Patents by Inventor Jose Francisco Capulong

Jose Francisco Capulong 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).

  • Patent number: 9435848
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a chuck to support a solar cell in hot spot testing is provided. This embodiment of the chuck comprises a base portion and a support portion disposed above the base portion. The support portion is configured to support the solar cell above the base portion and to define a cavity between a bottom surface of the solar cell and the base portion that thermally separates a portion of the bottom surface of the solar cell from the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Francisco Capulong, Emmanuel Abas
  • Publication number: 20160090662
    Abstract: Various implementations of a method include receiving a measurement of an electrical current provided to a component undergoing electroplating, analyzing the current measurement, and adjusting the current based at least on the analyzing. The receiving, analyzing, and adjusting may be performed on a substantially continuous ongoing basis throughout the electroplating, and/or without interrupting the electroplating. In various implementations, the method includes measuring a current through a neck portion of a hangar to which the component is affixed. The adjusting may regulate the current based on a variety of conditions and target factors. Various implementations of a system include a connector and a current sensor. The connector electrically and mechanically couples a plating target to a current bus during an electroplating operation. The sensor monitors a current supplied to the plating target throughout a substantial portion of the electroplating operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Jose Francisco Capulong, Michael Defensor, Reynaldo Guerrero, Robert Obiles
  • Publication number: 20150326178
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a chuck to support a solar cell in hot spot testing is provided. This embodiment of the chuck comprises a base portion and a support portion disposed above the base portion. The support portion is configured to support the solar cell above the base portion and to define a cavity between a bottom surface of the solar cell and the base portion that thermally separates a portion of the bottom surface of the solar cell from the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Jose Francisco Capulong, Emmanuel Abas
  • Patent number: 9116202
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a chuck to support a solar cell in hot spot testing is provided. This embodiment of the chuck comprises a base portion and a support portion disposed above the base portion. The support portion is configured to support the solar cell above the base portion and to define a cavity between a bottom surface of the solar cell and the base portion that thermally separates a portion of the bottom surface of the solar cell from the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Francisco Capulong, Emmanuel Abas
  • Publication number: 20140103953
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a chuck to support a solar cell in hot spot testing is provided. This embodiment of the chuck comprises a base portion and a support portion disposed above the base portion. The support portion is configured to support the solar cell above the base portion and to define a cavity between a bottom surface of the solar cell and the base portion that thermally separates a portion of the bottom surface of the solar cell from the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Jose Francisco Capulong, Emmanuel Abas
  • Patent number: 8624621
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a chuck to support a solar cell in hot spot testing is provided. This embodiment of the chuck comprises a base portion and a support portion disposed above the base portion. The support portion is configured to support the solar cell above the base portion and to define a cavity between a bottom surface of the solar cell and the base portion that thermally separates a portion of the bottom surface of the solar cell from the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Francisco Capulong, Emmanuel Abas
  • Publication number: 20130300446
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a chuck to support a solar cell in hot spot testing is provided. This embodiment of the chuck comprises a base portion and a support portion disposed above the base portion. The support portion is configured to support the solar cell above the base portion and to define a cavity between a bottom surface of the solar cell and the base portion that thermally separates a portion of the bottom surface of the solar cell from the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jose Francisco Capulong, Emmanuel Abas
  • Patent number: 8519729
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a chuck to support a solar cell in hot spot testing is provided. This embodiment of the chuck comprises a base portion and a support portion disposed above the base portion. The support portion is configured to support the solar cell above the base portion and to define a space between a bottom surface of the solar cell and the base portion that thermally separates a portion of the bottom surface of the solar cell from the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Francisco Capulong, Emmanuel Abas
  • Publication number: 20110193561
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a chuck to support a solar cell in hot spot testing is provided. This embodiment of the chuck comprises a base portion and a support portion disposed above the base portion. The support portion is configured to support the solar cell above the base portion and to define a space between a bottom surface of the solar cell and the base portion that thermally separates a portion of the bottom surface of the solar cell from the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Francisco Capulong, Emmanuel Abas