公开(公告)号：EP3007733A4

公开(公告)日：2017-03-29

申请号：EP14811500

申请日：2014-06-11

Applicant: UNIV OF HOUSTON

Inventor： CURRAN SEAMUS ,  ALLEY NIGEL ,  LIAO KANG-SHYANG ,  HALDAR AMRITA

IPC: A61L2/00 ,  B05D1/00 ,  B05D3/04 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D5/08 ,  C23C14/12 ,  C23C16/02 ,  C23C16/44 ,  C23C16/455 ,  C23C16/48 ,  C23C16/50 ,  C23C16/52

CPC classification number: C23C16/02 ,  B05D1/60 ,  B05D3/064 ,  B05D3/142 ,  B05D5/08 ,  C03C17/30 ,  C03C2218/31 ,  C23C14/12 ,  C23C16/0227 ,  C23C16/44 ,  C23C16/4412 ,  C23C16/448 ,  C23C16/452 ,  C23C16/45561 ,  C23C16/458 ,  C23C16/482 ,  C23C16/50 ,  C23C16/52 ,  C23C16/545 ,  D06B1/08 ,  D06M10/025 ,  D06M10/04

Abstract: A system and method for depositing a coating may comprise a coating chemical reactor, surface activation component, and a deposition component. A target surface may be prepared for deposition with the surface activation component. The coating chemical reactor may comprise a coating chemical dispenser and a coating chemical verifier that prepares the coating chemical for deposition. The coating chemical verifier may utilize an optical excitation source and at least one optical detector, wherein chemical substances are identified by unique signatures composed of binary code. The coating chemical may be received by the deposition component to depositing the coating chemical on the target surface.

Abstract translation: 用于沉积涂层的系统和方法可以包括涂层化学反应器，表面活化组分和沉积组分。 可以准备目标表面用于与表面活化组分沉积。 涂料化学反应器可以包括涂料化学分配器和涂覆化学验证器，其准备用于沉积的涂料化学品。 涂层化学验证者可以利用光学激发源和至少一个光学检测器，其中通过由二进制代码构成的唯一签名识别化学物质。 涂层化学品可以被沉积组分接收以将涂覆化学品沉积在靶表面上。

公开(公告)号：EP2517257A4

公开(公告)日：2017-07-05

申请号：EP10840076

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: UNIV OF HOUSTON

Inventor： CURRAN SEAMUS ,  DIAS SAMPATH ,  LIAO KANG-SHYANG ,  YAMBEM SONIYA DEVI ,  HALDAR AMRITA ,  ALLEY NIGEL

IPC: H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/0322 ,  H01L27/302 ,  H01L31/043 ,  H01L31/0521 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/055 ,  H01L31/0749 ,  H01L51/4253 ,  H01L51/426 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/541

Abstract: According to some embodiments, the present invention provides a novel photovoltaic solar cell system from photovoltaic modules that are vertically arrayed in a stack format using thin film semiconductors selected from among organic and inorganic thin film semiconductors. The stack cells may be cells that are produced in a planar manner, then vertically oriented in an angular form, also termed herein tilted, to maximize the light capturing aspects. The use of a stack configuration system as described herein allows for the use of a variety of electrode materials, such as transparent materials or semitransparent metals. Light concentration can be achieved by using fresnel lens, parabolic mirrors or derivatives of such structures. The light capturing can be controlled by being reflected back and forth in the photovoltaic system until significant quantities of the resonant light is absorbed. Light that passes to the very end and can be reflected back through the device by beveling or capping the end of the device with a different refractive index material, or alternatively using a reflective surface. The contacting between stacked cells can be done in series or parallel. According to some embodiments, the present invention uses a concentrator architecture where the light is channeled into the cells that contain thermal fluid channels (using a transparent fluid such as water) to absorb and hence reduce the thermal energy generation.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，本发明提供了一种来自光伏模块的新型光伏太阳能电池系统，其使用选自有机和无机薄膜半导体中的薄膜半导体以堆叠形式垂直排列。 堆叠单元可以是以平面方式产生的单元，然后以角度形式垂直定向（在此也称为倾斜），以最大化光捕获方面。 这里描述的堆叠配置系统的使用允许使用各种电极材料，例如透明材料或半透明金属。 通过使用菲涅耳透镜，抛物面镜或这些结构的衍生物可以实现光浓度。 可以通过在光伏系统中来回反射来控制光捕获，直到大量的共振光被吸收。 光通过最后端，可以通过使用不同折射率材料对设备端部进行斜切或封盖，或者使用反射表面反射回来。 堆叠电池之间的接触可以串联或并联。 根据一些实施例，本发明使用聚光器架构，其中光被引导到包含热流体通道（使用诸如水的透明流体）的单元中以吸收并因此减少热能产生。

公开(公告)号：EP3218540A4

公开(公告)日：2018-07-11

申请号：EP15858506

申请日：2015-11-12

Applicant: THE UNIV OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

Inventor： CURRAN SEAMUS ,  LIAO KANG-SHYANG ,  ALLEY NIGEL ,  HALDAR AMRITA ,  WANG ALEXANDER

IPC: D06M13/00 ,  D06M11/00

CPC classification number: D06M13/513 ,  C09D5/00 ,  D06M13/503 ,  D06M13/507 ,  D06M15/643 ,  D06M23/10 ,  D06M2200/01 ,  D06M2200/12

Abstract: A process of fabricating the waterproof coating may include selecting a textile material substrate, utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate, and optionally coating the substrate with a hydrophobic chemical agent and/or other chemical agents to create a surface with nanoscopic or microscopic features. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for fabricating a fluorine-free waterproof coating that prevent wetting or staining of a substrate, or may utilize a controlled environment. The composition coatings for treating textile materials improve soil-resistance and stain-resistance of the textile materials while the compositions contain no fluorine-based chemicals. In addition, the composite solution may impart additional properties such as physical strength to the textile whilst retaining the original appearance.

公开(公告)号：EP2526617A4

公开(公告)日：2017-05-03

申请号：EP11735182

申请日：2011-01-20

Applicant: UNIV OF HOUSTON

Inventor： CURRAN SEAMUS ,  MORGAN NATHANIEL ,  ALLEY NIGEL

IPC: H02S30/20

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24J2002/5277 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S30/20 ,  Y02B10/12

Abstract: A versatile solar deployment system may provide one or more scalable solar deployment units. A solar deployment unit may include a chassis, a panel support provided by the chassis, and one or more solar panels coupled to the panel support, wherein the solar panels are folded together in an undeployed position, and the solar panels are unfolded in a deployed position. Alternatively, a solar deployment unit may include a rolling mechanism providing a rotating shaft and a flexible panel. One end of the flexible panel is secured to the rotating shaft, the flexible panel is rolled around the rotating shaft to retract the flexible panel into an undeployed position, and the flexible panel is unrolled to deploy the flexible panel into a deployed position.

Abstract translation: 多功能太阳能部署系统可以提供一个或多个可扩展的太阳能部署单元。 太阳能部署单元可以包括底盘，由底盘提供的面板支撑以及耦合到面板支撑的一个或多个太阳能面板，其中太阳能面板在未展开位置折叠在一起，并且太阳能面板展开成展开 位置。 或者，太阳能展开单元可以包括提供旋转轴和柔性面板的滚动机构。 柔性面板的一端固定到旋转轴，柔性面板围绕旋转轴卷绕以将柔性面板缩回到未展开位置，并且展开柔性面板以将柔性面板展开到展开位置。