公开(公告)号：US20140363908A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14469664

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Brad Oraw ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Jeffrey Baldridge ,  Eric Anthony Perozziello

IPC: H01L33/00 ,  H01L27/15 ,  H01L27/30 ,  H01L51/42 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L27/142 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L27/32

CPC classification number: H01L27/3281 ,  H01L21/6836 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L27/142 ,  H01L27/15 ,  H01L27/301 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H01L31/03044 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/1876 ,  H01L33/005 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L33/382 ,  H01L51/42 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. An exemplary method of fabricating an electronic device comprises: depositing one or more first conductors; and depositing a plurality of diodes suspended in a mixture of a first solvent and a viscosity modifier. Various exemplary diodes have a lateral dimension between about 10 to 50 microns and about 5 to 25 microns in height. Other embodiments may also include a plurality of substantially chemically inert particles having a range of sizes between about 10 to about 50 microns.

Abstract translation: 二极管的液体或凝胶悬浮液的示例性可印刷组合物包括多个二极管，第一溶剂和/或粘度调节剂。 制造电子设备的示例性方法包括：沉积一个或多个第一导体; 以及沉积悬浮在第一溶剂和粘度调节剂的混合物中的多个二极管。 各种示例性二极管的高度为约10至50微米和约5至25微米之间的横向尺寸。 其它实施方案还可以包括多个基本上化学惰性的颗粒，其尺寸范围在约10至约50微米之间。

公开(公告)号：US20140302373A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US14249316

申请日：2014-04-09

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Vera N. Lockett ,  Leila Daneshi ,  William J. Ray ,  John G. Gustafson

IPC: H01M10/0569 ,  H01M10/0585

CPC classification number: H01M6/40 ,  C07D233/58 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M4/06 ,  H01M4/12 ,  H01M4/42 ,  H01M4/50 ,  H01M4/625 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M4/663 ,  H01M4/666 ,  H01M4/668 ,  H01M6/164 ,  H01M6/166 ,  H01M10/0569 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: An energy storage device includes a printed current collector layer, where the printed current collector layer includes nickel flakes and a current collector conductive carbon additive. The energy storage device includes a printed electrode layer printed over the current collector layer, where the printed electrode layer includes an ionic liquid and an electrode conductive carbon additive. The ionic liquid can include 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (C2mimBF4). The current collector conductive carbon can include graphene and the electrode conductive carbon additive can include graphite, graphene, and/or carbon nanotubes.

Abstract translation: 储能装置包括印刷集电极层，印刷集电极层包括镍薄片和集电器导电碳添加剂。 能量存储装置包括印刷在集电器层上的印刷电极层，其中印刷电极层包括离子液体和电极导电性碳添加剂。 离子液体可以包括1-乙基-3-甲基咪唑鎓四氟硼酸盐（C2mimBF4）。 集电体导电碳可以包括石墨烯，并且电极导电碳添加剂可以包括石墨，石墨烯和/或碳纳米管。

公开(公告)号：US20140285995A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14294401

申请日：2014-06-03

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： William J. Ray ,  Reuben Rettke ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Alexander Ray

IPC: F21K99/00

CPC classification number: F21K9/64 ,  C09K11/025 ,  C09K11/08 ,  H01L33/501 ,  H01L33/502 ,  H01L33/505 ,  H01L33/507 ,  H01L33/508 ,  H01L33/54 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L2933/0083 ,  H01L2933/0091 ,  Y02B20/181

Abstract: LED dies are suspended in an ink and printed on a first support substrate to form a light emitting layer having a light emitting surface emitting primary light, such as blue light. A mixture of a transparent binder, phosphor powder, and transparent glass beads is formed as an ink and printed over the light emitting surface. The mixture forms a wavelength conversion layer when cured. The beads are preferably sized so that the tops of the beads protrude completely through the conversion layer. Some of the primary light passes through the beads with virtually no attenuation or backscattering, and some of the primary light is converted by the phosphor to secondary light. The combination of the secondary light and the primary light passing though the beads may form white light. The overall color is highly controllable by controlling the percentage weight of the beads.

Abstract translation: LED芯片悬挂在墨水中并印刷在第一支撑基板上以形成具有发射初级光的发光表面的发光层，例如蓝色光。 形成透明粘合剂，荧光体粉末和透明玻璃珠的混合物作为墨水并印刷在发光表面上。 混合物在固化时形成波长转换层。 珠子的尺寸优选使得珠的顶部完全突出通过转换层。 一些初级光通过珠子几乎没有衰减或反向散射，并且一些初级光被磷光体转换成二次光。 二次光和通过珠的初级光的组合可以形成白光。 通过控制珠子的重量百分比，整体颜色是高度可控的。

公开(公告)号：US20140231834A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14177678

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  Jeffrey Baldridge ,  Reuben Rettke

IPC: H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L25/075

CPC classification number: H01L25/0753 ,  F21K9/64 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/507 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L2224/95 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A flexible light sheet lamp includes a thin substrate and an array of printed microscopic vertical LEDs (VLEDs) sandwiched between a transparent first conductor layer and a transparent second conductor layer. The light sheet has a light exit surface. The VLEDs have one surface, facing the light exit surface of the light sheet, covered with a reflective metal. A phosphor layer is provided such that the semi-transparent VLED layer is between the phosphor layer and the light exit surface. A reflector layer is provided such that the phosphor layer is between the reflector layer and the VLED layer. The substrate may form the light exit surface or the light exit surface may be the opposite side of the light sheet. Some VLED light passing through the phosphor layer is reflected by the reflector layer and re-enters the phosphor layer. Therefore, less phosphor is needed to achieve the desired conversion ratio.

Abstract translation: 柔性灯片灯包括薄基板和夹在透明第一导体层和透明第二导体层之间的印刷显微镜垂直LED（VLED）的阵列。 光片具有光出射表面。 VLED具有面向光片的光出射面的一个表面，被反射金属覆盖。 提供荧光体层，使得半透明VLED层位于荧光体层和光出射表面之间。 设置反射层，使得荧光体层位于反射层和VLED层之间。 基板可以形成光出射表面，或者光出射表面可以是光片的相对侧。 通过荧光体层的一些VLED光被反射层反射并重新进入磷光体层。 因此，需要较少的荧光体来实现期望的转化率。

公开(公告)号：US20140230207A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14177632

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.

Inventor： Bradley Steven Oraw ,  Bemly Sujeewa Randeniya ,  Eric William Kahrs

IPC: H05K3/04

CPC classification number: H05K3/048 ,  H05K3/046 ,  H05K2203/0228 ,  H05K2203/0522 ,  H05K2203/1545 ,  Y10T29/302 ,  Y10T156/1082

Abstract: A flex-circuit or a rigid printed circuit board is formed by depositing an adhesive pattern on a top surface of a substrate. The adhesive pattern corresponds to a copper foil pattern to be formed for interconnecting electronic components. A thin copper foil is then laminated over the substrate to adhere the foil to the adhesive pattern. The foil is then peeled off the substrate such that the foil overlying the adhesive pattern remains, and the foil that is not overlying the adhesive pattern is removed. In one embodiment, the foil is cut or weakened along the edges of the adhesive pattern to minimize tearing of the foil. The foil may be first affixed to a sheet for increased mechanical integrity, prior to the foil being laminated over the substrate, followed by kiss-cutting the foil while on the sheet to avoid tearing of the foil during the lift-off step.

Abstract translation: 柔性电路或刚性印刷电路板通过在基板的顶表面上沉积粘合剂图案而形成。 粘合剂图案对应于要形成的用于互连电子部件的铜箔图案。 然后将薄铜箔层压在基板上以将箔粘附到粘合剂图案上。 然后将箔从基材上剥下，使得覆盖粘合剂图案的箔片保留，并且不覆盖粘合剂图案的箔被去除。 在一个实施例中，箔沿着粘合剂图案的边缘被切割或削弱，以最小化箔的撕裂。 在箔被层压在基材上之前，箔可以首先固定到片材上以增加机械完整性，然后在片材上亲吻切割箔片，以避免在剥离步骤期间撕裂箔片。

公开(公告)号：US20140225515A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14255774

申请日：2014-04-17

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Peter Michael Bray ,  David R. Bowden

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H05B33/08

CPC classification number: G09F9/37 ,  A47F3/001 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09G3/14 ,  G09G2330/028 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B37/0209 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B41/245

Abstract: An exemplary system comprises a power regulator and an emitting apparatus. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a first primary inductor voltage. The emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor coupled to the illumination source. The illumination source is adapted to emit visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar.

Abstract translation: 示例性系统包括功率调节器和发射设备。 发光装置通常附接到显示对象，例如商品包装或容器上或与显示对象集成。 支持结构，例如购买点显示，通常包含或支持一个或多个功率调节器和显示对象。 功率调节器包括控制器和初级电感器，并且控制器适于向初级电感器提供电压或电流以产生第一初级电感器电压。 发光装置包括照明源和耦合到照明源的次级电感器。 当功率调节器处于导通状态并且次级电感器在初级电感器的预定距离内时，照明源适于发射可见光。 在示例性实施例中，第一和第二电感器基本上是平面的。

公开(公告)号：US20140209945A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14162116

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.

Inventor： Jeff Baldridge ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Bradley Steven Oraw ,  Thomas Frederick Soules

IPC: H01L33/38 ,  H01L27/15

CPC classification number: H01L33/38 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L27/153 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/0001 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A flexible light sheet includes a thin substrate that allows light to pass through it, a transparent first conductor layer overlying the substrate, an array of vertical light emitting diodes (VLEDs) printed as an ink over the first conductor layer, each of the VLEDs having a bottom electrode electrically contacting the first conductor layer, a dielectric material between the VLEDs overlying the first conductor layer, and a transparent second conductor layer overlying the VLEDs and dielectric layer, each of the VLEDs having a top electrode electrically contacting the transparent second conductor layer. Each individual VLED may emit light bidirectionally. The VLEDs are illuminated by a voltage differential between the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer such that bidirectional light passes through the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer. Phosphor layers may be deposited on both sides to create white light using blue VLEDs.

Abstract translation: 柔性光板包括允许光通过它的薄衬底，覆盖衬底的透明第一导体层，在第一导体层上印刷为油墨的垂直发光二极管阵列（VLED），每个VLED具有 电接触第一导体层的底部电极，覆盖第一导体层的VLED之间的介电材料和覆盖在VLED和电介质层上的透明第二导体层，每个VLED具有与透明第二导体层电接触的顶部电极 。 每个单独的VLED可以双向发光。 VLED被第一导体层和第二导体层之间的电压差照亮，使得双向光通过第一导体层和第二导体层。 可以在两侧沉积荧光体层，以使用蓝色VLED形成白光。

公开(公告)号：US20140198373A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14095526

申请日：2013-12-03

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： William J. Ray

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  H01L33/60

CPC classification number: G02B26/007 ,  G02B26/026 ,  G02B26/0858 ,  G02F1/21 ,  G02F1/23 ,  G02F1/29 ,  G02F2202/32 ,  G02F2203/12 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/502 ,  H01L33/60

Abstract: A reflective color display is disclosed. A substrate supports a first conductor layer and pixel wells. A piezoelectric segment is formed in each pixel well over the first conductor layer. A second conductor layer overlies the piezoelectric segments, wherein an electric field created across any piezoelectric segment causes the piezoelectric segment to expand or contract under control of the electric field. A Bragg reflector segment overlies each piezoelectric segment and is compressible by expansion of the underlying piezoelectric segment. A white light LED layer overlies the Bragg reflector segments. By varying the electric field across each piezoelectric segment, the overlying Bragg reflector segment is controlled to reflect a selected wavelength for each pixel of the display. The walls of the pixel wells provide acoustic isolation between adjacent pixel wells. An acoustic membrane isolates the Bragg reflector segment from high frequency vibrations of the piezoelectric segment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种反射彩色显示器。 衬底支撑第一导体层和像素阱。 在每个像素中在第一导体层上形成压电段。 第二导体层覆盖在压电段上，其中跨越任何压电段产生的电场使压电段在电场的控制下膨胀或收缩。 布拉格反射器部分覆盖每个压电段，并且可通过下面的压电段的膨胀来压缩。 白光LED层叠在布拉格反射器部分上。 通过改变跨越每个压电段的电场，控制上覆布拉格反射器段以反映显示器每个像素的选定波长。 像素孔的壁提供相邻像素孔之间的声学​​隔离。 声膜将布拉格反射器段与压电段的高频振动隔离开。

公开(公告)号：US20140191246A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14207047

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Bradley S. Oraw

IPC: H01L33/00

CPC classification number: H01L25/167 ,  H01L33/0079 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: LED modules are disclosed having a control MOSFET, or other transistor, in series with an LED. In one embodiment, a MOSFET wafer, containing an array of vertical MOSFETS, is aligned and bonded to an LED wafer, containing a corresponding array of vertical LEDs, and singulated to form thousands of active 3-terminal LED modules with the same footprint as a single LED. Despite the different forward voltages of red, green, and blue LEDs, RGB modules may be connected in parallel and their control voltages staggered at 60 Hz or greater to generate a single perceived color, such as white. The RGB modules may be connected in a panel for general illumination or for a color display.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有与LED串联的控制MOSFET或其它晶体管的LED模块。 在一个实施例中，包含垂直MOSFETS阵列的MOSFET晶片被对准并结合到包含相应阵列的垂直LED的LED晶片上，并被单个化以形成数千个具有相同占空比的有源3端子LED模块 单个LED。 尽管红色，绿色和蓝色LED的正向电压不同，但是RGB模块可能并联连接，并且其控制电压以60Hz或更大的方式交错，以产生单个感知颜色，例如白色。 RGB模块可以连接在用于一般照明或彩色显示的面板中。

公开(公告)号：US20140182099A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14201059

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Thomas William Clinton ,  Mark David Lowenthal

IPC: H01G11/84

CPC classification number: H01G11/36 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  H01F1/0045 ,  H01G9/058 ,  H01G11/26 ,  H01G11/28 ,  H01G11/48 ,  H01G11/58 ,  H01G11/84 ,  H01G11/86 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10T29/417 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: Multilayer carbon nanotube capacitors, and methods and printable compositions for manufacturing multilayer carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are disclosed. A first capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid, each fixed CNT comprising a magnetic catalyst nanoparticle coupled to a carbon nanotube and further coupled to the first conductor; and a first plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Another capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a conductive nanomesh coupled to the first conductor; a first plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid and further coupled to the conductive nanomesh; and a plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Various methods of printing the CNTs and other structures, and methods of aligning and moving the CNTs using applied electric and magnetic fields, are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了多层碳纳米管电容器，以及用于制造多层碳纳米管（CNT）的方法和可印刷组合物。 第一电容器实施例包括：第一导体; 在离子液体中的多个固定的CNT，每个固定的CNT包含耦合到碳纳米管并进一步耦合到第一导体的磁性催化剂纳米颗粒; 以及在离子液体中分散和移动的第一多个游离CNT。 另一电容器实施例包括：第一导体; 耦合到第一导体的导电纳米片; 离子液体中的第一多个固定CNT并进一步与导电纳米颗粒结合; 以及在离子液体中分散和移动的多个游离CNT。 还公开了CNT和其他结构的各种印刷方法，以及使用施加的电场和磁场对准和移动CNT的方法。