Jeffrey Nelson

US Patent:

20150340542, Nov 26, 2015

Filed:

Jul 9, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/794983

Inventors:

- Albuquerque NM, US
Murat Okandan - Edgewood NM, US
Jose Luis Cruz-Campa - Albuquerque NM, US
Jeffrey S. Nelson - Albuquerque NM, US
Benjamin John Anderson - Eden Prairie MN, US

International Classification:

H01L 31/18
H01L 31/042

Abstract:

A method, apparatus and system for flexible, ultra-thin, and high efficiency pixelated silicon or other semiconductor photovoltaic solar cell array fabrication is disclosed. A structure and method of creation for a pixelated silicon or other semiconductor photovoltaic solar cell array with interconnects is described using a manufacturing method that is simplified compared to previous versions of pixelated silicon photovoltaic cells that require more microfabrication steps.

US Patent:

20150207023, Jul 23, 2015

Filed:

Jan 20, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/158931

Inventors:

- Albuquerque NM, US
Murat Okandan - Edgewood NM, US
Jose Luis Cruz-Campa - Albuquerque NM, US
Jeffrey S. Nelson - Albuquerque NM, US
Benjamin John Anderson - Albuquerque NM, US

Assignee:

SANDIA CORPORATION - Albuquerque NM

International Classification:

H01L 31/18

Abstract:

A method, apparatus and system for flexible, ultra-thin, and high efficiency pixelated silicon or other semiconductor photovoltaic solar cell array fabrication is disclosed. A structure and method of creation for a pixelated silicon or other semiconductor photovoltaic solar cell array with interconnects is described using a manufacturing method that is simplified compared to previous versions of pixelated silicon photovoltaic cells that require more microfabrication steps.

US Patent:

20140261616, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 12, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/205839

Inventors:

- Albuquerque NM, US
Vipin P. Gupta - Reno NV, US
Gregory N. Nielson - Albuquerque NM, US
Murat Okandan - Edgewood NM, US
Jose Luis Cruz-Campa - Albuquerque NM, US
Jeffrey S. Nelson - Albuquerque NM, US

Assignee:

SANDIA CORPORATION - Albuquerque NM

International Classification:

H01L 31/042
H05K 13/00
H05K 13/04

US Classification:

136244, 29739, 29759, 29834

Abstract:

An apparatus, method, and system, the apparatus including a receiving member dimensioned to receive an array of microelectronic devices; and a linkage member coupled to the receiving member, the linkage member configured to move the receiving member in at least two dimensions so as to modify a spacing between the electronic devices within the array of microelectronic devices received by the receiving member. The method including coupling an array of microelectronic devices to an expansion assembly; and expanding the expansion assembly so as to expand the array of microelectronic devices in at least two directions within a single plane. The system including a support member; an expansion assembly coupled to the support member, the expansion assembly having a plurality of receiving members configured to move in at least two dimensions within a single plane; and a plurality of microelectronic devices coupled to each of the plurality of receiving members.

US Patent:

20140265998, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Oct 24, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/062245

Inventors:

- Albuquerque NM, US
Murat Okandan - Edgewood NM, US
Jeffrey S. Nelson - Albuquerque NM, US
Jose Luis Cruz-Campa - Albuquerque NM, US
Vipin P. Gupta - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

Sandia Corporation - Albuquerque NM

International Classification:

H02J 7/00
G08B 5/36

US Classification:

320101, 3406861

Abstract:

Described herein are various technologies pertaining to provision of energy to a rechargeable battery of a mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device has an array of photovoltaic cells embedded therein or affixed thereto. The array of photovoltaic cells is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery of the mobile electronic device. A charging pad includes an array of optical emitters, which are configured to emit light when the mobile electronic device rests on or adjacent to the charging pad. A remotely situated light source acts as a luminaire and emits a directed beam of light towards the mobile electronic device to provide energy to the rechargeable battery.