Patents by Inventor Alan Montello

Alan Montello has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH MESH ELECTRODE
    Publication number: 20110308604
    Abstract: Photovoltaic cells that have a mesh electrode, as well as related systems, methods and components, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Gaudiana, Alan Montello
  • Photovoltaic fibers
    Patent number: 7894694
    Abstract: Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Gaudiana, Lian Li, Kethinni G. Chittibabu, Robert D. Eckert, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello, Paul Wormser
  • Photovoltaic module architecture
    Patent number: 7829781
    Abstract: Modules are disclosed. The modules can include: a first photovoltaic cell including an electrode; a second photovoltaic cell including an electrode; and an interconnect that connects the electrodes of first and second photovoltaic cells. The interconnect can include: an electrically insulative material adhesive material; and a mesh partially disposed in the adhesive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Montello, Kevin Oliver, Kethinni G. Chittibabu
  • Photovoltaic module architecture
    Patent number: 7781672
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules, as well as related systems, methods and components are disclosed. In some embodiments, a photovoltaic module can include a first photovoltaic cell including an electrode, a second photovoltaic cell including an electrode, and an interconnect. The electrode of the first photovoltaic cell can overlap the electrode of the second photovoltaic cell. The interconnect can electrically connect the electrode of the first photovoltaic cell and the electrode of the second photovoltaic cell. The interconnect can mechanically couple the first and second photovoltaic cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Gaudiana, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello
  • Photovoltaic module architecture
    Patent number: 7777128
    Abstract: Modules are disclosed. The modules can include a first photovoltaic cell including an electrode; and a second photovoltaic cell including an electrode having a bent end connected to the electrode of the first photovoltaic cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Montello, Kevin Oliver, Kethinni G. Chittibabu
  • Photovoltaic module architecture
    Patent number: 7772484
    Abstract: Modules are disclosed. The modules can include a first photovoltaic cell including an electrode, a second photovoltaic cell including an electrode, and an interconnect disposed in the electrode of the first photovoltaic cell and disposed in the electrode of the second photovoltaic cell so that the electrode of the first photovoltaic cell and the electrode of the second photovoltaic cell are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lian Li, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello, Russell Gaudiana
  • Method of preparing electrode
    Patent number: 7749794
    Abstract: Methods of preparing electrodes, as well as related devices, components, systems, and methods, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignees: Konarka Technologies, Inc., Leonhard Kurz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Russell Gaudiana, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello
  • Photovoltaic fibers
    Patent number: 7622667
    Abstract: Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kethinni Chittibabu, Robert Eckert, Russell Gaudiana, Lian Li, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello, Paul Wormser
  • Photovoltaic cell with spacers
    Patent number: 7586035
    Abstract: Photovoltaic cells with spacers, as well as related compositions, systems, and methods, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Gaudiana, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC FIBERS
    Publication number: 20080217587
    Abstract: Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: RUSSELL GAUDIANA, LIAN LI, KETHINNI G. CHITTIBABU, ROBERT D. ECKERT, ALAN MONTELLO, EDMUND MONTELLO, PAUL WORMSER
  • Displays with integrated photovoltaic cells
    Patent number: 7351907
    Abstract: A flexible photovoltaically powered display, which may be utilized in a wide variety of display contexts including retail shelf systems, is described. The photovoltaic cell is preferably activated by ambient light (e.g., fluorescent or incandescent).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Gaudiana, Alan Montello
  • Photovoltaic cells utilizing mesh electrodes
    Publication number: 20070251570
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides photovoltaic cells that utilize a mesh electrode on at least one exposure side of the photovoltaic cell. Preferably, the mesh electrode is a metallic mesh. In one embodiment, the invention provides dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) having a wire mesh exposure side electrode and a photovoltaic material comprising a photosensitized interconnected nanoparticle layer. In one embodiment, the wire mesh electrode functions as the cathode of the DSSC. In another embodiment, the wire mesh electrode functions as the anode of the DSSC. In addition, embodiments are provided where wire mesh electrodes are used for the anode and the cathode of a DSSC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Eckert, Russell Gaudiana, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello
  • Photovoltaic cell with mesh electrode
    Publication number: 20070131277
    Abstract: Photovoltaic cells that have a mesh electrode, as well as related systems, methods and components, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Russell Gaudiana, Alan Montello
  • Photovoltaic fibers
    Publication number: 20070079867
    Abstract: Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Kethinni Chittibabu, Robert Eckert, Russell Gaudiana, Lian Li, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello, Paul Wormser
  • Method of preparing electrode
    Publication number: 20070037302
    Abstract: Methods of preparing electrodes, as well as related devices, components, systems, and methods, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Russell Gaudiana, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello
  • Photovoltaic cell with mesh electrode
    Publication number: 20060090791
    Abstract: Photovoltaic cells that have a mesh electrode, as well as related systems, methods and components, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Russell Gaudiana, Alan Montello
  • Photovoltaic module architecture
    Publication number: 20050274408
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules, as well as related systems, methods and components are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Lian Li, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello, Russell Gaudiana
  • Photovoltaic module architecture
    Publication number: 20050263179
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules, as well as related systems, methods and components are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Gaudiana, Alan Montello, Edmund Montello
  • Photovoltaic module architecture
    Publication number: 20050263180
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules, as well as related systems, methods and components are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Alan Montello, Kevin Oliver, Kethinni Chittibabu
  • Photovoltaic module architecture
    Publication number: 20050263178
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules, as well as related systems, methods and components are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Alan Montello, Kevin Oliver, Kethinni Chittibabu