Patents by Inventor Jason Andrew Hopkins

Jason Andrew Hopkins 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).

  • Method to implement sealing and electrical connections to single cell and multi-cell regenerative photoelectrochemical devices
    Patent number: 6664623
    Abstract: A regenerative photoelectrochemical (RPEC) device comprising two substrates, wherein: one or both substrates are transparent and are coated with transparent electrical conductor (TEC) layer; one or more layers of porous wide band gap semiconductor is/are applied to selected area of said TEC layer and sensitised with dye; electrolyte is placed between said two substrates; hole(s) made in one or both said substrates to enable external electrical connection(s) to said RPEC device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Sustainable Technologies International PTY Ltd.
    Inventors: George Phani, Jason Andrew Hopkins, David Vittorio, Igor Lvovich Skryabin
  • Methods to manufacture single cell and multi-cell regenerative photoelectrochemical devices
    Patent number: 6652904
    Abstract: The present invention relates to manufacturing of regenerative photovolatic photoelectrochemical (RPEC) devices. The invention describes a method for manufacturing RPEC devices in a production line. The method comprises the steps of: dispensing a protective film in a substantially continuous sheet; attaching at least one substrate to the protective film in such a way that predetermined areas of the substrate are protected from being coated during at least one subsequent manufacturing process; using the protective films as a means to transport the substrate, along the production line through the at least one subsequent manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Sustainable Technologies International Pty. Limited
    Inventors: George Phani, Jason Andrew Hopkins, David Vittorio
  • Methods to implement interconnects in multi-cell regenerative photovoltaic photoelectrochemical devices
    Patent number: 6555741
    Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-cell regenerative photovoltaic photoelectrochemical (RPEC) devices. The invention describes the structure of a multi-cell RPEC device where conductive interconnects are formed by a matrix mounting conductive particles, formed between extended portions of opposed planar conductive members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Sustainable Technologies Australia Limited
    Inventors: Jason Andrew Hopkins, George Phani, Igor Lvovich Skryabin