Patents by Inventor Masaru Hikosaka
Masaru Hikosaka 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).
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Patent number: 8952240Abstract: A drawing-out opening part and a first insertion slit formed in a back-surface-side sealing body in a direction almost orthogonal to the principal surface of the solar cell module are designed not to overlap each other on a projection plane in parallel to the principal surface of the solar cell module.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shihomi Nakatani, Masaru Hikosaka
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Publication number: 20140106497Abstract: Disclosed is a solar cell module that reduces entering of moisture into a solar cell module from a side surface SF thereof, and has high moisture-resistant properties. The disclosed solar cell module is a solar cell module in which solar cells 13a to 13d are sealed by a sealing member 21 between a transparent front surface protective member 11 and a back surface protective member 12, wherein the sealing member 21 includes at least a first sealing member 14 and a second sealing member 15, the first sealing member and the second sealing member are different in type, and the sealing member 21 exposed to a side surface SF of the solar cell module is the first sealing member 14.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Shihomi NAKATANI, Yasuo KADONAGA, Yousuke ISHII, Masaru HIKOSAKA, Shingo OKAMOTO
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Patent number: 8063301Abstract: A photovoltaic module which prevents enlargement of the dimensions of a photovoltaic submodule by reducing ineffective parts which do not contribute to power generation. The photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic submodule including a plurality of solar cells interposed between two light-transmitting substrates through the intermediary of an encapsulant, and a connecting lead extending from an edge between the two light-transmitting substrates for outputting generated electric current, a terminal box 30 attached near to the edge of the photovoltaic submodule housing a connecting part between the connecting lead and a cable for outputting generated electric current to the outside, and an outer frame set around the outer circumference of the photovoltaic submodule. An opening 28 through which the connecting lead and the terminal box are inserted is provided to the outer frame at a position which receives at least the terminal box.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masaru Hikosaka, Hiroyuki Oda, Shingo Okamoto
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Publication number: 20110192449Abstract: This invention provides a photovoltaic module for preventing insulation failure between an outer frame and connection leads. The photovoltaic module comprises: a photovoltaic submodule including a plurality of solar cells interposed between two light-transmitting substrates through the intermediary of an encapsulant and the connection leads extending from an edge between light-transmitting substrates and outputting generated electric currents; a terminal box attached near an edge of the photovoltaic submodule and housing connected parts between the connection leads and cables for outputting the electric currents to the outside; and an outer frame fitting over peripheral edges of the photovoltaic submodule. A side, of the light-receiving side light-transmitting substrate, from which the connection leads are pulled out, is made large so as to extend outward further than the other light-transmitting substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Minoru Higuchi, Masaru Hikosaka, Atsushi Nakauchi, Hiroyuki Oda, Shingo Okamoto
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Patent number: 7952016Abstract: This invention provides a photovoltaic module for preventing insulation failure between an outer frame and connection leads. The photovoltaic module comprises: a photovoltaic submodule including a plurality of solar cells interposed between two light-transmitting substrates through the intermediary of an encapsulant and the connection leads extending from an edge between light-transmitting substrates and outputting generated electric currents; a terminal box attached near an edge of the photovoltaic submodule and housing connected parts between the connection leads and cables for outputting the electric currents to the outside; and an outer frame fitting over peripheral edges of the photovoltaic submodule. A side, of the light-receiving side light-transmitting substrate, from which the connection leads are pulled out, is made large so as to extend outward further than the other light-transmitting substrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Minoru Higuchi, Masaru Hikosaka, Atsushi Nakauchi, Hiroyuki Oda, Shingo Okamoto
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Publication number: 20090014060Abstract: A drawing-out opening part and a first insertion slit formed in a back-surface-side sealing body in a direction almost orthogonal to the principal surface of the solar cell module are designed not to overlap each other on a projection plane in parallel to the principal surface of the solar cell module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Shihomi Nakatani, Masaru Hikosaka
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Publication number: 20080230114Abstract: Disclosed is a solar cell module that reduces entering of moisture into a solar cell module from a side surface SF thereof, and has high moisture-resistant properties. The disclosed solar cell module is a solar cell module in which solar cells 13a to 13d are sealed by a sealing member 21 between a transparent front surface protective member 11 and a back surface protective member 12, wherein the sealing member 21 includes at least a first sealing member 14 and a second sealing member 15, the first sealing member and the second sealing member are different in type, and the sealing member 21 exposed to a side surface SF of the solar cell module is the first sealing member 14.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Shihomi Nakatani, Yasuo Kadonaga, Yousuke Ishii, Masaru Hikosaka, Shingo Okamoto
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Patent number: 7371961Abstract: A plurality of solar cells and a synthetic resin sheet (PET) with good insulating properties are sealed between a glass plate and a protective film (PVF/Al/PVF) by a sealing resin (EVA). The area of an Al foil of the protective film is larger than the area where the solar cells are present and smaller than the aperture area of an aluminum frame body. The solar cells or their wiring tab protrusions do not come into contact with the Al foil of the protective film. Moreover, the Al foil does not come into contact with the frame body at the edge.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masaru Hikosaka, Toshio Yagiura
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Publication number: 20070056625Abstract: This invention provides a photovoltaic module for preventing insulation failure between an outer frame and connection leads. The photovoltaic module comprises: a photovoltaic submodule including a plurality of solar cells interposed between two light-transmitting substrates through the intermediary of an encapsulant and the connection leads extending from an edge between light-transmitting substrates and outputting generated electric currents; a terminal box attached near an edge of the photovoltaic submodule and housing connected parts between the connection leads and cables for outputting the electric currents to the outside; and an outer frame fitting over peripheral edges of the photovoltaic submodule. A side, of the light-receiving side light-transmitting substrate, from which the connection leads are pulled out, is made large so as to extend outward further than the other light-transmitting substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Minoru Higuchi, Masaru Hikosaka, Atsushi Nakauchi, Hiroyuki Oda, Shingo Okamoto
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Publication number: 20060219291Abstract: The present invention provides a photovoltaic module which prevents enlargement of the dimensions of a photovoltaic submodule by reducing ineffective parts which do not contribute to power generation. The photovoltaic module comprises a photovoltaic submodule including a plurality of solar cells interposed between two light-transmitting substrates through the intermediary of an encapsulant, and a connecting lead extending from an edge between the two light-transmitting substrates for outputting generated electric current, a terminal box 30 attached near to the edge of the photovoltaic submodule housing a connecting part between the connecting lead and a cable for outputting generated electric current to the outside, and an outer frame set around the outer circumference of the photovoltaic submodule. An opening 28 through which the connecting lead and the terminal box are inserted is provided to the outer frame at a position which receives at least the terminal box.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: October 5, 2006Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Masaru Hikosaka, Hiroyuki Oda, Shingo Okamoto
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Publication number: 20030178056Abstract: A plurality of solar cells and a synthetic resin sheet (PET) with good insulating properties are sealed between a glass plate and a protective film (PVF/Al/PVF) by a sealing resin (EVA). The area of an Al foil of the protective film is larger than the area where the solar cells are present and smaller than the aperture area of an aluminum frame body. The solar cells or their wiring tab protrusions do not come into contact with the Al foil of the protective film. Moreover, the Al foil does not come into contact with the frame body at the edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Masaru Hikosaka, Toshio Yagiura
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Patent number: 5855692Abstract: A battery charger is provided with a battery charger unit which connects to, and charges a battery Solar cells are used as the source of power for charging the battery, and connecting parts electrically connect the solar cells and the battery charger unit. The battery charger unit is provided with a solar cell compartment for stowing the solar cells batteries when not in use charging a battery.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1997Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masanori Kaji, Masayosi Ono, Yosinobu Takabatake, Yosinori Kaido, Takahiro Haga, Masaru Hikosaka
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Patent number: 5701067Abstract: A battery charger is provided with a battery charger unit which connects to, and charges a battery. Solar cells are used as the source of power for charging the battery, and connecting parts electrically connect the solar cells and the battery charger unit. The battery charger unit is provided with a solar cell compartment for stowing the solar cells when not in use charging a battery.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1996Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masanori Kaji, Masayosi Ono, Yosinobu Takabatake, Yosinori Kaido, Takahiro Haga, Masaru Hikosaka