公开(公告)号：US08448898B1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US13460146

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

IPC: B64D27/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S20/00 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for unmanned long endurance flights are provided herein. In some embodiments, a lightweight solar wing for unmanned aircraft may include at least one airfoil profile, a top surface, a bottom surface, a leading edge, a trailing edge, wing tips, and at least one photovoltaic cell, wherein the surfaces and edges follow an arched bow shape across a span of the wing. In some embodiments, an unmanned solar-powered aircraft may include at least one lightweight solar wing as described above, at least one fuselage, and at least one propeller, wherein the fuselage is placed below the solar wing and contains an electric motor, battery, and electronics.

Abstract translation: 本文提供无人长途飞行的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，用于无人驾驶飞行器的轻型太阳能翼可以包括至少一个翼型轮廓，顶表面，底表面，前缘，后缘，翼尖和至少一个光伏电池，其中表面和边缘 沿着翼的跨度拱形弓形。 在一些实施例中，无人太阳能飞行器可以包括至少一个如上所述的轻量级太阳能翼，至少一个机身和至少一个螺旋桨，其中机身放置在太阳能翼下方并且包含电动机，电池， 和电子产品。

公开(公告)号：US20110067997A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12884586

申请日：2010-09-17

Applicant: Vinh Q. Nguyen ,  Jesse A. Frantz ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Ishwar D. Aggarwal ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Sergey V. Frolov

Inventor： Vinh Q. Nguyen ,  Jesse A. Frantz ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Ishwar D. Aggarwal ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Sergey V. Frolov

IPC: C23C14/34 ,  C23C14/06 ,  C22C1/00

CPC classification number: H01J37/3429 ,  C23C14/0623 ,  C23C14/087 ,  C23C14/3414 ,  C23C14/3464 ,  H01J37/3414 ,  H01L21/02568 ,  H01L21/02631 ,  H01L31/0368 ,  H01L31/03923 ,  H01L31/18 ,  Y02E10/541

Abstract: A method for forming a high purity, copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) bulk material is disclosed. The method includes sealing precursor materials for forming the bulk material in a reaction vessel. The precursor materials include copper, at least one chalcogen selected from selenium, sulfur, and tellurium, and at least one element from group IIIA of the periodic table, which may be selected from gallium, indium, and aluminum. The sealed reaction vessel is heated to a temperature at which the precursor materials react to form the bulk material. The bulk material is cooled in the vessel to a temperature below the solidification temperature of the bulk material and opened to release the formed bulk material. A sputtering target formed by the method can have an oxygen content of 10 ppm by weight, or less.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种形成高纯度铜铟镓硒（CIGS）散装材料的方法。 该方法包括密封用于在反应容器中形成散装材料的前体材料。 前体材料包括铜，至少一种选自硒，硫和碲的硫族元素，以及可选自镓，铟和铝的元素周期表IIIA族中的至少一种元素。 将密封的反应容器加热到前体材料反应以形成散装材料的温度。 将容器材料在容器中冷却至低于散装材料的凝固温度的温度，并打开以释放形成的散装材料。 通过该方法形成的溅射靶可以具有10重量ppm以下的氧含量。

公开(公告)号：US20110067757A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12884524

申请日：2010-09-17

Applicant: Jesse A. Frantz ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Robel Y. Bekele ,  Vinh Q. Nguyen ,  Ishwar D. Aggarwal ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Sergey V. Frolov

Inventor： Jesse A. Frantz ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Robel Y. Bekele ,  Vinh Q. Nguyen ,  Ishwar D. Aggarwal ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Sergey V. Frolov

IPC: H01L31/0272 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0368 ,  C23C14/34

CPC classification number: H01J37/3429 ,  C23C14/0623 ,  C23C14/087 ,  C23C14/3414 ,  C23C14/3464 ,  H01J37/3414 ,  H01L21/02568 ,  H01L21/02631 ,  H01L31/0368 ,  H01L31/03923 ,  H01L31/18 ,  Y02E10/541

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a thin film of a copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS)-type material are disclosed. The method includes providing first and second targets in a common sputtering chamber. The first target includes a source of CIGS material, such as an approximately stoichiometric polycrystalline CIGS material, and the second target includes a chalcogen, such as selenium, sulfur, tellurium, or a combination of these elements. The second target provides an excess of chalcogen in the chamber. This can compensate, at least in part, for the loss of chalcogen from the CIGS-source in the first target, resulting in a thin film with a controlled stoichiometry which provides effective light absorption when used in a solar cell.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种形成铜铟镓硒（CIGS）型材料的薄膜的方法和装置。 该方法包括在公共溅射室中提供第一和第二靶。 第一个目标包括CIGS材料源，例如近似化学计量的多晶CIGS材料，第二个靶材包括硫属元素，如硒，硫，碲或这些元素的组合。 第二个目标是在室内提供过量的硫属元素。 这可以至少部分地补偿来自第一靶中的CIGS源的硫属元素的损失，导致具有受控化学计量的薄膜，当用于太阳能电池时可提供有效的光吸收。

公开(公告)号：US5378664A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-03

申请号：US82007

申请日：1993-06-24

Applicant: Philippe C. Becker ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  David J. DiGiovanni ,  Vincent G. Lambrecht, Jr.

Inventor： Philippe C. Becker ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  David J. DiGiovanni ,  Vincent G. Lambrecht, Jr.

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  C03C3/32 ,  C03C13/04 ,  H01S3/06 ,  H01S3/067 ,  H01S3/07 ,  H01S3/10 ,  H01S3/16 ,  H01S3/17

CPC classification number: H01S3/06708 ,  C03C3/321 ,  H01S3/1613

Abstract: A chalcogenide glass that is doped with praseodymium and contains a rare earth metal is disclosed. The rare earth metal is at least 10 mole percent of the metals in the glass. The concentration of the praseodymium in the glass is at least 200 ppm. The chalcogenide glass, when formed into an amplifier for an optical fiber transmission system, efficiently amplifies optical signals in the signal band of 1.3 .mu.m.

Abstract translation: 公开了掺杂有镨并含有稀土金属的硫族化物玻璃。 稀土金属至少为玻璃中金属的10摩尔％。 玻璃中镨的浓度至少为200ppm。 硫族化物玻璃当形成用于光纤传输系统的放大器时，有效地放大了1.3μm信号频带的光信号。

公开(公告)号：US09012763B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US12381588

申请日：2009-03-13

Applicant: Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

IPC: H02N6/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/00 ,  H01L31/0392 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/05

CPC classification number: H01L31/03926 ,  H01L25/043 ,  H01L31/03529 ,  H01L31/0392 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A stretchable photovoltaic device, a stretchable photovoltaic module and a carrier for facilitating formation of a stretchable photovoltaic device and/or module are provided. The stretchable photovoltaic device includes a stretchable part, at least one photovoltaic cell and a surface over which that at least one photovoltaic cell is disposed. The stretchable part has a given length that is operable to change in response to a force being applied to the device. The given length may, for example, elongate when the force causes the device to elongate. Alternative and/or additionally, the given length may compress when the force causes the device to compress.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种可拉伸光伏器件，可拉伸光伏模块和用于促进可伸缩光伏器件和/或模块形成的载体。 可拉伸光伏器件包括可拉伸部分，至少一个光伏电池和至少一个光伏电池设置在其上的表面。 可拉伸部分具有给定的长度，其可操作以响应于施加到装置的力而改变。 例如，当该力使装置伸长时，给定的长度可以是细长的。 替代和/或另外，当力使装置压缩时，给定长度可能会压缩。

公开(公告)号：US08461504B1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13018272

申请日：2011-01-31

Applicant: Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

IPC: G01J1/32

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02F1/3523 ,  G02F2203/52

Abstract: Methods for optical restricting are described. An example of the invention relates to a method of restricting the brightness of a light source. The method can include: absorbing, in absorber material of a photo-restrictor, at least a portion of a primary emission produced by the light source; producing first photoexcitations in the absorber material characterized by a first excitation density; transferring the first photoexcitations from the absorber material to an emitter material of the photo-restrictor thereby producing second photoexcitations characterized by a second excitation density; and producing a secondary emission from the emitter material.

Abstract translation: 描述光学限制的方法。 本发明的一个例子涉及一种限制光源亮度的方法。 该方法可以包括：在光限制器的吸收材料中吸收由光源产生的一次发射的至少一部分; 在以第一激发密度为特征的吸收材料中产生第一光照; 将所述第一光激发从所述吸收材料转移到所述光限制器的发射体材料，从而产生以第二激发密度为特征的第二光激发; 并从发射体材料产生二次发射。

公开(公告)号：US20100229923A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12381588

申请日：2009-03-13

Applicant: Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

IPC: H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/00 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H01L31/03926 ,  H01L25/043 ,  H01L31/03529 ,  H01L31/0392 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A stretchable photovoltaic device, a stretchable photovoltaic module and a carrier for facilitating formation of a stretchable photovoltaic device and/or module are provided. The stretchable photovoltaic device includes a stretchable part, at least one photovoltaic cell and a surface over which that at least one photovoltaic cell is disposed. The stretchable part has a given length that is operable to change in response to a force being applied to the device. The given length may, for example, elongate when the force causes the device to elongate. Alternative and/or additionally, the given length may compress when the force causes the device to compress.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种可拉伸光伏器件，可拉伸光伏模块和用于促进可伸缩光伏器件和/或模块形成的载体。 可拉伸光伏器件包括可拉伸部分，至少一个光伏电池和至少一个光伏电池设置在其上的表面。 可拉伸部分具有给定的长度，其可操作以响应于施加到装置的力而改变。 例如，当该力使装置伸长时，给定的长度可以是细长的。 替代和/或另外，当力使装置压缩时，给定长度可能会压缩。

公开(公告)号：US5609665A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-11

申请号：US521934

申请日：1995-08-31

Applicant: Allan J. Bruce ,  David J. DiGiovanni

Inventor： Allan J. Bruce ,  David J. DiGiovanni

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  C03B37/012 ,  C03B37/014 ,  C03C13/04

CPC classification number: C03B37/0124 ,  C03B37/01245 ,  C03B37/01274 ,  C03B2201/02 ,  C03B2201/31 ,  C03B2201/32 ,  C03B2201/34 ,  C03B2201/36 ,  C03B2201/50 ,  C03B2201/86

Abstract: The disclosed method of making a mixed glass optical fiber exemplarily comprises providing a high-silica tube, and causing molten non-high silica glass to flow into the bore of the tube by application of a pressure differential. In order to prevent cracking, the tube desirably has an outer diameter/inner diameter ratio of at least 5, preferably about 10 or even more, and an inner diameter of at most 1 min. In a preferred embodiment, a conventional SiO.sub.2 tube is partially collapsed to an inner diameter less than 1 mm, a quantity of a non-high-silica glass is placed in a neck of the partially collapsed tube and heated such that molten glass communicates with the reduced-diameter portion of the bore and can be drawn into the reduced-diameter portion by means of a vacuum. The resulting mixed glass body is then further stretched to result in a core rod of core diameter at most 0.3 min. After overcladding the core rod with SiO.sub.2, fiber is drawn from the thus produced preform. A thus produced fiber with SiO.sub.2 cladding and SiO.sub.2 -Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 -La.sub.2 O.sub.3 -Er.sub.2 O.sub.3 core was used as an optical fiber amplifier and provided high gain.

Abstract translation: 公开的制造混合玻璃光纤的方法示例性地包括提供高硅胶管，并且使熔融的非高硅石玻璃通过施加压差而流入管的孔中。 为了防止开裂，管理想地具有至少5，优选约10甚至更​​大，内径至多1分钟的外径/内径比。 在一个优选实施例中，常规的SiO 2管部分地塌陷到小于1mm的内径，将非高硅石玻璃的量放置在部分塌缩的管的颈部中并加热使得熔融玻璃与 孔的缩径部分并且可以通过真空被拉入缩径部分。 然后将得到的混合玻璃体进一步拉伸，得到芯直径至多0.3分钟的芯棒。 在用SiO 2包覆芯棒之后，从如此制备的预制件中拉出纤维。 将由此制得的具有SiO 2包层的纤维和SiO 2 -Al 2 O 3 -Sa 2 O 3 -Er 2 O 3核心用作光纤放大器并提供高增益。

公开(公告)号：US4895813A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-23

申请号：US103229

申请日：1987-09-30

Applicant: Jerry R. Bautista ,  Matthijs M. Broer ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  James W. Fleming ,  Kenneth L. Walker

Inventor： Jerry R. Bautista ,  Matthijs M. Broer ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  James W. Fleming ,  Kenneth L. Walker

IPC: C03B37/014 ,  C03B37/012 ,  C03C3/32 ,  G02B6/00

CPC classification number: C03C3/325 ,  C03B37/01265 ,  C03B37/01277 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  Y10S65/16

Abstract: A new method for fabricating devices which include multicomponent metal halide glasses, e.g., multicomponent metal halide glass optical fibers, is disclosed. In accordance with the inventive method, a multicomponent metal halide glass body, essentially free of crystallites, is produced by cooling essentially every portion of a melt incorporated into the glass body at a quench rate which is necessarily greater than or equal to about 10 Kelvins per second (K/sec). This necessary quench rate is achieved by successively quenching relatively small portions of the melt, e.g., thin layers or droplets of melt material, having relatively small cross-sectional dimensions.

公开(公告)号：US07923282B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US12381589

申请日：2009-03-13

Applicant: Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02N6/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/0392 ,  H01L25/043 ,  H01L31/03529 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Formation of stretchable photovoltaic devices and carriers is described. In some examples, a formation method includes: forming a stretchable carrier including a stretchable part having a given length, the given length being operable to change in response to a force being applied to the stretchable carrier; depositing a photovoltaic cell over a surface of the stretchable carrier; and interconnecting the photovoltaic cell to output terminals.

Abstract translation: 描述了可拉伸光伏器件和载体的形成。 在一些示例中，形成方法包括：形成包括具有给定长度的可拉伸部分的可拉伸载体，所述给定长度可操作以响应于施加到所述可拉伸载体的力而改变; 在可拉伸载体的表面上沉积光伏电池; 并将光伏电池互连到输出端子。