Variable volume between flexible structure and support surface
    12.
    发明授权
    Variable volume between flexible structure and support surface 失效
    柔性结构和支撑表面之间的可变体积

    公开(公告)号:US07710371B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-04

    申请号:US11014490

    申请日:2004-12-16

    摘要: Cells can include variable volumes defined between a flexible structure, such as a polymer layer, and a support surface, with the flexible structure and support surface being attached in a first region that surrounds a second region in which they are unattached. Various adhesion structures can attach the flexible structure and the support surface. When unstretched, the flexible structure can lie in a flat position on the support surface. In response to a stretching force away from the support surface, the flexible structure can move out of the flat position, providing the variable volume. Electrodes, such as on the flexible structure, on the support surface, and over the flexible structure, can have charge levels that couple with each other and with the variable volume. A support structure can include a device layer with signal circuitry that provides a signal path between an electrode and external circuitry. One or more ducts can provide fluid communication with each cell's variable volume. Arrays of such cells can be implemented for various applications, such as optical modulators, displays, printheads, and microphones.

    摘要翻译: 细胞可以包括在诸如聚合物层的柔性结构和支撑表面之间限定的可变体积,其中柔性结构和支撑表面附接在围绕其未连接的第二区域的第一区域中。 各种粘合结构可以附接柔性结构和支撑表面。 当未拉伸时,柔性结构可以位于支撑表面上的平坦位置。 响应于远离支撑表面的拉伸力,柔性结构可以移出平坦位置,从而提供可变的体积。 诸如柔性结构的电极,在支撑表面上以及柔性结构上的电极可以具有彼此耦合并且具有可变体积的电荷水平。 支撑结构可以包括具有提供电极和外部电路之间的信号路径的信号电路的器件层。 一个或多个管道可以提供与每个电池的可变体积的流体连通。 可以对诸如光学调制器,显示器,打印头和麦克风的各种应用来实现这种单元的阵列。

    Fluidic structures
    13.
    发明授权
    Fluidic structures 有权
    流体结构

    公开(公告)号:US07517043B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-14

    申请号:US11014356

    申请日:2004-12-16

    IPC分类号: B41J2/015

    摘要: Various fluidic techniques can employ ducting structures, such as microstructures, that extend between other components, such as plate-like structures. A ducting structure can, for example, include an inlet opening toward or near one plate-like structure, an outlet opening toward or near another plate-like structure, and a duct in which fluid flows after being received through the inlet opening and before being provided through the outlet opening. In some implementations, a ducting structure is photo-defined, such as by exposing a photoimageable structure and then removing either exposed or unexposed regions. In some implementations, a ducting structure is a freestanding polymer microstructure. In some implementations, ducting structures are microstructures that extend approximately the same length between first and second plate-like structures, and have a ratio of length to maximum cavity diameter of approximately two or more. A printhead implementation includes an array of such microstructures supported between drive side and drop side assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 各种流体技术可以采用在诸如板状结构的其他部件之间延伸的管道结构,例如微结构。 管道结构可以例如包括朝向或靠近一个板状结构的入口开口,朝向或接近另一个板状结构的出口,以及在通过入口开口之后流体流动的管道 通过出口开口提供。 在一些实施方案中,管道结构是光限定的,例如通过曝光可光成像的结构,然后去除暴露或未曝光的区域。 在一些实施方案中,管道结构是独立的聚合物微结构。 在一些实施方案中,管道结构是在第一和第二板状结构之间延伸大致相同长度的微结构,并且具有大约两个或更多个长度与最大腔直径的比率。 打印头实现包括支撑在驱动侧和液滴侧组件之间的这种微结构的阵列。

    METHOD OF SEALING AN ARRAY OF CELL MICROSTRUCTURES USING MICROENCAPSULATED ADHESIVE
    14.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF SEALING AN ARRAY OF CELL MICROSTRUCTURES USING MICROENCAPSULATED ADHESIVE 失效
    使用微胶囊粘合剂密封细胞微结构阵列的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070286986A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-13

    申请号:US11848591

    申请日:2007-08-31

    IPC分类号: B32B7/12

    摘要: A method for sealing microstructured cells, which are defined by at least a first substrate and a wall microstructure extending from the first substrate, includes a step of applying a plurality of adhesive microcapsules along at least one of a first side of a second substrate and an exposed end portion of the wall microstructure. The adhesive microcapsules containing an adhesive substance. Another step includes positioning the first side of the second substrate adjacent the end portion of the wall microstructure. Still another step includes rupturing at least a portion of the plurality of adhesive microcapsules dispensing the adhesive substance between the end portion of the wall microstructure and the first side of the second substrate. A microstructure is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 用于密封由至少第一基底和从第一基底延伸的壁微结构限定的微结构细胞的方法包括沿着第二基底的第一侧和第二基底中的至少一个施加多个粘合微胶囊的步骤, 露出端部的壁微结构。 粘合剂微胶囊含有粘合剂物质。 另一步骤包括将第二衬底的第一侧定位成邻近壁微结构的端部。 另一步骤包括破坏在壁微结构的端部与第二基底的第一侧之间分配粘合剂物质的多个粘合微胶囊的至少一部分。 还提供微结构。

    Structured X-ray conversion screen fabricated with molded layers
    15.
    发明申请
    Structured X-ray conversion screen fabricated with molded layers 失效
    用模制层制造的结构化X射线转换屏

    公开(公告)号:US20070138409A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-21

    申请号:US11300870

    申请日:2005-12-15

    申请人: Jurgen Daniel

    发明人: Jurgen Daniel

    IPC分类号: G01T1/20

    CPC分类号: G01T1/20

    摘要: An improved method of forming an X-ray conversion screen is described. The method uses a mold to mold a scintillating material layer including cavities in the scintillating material layer. By repeated moldings, the phosphor layer is built up. The cavities may be filled with a pixel cell separating material or coated with a reflective material such as a sputtered metal to optically isolate each pixel. Various methods for minimizing Swank noise are also described.

    摘要翻译: 描述形成X射线转换屏的改进方法。 该方法使用模具来模制闪烁材料层中包含空腔的闪烁材料层。 通过反复成型,建立荧光粉层。 空腔可以填充有像素单元分离材料或涂覆有诸如溅射金属的反射材料以光学地隔离每个像素。 还描述了用于最小化Swank噪声的各种方法。

    Plated structures or components
    16.
    发明申请
    Plated structures or components 失效
    电镀结构或部件

    公开(公告)号:US20060134448A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-22

    申请号:US11014357

    申请日:2004-12-16

    IPC分类号: B32B3/10 B21D28/00

    摘要: Various structures or components can include plated surfaces or other parts. For example, an article can include a base and a plated part with a limit artifact that results from plating adjacent a non-plateable surface; the limit artifact can be disposed away from the base. Exemplary limit artifacts include lack of protrusions, smooth upper surfaces, and curved surfaces, where a curved surface can transition between a smooth upper surface and an irregular side surface. Exemplary plated structures can be tube-shaped or cup-shaped, with an opening at a top end and, around the opening, a lip with a limit artifact. Wall-like structures can similarly have limit artifacts at their top end. If plating on a mold's side surface, the non-plateable surface can be the lower surface of an overhanging polymer disk or structure positioned on the mold. Plated tubes and wall-like structures can be employed in microfluidic structures.

    摘要翻译: 各种结构或部件可以包括电镀表面或其它部件。 例如,制品可以包括基部和具有极限伪影的电镀部分,其由邻近不可平板表面的电镀产生; 极限伪影可以远离基座放置。 示例性极限瑕疵包括缺少突起,平滑的上表面和弯曲表面,其中弯曲表面可以在光滑的上表面和不规则的侧表面之间转变。 示例性的镀覆结构可以是管状或杯形,在顶端具有开口,并且在开口周围具有极限伪影的唇部。 壁状结构在其顶端可以类似地具有极限伪影。 如果在模具的侧表面上进行电镀,则不平板表面可以是位于模具上的突出聚合物盘或结构的下表面。 电镀管和壁状结构可用于微流体结构。

    Flexible electrophoretic-type display
    17.
    发明申请
    Flexible electrophoretic-type display 失效
    柔性电泳型显示

    公开(公告)号:US20060132579A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-22

    申请号:US11018185

    申请日:2004-12-20

    IPC分类号: B41J2/06

    CPC分类号: G02F1/167

    摘要: An electrophoretic-type display device including an array of microcells, where each microcell is formed by a microwell containing a quantity of ink and a polymer-based membrane connected to upper edges of the microwell. The membrane is formed by curing an aqueous or hydroalcoholic sealing solution that is overcoated on the ink-filled microwells. The ink includes an isoparaffinic-based or oil-based suspension fluid, and the peripheral side walls of the microwell have a surface energy in the range of 20 to 30 mN/m. The microwell material serves two purposes: to prevent displacement (floating) of the relatively light ink solution above the relatively heavy sealing solution, and to facilitate reliable attachment between the polymer membrane and microwell walls during subsequent curing.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括微电池阵列的电泳型显示装置,其中每个微细胞由含有一定量的墨水的微孔和连接到微孔的上边缘的基于聚合物的膜形成。 通过固化在填充墨水的微孔上涂覆的水或水醇密封溶液来形成膜。 油墨包括异链烷烃基或油基悬浮液,微孔的周边侧壁的表面能为20〜30mN / m。 微孔材料用于两个目的:防止相对较轻的油墨溶液位于相对较重的密封溶液之上的位移(浮动),并且在随后的固化过程中促进聚合物膜和微孔壁之间的可靠附着。

    Apparatus and method for improved electrostatic drop merging and mixing
    18.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and method for improved electrostatic drop merging and mixing 有权
    改进静电滴合并和混合的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060132542A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-22

    申请号:US11018757

    申请日:2004-12-21

    IPC分类号: B41J2/14 B41J2/16

    摘要: An apparatus for merging and mixing two droplets using electrostatic forces includes a substrate on which are disposed a first originating electrode, a center electrode, and a second originating electrode. The electrodes are disposed such that a first gap is formed between the first originating electrode and the center electrode and a second gap is formed between the second originating electrode and the center electrode. A dielectric material surrounds the electrodes on the substrate. A first droplet is deposited asymmetrically across the first gap, and a second droplet is deposited asymmetrically across the second gap. Voltage potentials are placed across the first gap and second gap, respectively, whereby each droplet is moved toward the other such that they collide together, causing the droplets to merge and mix, and causing oscillations within the collided droplet.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于使用静电力并入和混合两个液滴的装置包括其上布置有第一起始电极,中心电极和第二起始电极的基板。 电极被布置成使得在第一起始电极和中心电极之间形成第一间隙,并且在第二起始电极和中心电极之间形成第二间隙。 电介质材料围绕衬底上的电极。 第一液滴不对称地沉积在第一间隙上,并且第二液滴不对称地沉积穿过第二间隙。 电压电位分别放置在第一间隙和第二间隙之间,由此每个液滴向另一个间隙移动,使得它们碰撞在一起,导致液滴合并和混合,并引起碰撞液滴内的振荡。