Patents by Inventor Ku S. Ling

Ku S. Ling 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).

  • Concentrator solar cell array module
    Patent number: 4180414
    Abstract: A concentrator solar cell array module having a metallic heat sink with a planar mounting surface. A semiconductor spacer is provided. The semiconductor spacer is provided with a layer of insulating material in the form of silicon oxide. The silicon oxide surface is secured to the mounting surface of the heat sink by a thermally conductive adhesive. A semiconductor solar cell is provided. Solder is utilized for securing the solar cell to the spacer. A glass cover is secured to the solar cell by an adhesive. The glass cover is provided with a textured surface to cause diffusion of the light impinging upon the solar cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1979
    Assignee: Optical Coating Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Diamond, Ku S. Ling, Allen G. Winterer