Patents by Inventor Juwan Kang
Juwan Kang 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: 20120227804Abstract: A solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type having at least one via hole; an emitter layer only on at least a portion of the via hole and at least one selected from a group consisting of an incident surface and side surfaces of the substrate, the emitter layer having a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type; at least one first electrode on the incident surface, the first electrode being electrically connected to the emitter layer; a second electrode connected to an opposite surface to the incident surface; and at least one first electrode current collector on the opposite surface, the at least one first electrode current collector being insulated from the second electrode and being electrically connected to the at least one first electrode through the via hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Jihoon KO, Juwan Kang, Jonghwan Kim, Daehee Jang
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Patent number: 8263857Abstract: A solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type having at least one via hole; an emitter layer of a second conductive type opposite to the first conductive type; and at least one first electrode positioned from a first surface of the substrate to the at least one via hole, and at least one first electrode current collector positioned from the at least one via hole to a second surface of the substrate, wherein the at least one via hole has a radius of about 10 ?m to about 40 ?m, and at least one of a portion of the at least one first electrode and a portion of the at least one electrode current collector, in the at least one via hole, includes at least one cavity.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Daehee Jang, Jihoon Ko, Juwan Kang, Jonghwan Kim
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Patent number: 8253013Abstract: A solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type having at least one via hole, an emitter layer of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type on the substrate, a first conductor electrically connected to the emitter layer, a second conductor electrically connected to the first conductor through the via hole, and a third conductor electrically connected to the substrate. The third conductor is electrically separated from the second conductor. A portion of the first conductor and a portion of the second conductor are positioned inside the via hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Juwan Kang, Jihoon Ko, Jonghwan Kim, Daehee Jang
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Patent number: 8203072Abstract: A solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type having at least one via hole; an emitter layer only on at least a portion of the via hole and at least one selected from a group consisting of an incident surface and side surfaces of the substrate, the emitter layer having a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type; at least one first electrode on the incident surface, the first electrode being electrically connected to the emitter layer; a second electrode connected to an opposite surface to the incident surface; and at least one first electrode current collector on the opposite surface, the at least one first electrode current collector being insulated from the second electrode and being electrically connected to the at least one first electrode through the via hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jihoon Ko, Juwan Kang, Jonghwan Kim, Daehee Jang
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Publication number: 20120097210Abstract: A solar cell module is discussed. The solar cell module includes a plurality of solar cells each including a plurality of first current collectors and a plurality of second current collectors, a first protective layer positioned on incident surfaces of the solar cells, a transparent member positioned on the first protective layer, and a conductive pattern part positioned on non-incident surfaces of the plurality of solar cells. The conductive pattern part includes a first pattern having a plurality of first protrusions connected to first current collectors of one solar cell and a second pattern having a plurality of second protrusions connected to second current collectors of the one solar cell. The plurality of first current collectors and the plurality of second current collectors are positioned on a surface of each solar cell on which light is not incident.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Daehee JANG, Jihoon Ko, Juwan Kang, Jonghwan Kim
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Patent number: 8119901Abstract: A solar cell module is discussed. The solar cell module includes a plurality of solar cells each including a plurality of first current collectors and a plurality of second current collectors, a first protective layer positioned on incident surfaces of the solar cells, a transparent member positioned on the first protective layer, and a conductive pattern part positioned on non-incident surfaces of the plurality of solar cells. The conductive pattern part includes a first pattern having a plurality of first protrusions connected to first current collectors of one solar cell and a second pattern having a plurality of second protrusions connected to second current collectors of the one solar cell. The plurality of first current collectors and the plurality of second current collectors are positioned on a surface of each solar cell on which light is not incident.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Daehee Jang, Jihoon Ko, Juwan Kang, Jonghwan Kim
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Publication number: 20110277826Abstract: A solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type; an emitter part of a second conductive type positioned at a front surface of the substrate; a first silicon thin film layer positioned on the emitter part and including amorphous silicon containing impurities of the second type that are doped therein; a first transparent conductive layer positioned on the first silicon thin film layer and electrically connected with the emitter part; a first electrode positioned on the first transparent conductive layer and electrically connected with the first transparent conductive layer; and a second electrode positioned on a back surface of the substrate. For example, the first silicon thin film layer includes N+-a-Si:H or N+-a-SiC:H.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Kyoungsoo LEE, Jonghwan Kim, Juwan Kang, Manhyo Ha, Daehee Jang
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Patent number: 8049102Abstract: A solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type; an emitter part of a second conductive type positioned at a front surface of the substrate; a first silicon thin film layer positioned on the emitter part and including amorphous silicon containing impurities of the second type that are doped therein; a first transparent conductive layer positioned on the first silicon thin film layer and electrically connected with the emitter part; a first electrode positioned on the first transparent conductive layer and electrically connected with the first transparent conductive layer; and a second electrode positioned on a back surface of the substrate. For example, the first silicon thin film layer includes N+-a-Si:H or N+-a-SiC:H.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Kyoungsoo Lee, Jonghwan Kim, Juwan Kang, Manhyo Ha, Daehee Jang
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Publication number: 20110253210Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar cell includes forming a textured surface having a plurality of jagged portion at a surface of a substrate of a first conductive type; forming an emitter portion by doping an impurity into the substrate, the emitter portion having a second conductive type opposite to the first conductive type; removing a portion of the emitter portion by using a dry etching method, to form an emitter region; forming an anti-reflection layer on the emitter region; and forming a first electrode connected to the emitter region and a second electrode connected to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Kyoungsoo LEE, Jonghwan KIM, Juwan KANG, Manhyo HA, Daehee JANG
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Publication number: 20110197964Abstract: A solar cell is discussed. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type; a first emitter region of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type and forming a p-n junction with the substrate; a front electrode unit on a first surface of the substrate, and connected to the first emitter region; a back surface field region of the first conductive type formed at a second surface of the substrate opposite the first surface, and having a lattice shape with a plurality of internal portions; a rear passivation layer unit formed on the second surface, and a rear electrode electrically connected to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Daehee Jang, Jonghwan Kim, Giwon Lee, Juwan Kang, Kyoungsoo Lee, Manhyo Ha
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Publication number: 20110139236Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar cell includes forming a textured surface at a surface of a substrate of a first conductivity type using a dry etching method, the textured surface having a plurality of jagged portions, forming a doping pattern by applying a doping material containing an impurity of a second conductivity type on a portion of the textured surface, forming an emitter region by doping the impurity of the second conductive type into the substrate to form a first emitter portion and a second emitter portion having a different impurity doped concentration from each other, forming an anti-reflection layer on the first emitter portion and the second emitter portion, and forming a first electrode connected to the second emitter portion and a second electrode connected to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Kyoungsoo LEE, Jonghwan KIM, Juwan KANG, Manhyo HA, Daehee JANG
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Publication number: 20110139239Abstract: A solar cell includes a substrate having a textured surface, the textured surface including a plurality of jagged portions; an emitter region forming a p-n junction with the substrate; a plurality of first electrodes connected to the emitter region; and a second electrode connected to the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of jagged portions has a diameter and a height that are equal to or less than 1 ?m, and each of the plurality of first electrodes has a width of about 20 ?m to about 80 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Giwon LEE, Jonghwan Kim, Juwan Kang, Kyoungsoo Lee, Manhyo Ha, Daehee Jang
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Publication number: 20110132426Abstract: A solar cell module includes at least one first solar cell, at least one second solar cell, an upper protective layer positioned on the first solar cell and the second solar cell, a transparent member positioned on the upper protective layer, a lower protective layer positioned under the first solar cell and the second solar cell, and a back sheet positioned under the lower protective layer. The back sheet has at least one conductive pattern for electrically connecting a current collector positioned on a back surface of a first semiconductor substrate of the first solar cell to a current collector positioned on a back surface of a second semiconductor substrate of the second solar cell, and the at least one conductive pattern is straightly formed to connect therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Juwan Kang, Jiweon Jeong, Jonghwan Kim
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Publication number: 20110132425Abstract: A solar cell module is disclosed. The solar cell module includes at least one first solar cell, the at least one first solar cell including a first semiconductor substrate of a first conductive type, and a first electron current collector and a first hole current collector that are positioned on one surface of the first semiconductor substrate; and at least one second solar cell, the at least one second solar cell including a second semiconductor substrate of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type, and a second electron current collector and a second hole current collector that are positioned on one surface of the second semiconductor substrate. The first solar cell and the second solar cell are positioned adjacently to each other and are alternately positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Juwan Kang, Jiweon Jeong, Jonghwan Kim
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Publication number: 20110100417Abstract: A solar cell module is discussed. The solar cell module includes a plurality of solar cells each including a plurality of first current collectors and a plurality of second current collectors, a first protective layer positioned on incident surfaces of the solar cells, a transparent member positioned on the first protective layer, and a conductive pattern part positioned on non-incident surfaces of the plurality of solar cells. The conductive pattern part includes a first pattern having a plurality of first protrusions connected to first current collectors of one solar cell and a second pattern having a plurality of second protrusions connected to second current collectors of the one solar cell. The plurality of first current collectors and the plurality of second current collectors are positioned on a surface of each solar cell on which light is not incident.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Daehee JANG, Jihoon Ko, Juwan Kang, Jonghwan Kim
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Publication number: 20110083715Abstract: A solar cell and a solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells are discussed. The solar cell according to an embodiment includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter layer of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type disposed on the substrate, a plurality of first electrodes electrically connected to the emitter layer, a second electrode electrically connected to the substrate, a first current collector electrically connected to the plurality of first electrodes, and a second current collector electrically connected to the second electrode. The second current collector includes a plurality of second electrode current collectors electrically connected to the second electrode, and a current collector connector for connecting the plurality of second electrode current collectors to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Juwan KANG, Jihoon Ko, Jonghwan Kim, Daehee Jang
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Publication number: 20110041906Abstract: A solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type having at least one via hole; an emitter layer of a second conductive type opposite to the first conductive type; and at least one first electrode positioned from a first surface of the substrate to the at least one via hole, and at least one first electrode current collector positioned from the at least one via hole to a second surface of the substrate, wherein the at least one via hole has a radius of about 10 ?m to about 40 ?m, and at least one of a portion of the at least one first electrode and a portion of the at least one electrode current collector, in the at least one via hole, includes at least one cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Daehee JANG, Jihoon Ko, Juwan Kang, Jonghwan Kim
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Publication number: 20110036401Abstract: A solar cell comprises a substrate configured to have a plurality of via holes and a first conductive type, an emitter layer placed in the substrate and configured to have a second conductive type opposite to the first conductive type, a plurality of first electrodes electrically coupled to the emitter layer, a plurality of current collectors electrically coupled to the first electrodes through the plurality of via holes, and a plurality of second electrodes electrically coupled to the substrate. The plurality of via holes comprises at least two via holes having different angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Daehee Jang, Jihoon Ko, Juwan Kang, Jonghwan Kim
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Patent number: 7838762Abstract: A solar cell comprises a substrate configured to have a plurality of via holes and a first conductive type, an emitter layer placed in the substrate and configured to have a second conductive type opposite to the first conductive type, a plurality of first electrodes electrically coupled to the emitter layer, a plurality of current collectors electrically coupled to the first electrodes through the plurality of via holes, and a plurality of second electrodes electrically coupled to the substrate. The plurality of via holes comprises at least two via holes having different angles.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Daehee Jang, Jihoon Ko, Juwan Kang, Jonghwan Kim
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Publication number: 20100258176Abstract: A solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type having at least one via hole, an emitter layer of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type on the substrate, a first conductor electrically connected to the emitter layer, a second conductor electrically connected to the first conductor through the via hole, and a third conductor electrically connected to the substrate. The third conductor is electrically separated from the second conductor. A portion of the first conductor and a portion of the second conductor are positioned inside the via hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Juwan Kang, Jihoon Ko, Jonghwan Kim, Daehee Jang