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Window structure with photovoltaic panel

  • US 6,646,196 B2
  • Filed: 11/26/2001
  • Issued: 11/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. The window structure comprising:

  • an exterior frame defining the exterior perimeter of the window structure;

    a plurality of window panels positioned within said exterior frame, each of said plurality of window panels being defined at least in part by an interior frame portion;

    at least one of said window panels comprising a photovoltaic module comprised of a plurality of electrically connected photovoltaic cells electrically connected with one another in series, wherein said at least one panel has an exterior side and an interior side and wherein said plurality of photovoltaic cells are located on said exterior side;

    at least another of said window panels comprising vision glass; and

    an access panel located on said interior side.

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