# Michael Wingert — Patents explained on PatentBrief

Michael Wingert has 1 landmark patent explained in plain English on PatentBrief.

- [Solar Cells with Built-in Smart Electronics on the Back](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9293619/smart-photovoltaic-cells-and-modules) — granted 2016
  This patent describes a solar cell design that integrates electronic components, like a bypass switch, directly onto the back of the cell to improve performance, especially when parts of the cell are shaded.

**Full profile:** https://patentbrief.org/inventor/michael-wingert

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