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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 13, 2003
Applicants:
Subhendu Guha, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Tim Ellison, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Inventors:
Subhendu Guha, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Tim Ellison, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Assignee:
United Solar Systems Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01L031/048 ; H01L031/05 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A photovoltaic roofing system includes front surface electrical connections and can be installed utilizing conventional tools and techniques. The system includes particularly configured photovoltaic power generating roofing shingles which provide for linearly aligned electrical terminals when installed. The system may be used in conjunction with a protective cap which shields the connections.