Patents by Inventor Bernd Ross, deceased

Bernd Ross, deceased 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).

  • Increased voltage photovoltaic cell
    Patent number: 4524237
    Abstract: A photovoltaic cell, such as a solar cell, is provided which has a higher output voltage than prior cells. The improved cell includes a substrate of doped silicon, a first layer of silicon disposed on the substrate and having opposite doping, and a second layer of silicon carbide disposed on the first layer. The silicon carbide preferably has the same type of doping as the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1985
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Bernd Ross, deceased, Donald B. Bickler, Brian D. Gallagher