Patents by Inventor Luc C. Govaerts

Luc C. Govaerts 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).

  • LUMINESCENT SOLAR COLLECTOR HAVING CUSTOMIZABLE VIEWING COLOR
    Publication number: 20090205701
    Abstract: A luminescent solar collector is provided comprising a sheet and a light energy converter, such as a photocell. The sheet comprises two polymer layers. One polymer layer comprises a polymer and a fluorescent dye or quantum dot. The other polymer layer comprises a polymer and a non-fluorescent dye, and may further comprise an organic diffuser. The luminescent solar collector can be customized to any desired viewing color and provides a high level of edge emission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Luc C. Govaerts, Theodorus Lambertus Hoeks, Jeremy D. Hurst, Marcus Zettl