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Xoptix, Inc.

Stratos International, Inc.

James P Campbell

Joel Frank Farber

Harry R Campbell

Ann B Campbell

Harvey R Spreckman

Eric W Galyean

The invention described here is a variable optical density solar collector optimized to be used in a nominally vertical orientation and in synergy with an adjacent, complementary solar concentrator.

Variable optical density solar collector

The method described provides a unique solar energy concentrating structure. This structure is intended to be employed in conjunction with complementary high efficiency solar cell elements to produce solar electric power. In its usual embodiment it contributes to a system of exterior window concentrators and solar cells that provide good visibility and control excess heat transmission providing benefits beyond low-e glass performance.

Array of concentrating lenses and method of manufacture

The present invention provides improved solar cells. This patent teaches a particularly efficient method of device manufacture based on incorporating the solar cell fabrication into the widely used, high temperature, Float Glass manufacture process.

Solar cell method of fabrication via float glass process

The present invention provides improved devices such as transparent solar cells. This patent teaches a particularly efficient method of device manufacture based on incorporating the solar cell fabrication into the widely used, high temperature, Float Glass manufacture process.

Transparent solar cell method of fabrication via float glass process

A method for producing a High Temperature Thin Film Layer On Glass (HTTFLOG) of silicon, which is a precursor component of thin film transistors (TFTs). The invention described here is a superior method of fabricating HTTFLOG precursor structures or components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) with quicker production time and lower cost of manufacture while enabling a groundbreaking increase in small and large screen resolution. This invention is a new sub-assembly intended for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) consumption and inclusion in display products.

Method for producing high temperature thin film silicon layer on glass

A coarse wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer for combining and splitting different frequencies that are not as tightly separated as commonly known dense wavelength systems. Long-pass or short-pass optical filters are used to reflect certain wavelengths while passing others. In an embodiment, dual capillary GRIN lenses are coupled together to split off certain wavelengths while allowing others to pass.

Coarse wave division multiplexer

A device such as a transparent solar cell or optical filter and method of its manufacture. The method includes steps of forming a first conductive layer overlying a substrate. The method also includes forming a first amorphous silicon layer overlying the first conductive layer. A step of annealing the first amorphous silicon layer is included. The annealing step may be performed using a laser. It may also be performed by maintaining the substrate at a temperature of less than 450 degrees Celsius. A second conductive layer may be formed overlying the second amorphous silicon layer.

Transparent solar cell and method of fabrication

A transparent solar cell and method of manufacture. The method includes steps of providing a transparent substrate. The method also includes forming a first conductive layer overlying the substrate. The method also includes forming a first amorphous silicon layer of a first dopant type overlying the first conductive layer. A step of annealing the first amorphous silicon layer is included. The method also forms a second amorphous silicon layer of a second dopant type, and also anneals the second amorphous silicon layer. A second conductive layer is formed overlying the second amorphous silicon layer. A combination of these steps forms a transparent solar cell structure.

A holder for a box of staples or loose carpet tacks, nails, screws and the like discrete magnetizable items is provided. A magnet is located on the underneath side of the top closure member for the holder to which a plurality of loose carpet tacks may become attached and which are separated from a supply thereof when the holder is shaken, making for easy, safe and injury free retrieval of carpet tracks from the holder by a carpet installer. The tacks can then, if desired, be temporarily attached to a magnet provided on the outside of the front wall of the holder providing ready access by the carpet installer to the tacks as and when needed during installation of carpeting. A box of staples can be carried instead in the holder, if desired, whereby the lines of staples can be kept intact and in unbroken condition prior to being loaded into a staple gun. One or more intact lines of staples can be temporarily attached to the magnet on the outside of the front wall of the holder, making such readily accessible by the carpet installer for loading into a staple gun.

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Atherton, CA, United States of America

James P Campbell