公开(公告)号：US06172456B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-09

申请号：US09286267

申请日：1999-04-05

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Charles Watkins

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Charles Watkins

IPC: A01J6300

CPC classification number: H01J29/94 ,  H01J29/90 ,  H01J31/127 ,  H01J2329/8625 ,  H01J2329/92

Abstract: A flat-panel field emission display comprises a luminescent faceplate, a rigid backplate, and an interposed or sandwiched emitter or cathode plate. A positioning spacer or connector ridge is formed on the rear surface of the faceplate to space the cathode plate a fixed distance behind the faceplate. A peripheral seal is formed between the faceplate and the backplate. The faceplate, backplate, and peripheral seal define an evacuated internal space which contains the cathode plate. The backplate is spaced behind the cathode plate to create a rearward vacuum space in which a getter is located.

Abstract translation: 平板场发射显示器包括发光面板，刚性背板以及插入或夹持的发射器或阴极板。 在面板的后表面上形成定位间隔件或连接器脊，以使阴极板在面板后面固定距离。 在面板和背板之间形成周边密封。 面板，背板和外围密封件限定了包含阴极板的抽真空的内部空间。 背板在阴极板之后隔开，以形成一吸气剂位于其中的向后真空空间。

公开(公告)号：US6100640A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US82354

申请日：1998-05-20

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Danny Dynka

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Danny Dynka

IPC: H01J9/26 ,  H01J9/385 ,  H01J29/94 ,  G09G3/10

CPC classification number: H01J9/261 ,  H01J29/94 ,  H01J9/385 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A getter wire formed in a closed configuration in a vacuum sealed package is inductively heated until it evaporates, thereby forming a thin film on the inner walls of the package to getter gas molecules within the sealed package.

Abstract translation: 在真空密封封装中形成为封闭结构的吸气丝被感应加热直到其蒸发，从而在封装的内壁上形成薄膜以在密封包装内的吸气剂分子。

公开(公告)号：US6056615A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US181295

申请日：1998-10-28

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Terry Gilton

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Terry Gilton

IPC: H01J9/02 ,  H01J9/26

CPC classification number: H01J9/025

Abstract: A wet chemical process is provided for treating an emitter formed on a substrate of a field emission display, the process comprises applying a solution including hydrogen to the emitter. In one embodiment of the invention, the steps of applying a solution comprises applying a solution of hydrofluoric acid to the emitter.

Abstract translation: 提供湿化学工艺用于处理场发射显示器的衬底上形成的发射体，该方法包括将包含氢的溶液施加到发射器。 在本发明的一个实施方案中，施加溶液的步骤包括将氢氟酸溶液施加到发射器。

公开(公告)号：US6037711A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US781830

申请日：1997-01-10

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Charles M. Watkins ,  James J. Hofmann

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Charles M. Watkins ,  James J. Hofmann

IPC: H01J9/22 ,  H01J29/08 ,  H01J29/18 ,  H01J29/89 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H01J19/24

CPC classification number: H01J29/896 ,  H01J29/085 ,  H01J31/127 ,  H01J2329/08 ,  H01J2329/892

Abstract: An anode of a flat panel display has a glass substrate, a patterned black grille on the substrate, a conductive layer covering the grille and the substrate, a phosphor layer covering, and one or more additional transparent layers that reduce the reflectance of the flat panel display from 14% down to 1%-4%. These additional layers are placed between the black matrix grille and the substrate, and between the conductive layer and phosphor layer. The two additional layers are selected and designed to reduce the reflectance that occurs at these respective interfaces.

Abstract translation: 平板显示器的阳极具有玻璃基板，基板上的图案化黑格栅，覆盖格栅和基板的导电层，覆盖的荧光体层和降低平板的反射率的一个或多个附加透明层 从14％下降到1％-4％。 这些附加层被放置在黑矩阵格栅和基板之间以及导电层和荧光体层之间。 选择和设计两个附加层以减少在这些各个界面处发生的反射率。

公开(公告)号：US6004686A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-21

申请号：US46069

申请日：1998-03-23

Applicant: Robert T. Rasmussen ,  David A. Cathey

Inventor： Robert T. Rasmussen ,  David A. Cathey

IPC: C03C17/00 ,  C03C17/34 ,  C08K9/08 ,  C09K11/02 ,  B32B9/00

CPC classification number: C08K9/08 ,  C03C17/007 ,  C03C17/3411 ,  C09K11/025 ,  C03C2217/42 ,  C03C2217/475 ,  Y10S428/917

Abstract: The present invention provides an electroluminescent material that includes phosphor particles with an overlaying coating of a conductive inorganic oxide.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种电致发光材料，其包括具有导电无机氧化物的覆盖涂层的荧光体颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US5881298A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-09

申请号：US707634

申请日：1996-09-05

Applicant: David A. Cathey

Inventor： David A. Cathey

IPC: G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/203 ,  G06F1/3203

Abstract: A portable computer that conserves power when the computer operates from its portable power source. The portable computer has a processor operatively coupled to an input device, an output device, and a memory device. The portable computer also includes a portable power source operatively coupled to the processor, and a selectively operable cooling system that is adapted to create a heat transfer zone in which heat dissipates from the processor. The cooling system has a cooling unit that may be selectively disabled in a desired power-saving mode during which the processor may continue to operate. The cooling unit is preferably disabled by electrically disconnecting the cooling unit from the portable power source to de-energize the cooling system, or by physically disconnecting the cooling system from the portable computer.

Abstract translation: 便携式计算机，当计算机从其便携式电源运行时节省电力。 便携式计算机具有可操作地耦合到输入设备，输出设备和存储设备的处理器。 便携式计算机还包括可操作地耦合到处理器的便携式电源，以及可选择性地操作的冷却系统，其适于产生热处理器散热的传热区域。 冷却系统具有可以在处理器可以继续操作的期望的省电模式中选择性地禁用的冷却单元。 优选地，通过将​​冷却单元与便携式电源电断开以使冷却系统断电，或通过物理地将冷却系统与便携式计算机断开连接来实现冷却单元的禁用。

公开(公告)号：US5853492A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-29

申请号：US608153

申请日：1996-02-28

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Terry Gilton

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Terry Gilton

IPC: H01J9/02 ,  E03C23/00

CPC classification number: H01J9/025

Abstract: A wet chemical process is provided for treating an emitter formed on a substrate of a field emission display, the process comprises applying a solution including hydrogen to the emitter. In one embodiment of the invention, the steps of applying a solution comprises applying a solution of hydrofluoric acid to the emitter.

公开(公告)号：US5789754A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-04

申请号：US699489

申请日：1996-08-19

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Rodney C. Langley

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Rodney C. Langley

IPC: G01N21/73

CPC classification number: G01N21/73

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of detecting leaks of external atmospheric gases into a plasma reactor comprises monitoring an emission spectra of a plasma within the reactor for the presence of an external atmospheric constituent. In another aspect, a method of detecting an external atmospheric leak in a plasma enhanced reactor comprising detecting photon emission of excited nitrogen present within the reactor. In yet another aspect, a leak detection system of continuously detecting for leaks of external atmospheric gases into a plasma reactor comprises: a) an optical detection apparatus in optical communication with a plasma in the plasma reactor; b) the optical detection apparatus being configured to monitor an emission spectra of the plasma for a signal due to presence of an external atmospheric constituent within the plasma and for a signal due to a non-atmospheric constituent within the plasma; and c) an alarm configured to generate a response when the relative size of the external atmospheric constituent signal to the non-atmospheric constituent signal exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，检测外部大气气体进入等离子体反应器的泄漏的方法包括监测反应器内的等离子体的外部大气成分的存在的发射光谱。 在另一方面，一种检测等离子体增强反应器中的外部大气泄漏的方法，包括检测存在于反应器内的受激氮的光子发射。 在另一方面，一种连续地检测外部大气气体进入等离子体反应器的泄漏检测系统包括：a）与等离子体反应器中的等离子体光学连通的光学检测装置; b）光学检测装置被配置为监测由于在等离子体内存在外部大气成分和由于等离子体内的非大气成分引起的信号引起的信号的等离子体的发射光谱; 以及c）被配置为当所述外部大气分量信号相对于所述非大气分量信号的相对大小超过预定值时产生响应的报警。

公开(公告)号：US5653017A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-05

申请号：US642581

申请日：1996-05-03

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Charles Watkins ,  Derek Gochnour

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Charles Watkins ,  Derek Gochnour

IPC: H01J9/34 ,  H01J9/24 ,  H01J9/26 ,  H01J9/32 ,  H01J9/36 ,  H01L21/60 ,  H01L21/98 ,  H01L23/538 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K3/36

CPC classification number: H01L25/50 ,  H01J9/241 ,  H01J9/261 ,  H01J9/32 ,  H01J9/36 ,  H01L23/5385 ,  H01J2329/8625 ,  H01L2224/45015 ,  H01L2224/45124 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48465 ,  H01L24/45 ,  H01L24/48 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H05K3/328 ,  H05K3/368 ,  Y10T29/49126

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method of attaching and electrically connecting first and second planar substrates, wherein the first and second substrates have inwardly-facing surfaces with matching patterns of bond pads. The method includes adjusting a wire bonder's tear. length to a setting which leaves a projecting tail of severed bond wire at a terminating wedge bond connection. Further steps include making a wedge bond to an individual bond pad of the first planar substrate with bond wire from the wire bender, and then severing the bond wire adjacent said wedge bond. The adjusted tear length of the wire bender results in a tail of severed bond wire which projects from said wedge bond and said individual bond pad. Subsequent steps include positioning the first and second planar substrates with their inwardly-facing surfaces facing each other, aligning the matching bond pad patterns of the first and second planar substrates, and pressing the first and second planar substrates against each other. The bond wire tail deforms between the bond pads of the first and second planar substrates to conductively bond therebetween.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了一种附接和电连接第一和第二平面基板的方法，其中第一和第二基板具有具有匹配的接合焊盘图案的向内表面。 该方法包括调整引线接合器的撕裂。 长度达到在终止楔形键合连接处留下切断的接合线的突出尾部的设置。 进一步的步骤包括使用与电线弯曲机的接合线将楔形结合到第一平面基板的单个接合焊盘，然后切断邻近所述楔形键的接合线。 弯曲机的经调整的撕裂长度导致从所述楔形键和所述单独接合焊盘突出的断开的接合线的尾部。 随后的步骤包括将第一和第二平面基板的面向彼此的面向内的表面定位，使第一和第二平面基板的匹配接合焊盘图案对齐，并将第一和第二平面基板彼此压紧。 接合线尾部在第一和第二平面基板的接合焊盘之间变形，以在它们之间导电地结合。

公开(公告)号：US5391259A

公开(公告)日：1995-02-21

申请号：US184819

申请日：1994-01-21

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Kevin Tjaden

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Kevin Tjaden

IPC: C23F4/00 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J9/00

CPC classification number: H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30403

Abstract: A method for forming a substantially uniform array of atomically sharp emitter tips, comprising: patterning a substrate with a mask, thereby defining an array; isotropically etching the array to form pointed tips; and removing the mask when substantially all of the tips have become sharp. A mask having a composition and dimensions which enable the mask to remain balanced on the apex of the tips until all of the tips are of substantially the same shape is used to form the array of substantially uniform tips.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成基本上均匀阵列的原子锋利的发射极尖端的方法，包括：用掩模图案化衬底，从而限定阵列; 各向同性蚀刻阵列以形成尖端; 并且当基本上所有的尖端已经变得尖锐时去除掩模。 具有使掩模在尖端的顶点上保持平衡的成分和尺寸的掩模，直到所有尖端具有基本相同的形状，以形成基本均匀的尖端的阵列。