Patents by Inventor Larry Hendler

Larry Hendler 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).

  • Zone Melt Recrystallization of Thin Films
    Publication number: 20120273792
    Abstract: A solar cell comprises a recrystallized layer wherein the recrystallized layer has at least one crystal grain at least 90% of the size of the illuminated area of the solar cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC, INC.
    Inventors: Larry Hendler, Sharone Zehavi, De Phuoc Ly
  • Surface characteristics of graphite and graphite foils
    Patent number: 8153528
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to preparation of a substrate for use in a photovoltaic device by application of a filling material and subsequent planarization of the top surface; optionally, a barrier layer is added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Integrated Photovoltaic, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Hendler, Sharone Zehavi, Tanya Dulkin, Raanan Y. Zehavi
  • Zone Melt Recrystallization of layers of polycrystalline silicon
    Publication number: 20110192461
    Abstract: A solar cell comprises a recrystallized active layer wherein the active layer has preferred characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC, INC.
    Inventors: Larry Hendler, Sharone Zehavi, Tanya Dulkin, Raanan Y. Zehavi