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Neil Mcsporran

from Detroit, MI
Age ~47
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  • Detroit, MI
  • Perrysburg, OH

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Global Portfolio Manager, Incubator

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Location:
Perrysburg, OH
Industry:
Building Materials
Work:
Nsg Pilkington
Global Portfolio Manager, Incubator
Grenoble Inp - Institut Polytechnique De Grenoble Nov 2005 - May 2006
Postdoctoral Researcher
Icmab - Uab Sep 2004 - Nov 2005
Postdoctoral Researcher
Thin Film Innovations Sep 2003 - Sep 2004
Research Scientist
Education:
University of Strathclyde 2000 - 2004
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy University of Strathclyde 1995 - 2000
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Skills:
R&D
Product Development
Thin Films
Materials
Manufacturing
Photovoltaics
Glass
New Business Development
Cvd
Project Management
Chemistry
Marketing Strategy
Technical Marketing
Architectural Glass
Data Analysis
Research
Sputter Deposition
Interpersonal Communication Abilities
Product Innovation
Statistics
Renewable Energy
Long Term Customer Relationships
Strategic Partnerships
Innovation Management
Languages:
English
Spanish
French
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Publications

Us Patents

Polishing Coated Substrates

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US Patent:
20130244359, Sep 19, 2013
Filed:
Oct 27, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/261646
Inventors:
David Lawrence Bamber - Preston, GB
Paul David Warren - Ormskirk, GB
Troy Darrell Manning - Ormskirk, GB
Neil Mcsporran - Perrysburg OH, US
Paul Arthur Holmes - Northwich, GB
Assignee:
Pilkington Group Limited - Lathom
International Classification:
H01L 31/0236
H01L 33/22
US Classification:
438 29, 438 71
Abstract:
A process for the production of an optoelectronic device, such as a photovoltaic cell or a light emitting diode is disclosed. The process comprises providing a substrate having a conductive coating on at least one surface, the conductive coating having an initial roughness and at least one or more spikes, and applying a functional component to the coated surface of the substrate. The surface of the substrate having the conductive coating has been subjected to a polishing step using at least one brush to reduce the height of the spikes inherent to the conductive coating and to give the conductive coating a final roughness. By reducing the spikes there is less potential for the optoelectronic device to suffer from electrical shunts which reduce the efficiency of the device.

Growth Layer For Photovoltaic Applications

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US Patent:
20130306142, Nov 21, 2013
Filed:
Feb 3, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/261697
Inventors:
Neil Mcsporran - Perrysburg OH, US
Assignee:
PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED - Lathom
International Classification:
H01L 31/02
US Classification:
136256, 428336, 427404, 4272481
Abstract:
Sputtered zinc oxide layer is used to improve and control the crystalline properties of a molybdenum back contact used in photovoltaic cells. Optimum thicknesses for the zinc oxide layer are identified.

Transparent Front Electrode For A Photovoltaic Device

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US Patent:
20130112255, May 9, 2013
Filed:
Jul 8, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/261561
Inventors:
Neil McSporran - Perrysburg OH, US
Gary Robert Nichol - Warrington, GB
Assignee:
PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED - LATHOM
International Classification:
H01L 31/0232
H01L 51/52
US Classification:
136256, 438 72, 257 40, 257 98
Abstract:
A transparent front electrode for a photovoltaic device comprising at least the following layers in sequence: —a glass substrate; —a lower anti-reflection layer, comprising in sequence from the glass substrate *a base layer of an (oxi)nitride of silicon and/or an (oxi)nitride of aluminium, *a middle layer of an oxide of Zn and Sn, *a top layer of an oxide of Zn; —a silver-based functional layer; and —an upper anti-reflection layer comprising in sequence from the silver-based functional layer *a first barrier layer of an oxide of Ni and Cr, *a second barrier layer of an Al-doped oxide of Zn, and *a buffer layer; wherein the first barrier layer of an oxide of Ni and Cr is located directly in contact with the silver-based functional layer or the first barrier layer of an oxide of Ni and Cr is separated from the silver-based functional layer by one or more additional barrier layers.

Method Of Manufacture Of A Coated Glazing

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US Patent:
20200331800, Oct 22, 2020
Filed:
Dec 20, 2019
Appl. No.:
16/722102
Inventors:
- LATHOM, GB
NEIL MCSPORRAN - PERRYSBURG OH, US
DAVID ALAN STRICKLER - TOLEDO OH, US
LEO JAMES PYRAH - HALE, GB
Assignee:
PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED - LATHOM
International Classification:
C03C 17/34
H01L 51/52
H01L 33/58
H01L 33/42
H01L 31/18
C03C 17/245
H01L 31/0236
H01L 31/0224
H01L 31/0216
C03C 15/00
Abstract:
A method of manufacture of a coated glazing includes the following steps in sequence a) providing a transparent glass substrate, b) etching a surface of the substrate with an acidic gas, and c) directly or indirectly coating said surface with at least one layer based on a transparent conductive coating (TCC) and/or at least one layer based on a material with a refractive index of at least 1.75.

Coated Glass Article

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US Patent:
20200123047, Apr 23, 2020
Filed:
Apr 5, 2018
Appl. No.:
16/500182
Inventors:
- LATHOM, GB
NEIL MCSPORRAN - DETROIT MI, US
SRIKANTH VARANASI - OTTAWA HILLS OH, US
KYLE ERIK SWORD - PERRYSBURG OH, US
JASON MICHAEL SHIRK - SYLVANIA OH, US
Assignee:
PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED - LATHOM
International Classification:
C03C 17/34
Abstract:
A coated glass article includes a glass substrate and an anti-reflective coating formed over a first major surface of the glass substrate. The anti-reflective coating includes a color suppression interlayer and a first coating layer deposited over the color suppression interlayer. The first coating layer includes tin oxide and a dopant. The dopant includes antimony, molybdenum, or iron. A second coating layer is deposited over the first coating layer. The second coating layer includes an oxide of silicon. The coated glass article exhibits a total visible light transmittance of 70% or more and a film side visible light reflectance of less than 6.0%.

Glass Treatment

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US Patent:
20170313618, Nov 2, 2017
Filed:
Oct 21, 2015
Appl. No.:
15/520428
Inventors:
- LATHOM, GB
LEO JAMES PYRAH - ALTRINCHAM, GB
DAVID ALAN STRICKLER - TOLEDO OH, US
NEIL MCSPORRAN - PERRYSBURG OH, US
Assignee:
PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED - LATHOM
International Classification:
C03C 17/245
C03C 15/02
C03C 17/36
C03C 23/00
C03C 17/34
Abstract:
A method is disclosed, for removal of tin deposits from a glass substrate during a float glass manufacturing process. An acidic gas, such as hydrogen fluoride, is delivered to the substrate surface using chemical vapour deposition apparatus.

Insulated Glazing Unit

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US Patent:
20170253524, Sep 7, 2017
Filed:
Oct 9, 2015
Appl. No.:
15/519870
Inventors:
- LATHOM, GB
NEIL MCSPORRAN - PERRYSBURG OH, US
Assignee:
PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED - LATHOM
International Classification:
C03C 17/36
E06B 3/66
E06B 9/24
C03C 17/245
E06B 3/67
Abstract:
Insulated glazing units comprising first and second sheets of glazing material with a low pressure space there between are described. The major surface of the second sheet of glazing material not facing the low pressure space has a low emissivity coating comprising at least one layer of fluorine doped tin oxide thereon. There is a first anti-iridescence coating between the low emissivity coating and the second sheet of glazing material. Also described are insulated glazing units comprising three (first, second and third) sheets of glazing material with a low pressure space between first and second sheets of glazing material, and a second space between the first and third sheets of glazing material. There is a low emissivity coating on one or both major surfaces facing the low pressure space. The third sheet of glazing material has a low emissivity coating on both opposed major surfaces thereof.

Coated Glazing

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US Patent:
20170081241, Mar 23, 2017
Filed:
Feb 24, 2015
Appl. No.:
15/330149
Inventors:
- LATHOM, GB
NEIL MCSPORRAN - PERRYSBURG OH, US
DAVID ALAN STRICKLER - TOLEDO OH, US
LEO JAMES PYRAH - HALE, GB
Assignee:
PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED - LATHOM
International Classification:
C03C 17/34
C03C 17/245
H01L 31/0216
H01L 31/18
H01L 31/0236
H01L 51/52
H01L 33/58
H01L 33/42
C03C 15/00
H01L 31/0224
Abstract:
A coated glazing comprising: a transparent glass substrate, wherein a surface of the substrate is directly or indirectly coated with at least one layer based on a transparent conductive coating (TCC) and/or at least one layer based on a material with a refractive index of at least 1.75, and wherein said surface has an arithmetical mean height of the surface value, Sa, of at least 0.4 nm prior to said coating of said surface.
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