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).

  • Patent number: 8952240
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shihomi Nakatani, Masaru Hikosaka
  • Publication number: 20140106497
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shihomi NAKATANI, Yasuo KADONAGA, Yousuke ISHII, Masaru HIKOSAKA, Shingo OKAMOTO
  • Patent number: 8063301
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaru Hikosaka, Hiroyuki Oda, Shingo Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20110192449
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Minoru Higuchi, Masaru Hikosaka, Atsushi Nakauchi, Hiroyuki Oda, Shingo Okamoto
  • Patent number: 7952016
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minoru Higuchi, Masaru Hikosaka, Atsushi Nakauchi, Hiroyuki Oda, Shingo Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20090014060
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shihomi Nakatani, Masaru Hikosaka
  • Publication number: 20080230114
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shihomi Nakatani, Yasuo Kadonaga, Yousuke Ishii, Masaru Hikosaka, Shingo Okamoto
  • Patent number: 7371961
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaru Hikosaka, Toshio Yagiura
  • Publication number: 20070056625
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Minoru Higuchi, Masaru Hikosaka, Atsushi Nakauchi, Hiroyuki Oda, Shingo Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20060219291
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masaru Hikosaka, Hiroyuki Oda, Shingo Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20030178056
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masaru Hikosaka, Toshio Yagiura
  • Patent number: 5855692
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masanori Kaji, Masayosi Ono, Yosinobu Takabatake, Yosinori Kaido, Takahiro Haga, Masaru Hikosaka
  • Patent number: 5701067
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masanori Kaji, Masayosi Ono, Yosinobu Takabatake, Yosinori Kaido, Takahiro Haga, Masaru Hikosaka