device (E-JBTD). The homogeneous transparent electricity-generating glass or plastic device (TEGD) supplies an even homogeneous supply of light, and the electrical module junction box transfer device (E-JBTD) is a water and weather tight connection that supplies electricity safely and securely. The electrical module junction box transfer device (E-JBTD) maintains a secure electrical connection between modules or homogeneous transparent electricity-generating glass or plastic devices (TEGD) and may not be removed after installation and reinstalled on another module or homogeneous transparent electricity-generating glass or plastic device (TEGD).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, IncInventors: John Anthony CONKLIN, John Anthony CONKLIN, Patrick T. SARGENT
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Publication number: 20200209700Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Anthony CONKLIN, Scott Ryan HAMMOND
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Publication number: 20200028104Abstract: Visually undistorted thin film electronic devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for producing a thin-film electronic device comprises: opening a scribe in a stack of thin film material layers deposited on a substrate to define an active region and an inactive region of the thin-film electronic device, the stack comprising at least one active semiconductor layer. The active region comprises a non-scribed area of the stack and the inactive region comprises a region of the stack where thin film material was removed by the scribe. The method further comprises depositing at least one scribe fill material into a gap opened by the scribe. The scribe fill material has embedded therein one or more coloring elements that alter an optical characteristics spectrum of the inactive region to obtain an optical characteristics spectrum of the active region within a minimum perceptible difference for an industry defined standard observer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicants: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLCInventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest, John A. Conklin
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Patent number: 10416519Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Anthony Conklin, Scott Ryan Hammond
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Patent number: 10401701Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Anthony Conklin, Scott Ryan Hammond
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Publication number: 20190103570Abstract: Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer (140) comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer (130) interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer (110) comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer (120) having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicants: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLCInventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest
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Publication number: 20180017836Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Anthony CONKLIN, Scott Ryan HAMMOND
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Publication number: 20180017837Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Anthony CONKLIN, Scott Ryan HAMMOND