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Pseudomorphic glass for space solar cells

US8974899B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2011
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/25
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A flexible hybrid coverglass for spacecraft solar panels comprised of small beads of either fused silica or ceria-doped borosilicate glass embedded in a matrix of conventional coverglass adhesives. These beads may also be used in a matrix of Kapton as the solar panel's substrate which may be combined with flexible solar cells to form flexible solar panels.

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