Optical system and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9171984
APP PUB NO 20130206212A1
SERIAL NO

13385595

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In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides an energy production apparatus. The apparatus includes fuzzy focusing optics and a mounting plate having a generally planar surface. The planar surface is positioned relative to the fuzzy focusing optics such that at least a portion of light incident on the fuzzy focusing optics is directed onto the planar surface. The apparatus also includes a plurality of solar cells coupled to the planar surface of the mounting plate. A power transmission bus is coupled to the plurality of solar cells. A drive mechanism is coupled to the mounting plate and configured to rotate the mounting plate about an axis normal to the planar surface of the mounting plate.

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BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE2215 RAGGIO PARKWAY RENO NV 89512

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Etyemezian, Vicken Henderson, US 4 4
Nikolich, George Las Vegas, US 7 130

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