Patents by Inventor Gerhard Zinke

Gerhard Zinke 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).

  • Electrical terminal element for solar modules
    Patent number: 5268038
    Abstract: A simple connection for a solar cell module is composed of a soldered-on, stud-shaped terminal element that is fixed with a retainer element plugged thereover and glued to the back side of the solar module. The projection of the end of the terminal element comprises a connection for a cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Siemens Solar GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Riermeier, Gerhard Zinke, Adolf Muenzer