Patents by Inventor Matthew B. Piper

Matthew B. Piper 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).

  • Interconnect structure for solar cells and method of making same
    Patent number: 6313395
    Abstract: An interconnect structure for use with solar cells and like devices which are subject to compressive and/or expansive forces through packaging or in application comprises a flattened spiral of a metal strip. The interconnect is fabricated by first providing a length of metal strip, wrapping the metal strip around a cylindrical or flat mandrel or otherwise folded in a helical pattern, removing the mandrel, and then flattening the metal strip to reduce thickness of the interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Crane, Matthew B. Piper, Shandor G. Daroczi