公开(公告)号：WO2018085829A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-11

申请号：PCT/US2017/060378

申请日：2017-11-07

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： BRUCE, Allan, James ,  CYRUS, Michael ,  FROLOV, Sergey

IPC: G02B1/04 ,  G02B5/18 ,  G02B5/26 ,  H04B10/11

CPC classification number: G02B26/007 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G02B1/04 ,  G02B5/26 ,  H04B10/11

Abstract: A mobile system includes a self-supporting platform, a tunable reflective skin or film disposed on and secured to the mobile platform, one or more actuators and a controller. The tunable reflective skin or film includes one or more layers that are at least partially reflective to optical energy at one or more optical wavelengths. The skin or film is substantially flexible and/or stretchable and has an optical reflectivity to incident electromagnetic radiation of a given wavelength which is selectively variable when flexed and/or stretched. The actuators are able to flex and/or stretch the skin or film in response to receipt of a control signal. The controller generates the control signal based on a measured value of the optical reflectivity of the skin or film to the incident electromagnetic radiation of the given wavelength.

Abstract translation: 移动系统包括自支撑平台，设置在移动平台上并固定到移动平台上的可调谐反射表皮或膜，一个或多个致动器和控制器。 可调谐反射表皮或膜包括一个或多个层，其在一个或多个光学波长处至少部分地反射光能。 该皮肤或薄膜基本上是柔性的和/或可拉伸的，并且对入射的给定波长的电磁辐射具有光学反射率，该波长在弯曲和/或拉伸时可选择性地变化。 响应于接收到控制信号，致动器能够弯曲和/或拉伸皮肤或薄膜。 控制器基于皮肤或薄膜对给定波长的入射电磁辐射的光学反射率的测量值产生控制信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2014204549A3

公开(公告)日：2014-12-24

申请号：PCT/US2014/032510

申请日：2014-04-01

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： FROLOV, Sergey V. ,  CYRUS, Michael ,  BRUCE, Allan J.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D41/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64D27/24 ,  G05D1/10

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to harvest renewable energy are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method to harvest renewable energy includes providing an aircraft suitable for untethered flight in an open airspace and an airborne kinetic energy conversion system attached to the airframe, the airborne kinetic energy conversion system comprising a turbine, a generator connected to the turbine, and electrical storage means connected to the generator; flying the aircraft; gaining excess kinetic energy; and converting excess kinetic energy into electricity using the kinetic energy conversion system.

公开(公告)号：WO2011137149A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：PCT/US2011/034060

申请日：2011-04-27

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC. ,  FROLOV, Sergey ,  CYRUS, Michael ,  BRUCE, Allan James

Inventor： FROLOV, Sergey ,  CYRUS, Michael ,  BRUCE, Allan James

IPC: B01D1/00 ,  B01D1/14 ,  B01D3/34 ,  B01D5/00 ,  C02F1/10 ,  C02F1/14 ,  B01D3/16

CPC classification number: C02F1/14 ,  B01D1/0047 ,  B01D1/14 ,  B01D3/007 ,  B01D3/16 ,  B01D3/343 ,  B01D5/0027 ,  C02F2103/08 ,  Y02A20/128 ,  Y02A20/129 ,  Y02A20/142 ,  Y02A20/212 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: A hydro-thermal exchange unit (HTEU) for desalinating feed water in accordance with a humidification-dehumidification includes feed water, fresh water and gas conduit circuits for transporting feed water, fresh water, and gas, respectively. The unit also includes an evaporator through which a portion of the feed water conduit and the gas conduit pass. The evaporator causes evaporation of a portion of the feed water to produce vapor that is transported through the gas conduit. The unit also includes a condenser through which a portion of the gas conduit and the fresh water conduit pass. The condenser has input and output ports for coupling the gas and fresh water conduit circuits. The condenser extracts moisture from the vapor transported therethrough by the gas conduit. The extracted moisture is discharged through the fresh water conduit. The unit also includes a heat exchanger through which a portion of the fresh water conduit and the feed water conduit pass to thereby extract residual heat from the fresh water such that the residual heat heats the feed water.

Abstract translation: 根据加湿除湿用于对进水进行脱盐的水热交换单元（HTEU）分别包括用于输送给水，淡水和气体的给水，淡水和气体导管回路。 该单元还包括蒸发器，一部分给水管道和气体管道穿过该蒸发器。 蒸发器导致一部分给水的蒸发以产生通过气体导管输送的蒸汽。 该单元还包括一个冷凝器，气体导管和淡水管道的一部分通过该冷凝器通过。 冷凝器具有用于连接气体和淡水导管电路的输入和输出端口。 冷凝器从气体导管从其中输送的蒸汽中提取水分。 提取的水分通过淡水管道排出。 该单元还包括热交换器，一部分淡水管道和给水管道通过该热交换器，从而从淡水中提取剩余的热量，使得剩余的热量加热给水。

公开(公告)号：WO2011037846A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：PCT/US2010/049415

申请日：2010-09-20

Applicant: THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as represented by THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY ,  SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC. ,  FRANTZ, Jesse, A. ,  SANGHERA, Jasbinder, S. ,  BEKELE, Robel, Y. ,  NGUYEN, Vinh, Q ,  AGGARWAL, Ishwar, D. ,  BRUCE, Allan, J. ,  CYRUS, Michael ,  FROLOV, Sergey, V.

Inventor： FRANTZ, Jesse, A. ,  SANGHERA, Jasbinder, S. ,  BEKELE, Robel, Y. ,  NGUYEN, Vinh, Q ,  AGGARWAL, Ishwar, D. ,  BRUCE, Allan, J. ,  CYRUS, Michael ,  FROLOV, Sergey, V.

IPC: H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H01J37/3429 ,  C23C14/0623 ,  C23C14/087 ,  C23C14/3414 ,  C23C14/3464 ,  H01J37/3414 ,  H01L21/02568 ,  H01L21/02631 ,  H01L31/0368 ,  H01L31/03923 ,  H01L31/18 ,  Y02E10/541

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a thin film of a copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS)-type material are disclosed. The method includes providing first and second targets in a common sputtering chamber. The first target includes a source of CIGS material, such as an approximately stoichiometric polycrystalline CIGS material, and the second target includes a chalcogen, such as selenium, sulfur, tellurium, or a combination of these elements. The second target provides an excess of chalcogen in the chamber. This can compensate, at least in part, for the loss of chalcogen from the CIGS-source in the first target, resulting in a thin film with a controlled stoichiometry which provides effective light absorption when used in a solar cell.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种形成铜铟镓硒（CIGS）型材料的薄膜的方法和装置。 该方法包括在公共溅射室中提供第一和第二靶。 第一个目标包括CIGS材料源，例如近似化学计量的多晶CIGS材料，第二个靶子包括硫属元素，如硒，硫，碲或这些元素的组合。 第二个目标是在室内提供过量的硫属元素。 这可以至少部分地补偿来自第一靶中的CIGS源的硫属元素的损失，导致具有受控化学计量的薄膜，当用于太阳能电池时可提供有效的光吸收。

公开(公告)号：WO2010045273A2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：PCT/US2009/060571

申请日：2009-10-14

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC. ,  BRUCE, Allan James ,  FROLOV, Sergey ,  CYRUS, Michael

Inventor： BRUCE, Allan James ,  FROLOV, Sergey ,  CYRUS, Michael

IPC: B82B3/00 ,  B82B1/00

CPC classification number: C01B19/002 ,  B05B7/1606 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B22F1/0018 ,  B22F9/08

Abstract: A method and apparatus of forming compositionally homogeneous particles is provided. The method includes forming a homogenous melt from a plurality of constituent materials under a first pressure sufficient to prevent substantial vaporization of the constituent materials. Droplets are generated from the homogenous melt. The droplets are cooled under a second pressure sufficient to prevent substantial vaporization of the constituent materials at least until the homogeneous particles formed therefrom have stabilized.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种形成组成均匀的颗粒的方法和设备。 该方法包括在足以防止构成材料大量蒸发的第一压力下由多种构成材料形成均匀熔体。 小滴由均匀的熔体产生。 液滴在第二压力下冷却，该压力足以防止构成材料的基本汽化，至少直到由其形成的均匀颗粒已经稳定为止。

公开(公告)号：WO2019089408A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-09

申请号：PCT/US2018/057912

申请日：2018-10-29

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： BRUCE, Allan James ,  CYRUS, Michael ,  FROLOV, Sergey

IPC: B64D15/08 ,  B32B5/00 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B64D15/20

CPC classification number: B64D15/08 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B5/00 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64D15/20

Abstract: An ice resistant structure is provided which includes a self-supporting, structural platform, a retaining, protective layer and a subsurface anti-icing (AI) and/or de-icing (DI) layer. The retaining, protective layer is disposed over the self-supporting, structural platform. The subsurface anti-icing (AI) and/or de-icing (DI) layer is located between the self-supporting, structural platform and the retaining, protective layer. The subsurface Al and/or DI layer is a functional layer such that an Al and/or DI agent is released to a surface of the retaining protective layer by an activation mechanism responsive to a change in an environmental condition.

公开(公告)号：WO2014165502A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2014/032507

申请日：2014-04-01

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： FROLOV, Sergey V. ,  CYRUS, Michael ,  BRUCE, Allan J.

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D41/00 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B64D27/24 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D41/007 ,  G05D1/0005 ,  Y02T50/53 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to harvest renewable energy are provided herein. In some embodiments, a wind-powered aircraft (100) includes an airframe (110, 120, 130) suitable for untethered flight in an open airspace; and an airborne kinetic energy conversion system (200) attached to the airframe, the airborne kinetic energy conversion system comprising a turbine (202), a generator (204) connected to the turbine, and an electrical storage means (206) connected to the generator.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了收获可再生能源的方法和设备。 在一些实施例中，风力飞行器（100）包括适合于在空气空间中无螺旋飞行的机身（110,120,130）; 以及附着到机身的机载动能转换系统（200），所述机载动能转换系统包括涡轮机（202），连接到涡轮机的发电机（204）和连接到发电机的电存储装置（206） 。

公开(公告)号：WO2009129156A3

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：PCT/US2009/040297

申请日：2009-04-13

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC. ,  FROLOV, Sergey ,  CYRUS, Michael ,  BRUCE, Allan, James

Inventor： FROLOV, Sergey ,  CYRUS, Michael ,  BRUCE, Allan, James

IPC: H01L31/042

Abstract: A photovoltaic device includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells disposed in an array in which each cell is adjacent to another cell. Each of the cells includes first and second photovoltaic modules. The first photovoltaic module of each cell is configured to convert a first part of light energy incident thereon into electrical energy and to reflect to the second photovoltaic module of an adjacent cell at least some of a remaining portion of light energy incident thereon. The second photovoltaic module of each cell is configured to convert into electrical energy the remaining portion of the light energy received from the first photovoltaic module of an adjacent cell.

公开(公告)号：WO2009108800A2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：PCT/US2009/035322

申请日：2009-02-26

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC. ,  FROLOV, Sergey ,  CYRUS, Michael

Inventor： FROLOV, Sergey ,  CYRUS, Michael

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H01L31/022433 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/0392 ,  H01L31/03926 ,  H01L31/043 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01015 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/207 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/48 ,  H01L2924/0002

Abstract: A method is provided for producing an electro-optic device having at least one optically transparent conducting layer with low electrical resistance. The method includes providing a composite substrate that includes an optically transparent and electrically insulating base substrate and an electrically conducting grid disposed in grooves located in the base substrate. Also provided is an electro-optical module having at least one transparent conducting layer. The composite substrate is attached onto the electro-optic module such that electrical contact is established between the grid and the transparent conducting layer of the electro-optic module.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造具有至少一个具有低电阻的光学透明导电层的电光器件的方法。 该方法包括提供复合衬底，该复合衬底包括光学透明且电绝缘的基础衬底以及设置在位于基础衬底中的凹槽中的导电栅格。 还提供了具有至少一个透明导电层的电光模块。 将复合衬底附着到电光模块上，使得电栅和电光模块的透明导电层之间建立电接触。

公开(公告)号：WO2009105743A2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：PCT/US2009/034818

申请日：2009-02-23

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC. ,  FROLOV, Sergey ,  CYRUS, Michael

Inventor： FROLOV, Sergey ,  CYRUS, Michael

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H01L31/0725 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0392 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/03926 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  H01L31/048 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y10T29/5111 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/17

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a hybrid multi-junction photovoltaic device. The method begins by providing a plurality of planar photovoltaic semi-transparent modules. Each of the modules is a fully functional, thin-film, photovoltaic device and includes first and second conductive layers and at least first and second semiconductor layers disposed between the conductive layers. The first and second semiconductor layers define a junction at an interface therebetween. The method continues by disposing the modules one on top of another and hybridly adhering them to each other. At least one of the modules is configured to convert a first spectral portion of optical energy into an electrical voltage and transmit a second spectral portion of optical energy to another of the junctions that is configured to convert at least part of the second spectral portion of optical energy into an electrical voltage.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造混合式多结光伏装置的方法。 该方法开始于提供多个平面光伏半透明模块。 每个模块是全功能的薄膜光伏器件，并且包括第一和第二导电层以及设置在导电层之间的至少第一和第二半导体层。 第一和第二半导体层在它们之间的界面处限定结。 该方法通过将模块一个置于另一个之上并将它们彼此混合地粘合来继续。 至少一个模块被配置为将光能的第一光谱部分转换成电压并且将光能的第二光谱部分传输到另一个结，其被配置成将光学的第二光谱部分的至少一部分 能量转换成电压。