Jack I Hanoka

US Patent:

6353042, Mar 5, 2002

Filed:

Jul 24, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/899513

Inventors:

Jack I. Hanoka - Brookline MA
Peter P. Klemchuk - Watertown CT

Assignee:

Evergreen Solar, Inc. - Marlborough MA

International Classification:

C09K 910

US Classification:

523207, 136251, 136252, 136259, 156 99, 156327, 524100, 524102

Abstract:

An ultraviolet light stabilization additive package is used in an encapsulant material that may be used in solar cell modules, laminated glass and a variety of other applications. The ultraviolet light stabilization additive package comprises a first hindered amine light stabilizer and a second hindered amine light stabilizer. The first hindered amine light stabilizer provides thermal oxidative stabilization, and the second hindered amine light stabilizer providing photo-oxidative stabilization.

US Patent:

6479316, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

Jul 1, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/345898

Inventors:

Jack I. Hanoka - Brookline MA
Brynley E. Lord - Arlington MA
Mark T. Mrowka - Lunenburg MA
Xinfa Ma - Lexington MA

Assignee:

Evergreen Solar, Inc. - Marlborough MA

International Classification:

H01L 2100

US Classification:

438 72, 438 64, 438 65, 257414, 257431, 257437, 257465, 135256, 136244, 156631

Abstract:

A decal for use in forming a solar cell comprises an antireflective precursor material and a patterned electrically conductive material. The antireflective precursor material and the patterned electrically conductive material are disposed over a base material. The antireflective precursor material can be one or more layers of paste which form an antireflective coating upon being fired. A cover layer can be disposed over the antireflective precursor material and the electrically conductive material.

US Patent:

6586271, Jul 1, 2003

Filed:

Feb 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/780298

Inventors:

Jack I. Hanoka - Brookline MA

Assignee:

Evergreen Solar, Inc. - Marlborough MA

International Classification:

H01L 3118

US Classification:

438 66, 438 64, 438 80, 438127, 136251, 136259, 136256, 136244

Abstract:

A method of manufacturing a solar cell module includes the use of low cost polymeric materials with improved mechanical properties. A transparent encapsulant layer is placed adjacent a rear surface of a front support layer. Interconnected solar cells are positioned adjacent a rear surface of the transparent encapsulant layer to form a solar cell assembly. A backskin layer is placed adjacent a rear surface of the solar cell assembly. At least one of the transparent encapsulant layer and the backskin layer are predisposed to electron beam radiation.

US Patent:

8222514, Jul 17, 2012

Filed:

Apr 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/769171

Inventors:

Jack I. Hanoka - Brookline MA, US

Assignee:

7AC Technologies, Inc. - Woburn MA

International Classification:

H01L 31/042

US Classification:

136251, 136259

Abstract:

A solar energy module includes one or more solar cells, each having a front side for receiving light and an opposite back side. An encapsulant material covers at least the front side of each of the solar cells. The solar energy module also includes a backskin layer formed from a cross-linked mixture of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and acid copolymer bonded to the back side of each of the solar cells.

US Patent:

8450136, May 28, 2013

Filed:

Jun 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/524472

Inventors:

Jack I. Hanoka - Brookline MA, US

Assignee:

7AC Technologies, Inc. - Beverly MA

International Classification:

H01L 31/18
H01L 31/048

US Classification:

438 64, 257E31117

Abstract:

A solar energy module includes one or more solar cells, each having a front side for receiving light and an opposite back side. An encapsulant material covers at least the front side of each of the solar cells. The solar energy module also includes a backskin layer formed from a cross-linked mixture of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and acid copolymer bonded to the back side of each of the solar cells.

US Patent:

20050061363, Mar 24, 2005

Filed:

Sep 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/949262

Inventors:

David Ginley - Evergreen CO, US
Jack Hanoka - Brookline MA, US

International Classification:

H01L031/00

US Classification:

136252000, 136260000

Abstract:

An improved organic solar cell converts light into electricity. The organic solar cell includes a cathode, an anode, and a bulk heterojunction material disposed therebetween. The bulk heterojunction material includes a plurality of group IV nanocrystals (e.g., silicon nanocrystals) disposed within an organic absorber (e.g., an organic polymer).

US Patent:

20080041442, Feb 21, 2008

Filed:

Jun 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/766511

Inventors:

Jack Hanoka - Brookline MA, US

International Classification:

H01L 31/048
B29C 35/08

US Classification:

136251000, 264477000

Abstract:

A photovoltaic module includes a backsheet layer, a transparent upper support layer, a photovoltaic layer positioned between the backsheet layer and the transparent upper support layer, and a non-conductive frame. The photovoltaic layer includes a plurality of electrically connected photovoltaic cells, and the non-conductive frame includes at least one irradiated polymer element adapted to contact a portion of backsheet layer and the transparent upper support layer. The backsheet layer, the transparent upper support layer, the photovoltaic layer, and the non-conductive frame are laminated to form the photovoltaic module.

US Patent:

20080111206, May 15, 2008

Filed:

Nov 2, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/934592

Inventors:

Jack I. Hanoka - Brookline MA, US
Christopher E. Dube - Lexington MA, US
Carolyn K. Schad - Shrewsbury MA, US

Assignee:

EVERGREEN SOLAR, INC. - Marlborough MA

International Classification:

H01L 21/228
H01L 31/058

US Classification:

257463, 438548, 257E31002, 257E21153

Abstract:

A method of processing a substrate having first and second surfaces applies a first dopant in liquid form on the first surface of the substrate, and applies a second dopant in liquid form on the second surface of the substrate. The method then causes the first and second dopants to diffuse into the substrate.