Busbar-less solar cell

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D909958
  • Patent Number
    D909,958
  • Date Filed
    Friday, February 8, 2019
    5 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, February 9, 2021
    3 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D13 101
    • D13 102
    • D13 107
    • D13 133
    • D13 184
    • D13 199
    • CPC
    • H01L31/02
    • H01L31/18
    • H01L31/042
    • H01L31/048
    • H01L31/0525
    • H01L31/0203
    • H01L31/02008
    • H01L31/0504
    • H01L31/02013
    • H01L27/142
    • H01L27/1421
    • Y02E10/40
    • Y02E10/47
    • Y02E10/50
    • Y02E10/52
    • Y02E10/54
    • Y02E10/542
    • Y02E10/544
    • H02S30/10
    • H02S40/34
    • H02S40/44
    • H02J7/0042
  • International Classifications
    • 1302
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the first embodiment of a busbar-less solar cell showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a back elevation view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a front elevation view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of the second embodiment of a busbar-less solar cell showing our new design;



FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof;



FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof;



FIG. 11 is a right side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 12 is a left side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 13 is a back elevation view thereof; and,



FIG. 14 is a front elevation view thereof.


All elements shown in the top plan view of FIGS. 1, 2, 8 and 9 are structural lines on the surface and are flat with the top surface.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a busbar-less solar cell, as shown and described.
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Child 29674966 US
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