公开(公告)号：US20130253584A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13889581

申请日：2013-05-08

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding ,  Manish Kothari ,  Jeffrey Schwardt

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding ,  Manish Kothari ,  Jeffrey Schwardt

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7065 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/842

Abstract: A spinal implant for limiting flexion of the spine includes a tether structure for encircling adjacent spinal processes. Usually, a pair of compliance members will be provided as part of the tether structure for elastically limiting flexion while permitting an extension. A cross-member is provided between the compliance member or other portions of the tether structure to stabilize the tether structure and prevent misalignment after implantation.

Abstract translation: 用于限制脊柱弯曲的脊柱植入物包括用于环绕相邻脊柱过程的系绳结构。 通常，将提供一对顺应性构件作为系绳结构的一部分，用于弹性限制弯曲，同时允许延伸。 在连接构件或系链结构的其它部分之间设置横向构件以稳定系绳结构并防止植入后的未对准。

公开(公告)号：US08529606B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US12721238

申请日：2010-03-10

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: A61B17/88 ,  A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7067 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7097 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4455

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling flexion in a spinal segment of a patient include performing a spinal fusion procedure on a pair of adjacent vertebrae in the spinal segment and implanting a constraint device into the patient. Adjusting length or tension in the constraint device allows the constraint device to provide a force a force resistant to flexion of the spinal segment undergoing fusion. The constraint device also modulates loads borne by the spinal segment undergoing fusion or tissue adjacent thereto.

Abstract translation: 用于控制患者的脊柱段中的屈曲的方法和装置包括对脊椎段中的一对相邻椎骨执行脊柱融合程序，并将约束装置植入患者体内。 约束装置中的调节长度或张力允许约束装置提供抵抗正在融合的脊椎节段弯曲的力的力。 约束装置还调节由与其相邻的融合或组织的脊髓段承载的负载。

公开(公告)号：US08344470B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US13099221

申请日：2011-05-02

Applicant: Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Teruo Sasagawa ,  Wonsuk Chung ,  Ming-Hau Tung

Inventor： Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Teruo Sasagawa ,  Wonsuk Chung ,  Ming-Hau Tung

IPC: H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  B81B3/007 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81B2203/0307 ,  B81B2203/053

Abstract: Embodiments of MEMS devices comprise a conductive movable layer spaced apart from a conductive fixed layer by a gap, and supported by rigid support structures, or rivets, overlying depressions in the conductive movable layer, or by posts underlying depressions in the conductive movable layer. In certain embodiments, both rivets and posts may be used. In certain embodiments, these support structures are formed from rigid inorganic materials, such as metals or oxides. In certain embodiments, etch barriers may also be deposited to facilitate the use of materials in the formation of support structures which are not selectively etchable with respect to other components within the MEMS device.

Abstract translation: MEMS器件的实施例包括通过间隙与导电固定层间隔开的导电可移动层，并且由导电可移动层中的上凹部的刚性支撑结构或铆钉支撑，或由导电可移动层中的凹陷下方的柱支撑。 在某些实施例中，可以使用铆钉和柱。 在某些实施方案中，这些支撑结构由诸如金属或氧化物的刚性无机材料形成。 在某些实施例中，还可以沉积蚀刻阻挡层以促进材料在形成相对于MEMS器件内的其它部件不能选择性蚀刻的支撑结构的形成中的使用。

公开(公告)号：US20120211053A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13463343

申请日：2012-05-03

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Kasra Khazeni

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Kasra Khazeni

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B37/14 ,  B05D5/06

CPC classification number: H01L31/02168 ,  G02B5/284 ,  G02B26/001 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An interferometric mask covering a reflective conductive ribbon that electrically interconnects a plurality of photovoltaic cells is disclosed. Such an interferometric mask may reduce reflections of incident light from the conductors. In various embodiments, the mask reduces reflections, so that a front and back electrode pattern appears black or similar in color to surrounding features of the device. In other embodiments, the mask may modulate reflections of light such that the electrode pattern matches a color in the visible spectrum.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种覆盖反射导电带的干涉测量掩模，其将多个光伏电池电互连。 这种干涉式掩模可以减少来自导体的入射光的反射。 在各种实施例中，掩模减少了反射，使得前部和后部电极图案的颜色与设备的周围特征呈现黑色或类似的颜色。 在其他实施例中，掩模可以调制光的反射，使得电极图案与可见光谱中的颜色匹配。

公开(公告)号：US08244092B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12577016

申请日：2009-10-09

Applicant: Brian J. Gally ,  Lauren Palmateer ,  Manish Kothari ,  William J. Cummings

Inventor： Brian J. Gally ,  Lauren Palmateer ,  Manish Kothari ,  William J. Cummings

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: B81C99/0045 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01M3/02 ,  G01M3/186 ,  G01M3/229 ,  G02B26/001 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of testing humidity, comprising: i) determining a property of a device which encloses a plurality of interferometric modulators and ii) determining a relative humidity value or a degree of the relative humidity inside the device based at least in part upon the determined property, wherein the determined property comprises at least one of i) the thickness and width of a seal of the device and ii) adhesive permeability of a component of the device. In one embodiment, the determined property further comprises at least one of the following: i) temperature-humidity combination inside the device, ii) a desiccant capacity inside the device and iii) a device size.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例提供了一种测试湿度的方法，包括：i）确定包围多个干涉式调制器的设备的属性，以及ii）至少部分地基于以下方式确定设备内的相对湿度值或相对湿度的程度 所确定的性质，其中所确定的性质包括i）所述装置的密封件的厚度和宽度以及ii）所述装置的部件的粘合剂渗透性中的至少一种。 在一个实施例中，确定的属性还包括以下至少一个：i）设备内部的温度 - 湿度组合，ii）设备内部的干燥剂容量，以及iii）设备尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US08194056B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US11350712

申请日：2006-02-09

Applicant: Manish Kothari

Inventor： Manish Kothari

IPC: G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2310/06 ,  G09G2320/0204

Abstract: Another embodiment has a method of driving a display device including an array of MEMS elements is disclosed. The MEMS elements are characterized by a preferred set of drive potential differences including preferred positive and preferred negative actuation potential differences, preferred positive and preferred negative hold potential differences, and a preferred release potential difference, where the preferred set of drive potential differences is symmetric about a voltage differing from 0V by an offset δV. Another embodiment has a reduced set of supply voltages are used, while maintaining the charge balancing effects of applying potential differences of opposite polarity without visible artifacts.

Abstract translation: 另一实施例公开了一种驱动包括MEMS元件阵列的显示装置的方法。 MEMS元件的特征在于优选的一组驱动电位差，包括优选的正的和优选的负驱动电位差，优选的正的和优选的负保持电位差，以及优选的释放电位差，其中优选的驱动电位差集合对称关于 一个与0V不同的电压偏移δV。 另一个实施例使用了一组减少的电源电压，同时保持施加相反极性的电位差的电荷平衡效应，而没有可见的伪影。

公开(公告)号：US08149497B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12711594

申请日：2010-02-24

Applicant: Teruo Sasagawa ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  SuryaPrakash Ganti ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Chun-Ming Wang

Inventor： Teruo Sasagawa ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  SuryaPrakash Ganti ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Chun-Ming Wang

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2203/0307 ,  B81C1/00595 ,  B81C2201/014 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems device having support structures formed of sacrificial material surrounded by a protective material. The microelectromechanical systems device includes a substrate having an electrode formed thereon. Another electrode is separated from the first electrode by a cavity and forms a movable layer, which is supported by support structures formed of a sacrificial material.

公开(公告)号：US20120051088A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12868649

申请日：2010-08-25

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: F21V5/02 ,  H01J9/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/006 ,  G02B6/0068

Abstract: Illumination systems and methods of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, an illumination system includes a plurality of light sources configured to emit light into a light panel and a plurality of light turning features disposed on the light panel configured to turn light out of the light panel. The light sources can be configured to emit different colors of light than one another and the light turning features can be arranged such that a first light turning feature turns more light having a first color than any other color of light and such that a second light turning feature turns more light having a second color than any other color of light. In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing an illumination system includes providing a light panel and positioning a luminance altering element on the light panel such that a luminance characteristic of the panel changes.

Abstract translation: 照明系统及其制造方法。 在一个实施例中，照明系统包括被配置为将光发射到光面板中的多个光源和设置在所述光面板上的多个光转动特征，所述多个光转动特征被配置为将光从所述光面板转出。 光源可以被配置为发射彼此不同的光的颜色，并且光转动特征可以被布置成使得第一光转向特征使得具有比任何其它颜色的光具有第一颜色的更多的光，并且使得第二光转向 特征使得具有比任何其他颜色的光具有第二颜色的更多的光。 在另一个实施例中，一种制造照明系统的方法包括提供一个光面板，并将亮度改变元件定位在该光板上，使得该面板的亮度特性发生变化。

公开(公告)号：US20120038653A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13251009

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Manish Kothari

Inventor： Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H01J9/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A system and method for an optical component that masks non-active portions of a display and provides an electrical path for one or more display circuits. In one embodiment an optical device includes a substrate, a plurality of optical elements on the substrate, each optical element having an optical characteristic which changes in response to a voltage applied to the optical element, and a light-absorbing, electrically-conductive optical mask disposed on the substrate and offset from the plurality of optical elements, the optical mask electrically coupled to one or more of the optical elements to provide electrical paths for applying voltages to the optical elements. In another embodiment, a method of providing an electrical signal to optical elements of a display comprises electrically coupling an electrically-conductive light-absorbing mask to one or more optical elements, and applying a voltage to the mask to activate the one or more optical elements.

公开(公告)号：US08115989B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12562024

申请日：2009-09-17

Applicant: Manish Kothari

Inventor： Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02F1/29 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81C1/00976

Abstract: Anti-stiction systems may include one or more anti-stiction electrodes driven to provide an electrical force that counteracts a stiction force acting upon a moveable portion of an interferometric modulator. The anti-stiction electrode(s) may be disposed on a back glass or on another such substrate. The anti-stiction electrode(s) may be configured to apply an electrical force to substantially all of the interferometric modulators in a display device at once and/or may be configured to apply an electrical force only to a selected area. In some embodiments, the sum of an anti-stiction electrical force and a mechanical restoring force of a moveable part of an interferometric modulator is sufficient to counteract a stiction force.

Abstract translation: 防静电系统可以包括被驱动以提供抵消作用在干涉式调制器的可移动部分上的粘性力的电力的一个或多个抗静电电极。 抗静电电极可以设置在后玻璃上或另一个这样的基板上。 抗静电电极可以被配置为一次向显示装置中的基本上所有的干涉式调制器施加电力，和/或可以被配置为仅将电力施加到选定的区域。 在一些实施例中，抗静电电力和干涉式调制器的可移动部分的机械恢复力的总和足以抵消静力。