Patents by Inventor Richard Royal Lunt
Richard Royal Lunt 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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Publication number: 20240055543Abstract: A visibly transparent luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is disclosed. The LSC includes a transparent substrate having at least one edge surface. A dye layer is coupled to the substrate, the dye layer having a peak absorption wavelength outside the visible band, the dye layer being configured to re-emit light at a peak emission wavelength outside the visible band, at least a portion of the re-emitted light being waveguided to the edge surface of the substrate. A photovoltaic device is coupled to the edge surface of the transparent substrate, the photovoltaic device being configured to absorb light at the peak emission wavelength and generate electrical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Vladimir Bulovic, Miles Clark Barr
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Publication number: 20240023348Abstract: A photovoltaic device includes a substrate, a first electrode on a surface of the substrate, a second electrode, and a first photoactive layer between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first photoactive layer includes graphene nanoribbons (GNRs).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Richard Royal LUNT, III, Matthew BATES, Ryan J. MALONE, Wesley A. CHALIFOUX
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Publication number: 20230209845Abstract: A solar panel includes a substrate and a photoactive material. The photoactive material includes an ion and a counterion. An absolute magnitude of a binding energy between the ion and the counterion is less than or equal to about 6.5. A majority of available hydrogen sites on the counterion may be halogenated. A water contact angle of the photoactive material may be greater than or equal to about 65°. The solar panel may be a photovoltaic or a luminescent solar concentrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Richard Royal LUNT, III, Christopher HERRERA, Chenchen YANG, Aria VAHDANI, Babak BORHAN
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Patent number: 11652181Abstract: A visibly transparent luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is disclosed. The LSC includes a transparent substrate having at least one edge surface. A dye layer is coupled to the substrate, the dye layer having a peak absorption wavelength outside the visible band, the dye layer being configured to re-emit light at a peak emission wavelength outside the visible band, at least a portion of the re-emitted light being waveguided to the edge surface of the substrate. A photovoltaic device is coupled to the edge surface of the transparent substrate, the photovoltaic device being configured to absorb light at the peak emission wavelength and generate electrical energy.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Vladimir Bulovic, Miles Clark Barr
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Publication number: 20230052989Abstract: A transparent photovoltaic cell and method of making are disclosed. The photovoltaic cell may include a transparent substrate and a first active material overlying the substrate. The first active material may have a first absorption peak at a wavelength greater than about 650 nanometers. A second active material is disposed overlying the substrate, the second active material having a second absorption peak at a wavelength outside of the visible light spectrum. The photovoltaic cell may also include a transparent cathode and a transparent anode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Vladimir Bulovic, Richard Royal Lunt
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Patent number: 11424423Abstract: A transparent photovoltaic cell and method of making are disclosed. The photovoltaic cell may include a transparent substrate and a first active material overlying the substrate. The first active material may have a first absorption peak at a wavelength greater than about 650 nanometers. A second active material is disposed overlying the substrate, the second active material having a second absorption peak at a wavelength outside of the visible light spectrum. The photovoltaic cell may also include a transparent cathode and a transparent anode.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Vladimir Bulovic, Richard Royal Lunt
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Patent number: 11287162Abstract: An energy harvesting system is provided. The system includes a waveguide operable for trapping at least some light energy. The waveguide defines a surface and an edge. A photovoltaic cell is coupled to the surface or the edge of the waveguide. A waveguide redirecting material is provided on the surface of the waveguide. The waveguide redirecting material is formed of a solidified colored luminescent paint. The paint is configured to be applied and adhere to the surface of the waveguide and redirect light energy to the photovoltaic cell. A method of generating and demonstrating solar power using the system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: GlowShop, LLCInventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Alexander Grady Renny, Yunhua Ding
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Publication number: 20210074872Abstract: A visibly transparent luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is disclosed. The LSC includes a transparent substrate having at least one edge surface. A dye layer is coupled to the substrate, the dye layer having a peak absorption wavelength outside the visible band, the dye layer being configured to re-emit light at a peak emission wavelength outside the visible band, at least a portion of the re-emitted light being waveguided to the edge surface of the substrate. A photovoltaic device is coupled to the edge surface of the transparent substrate, the photovoltaic device being configured to absorb light at the peak emission wavelength and generate electrical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Vladimir Bulovic, Biles Clark Barr
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Patent number: 10872993Abstract: A visibly transparent luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is disclosed. The LSC includes a transparent substrate having at least one edge surface. A dye layer is coupled to the substrate, the dye layer having a peak absorption wavelength outside the visible band, the dye layer being configured to re-emit light at a peak emission wavelength outside the visible band, at least a portion of the re-emitted light being waveguided to the edge surface of the substrate. A photovoltaic device is coupled to the edge surface of the transparent substrate, the photovoltaic device being configured to absorb light at the peak emission wavelength and generate electrical energy.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Vladimir Bulovic, Miles Clark Barr
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Publication number: 20200388778Abstract: A transparent photovoltaic cell and method of making are disclosed. The photovoltaic cell may include a transparent substrate and a first active material overlying the substrate. The first active material may have a first absorption peak at a wavelength greater than about 650 nanometers. A second active material is disposed overlying the substrate, the second active material having a second absorption peak at a wavelength outside of the visible light spectrum. The photovoltaic cell may also include a transparent cathode and a transparent anode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Vladimir Bulovic, Richard Royal Lunt
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Patent number: 10665801Abstract: A transparent photovoltaic cell and method of making are disclosed. The photovoltaic cell may include a transparent substrate and a first active material overlying the substrate. The first active material may have a first absorption peak at a wavelength greater than about 650 nanometers. A second active material is disposed overlying the substrate, the second active material having a second absorption peak at a wavelength outside of the visible light spectrum. The photovoltaic cell may also include a transparent cathode and a transparent anode.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Vladimir Bulovic, Richard Royal Lunt
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Patent number: 10403774Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus and method used to provide power or photovoltaic functionality to a display or device containing a display without impacting the visual perception of the display. The wavelength-selective photovoltaic (WPV) element is visibly transparent, in that it absorbs selectively around the visible emission (or reflection) peaks generated by the display. The photovoltaic material is able to cover a portion or the entire surface area of the display, without substantially blocking or perceptually impacting the emission (or reflection) of content from the display. The incident light that is absorbed by the photovoltaic element is then converted into electrical energy to provide power to the device, for example.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: UBIQUITOUS ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Miles C. Barr, Ryan Salvas, Bart Anson Howe, Richard Royal Lunt, Vladimir Bulovic
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Publication number: 20190226720Abstract: An energy harvesting system is provided. The system includes a waveguide operable for trapping at least some light energy. The waveguide defines a surface and an edge. A photovoltaic cell is coupled to the surface or the edge of the waveguide. A waveguide redirecting material is provided on the surface of the waveguide. The waveguide redirecting material is formed of a solidified colored luminescent paint. The paint is configured to be applied and adhere to the surface of the waveguide and redirect light energy to the photovoltaic cell. A method of generating and demonstrating solar power using the system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: GlowShop, LLCInventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Alexander Grady Renny, Yunhua Ding
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Publication number: 20180248064Abstract: A visibly transparent luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is disclosed. The LSC includes a transparent substrate having at least one edge surface. A dye layer is coupled to the substrate, the dye layer having a peak absorption wavelength outside the visible band, the dye layer being configured to re-emit light at a peak emission wavelength outside the visible band, at least a portion of the re-emitted light being waveguided to the edge surface of the substrate. A photovoltaic device is coupled to the edge surface of the transparent substrate, the photovoltaic device being configured to absorb light at the peak emission wavelength and generate electrical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Vladimir Bulovic, Miles Clark Barr
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Patent number: 9985158Abstract: A visibly transparent luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is disclosed. The LSC includes a transparent substrate having at least one edge surface. A dye layer is coupled to the substrate, the dye layer having a peak absorption wavelength outside the visible band, the dye layer being configured to re-emit light at a peak emission wavelength outside the visible band, at least a portion of the re-emitted light being waveguided to the edge surface of the substrate. A photovoltaic device is coupled to the edge surface of the transparent substrate, the photovoltaic device being configured to absorb light at the peak emission wavelength and generate electrical energy.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Vladimir Bulovic, Miles Clark Barr
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Publication number: 20180019421Abstract: A transparent photovoltaic cell and method of making are disclosed. The photovoltaic cell may include a transparent substrate and a first active material overlying the substrate. The first active material may have a first absorption peak at a wavelength greater than about 650 nanometers. A second active material is disposed overlying the substrate, the second active material having a second absorption peak at a wavelength outside of the visible light spectrum. The photovoltaic cell may also include a transparent cathode and a transparent anode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Vladimir Bulovic, Richard Royal Lunt
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Patent number: 9728735Abstract: A transparent photovoltaic cell and method of making are disclosed. The photovoltaic cell may include a transparent substrate and a first active material overlying the substrate. The first active material may have a first absorption peak at a wavelength greater than about 650 nanometers. A second active material is disposed overlying the substrate, the second active material having a second absorption peak at a wavelength outside of the visible light spectrum. The photovoltaic cell may also include a transparent cathode and a transparent anode.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Vladimir Bulovic, Richard Royal Lunt
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Publication number: 20150255651Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus and method used to provide power or photovoltaic functionality to a display or device containing a display without impacting the visual perception of the display. The wavelength-selective photovoltaic (WPV) element is visibly transparent, in that it absorbs selectively around the visible emission (or reflection) peaks generated by the display. The photovoltaic material is able to cover a portion or the entire surface area of the display, without substantially blocking or perceptually impacting the emission (or reflection) of content from the display. The incident light that is absorbed by the photovoltaic element is then converted into electrical energy to provide power to the device, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: UBIQUITOUS ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Miles C. Barr, Ryan Salvas, Bart Anson Howe, Richard Royal Lunt, Vladimir Bulovic
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Publication number: 20130333755Abstract: A visibly transparent luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is disclosed. The LSC includes a transparent substrate having at least one edge surface. A dye layer is coupled to the substrate, the dye layer having a peak absorption wavelength outside the visible band, the dye layer being configured to re-emit light at a peak emission wavelength outside the visible band, at least a portion of the re-emitted light being waveguided to the edge surface of the substrate. A photovoltaic device is coupled to the edge surface of the transparent substrate, the photovoltaic device being configured to absorb light at the peak emission wavelength and generate electrical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Vladimir Bulovic, Miles Clark Barr
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Publication number: 20120186623Abstract: A transparent photovoltaic cell and method of making are disclosed. The photovoltaic cell may include a transparent substrate and a first active material overlying the substrate. The first active material may have a first absorption peak at a wavelength greater than about 650 nanometers. A second active material is disposed overlying the substrate, the second active material having a second absorption peak at a wavelength outside of the visible light spectrum. The photovoltaic cell may also include a transparent cathode and a transparent anode.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Vladimir Bulovic, Richard Royal Lunt