Patents by Inventor Richard S. Malik, JR.

Richard S. Malik, JR. 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).

  • Tape dispenser
    Patent number: 8997816
    Abstract: A tape dispenser includes a torque controller and a take-up cassette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc
    Inventors: Richard S. Malik, Jr., Thomas Truman
  • System and method for applying tape to a surface
    Patent number: 8882959
    Abstract: A tape-dispensing apparatus may include a removable part and a base part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Malik, Jr., Thomas Truman
  • Tape detection system
    Patent number: 8789568
    Abstract: Machines for manufacturing photovoltaic modules and methods for manufacturing photovoltaic modules can include tape handling components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard S. Malik, Jr.
  • Tape applicator
    Patent number: 8784586
    Abstract: A method of applying a strip of tape includes directing air pressure at a raised section of a conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard S. Malik, Jr.
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE
    Publication number: 20140102537
    Abstract: A layer for use in a photovoltaic module may include an interlayer and one or more corrosion barriers adjacent to an electrically conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard S Malik, JR.
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE COVER
    Publication number: 20120048334
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules can include a dual opening substrate to improve, for example, safety, durability, and voltage handling capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Brian E. Cohen, Richard S. Malik, JR.
  • TAPE DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20120048448
    Abstract: A tape dispenser includes a torque controller and a take-up cassette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Richard S. Malik, JR., Thomas Truman
  • TAPE APPLICATOR
    Publication number: 20120043007
    Abstract: A method of applying a strip of tape includes directing air pressure at a raised section of a conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Richard S. Malik, JR.
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING TAPE TO A SURFACE
    Publication number: 20120037313
    Abstract: A tape-dispensing apparatus may include a removable part and a base part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Richard S. Malik, JR., Thomas Truman
  • TAPE DETECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120031549
    Abstract: Machines for manufacturing photovoltaic modules and methods for manufacturing photovoltaic modules can include tape handling components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Richard S. Malik, JR.
  • DOUBLE SIDED TAPE
    Publication number: 20120000504
    Abstract: A double sided tape without pin holes has a plurality of flexible support and pressure sensitive adhesive layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Bruce Bengtson, Brian E. Cohen, Yaodong Gan, John Paul Ishioye, Richard S. Malik, JR., Sumanth Varma Lokanath, Rui Xiao
  • LEAD FOIL LOOP FORMATION
    Publication number: 20120003783
    Abstract: A lead foil loop formation tool includes a pair of rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Richard S. Malik, JR.
  • Photovoltaic device
    Patent number: D739345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Benyamin Buller, Joshua Conley, Richard S. Malik, Jr., Brian Maus, Thomas Truman
  • Photovoltaic device
    Patent number: D824847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: FIRST SOLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Benyamin Buller, Joshua Conley, Richard S. Malik, Jr., Brian Maus, Thomas Truman
  • Photovoltaic device
    Patent number: D904288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: FIRST SOLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Benyamin Buller, Joshua Conley, Richard S. Malik, Jr., Brian Maus, Thomas Truman