EDWIN JACKSON LITTLE
Pilots at Dexter St, Denver, CO
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Aug 2016
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Aug 2018
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Vapor Deposition Apparatus And Process For Continuous Deposition Of A Thin Film Layer On A Substrate
US Patent:
2012002, Feb 2, 2012
Filed:
Dec 22, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/975422
Inventors:
Russell Weldon Black - Longmont CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Mark Jeffrey Pavol - Arvada CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Mark Jeffrey Pavol - Arvada CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Assignee:
PRIMESTAR SOLAR, INC. - Arvada CO
International Classification:
B05D 5/12, C23C 14/26
US Classification:
427 74, 118726, 118712
Abstract:
An apparatus and process for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic module substrate are provided. The apparatus includes at least one receptacle disposed in a deposition head. Each receptacle is configured for receipt of a granular source material. A heating system is configured to heat the receptacle(s) to sublimate the source material. A substantially vertical distribution plate is disposed between the receptacle(s) and a substrate conveyed through the apparatus. The distribution plate is positioned at a defined distance from a vertical conveyance plane of a deposition surface of the substrate. The distribution plate comprises a pattern of passages therethrough that distribute the sublimated source material for deposition onto the deposition surface of the substrate.
Modular System And Process For Continuous Deposition Of A Thin Film Layer On A Substrate
US Patent:
8247255, Aug 21, 2012
Filed:
Dec 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/638653
Inventors:
Mark Jeffrey Pavol - Arvada CO, US
Russell Weldon Black - Longmont CO, US
Brian Robert Murphy - Golden CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Russell Weldon Black - Longmont CO, US
Brian Robert Murphy - Golden CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Assignee:
PrimeStar, Inc. - Arvada CO
International Classification:
H01L 21/00
US Classification:
438 57, 438 61, 438 62, 257E21001
Abstract:
A process and associated system for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate is includes establishing a vacuum chamber and introducing the substrates individually into the vacuum chamber. The substrates are pre-heated as they are conveyed through the vacuum chamber, and are then conveyed in serial arrangement through a vapor deposition apparatus in the vacuum chamber wherein a thin film of a sublimed source material is deposited onto an upper surface of the substrates. The substrates are conveyed through the vapor deposition apparatus at a controlled constant linear speed such that leading and trailing sections of the substrate in a conveyance direction are exposed to the same vapor deposition conditions within the vapor deposition apparatus. The vapor deposition apparatus may be supplied with source material in a manner so as not to interrupt the vapor deposition process or non-stop conveyance of the substrates through the vapor deposition apparatus.
Modular System For Continuous Deposition Of A Thin Film Layer On A Substrate
US Patent:
2013028, Oct 31, 2013
Filed:
Jul 9, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/937765
Inventors:
Stacy Ann Black - Longmont CO, US
Brian Robert Murphy - Golden CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Brian Robert Murphy - Golden CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
International Classification:
H01L 31/18
US Classification:
118724
Abstract:
A system and associated process for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate is includes establishing a vacuum chamber and introducing the substrates individually into the vacuum chamber. A conveyor system is operably disposed within the vacuum chamber and is configured for conveying the substrates in a serial arrangement through a vapor deposition apparatus within the vacuum chamber at a controlled constant linear speed. A post-heat section is disposed within the vacuum chamber immediately downstream of the vapor deposition apparatus in the conveyance direction of the substrates. The post-heat section is configured to maintain the substrates conveyed from the vapor deposition apparatus in a desired heated temperature profile until the entire substrate has exited the vapor deposition apparatus.
Non-Wear Shutter Apparatus For A Vapor Deposition Apparatus
US Patent:
2012016, Jun 28, 2012
Filed:
Dec 23, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/977416
Inventors:
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Assignee:
PrimeStar Solar, Inc. - Arvada CO
International Classification:
H01L 21/20, C23C 16/455, C23C 16/448
US Classification:
438 57, 118726, 118722, 257E2109
Abstract:
An apparatus and associated method for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate includes a deposition head wherein a source material is sublimated. A distribution manifold is provided with a plurality of passages defined therethrough for passage of the sublimated source material to the substrate. A shutter plate is disposed above the distribution manifold and includes a plurality of passages therethrough that align with the passages in the distribution manifold in a first position of the shutter plate. The shutter plate is movable to a second position wherein the shutter plate blocks the passages in the distribution manifold to flow of sublimated material therethrough. A lifting mechanism is configured between the shutter plate and the distribution manifold to lift and move the shutter plate between the first and second positions without sliding the shutter plate on the distribution manifold.
Modular System And Process For Continuous Deposition Of A Thin Film Layer On A Substrate
US Patent:
8597430, Dec 3, 2013
Filed:
Jul 27, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/560155
Inventors:
Mark Jeffrey Pavol - Arvada CO, US
Russell Weldon Black - Longmont CO, US
Brian Robert Murphy - Golden CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Russell Weldon Black - Longmont CO, US
Brian Robert Murphy - Golden CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Assignee:
PrimeStar Solar, Inc. - Arvada CO
International Classification:
C23C 16/54
US Classification:
118719, 118715, 118724, 118730
Abstract:
A system for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic module substrate is provided. The system includes a vacuum chamber having a pre-heat section, a vapor deposition apparatus, and a cool-down section; and a conveyor system operably disposed within said vacuum chamber and configured for conveying the substrates in a serial arrangement from said pre-heat section and through said vapor deposition apparatus at a controlled constant linear speed. The vapor deposition apparatus is configured for depositing a thin film of a sublimed source material onto an upper surface of the substrates as the substrates are continuously conveyed by said conveyor system through said vapor deposition apparatus.
Dynamic System For Variable Heating Or Cooling Of Linearly Conveyed Substrates
US Patent:
2012006, Mar 15, 2012
Filed:
Mar 24, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/070661
Inventors:
Frederick Harper Seymour - Evergreen CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Mark Jeffrey Pavol - Arvada CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Mark Jeffrey Pavol - Arvada CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Assignee:
PRIMESTAR SOLAR, INC. - Arvada CO
International Classification:
H01L 31/18, C23C 16/02, F27B 9/06, C23C 16/52, C23C 16/56, C23C 16/448, C23C 16/458
US Classification:
118696, 219388
Abstract:
A system is provided for heating or cooling discrete, linearly conveyed substrates having a gap between a trailing edge of a first substrate and a leading edge of a following substrate in a conveyance direction. The system includes a chamber, and a conveyor operably configured within the chamber to move the substrates through at a conveyance rate. A plurality of individually controlled temperature control units, for example heating or cooling units, are disposed linearly within the chamber along the conveyance direction. A controller is in communication with each of the temperature control units to sequentially cycle output of the units from a steady-state temperature output along the conveyance direction as a function of position of the leading and trailing edges of the substrates within the chamber relative to the temperature control units so as to reduce edge-induced temperature variances in the substrates.
Apparatus, Carrier, And Method For Securing An Article For Coating Processes
US Patent:
8402628, Mar 26, 2013
Filed:
Jul 22, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/841489
Inventors:
Shane P. Ballard - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Assignee:
Primestar Solar, Inc. - Arvada CO
International Classification:
B23P 11/00, B23Q 7/00, B25B 1/22, B05C 13/00, B05C 13/02
US Classification:
29428, 118500, 118503, 29559, 29464, 29466, 29468, 269 71
Abstract:
An apparatus for securing an article, a carrier including the apparatus, and a method involving the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a base having a channel and a pivot post, an engagement member for selectively engaging the article, a rotatable actuation member having a pivot feature corresponding to the pivot post, and a positioning member secured to the base. The engagement member is slidably positionable in the channel of the base, the positioning member establishes travel limits for the rotatable actuation member, and the positioning member urges the engagement member toward the article. Rotation of the rotatable actuation member slides the engagement member along the channel of the base, thereby securing the article by the force provided by the positioning member.
Modular System And Process For Continuous Deposition Of A Thin Film Layer On A Substrate
US Patent:
8481355, Jul 9, 2013
Filed:
Dec 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/638687
Inventors:
Mark Jeffrey Pavol - Arvada CO, US
Russell Weldon Black - Longmont CO, US
Brian Robert Murphy - Golden CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Russell Weldon Black - Longmont CO, US
Brian Robert Murphy - Golden CO, US
Christopher Rathweg - Louisville CO, US
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Assignee:
Primestar Solar, Inc. - Arvada CO
International Classification:
H01L 21/00
US Classification:
438 57, 438 60, 438 61, 438 95, 257E21068, 257E2109, 257E21461, 118729
Abstract:
A system and associated process for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate is includes establishing a vacuum chamber and introducing the substrates individually into the vacuum chamber. A conveyor system is operably disposed within the vacuum chamber and is configured for conveying the substrates in a serial arrangement through a vapor deposition apparatus within the vacuum chamber at a controlled constant linear speed. A post-heat section is disposed within the vacuum chamber immediately downstream of the vapor deposition apparatus in the conveyance direction of the substrates. The post-heat section is configured to maintain the substrates conveyed from the vapor deposition apparatus in a desired heated temperature profile until the entire substrate has exited the vapor deposition apparatus.
Apparatus And Method For Isolating A Viewport
US Patent:
2012000, Jan 5, 2012
Filed:
Jul 1, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/828359
Inventors:
Edwin Jackson LITTLE - Denver CO, US
Mark J. PAVOL - Arvada CO, US
Mark J. PAVOL - Arvada CO, US
Assignee:
PRIMESTAR SOLAR - Arvada CO
International Classification:
F17D 3/00, G01M 19/00, B23P 6/00
US Classification:
738658, 137559, 2940201
Abstract:
An apparatus, a method of servicing, and a method of measuring a process parameter for a coating process having an isolatable viewport are disclosed. The apparatus includes a viewport, a device positioned for selectively isolating the viewport from a process chamber, and a second chamber positioned between the viewport and the device. The device includes a first position to selectively isolate the viewport from a process chamber and to selectively maintain a predetermined process pressure in the process chamber, the device includes a second position to selectively permit line of sight measurement of the process chamber from the viewport, and the second chamber maintains the predetermined process pressure in the process chamber when the device is in the second position.
Method For Increasing The Working Surface Area Of A Photovoltaic (Pv) Module And Associated Substrates
US Patent:
2011026, Oct 27, 2011
Filed:
Apr 22, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/765340
Inventors:
Edwin Jackson Little - Denver CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Jason Scott Paulman - Denver CO, US
Max William Reed - Niwot CO, US
Jason Scott Paulman - Denver CO, US
Assignee:
PRIMESTAR SOLAR, INC. - Arvada CO
International Classification:
B32B 3/00, B23K 26/00
US Classification:
428172, 21912169
Abstract:
A method for processing substrates in the formation of photovoltaic (PV) modules, the substrates having a plurality of thin film layers deposited thereon. The method includes determining the geometric center of the substrate and performing subsequent processing steps for defining individual cells on the substrate using the geometric center of the substrate as a starting reference point for such processing steps.