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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Alta Devices, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 84

% Expired Patents = 39.3

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 10

Forward Citations = 211

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51 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gang He (51 out of 82 patents)

Gregg Higashi (35 out of 38 patents)

Andreas G Hegedus (33 out of 53 patents)

4. Thomas J Gmitter (29 out of 29 patents)

5. Melissa J Archer (25 out of 28 patents)

6. Brendan M Kayes (17 out of 29 patents)

7. Isik C Kizilyalli (17 out of 82 patents)

8. Harry A Atwater (16 out of 114 patents)

9. Khurshed Sorabji (13 out of 34 patents)

10. Lori D Washington (8 out of 39 patents)

11. Brian J Brown (7 out of 80 patents)

12. Hui Nie (6 out of 67 patents)

13. Laila S Mattos (6 out of 6 patents)

14. Brian Hayes Burrows (6 out of 30 patents)

15. Daniel Guilford Patterson (5 out of 12 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optoelectronic Devices

Photovoltaic Technology

Chemical Vapor Deposition

Thin-Film Solar Cells

Epitaxial Lift Off

Multi-Junction Cells

Flexible Circuits

Heterojunctions

Light Trapping

Solar Cell Interconnection

Dielectric Layers

Growth Substrates

84 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10932323 - Reflector and susceptor assembly for chemical vapor deposition reactor (2021-02-23),

2. 10916676 - Optoelectronic devices including heterojunction and intermediate layer (2021-02-09),

3. 10873001 - Methods of manufacturing optoelectronic devices using different growth substrates (2020-12-22),

4. 10811557 - Growth structure under a release layer for manufacturing of optoelectronic devices (2020-10-20),

5. 10797197 - Thin-film, flexible optoelectronic devices incorporating a single lattice-matched dilute nitride junction and methods of fabrication (2020-10-06),

6. 10797187 - Photovoltaic device with back side contacts (2020-10-06),

7. 10741712 - Photovoltaic module containing shingled photovoltaic tiles and fabrication processes thereof (2020-08-11),

8. 10718051 - Methods for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) in a movable liner assembly (2020-07-21),

9. 10693027 - Method for interconnecting solar cells (2020-06-23),

10. 10615304 - Optoelectronic device with dielectric layer and method of manufacture (2020-04-07),

11. 10586884 - Thin-film, flexible multi-junction optoelectronic devices incorporating lattice-matched dilute nitride junctions and methods of fabrication (2020-03-10),

12. 10505058 - Photovoltaic device (2019-12-10),

13. 10483410 - Forming front metal contact on solar cell with enhanced resistance to stress (2019-11-19),

14. 10418933 - Versatile flexible circuit interconnection for flexible solar cells (2019-09-17),

15. 10337087 - Off-axis epitaxial lift off process (2019-07-02),

Alta Devices, Inc. is a pioneering company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of advanced optoelectronic devices. The company focuses on innovative photovoltaic technology, particularly in the realm of thin-film solar cells and multi-junction cells. Utilizing techniques such as chemical vapor deposition and epitaxial lift-off, Alta Devices aims to create flexible circuits and heterojunctions that enhance energy efficiency and adaptability in solar energy applications. Their commitment to cutting-edge research positions them as a leader in the renewable energy sector.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Alta Devices, Inc.

84 Patents

#58 in Sunnyvale, CA

#1,021 in California

#4,423 in US

#9,044 in the World

Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Alta Devices, Inc.

Forward Citations = 211

51 inventors:

Gang He (51 out of 82 patents)

Gregg Higashi (35 out of 38 patents)

Andreas G Hegedus (33 out of 53 patents)

4. Thomas J Gmitter (29 out of 29 patents)

5. Melissa J Archer (25 out of 28 patents)

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