Patents by Inventor Casimir Kotarba

Casimir Kotarba 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 device
    Patent number: 8871553
    Abstract: A moisture trapping filler composition may include a filler material combined with a desiccant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Wenlai Feng, Brian Cohen, Bruce Bengtson, Casimir Kotarba
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS PROVIDING AN EXTRUDED EDGE SEAL ON A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE
    Publication number: 20140020734
    Abstract: An edge seal extruded onto at least a portion of one or more edges of a photovoltaic module is disclosed. A method for making a photovoltaic module comprising an extruded edge seal is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher Baker, Casimir Kotarba, Karina Krawczyk, Paul Nawrocki, Nicholas St. John
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE INTERLAYER
    Publication number: 20130068279
    Abstract: An interlayer for a photovoltaic device can include a base material and a filler material. The filler material can contain a flame retardant material, a desiccant material, a pigment, an inert material, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Benyamin Buller, Wenlai Feng, Casimir Kotarba, David Eaglesham, Brian E. Cohen
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE HAVING A PROTECTIVE LAYER AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THAT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120240997
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of making a photovoltaic device having a protective layer affixed to a top surface thereof. The protective layer is comprised of a polymeric material having a fluorinated first surface and a second, opposed, surface which is non-fluorinated or less fluorinated. The protective layer is affixed to the photovoltaic device so that the first surface is farthest therefrom. In some instances, the fluoridation may extend to edge portions of the protective layer as well as to any intermediate layers. Further disclosed are devices which incorporate the fluorinated protective layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Uday Varde, Casimir Kotarba, III, Jonathan Call
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE HAVING A PROTECTIVE LAYER AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THAT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100200053
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of making a photovoltaic device having a protective layer affixed to a top surface thereof. The protective layer is comprised of a polymeric material having a fluorinated first surface and a second, opposed, surface which is non-fluorinated or less fluorinated. The protective layer is affixed to the photovoltaic device so that the first surface is farthest therefrom. In some instances, the fluorination may extend to edge portions of the protective layer as well as to any intermediate layers. Further disclosed are devices which incorporate the fluorinated protective layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: United Solar Ovonic LLC
    Inventors: Uday Varde, Casimir Kotarba, III, Jonathan Call