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Thornton, CO, United States of America

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 20

% Expired Patents = 45.0

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 222

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joseph H Armstrong (12 out of 18 patents)

Lawrence M Woods (10 out of 13 patents)

Prem Nath (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Mohan S Misra (4 out of 8 patents)

5. Venugopala R Basava (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Hobart Stevens (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Rosine M Ribelin (3 out of 5 patents)

8. Richard Thomas Treglio (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Matthew B Foster (2 out of 3 patents)

10. Jonathan S Port (2 out of 11 patents)

11. John L Harrington (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Ajay Kumar Kalla (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Peter Alex Shevchuk (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Douglas Garth Jensen (2 out of 5 patents)

15. Robert Meck (1 out of 1 patent)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9929306 - Array of monolithically integrated thin film photovoltaic cells and associated methods (2018-03-27),

2. 9780242 - Multilayer thin-film back contact system for flexible photovoltaic devices on polymer substrates (2017-10-03),

3. 9653635 - Flexible high-voltage adaptable current photovoltaic modules and associated methods (2017-05-16),

4. 9640706 - Hybrid multi-junction photovoltaic cells and associated methods (2017-05-02),

5. 9634175 - Systems and methods for thermally managing high-temperature processes on temperature sensitive substrates (2017-04-25),

6. 9601650 - Machine and process for continuous, sequential, deposition of semiconductor solar absorbers having variable semiconductor composition deposited in multiple sublayers (2017-03-21),

7. D781228 - Pocket-sized photovoltaic-based fully integrated portable power system (2017-03-14),

8. 9538671 - System for housing and powering a battery-operated device and associated methods (2017-01-03),

9. 9349905 - Hybrid multi-junction photovoltaic cells and associated methods (2016-05-24),

10. 9219179 - Multilayer thin-film back contact system for flexible photovoltaic devices on polymer substrates (2015-12-22),

11. 9209322 - Multilayer thin-film back contact system for flexible photovoltaic devices on polymer substrates (2015-12-08),

12. 9147783 - Apparatus and method for hybrid photovoltaic device having multiple, stacked, heterogeneous, semiconductor junctions (2015-09-29),

13. 8716591 - Array of monolithically integrated thin film photovoltaic cells and associated methods (2014-05-06),

14. 8648253 - Machine and process for continuous, sequential, deposition of semiconductor solar absorbers having variable semiconductor composition deposited in multiple sublayers (2014-02-11),

15. D697502 - Mobile electronic device case (2014-01-14),

Company Overview

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a pioneering company based in Thornton, Colorado, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative thin-film photovoltaic solutions. The organization focuses on harnessing solar energy through advanced materials and technologies, aiming to create lightweight, flexible solar panels suitable for various applications. Ascent Solar's expertise lies in integrating solar technology into consumer products, automotive systems, and other sectors, promoting sustainable energy solutions and enhancing energy efficiency.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

20 Patents

#1 in Thornton, CO

#330 in Colorado

#16,382 in US

#31,233 in the World

Thornton, CO, United States of America

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 222

21 inventors:

Joseph H Armstrong (12 out of 18 patents)

Lawrence M Woods (10 out of 13 patents)

Prem Nath (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Mohan S Misra (4 out of 8 patents)

5. Venugopala R Basava (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ascent-solar-technologies

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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