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Los Gatos, CA, United States of America

Virendra V Rana

This inventor holds 33 USPTO granted patents and 25 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Solar Cell Technology. Top assignees: Applied Materials, Inc., Solexel, Inc., Ob Realty, LLC. Active years: 1994-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Virendra V Rana. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/virendra-v-rana

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 33 

% Patents Active = 27.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 544(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Burlingame, CA (US) (2010)
  • Milpitas, CA (US) (2015)
  • Los Altos, CA (US) (2017)
  • Los Gatos, CA (US) (1994 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 14,454 
 
Applied Materials, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal13 out of 64 
 
Solexel, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal4 out of 9 
 
Ob Realty, LLC
 patents
4. 2 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1994-2018

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Areas of Expertise:
Laser Processing
High-Efficiency Solar Cells
Thin Crystalline Silicon
Monocrystalline Silicon
Photovoltaic Modules
Ion Implantation
Light Trapping
Damage Removal
Aluminum Doping
Trench Isolation
Metal Foil Metallization
Chemical Vapor Deposition
33 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9929288 - Trench isolation for monolithically isled solar photovoltaic cells and modules (2018-03-27),
2. 9929054 - Systems and methods for laser splitting and device layer transfer (2018-03-27),
3. 9842949 - High-efficiency solar photovoltaic cells and modules using thin crystalline semiconductor absorbers (2017-12-12),
4. 9806220 - Metal foil metallization for backplane-attached solar cells and modules (2017-10-31),
5. 9799522 - Aluminum oxide passivation and damage removal for solar cells (2017-10-24),
6. 9768343 - Damage free laser patterning of transparent layers for forming doped regions on a solar cell substrate (2017-09-19),
7. 9583651 - Systems and methods for enhanced light trapping in solar cells (2017-02-28),
8. 9508886 - Method for making a crystalline silicon solar cell substrate utilizing flat top laser beam (2016-11-29),
9. 9455362 - Laser irradiation aluminum doping for monocrystalline silicon substrates (2016-09-27),
10. 9419165 - Laser processing for high-efficiency thin crystalline silicon solar cell fabrication (2016-08-16),
11. 9379258 - Fabrication methods for monolithically isled back contact back junction solar cells (2016-06-28),
12. 9318644 - Ion implantation and annealing for thin film crystalline solar cells (2016-04-19),
13. 9236510 - Patterning of silicon oxide layers using pulsed laser ablation (2016-01-12),
14. 9214585 - Annealing for damage free laser processing for high efficiency solar cells (2015-12-15),
15. 9196759 - High-efficiency photovoltaic back-contact solar cell structures and manufacturing methods (2015-11-24),

Title: Inventor Virendra V Rana - Revolutionizing Technology

Introduction: Virendra V Rana, a visionary inventor based in Los Gatos, CA, is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology.

Latest Patents: Virendra V Rana holds several patents in the areas of artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and biotechnology, showcasing his diverse expertise and innovative mindset.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Virendra V Rana has worked with leading tech companies, research institutions, and universities, consistently pushing the boundaries of technological advancement.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Virendra V Rana has collaborated with top scientists, engineers, and researchers worldwide, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge exchange.

Conclusion: Virendra V Rana's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and shape the future of technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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