US3078328A
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Solar cell
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1959-11-12
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1979-11-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lloyd E Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:48
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F77/00; H10F77/60; H10F77/63; H10F99/00; H10F10/00; H10F10/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50; Y10; Y10S; Y10S148/00; Y10S148/12; Y10S148/122; Y10S148/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A PHOTOVOLATIC CELL FOR CONVERTING LIGHT RADIATION INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY COMPRISING A GRAPHITE BASE, A LAYER OF SILICON CARBIDE FORMED ON ONE FACE OF SAID BASE, A FIRST LAYER OF SILICON OF ONE-TYPE CONDUCTIVITY FORMED ON SAID LAYER OF SILICON CARBIDE, AND A SECOND LAYER OF SILICON OF OPPOSITE-TYPE CONDUCTIVITY FORMED ON SAID FIRST LAYER OF SILICON TO DEFINE A PN JUNCTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A PHOTOVOLATIC CELL FOR CONVERTING LIGHT RADIATION INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY COMPRISING A GRAPHITE BASE, A LAYER OF SILICON CARBIDE FORMED ON ONE FACE OF SAID BASE, A FIRST LAYER OF SILICON OF ONE-TYPE CONDUCTIVITY FORMED ON SAID LAYER OF SILICON CARBIDE, AND A SECOND LAYER OF SILICON OF OPPOSITE-TYPE CONDUCTIVITY FORMED ON SAID FIRST LAYER OF SILICON TO DEFINE A PN JUNCTION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |