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Arvada, CO, United States of America

Primestar Solar, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 47

% Expired Patents = 61.7

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 67

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Scott Daniel Feldman-Peabody (22 out of 43 patents)

Robert Dwayne Gossman (12 out of 23 patents)

Mark Jeffrey Pavol (11 out of 22 patents)

4. Russell Weldon Black (11 out of 16 patents)

5. Christopher Rathweg (10 out of 24 patents)

6. Max William Reed (8 out of 16 patents)

7. Jennifer Ann Drayton (6 out of 6 patents)

8. Edwin Jackson Little (5 out of 8 patents)

9. Jonathan Mack Frey (4 out of 9 patents)

10. Brian Robert Murphy (3 out of 4 patents)

11. Patrick Lynch O'Keefe (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Tammy Jane Lucas (2 out of 4 patents)

13. Mehran Sadeghi (2 out of 4 patents)

14. Sean Timothy Halloran (2 out of 4 patents)

15. William Schaffer (1 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Thin Film

Photovoltaic

Vapor Deposition

Cadmium Telluride

Transparent Conductive Oxide

Sputtering

Laser Scribing

Anisotropic Conductive Layer

Multi-layer Stack

Substrate Detection

Recovery System

Coating Processes

47 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8597430 - Modular system and process for continuous deposition of a thin film layer on a substrate (2013-12-03),

2. 8525019 - Thin film article and method for forming a reduced conductive area in transparent conductive films for photovoltaic modules (2013-09-03),

3. 8513516 - Intra-laminate disk layer for thin film photovoltaic devices and their methods of manufacture (2013-08-20),

4. 8481355 - Modular system and process for continuous deposition of a thin film layer on a substrate (2013-07-09),

5. 8461481 - Methods and apparatus for reducing variations in the laser intensity during scribing a photovoltaic device (2013-06-11),

6. 8460765 - Methods for forming selectively deposited thin films (2013-06-11),

7. 8460521 - Sputtering cathode having a non-bonded semiconducting target (2013-06-11),

8. 8430966 - Vapor deposition apparatus and process for continuous deposition of a thin film layer on a substrate (2013-04-30),

9. 8430963 - Cool-down system and method for a vapor deposition system (2013-04-30),

10. 8409407 - Methods for high-rate sputtering of a compound semiconductor on large area substrates (2013-04-02),

11. 8404177 - System for recovery of cadmium telluride (CdTe) from system components used in the manufacture of photovoltaic (PV) modules (2013-03-26),

12. 8402628 - Apparatus, carrier, and method for securing an article for coating processes (2013-03-26),

13. 8390122 - Sputtering targets including excess cadmium for forming a cadmium stannate layer (2013-03-05),

14. 8377737 - Methods of short wavelength laser scribing of a thin film photovoltaic device (2013-02-19),

15. 8361232 - Vapor deposition apparatus and process for continuous indirect deposition of a thin film layer on a substrate (2013-01-29),

Company Overview

Primestar Solar, Inc. is a leading innovator in the solar energy sector, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced photovoltaic modules. The company focuses on thin film deposition technologies, particularly utilizing cadmium telluride to enhance solar cell efficiency. With expertise in sputtering techniques, vapor deposition, and the creation of transparent conductive films, Primestar Solar is committed to advancing solar technology. Their research also encompasses laser scribing and anisotropic conductive layers, positioning them at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions in Arvada, Colorado.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

47 Patents

#1 in Arvada, CO

#144 in Colorado

#7,448 in US

#14,840 in the World

Arvada, CO, United States of America

Primestar Solar, Inc.

Forward Citations = 67

28 inventors:

Scott Daniel Feldman-Peabody (22 out of 43 patents)

Robert Dwayne Gossman (12 out of 23 patents)

Mark Jeffrey Pavol (11 out of 22 patents)

4. Russell Weldon Black (11 out of 16 patents)

5. Christopher Rathweg (10 out of 24 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Primestar Solar, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/primestar-solar

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