Patents by Inventor Makko DeFilippo

Makko DeFilippo 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).

  • Process to recycle end of life CDTE modules and manufacturing scrap
    Patent number: 8821711
    Abstract: A method for recycling of thin film Cadmium Telluride photovoltaic modules at the end of their life, and manufacturing scrap, has been developed. This method allows for minimum glass fine generation, requires little or no acid compared to other methods, and generates a pure cadmium and tellurium product at recoveries in excess of about 80 percent. In addition, the process allows for the recovery of a clean soda-lime plate glass product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Colorado School of Mines
    Inventors: Patrick Taylor, Makko DeFilippo
  • PROCESS TO RECYCLE END OF LIFE CDTE MODULES AND MANUFACTURING SCRAP
    Publication number: 20120325676
    Abstract: A method for recycling of thin film Cadmium Telluride photovoltaic modules at the end of their life, and manufacturing scrap, has been developed. This method allows for minimum glass fine generation, requires little or no acid compared to other methods, and generates a pure cadmium and tellurium product at recoveries in excess of about 80 percent. In addition, the process allows for the recovery of a clean soda-lime plate glass product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Patrick Taylor, Makko DeFilippo