Patents by Inventor Eugenia M. Corrales
Eugenia M. Corrales 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).
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Publication number: 20110240098Abstract: A photovoltaic module with photovoltaic cell and a heat sink. The heat sink is attached on a side of the cell opposite to the light-receiving side of the photovoltaic cell. The heat sink can remove heat caused by light absorbed by the photovoltaic cell but not converted to electricity as well as heat generated by resistance to high current passing through electrodes of the photovoltaic cell. A photovoltaic module formed of such cells can exhibit greater energy conversion efficiency as a result of the ability to dissipate the heat. A method of making a solar module involves e.g. laminating a heat sink to a photovoltaic cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: SUNMODULAR, INC.Inventors: Eugenia M. Corrales, Mark V. Brillhart, Ana M. Corrales
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Patent number: 7728219Abstract: A photovoltaic cell has electrodes, p- and n-junctions, and a heat sink. The heat sink is on a side of the cell opposite to the light-receiving side of the photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell may also have heat-conducting channels within an interior of the photovoltaic cell that conduct heat from the interior of the photovoltaic cell to the heat sink. The heat sink can remove heat caused by light absorbed by the photovoltaic cell but not converted to electricity as well as heat generated by resistance to high current passing through electrodes of the photovoltaic cell. A module formed of such cells can exhibit greater energy conversion efficiency as a result of the ability to dissipate the heat. A method of making a solar cell or module involves e.g. laminating a heat sink to a photovoltaic cell as described above.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Sunmodular, Inc.Inventor: Eugenia M. Corrales
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Publication number: 20080135088Abstract: A photovoltaic tile with photovoltaic cell and a heat sink. The heat sink is attached on a side of the cell opposite to the light-receiving side of the photovoltaic cell and can remove heat caused by light absorbed by the photovoltaic cell but not converted to electricity as well as heat generated by electrical resistance. A photovoltaic tile formed of such cells can exhibit greater energy conversion efficiency as a result of the ability to dissipate the heat. The tiles can be arranged on a roof to protect the roof structure and generate electricity. Photovoltaic tiles comprising interlocking mechanical and electrical connections for ease of installation are described. Methods of making photovoltaic tiles involve e.g. laminating a heat sink to a photovoltaic cell and/or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Sunmodular, Inc.Inventor: Eugenia M. Corrales
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Publication number: 20080135085Abstract: A photovoltaic module with photovoltaic cell and a heat sink. The heat sink is attached on a side of the cell opposite to the light-receiving side of the photovoltaic cell. The heat sink can remove heat caused by light absorbed by the photovoltaic cell but not converted to electricity as well as heat generated by resistance to high current passing through electrodes of the photovoltaic cell. A photovoltaic module formed of such cells can exhibit greater energy conversion efficiency as a result of the ability to dissipate the heat. A method of making a solar module involves e.g. laminating a heat sink to a photovoltaic cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Sunmodular, Inc.Inventors: Eugenia M. Corrales, Mark V. Brillhart, Ana M. Corrales
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Publication number: 20080135092Abstract: A photovoltaic tile with photovoltaic cell and a heat sink. The heat sink is attached on a side of the cell opposite to the light-receiving side of the photovoltaic cell and can remove heat caused by light absorbed by the photovoltaic cell but not converted to electricity as well as heat generated by electrical resistance. A photovoltaic tile formed of such cells can exhibit greater energy conversion efficiency as a result of the ability to dissipate the heat. The tiles can be arranged on a roof to protect the roof structure and generate electricity. Photovoltaic tiles comprising interlocking mechanical and electrical connections for ease of installation are described. Methods of making photovoltaic tiles involve e.g. laminating a heat sink to a photovoltaic cell and/or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Sunmodular, Inc.Inventor: Eugenia M. Corrales
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Publication number: 20080135090Abstract: A photovoltaic tile with photovoltaic cell and a heat sink. The heat sink is attached on a side of the cell opposite to the light-receiving side of the photovoltaic cell and can remove heat caused by light absorbed by the photovoltaic cell but not converted to electricity as well as heat generated by electrical resistance. A photovoltaic tile formed of such cells can exhibit greater energy conversion efficiency as a result of the ability to dissipate the heat. The tiles can be arranged on a roof to protect the roof structure and generate electricity. Photovoltaic tiles comprising interlocking mechanical and electrical connections for ease of installation are described. Methods of making photovoltaic tiles involve e.g. laminating a heat sink to a photovoltaic cell and/or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Sunmodular, Inc.Inventor: Eugenia M. Corrales
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Publication number: 20080135094Abstract: A photovoltaic tile with photovoltaic cell and a heat sink. The heat sink is attached on a side of the cell opposite to the light-receiving side of the photovoltaic cell and can remove heat caused by light absorbed by the photovoltaic cell but not converted to electricity as well as heat generated by electrical resistance. A photovoltaic tile formed of such cells can exhibit greater energy conversion efficiency as a result of the ability to dissipate the heat. The tiles can be arranged on a roof to protect the roof structure and generate electricity. Photovoltaic tiles comprising interlocking mechanical and electrical connections for ease of installation are described. Methods of making photovoltaic tiles involve e.g. laminating a heat sink to a photovoltaic cell and/or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Sunmodular, Inc.Inventor: Eugenia M. Corrales
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Publication number: 20080134497Abstract: A photovoltaic module with photovoltaic cell and a heat sink. The heat sink is attached on a side of the cell opposite to the light-receiving side of the photovoltaic cell. The heat sink can remove heat caused by light absorbed by the photovoltaic cell but not converted to electricity as well as heat generated by resistance to high current passing through electrodes of the photovoltaic cell. A photovoltaic module formed of such cells can exhibit greater energy conversion efficiency as a result of the ability to dissipate the heat. A method of making a photovoltaic module involves e.g. laminating a heat sink to a photovoltaic cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Sunmodular, Inc.Inventors: Eugenia M. Corrales, Ana M. Corrales
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Publication number: 20080135086Abstract: A photovoltaic cell has electrodes, p- and n-junctions, and a heat sink. The heat sink is on a side of the cell opposite to the light-receiving side of the photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell may also have heat-conducting channels within an interior of the photovoltaic cell that conduct heat from the interior of the photovoltaic cell to the heat sink. The heat sink can remove heat caused by light absorbed by the photovoltaic cell but not converted to electricity as well as heat generated by resistance to high current passing through electrodes of the photovoltaic cell. A module formed of such cells can exhibit greater energy conversion efficiency as a result of the ability to dissipate the heat. A method of making a solar cell or module involves e.g. laminating a heat sink to a photovoltaic cell as described above.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Sunmodular, Inc.Inventor: Eugenia M. Corrales