Patents by Inventor Jerred A. Chute
Jerred A. Chute 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: 20160308154Abstract: A method for processing a perovskite photoactive layer. The method comprises depositing a lead salt precursor onto a substrate to form a lead salt thin film, depositing a second salt precursor onto the lead salt thin film, annealing the substrate to form a perovskite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Patent number: 9466798Abstract: Photoactive compositions of matter, methods for their design and synthesis, and various applications of such compositions of matter are disclosed. Such photoactive compositions may, for example, include any one or more of the following: a core moiety; a primary electron donor moiety; an electron-withdrawing moiety; and an alkyl tail. Some photoactive compositions may further include multiple additional electron donor moieties, electron-withdrawing moieties, and alkyl tails. Methods for designing such photoactive compositions may include selecting a core moiety; selecting an electron-withdrawing moiety to add to the core moiety in order to modify the composition's electronic properties; selecting a primary electron donor moiety to be added in order to further modify the composition's electronic properties; selecting a second electron donor moiety to be added in order to modify the composition's electronic properties even further, if necessary; and synthesizing the designed composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Hunt Energy Enterprises, L.L.C.Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Robert D. Maher, III
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Publication number: 20160268529Abstract: A method for preparing photoactive perovskite materials. The method comprises the step of preparing a lead halide precursor ink. Preparing a lead halide precursor ink comprises the steps of: introducing a lead halide into a vessel, introducing a first solvent to the vessel, and contacting the lead halide with the first solvent to dissolve the lead halide. The method further comprises depositing the lead halide precursor ink onto a substrate, drying the lead halide precursor ink to form a thin film, annealing the thin film, and rinsing the thin film with a second solvent and a salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20160248027Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer disposed between two electrodes, the active layer having perovskite material and other material such as mesoporous material, interfacial layers, thin-coat interfacial layers, and combinations thereof. The perovskite material may be photoactive. The perovskite material may be disposed between two or more other materials in the photovoltaic device. Inclusion of these materials in various arrangements within an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: additional perovskites, and additional interfacial layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute
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Patent number: 9425396Abstract: A method for processing a perovskite photoactive layer. The method comprises depositing a lead salt precursor onto a substrate to form a lead salt thin film, depositing a second salt precursor onto the lead salt thin film, annealing the substrate to form a perovskite material.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Hunt Energy Enterprises L.L.C.Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20160240796Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer disposed between two electrodes, the active layer having perovskite material and other material such as mesoporous material, interfacial layers, thin-coat interfacial layers, and combinations thereof. The perovskite material may be photoactive. The perovskite material may be disposed between two or more other materials in the photovoltaic device. Inclusion of these materials in various arrangements within an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: additional perovskites, and additional interfacial layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute
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Publication number: 20160240805Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer disposed between two electrodes, the active layer having perovskite material and other material such as mesoporous material, interfacial layers, thin-coat interfacial layers, and combinations thereof. The perovskite material may be photoactive. The perovskite material may be disposed between two or more other materials in the photovoltaic device. Inclusion of these materials in various arrangements within an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: additional perovskites, and additional interfacial layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute
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Patent number: 9416279Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer disposed between two electrodes. The active layer may have perovskite material and other material such as mesoporous material, interfacial layers, thin-coat interfacial layers, and combinations thereof. The perovskite material may be photoactive. The perovskite material may be disposed between two or more other materials in the photovoltaic device. Inclusion of these materials in various arrangements within an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: additional perovskites, and additional interfacial layers.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Hunt Energy Enterprises, L.L.C.Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Patent number: 9331292Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer disposed between two electrodes, the active layer having perovskite material and other material such as mesoporous material, interfacial layers, thin-coat interfacial layers, and combinations thereof. The perovskite material may be photoactive. The perovskite material may be disposed between two or more other materials in the photovoltaic device. Inclusion of these materials in various arrangements within an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: additional perovskites, and additional interfacial layers.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Hunt Energy Enterprises LLCInventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute
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Patent number: 9305715Abstract: A method for preparing photoactive perovskite materials. The method comprises the step of preparing a lead halide precursor ink. Preparing a lead halide precursor ink comprises the steps of: introducing a lead halide into a vessel, introducing a first solvent to the vessel, and contacting the lead halide with the first solvent to dissolve the lead halide. The method further comprises depositing the lead halide precursor ink onto a substrate, drying the lead halide precursor ink to form a thin film, annealing the thin film, and rinsing the thin film with a second solvent and a salt.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Hunt Energy Enterprises LLCInventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20160075881Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer disposed between two electrodes. The active layer may have perovskite material and other material such as mesoporous material, interfacial layers, thin-coat interfacial layers, and combinations thereof. The perovskite material may be photoactive. The perovskite material may be disposed between two or more other materials in the photovoltaic device. Inclusion of these materials in various arrangements within an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: additional perovskites, and additional interfacial layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20160035496Abstract: A method for preparing photoactive perovskite materials. The method comprises the step of preparing a lead halide precursor ink. Preparing a lead halide precursor ink comprises the steps of: introducing a lead halide into a vessel, introducing a first solvent to the vessel, and contacting the lead halide with the first solvent to dissolve the lead halide. The method further comprises depositing the lead halide precursor ink onto a substrate, drying the lead halide precursor ink to form a thin film, annealing the thin film, and rinsing the thin film with a second solvent and a salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20160020038Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer disposed between two electrodes. The active layer may have perovskite material and other material such as mesoporous material, interfacial layers, thin-coat interfacial layers, and combinations thereof. The perovskite material may be photoactive. The perovskite material may be disposed between two or more other materials in the photovoltaic device. Inclusion of these materials in various arrangements within an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: additional perovskites, and additional interfacial layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20150318477Abstract: A method for processing a perovskite photoactive layer. The method comprises depositing a lead salt precursor onto a substrate to form a lead salt thin film, depositing a second salt precursor onto the lead salt thin film, annealing the substrate to form a perovskite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Patent number: 9136408Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer having perovskite material and copper-oxide or other metal-oxide charge transport material. Such charge transport material may be disposed adjacent to the perovskite material such that the two are adjacent and/or in contact. Inclusion of both materials in an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: one or more interfacial layers, one or more mesoporous layers, and one or more dyes.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Hunt Energy Enterprises, LLCInventors: Michael D. Irwin, Robert D. Maher, III, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20150249172Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer disposed between two electrodes. The active layer may have perovskite material and other material such as mesoporous material, interfacial layers, thin-coat interfacial layers, and combinations thereof. The perovskite material may be photoactive. The active layer may include a titanate. The perovskite material may be disposed between two or more other materials in the photovoltaic device. Inclusion of these materials in various arrangements within an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: additional perovskites, and additional interfacial layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20150243444Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer disposed between two electrodes. The active layer may have perovskite material and other material such as mesoporous material, interfacial layers, thin-coat interfacial layers, and combinations thereof. The perovskite material may be photoactive. The perovskite material may be disposed between two or more other materials in the photovoltaic device. Inclusion of these materials in various arrangements within an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: additional perovskites, and additional interfacial layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20150144198Abstract: A photovoltaic cell of improved construction may include an active layer comprising first and second active material, and a dye. Either of the first and second active material may include a copper-oxide compound. The active layer may further include a thin-coat interfacial layer, which may coat at least a portion of either of the first and second active material. The dye may include a primary electron donor moiety, a core moiety, and an electron-withdrawing moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Robert D. Maher, III, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20150144195Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer having perovskite material and copper-oxide or other metal-oxide charge transport material. Such charge transport material may be disposed adjacent to the perovskite material such that the two are adjacent and/or in contact. Inclusion of both materials in an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: one or more interfacial layers, one or more mesoporous layers, and one or more dyes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Robert D. Maher, III, Jerred A. Chute, Vivek V. Dhas
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Publication number: 20150144196Abstract: Photovoltaic devices such as solar cells, hybrid solar cell-batteries, and other such devices may include an active layer disposed between two electrodes, the active layer having perovskite material and other material such as mesoporous material, interfacial layers, thin-coat interfacial layers, and combinations thereof. The perovskite material may be photoactive. The perovskite material may be disposed between two or more other materials in the photovoltaic device. Inclusion of these materials in various arrangements within an active layer of a photovoltaic device may improve device performance. Other materials may be included to further improve device performance, such as, for example: additional perovskites, and additional interfacial layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Michael D. Irwin, Jerred A. Chute