Patents by Inventor Karen Ann Reinhardt

Karen Ann Reinhardt 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: 9214583
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a means to build a solar cell that is transparent to and polarizes visible light, and to transfer the energy thus generated to electrical power wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventors: Hirak Mitra, Karen Ann Reinhardt
  • Publication number: 20120070934
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a means to build a solar cell that is transparent to and polarizes visible light, and to transfer the energy thus generated to electrical power wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Hirak Mitra, Karen Ann Reinhardt
  • Publication number: 20080213978
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and apparatuses for substrate singulation. Embodiments of the present invention comprise cryogenic-assist scribing or cutting mechanism for debris reduction, preferably cryogenic-assist laser scribe or cutting; controlling mechanism for debris flow and redeposition during laser process; and integrated, dry debris removal scribing process with breaking mechanism. An exemplary embodiment comprises an integrated housing for aligning a laser beam with the cryogenic cleaning beam. The integrated housing is preferably made of low thermal conductivity material to provide a high temperature gradient between the low temperature of the cryogenic fluid and the ambient temperature, preventing condensation of the moisture. The entire areas, or the critical areas of the apparatus can also be purged with flowing “dry” inert gases to further reduce the condensation moisture. Reactive gas can be introduced to react with debris, converting into gaseous form for ease of removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: DYNATEX
    Inventors: Kathaleen Henry, Ferdinand Seemann, Karen Ann Reinhardt, David Acher Setton, Stefano Mangano, Adel George Tannous, Khalid Makhamreh