Solar Module Structures and Assembly Methods for Three-Dimensional Thin-Film Solar Cells
US 7,999,174 In forceTerm ends Jun 15, 2028 · High confidence
20-year base term ends Oct 6, 2027
Oct 6, 2007
Jun 15, 2028
Aug 16, 2011
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| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Oct 6, 2007, when this application, 11/868,491, was filed | Oct 6, 2027 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | +253 days, USPTO patent term adjustment record | Jun 15, 2028 | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | Disclaimer resolved from the filed document (refs US 8,084,684) | resolves to Jun 15, 2028, no earlier than this term, so no change | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Fee events | 3 of 3 maintenance fees paid | In force | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Jun 15, 2028 | High confidence |
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