公开(公告)号：US06575026B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-10

申请号：US10184208

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: Michael J. DeBar ,  Zhihao Yang

Inventor： Michael J. DeBar ,  Zhihao Yang

IPC: G01F500

CPC classification number: G01L7/20

Abstract: A method of measuring absolute static pressure at one or more positions along the wall of a microfluidic device transporting a working fluid that is immiscible in a first selected gas environment, includes providing a first fluid conducting channel having an atmosphere provided by the selected gas environment under a sealed environment and in communication with the microfluidic device at a first point of communication; providing a visual scale adjacent to the first fluid conducting channel; and transporting the working fluid under pressure conducted by the microfluidic device into the first fluid conducting channel such that the volume transported into such first fluid conducting channel varies depending upon the absolute static pressure of the working fluid at the first point of communication, whereby the absolute static pressure at the first point of communication is visually determined depending on the position of the interface of the working fluid and the first selected gas environment in the first fluid conducting channel when compared with the first visual scale.

Abstract translation: 在沿着微流体装置的壁的一个或多个位置处测量绝对静态压力的方法，该微流体装置输送在第一选定气体环境中不混溶的工作流体，包括提供具有由选定气体环境下提供的气氛的第一流体传导通道 密封环境并且在第一通信点处与微流体装置通信; 提供与所述第一流体传导通道相邻的视觉刻度; 以及将由所述微流体装置传导的压力下的工作流体输送到所述第一流体传导通道中，使得输送到所述第一流体传导通道中的体积根据所述第一连通点处的工作流体的绝对静态压力而变化，由此绝对 根据第一流体传导通道中的工作流体和第一选定气体环境的界面的位置，与第一视觉刻度相比，在第一连通点处的静压被视觉地确定。

公开(公告)号：US06547366B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09739419

申请日：2000-12-18

Applicant: Ravi Sharma ,  Zhihao Yang ,  Kenneth R. Shull

Inventor： Ravi Sharma ,  Zhihao Yang ,  Kenneth R. Shull

IPC: B41J2165

CPC classification number: B41J2/16517

Abstract: A method for removing contaminants from an ink jet print head having a nozzle plate with a plurality of nozzles, having the steps of: a) applying a heat-activatable adhesive material over the surface of the nozzle plate having contaminants on the surface thereof; b) applying heat to the heat-activatable to the adhesive material to cause it to flow over the surface of the nozzle plate having contaminants on the surface thereof, thereby causing the contaminants to adhere to the heat-activatable adhesive material; and c) removing the heat-activatable adhesive material having the contaminants adhered thereto.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从具有多个喷嘴的喷嘴板的喷墨打印头去除污染物的方法，具有以下步骤：a）在其表面上具有污染物的喷嘴板的表面上施加可热激活的粘合剂材料; b）将热量施加到可热激活的粘合剂材料上，使其在表面上具有污染物的喷嘴板的表面上流动，从而使污染物粘附到可热激活的粘合剂材料上; 和c）去除附着有污染物的可热激活的粘合剂材料。

公开(公告)号：US06364469B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09730685

申请日：2000-12-06

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Ravi Sharma ,  Jeffrey I. Hirsh

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Ravi Sharma ,  Jeffrey I. Hirsh

IPC: B41J207

CPC classification number: B41J2/02 ,  B41J2202/03

Abstract: An ink jet printing process comprising the steps of; a) providing an ink jet printer in which a continuous stream of ink jet ink is emitted from a nozzle that is responsive to digital data signals; b) loading the printer with an ink jet recording element; c) loading the printer with an inkjet ink comprising a thermally-responsive polymeric material; and d) ejecting ink from a thermally-steered continuous ink jet print head onto one of the ink jet recording elements in response to the digital data signals.

Abstract translation: 一种喷墨打印方法，包括以下步骤：a）提供一种喷墨打印机，其中喷墨墨水的连续流从响应于数字数据信号的喷嘴发射; b）用喷墨记录元件 ; c）使用包含热响应聚合物材料的喷墨油墨装载所述打印机; 并且d）响应于数字数据信号将墨从热转印连续喷墨打印头喷射到其中一个喷墨记录元件上。

公开(公告)号：US06325490B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09224533

申请日：1998-12-31

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Thomas L. Penner ,  Ravi Sharma

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Thomas L. Penner ,  Ravi Sharma

IPC: B41J2135

CPC classification number: B41J2/1646 ,  B41J2/1433 ,  B41J2/1606 ,  B41J2/162 ,  B41J2/1625 ,  B41J2/1642 ,  B41J2202/03 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00

Abstract: An ink jet nozzle plate is provided comprising an outer surface having a self-assembled monolayer thereon comprising a mixture of at least one hydrophobic compound and at least one ionic compound, which monolayer renders the outer surface non-wetting with respect to aqueous ink solutions. In accordance with preferred embodiments, the self-assembled monolayers comprises a mixture of hydrophobic alkyl thiols and charged alkyl thiols. An advantage of coatings in accordance with the invention is that they provide improved non-wetting characteristics after contact with ink.

Abstract translation: 提供一种喷墨喷嘴板，其包括其上具有自组装单层的外表面，其上包含至少一种疏水化合物和至少一种离子化合物的混合物，所述单层使外表面相对于水性油墨溶液不润湿。 根据优选实施方案，自组装单层包含疏水性烷基硫醇和带电的烷基硫醇的混合物。 根据本发明的涂层的优点是它们在与油墨接触之后提供改善的非润湿特性。

公开(公告)号：US06296344B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-02

申请号：US09470813

申请日：1999-12-22

Applicant: Ravi Sharma ,  Zhihao Yang ,  Thomas L. Penner

Inventor： Ravi Sharma ,  Zhihao Yang ,  Thomas L. Penner

IPC: B41J2165

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B05D1/185 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B05D7/52 ,  B41J2/1606 ,  B41J2/162 ,  B41J2/164 ,  B82Y40/00

Abstract: A method for replenishing fouled coatings on a nozzle plate for an ink jet printhead, the nozzle plate comprising the following layers in the order recited: i) a first monomolecular layer of an organic material having first and second functional groups, the first functional group of the first monomolecular layer being bound to the surface of the nozzle plate, and the second functional group of the first monomolecular layer being bound to a second monomolecular layer, and ii) the second monomolecular layer of an organic material having first and second functional groups, the first functional group of the second monomolecular layer being bound to the second functional group of the first monomolecular layer, and the second functional group of the second monomolecular layer being an anti-wetting group, the second monomolecular layer having been fouled; the method comprising A) unbinding the first functional group of the fouled second monomolecular layer so that it is no longer bound to the second functional group of the first monomolecular layer; B) removing the fouled second monomolecular layer; and C) reattaching a new, unfouled second monomolecular layer to the first monomolecular layer; the new, unfouled second monomolecular layer comprising an organic material having first and second functional groups, the first functional group of the second new, unfouled monomolecular layer being bound to the second functional group of the first monomolecular layer, and the second functional group of the new, unfouled second monomolecular layer being an anti-wetting group.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在用于喷墨打印头的喷嘴板上补充污垢涂层的方法，喷嘴板按照所述顺序包括以下层：i）具有第一和第二官能团的有机材料的第一单分子层，第一官能团 所述第一单分子层与所述喷嘴板的表面结合，并且所述第一单分子层的第二官能团与第二单分子层结合，以及ii）具有第一和第二官能团的有机材料的第二单分子层， 第二单分子层的第一官能团与第一单分子层的第二官能团结合，第二单分子层的第二官能团为防润湿基团，第二单分子层已被污染; 所述方法包括：A）使结垢的第二单分子层的第一官能团与第一单分子层的第二官能团不再结合， B）去除被污染的第二单分子层; 和C）将新的未结合的第二单分子层重新附着到第一单分子层; 新的未结合的第二单分子层包含具有第一和第二官能团的有机材料，第二新的未结合单分子层的第一官能团与第一单分子层的第二官能团结合，第二官能团 新的未结垢的第二单分子层是抗潮湿组。

公开(公告)号：US07648741B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11130772

申请日：2005-05-17

Applicant: Kelvin Nguyen ,  Zhihao Yang

Inventor： Kelvin Nguyen ,  Zhihao Yang

IPC: C23C14/30 ,  H05B7/00 ,  H05B6/00 ,  C23C14/28

CPC classification number: H05K3/046 ,  H05K2201/0112 ,  H05K2201/0257 ,  H05K2203/0528 ,  H05K2203/107

Abstract: A method of forming a pattern of electrical conductors on a receiving substrate (110) comprises forming metal nanoparticles of a conductive material. A donor substrate (45) is formed. A layer of release material (75) is deposited on a first side of the donor substrate. The metal nanoparticles are deposited on the release material. The metal nanoparticulate layer are placed in contact with the receiving substrate. A pattern is written on a sandwich formed by the donor substrate and the receiving substrate, causing metal nanoparticles from the nanoparticulate layer (90) to anneal and transfer to the receiving substrate to form the pattern of electrical conductors on the receiving substrate.

Abstract translation: 在接收基板（110）上形成电导体图案的方法包括形成导电材料的金属纳米颗粒。 形成供体衬底（45）。 释放材料层（75）沉积在施主衬底的第一侧上。 金属纳米颗粒沉积在剥离材料上。 将金属纳米颗粒层放置成与接收衬底接触。 将图案写在由施主基板和接收基板形成的夹层上，使得纳米颗粒层（90）的金属纳米颗粒退火并转移到接收基板，以在接收基板上形成电导体图案。

公开(公告)号：US20080124268A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11734692

申请日：2007-04-12

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Hao Wang ,  Zhiyong Xu

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Hao Wang ,  Zhiyong Xu

IPC: C01B17/00 ,  C22C1/00

CPC classification number: C01G1/02 ,  B22F9/24 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C01P2002/84 ,  C01P2002/88 ,  C01P2004/64 ,  C01P2006/40 ,  C09C1/043 ,  B22F1/0018

Abstract: Methods for forming nanoparticles under commercially attractive conditions. The nanoparticles can have very small size and high degree of monodispersity. Low temperature sintering is possible, and highly conductive films can be made. Semiconducting and electroluminescent films can be also made. One embodiment provides a method comprising: (a) providing a first mixture comprising at least one nanoparticle precursor and at least one first solvent for the nanoparticle precursor, wherein the nanoparticle precursor comprises a salt comprising a cation comprising a metal; (b) providing a second mixture comprising at least one reactive moiety reactive for the nanoparticle precursor and at least one second solvent for the reactive moiety, wherein the second solvent phase separates when it is mixed with the first solvent; and (c) combining said first and second mixtures in the presence of a surface stabilizing agent, wherein upon combination the first and second mixtures phase-separate and nanoparticles are formed.

Abstract translation: 在商业上有吸引力的条件下形成纳米颗粒的方法。 纳米颗粒可以具有非常小的尺寸和高度的单分散性。 可以进行低温烧结，可以制成高导电性的膜。 也可以制造半导体和电致发光膜。 一个实施方案提供了一种方法，包括：（a）提供包含至少一种纳米颗粒前体和用于纳米颗粒前体的至少一种第一溶剂的第一混合物，其中所述纳米颗粒前体包含包含金属的阳离子的盐; （b）提供第二混合物，其包含至少一种对于纳米颗粒前体具有反应性的反应性部分和用于反应性部分的至少一种第二溶剂，其中当与第一溶剂混合时，第二溶剂相分离; 和（c）在表面稳定剂的存在下组合所述第一和第二混合物，其中在组合时，形成第一和第二混合物相分离和纳米颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US20060263725A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11130772

申请日：2005-05-17

Applicant: Kelvin Nguyen ,  Zhihao Yang

Inventor： Kelvin Nguyen ,  Zhihao Yang

IPC: G03C5/00

CPC classification number: H05K3/046 ,  H05K2201/0112 ,  H05K2201/0257 ,  H05K2203/0528 ,  H05K2203/107

Abstract: A method of forming a pattern of electrical conductors on a receiving substrate (110) comprises forming metal nanoparticles of a conductive material. A donor substrate (45) is formed. A layer of release material (75) is deposited on a first side of the donor substrate. The metal nanoparticles are deposited on the release material. The metal nanoparticulate layer are placed in contact with the receiving substrate. A pattern is written on a sandwich formed by the donor substrate and the receiving substrate, causing metal nanoparticles from the nanoparticulate layer (90) to anneal and transfer to the receiving substrate to form the pattern of electrical conductors on the receiving substrate.

Abstract translation: 在接收基板（110）上形成电导体图案的方法包括形成导电材料的金属纳米颗粒。 形成供体衬底（45）。 释放材料层（75）沉积在施主衬底的第一侧上。 金属纳米颗粒沉积在剥离材料上。 将金属纳米颗粒层放置成与接收衬底接触。 将图案写在由施主基板和接收基板形成的夹层上，使得纳米颗粒层（90）的金属纳米颗粒退火并转移到接收基板，以在接收基板上形成电导体图案。

公开(公告)号：US20060214154A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：US11088645

申请日：2005-03-24

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Diane Freeman ,  Amy Jasek ,  Shelby Nelson

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Diane Freeman ,  Amy Jasek ,  Shelby Nelson

IPC: H01L29/786 ,  H01L21/84

CPC classification number: H01L51/052 ,  H01L51/0052 ,  H01L51/0529 ,  H01L51/0545

Abstract: A thin film transistor comprises a layer of organic semiconductor material and spaced apart first and second contact means or electrodes in contact with said material. A multilayer dielectric comprises a first dielectric layer having a thickness of 200 nm to 500 nm, in contact with the gate electrode and a second dielectric layer in contact with the organic semiconductor material, and wherein the first dielectric layer comprise a continuous first polymeric material having a relatively higher dielectric constant less than 10 and the second dielectric layer comprises a continuous second non-fluorinated polymeric material having a relatively lower dielectric constant greater than 2.3. Further disclosed is a process for fabricating such a thin film transistor device, preferably by sublimation or solution-phase deposition onto a substrate, wherein the substrate temperature is no more than 100° C.

Abstract translation: 薄膜晶体管包括有机半导体材料层和间隔开的与所述材料接触的第一和第二接触装置或电极。 多层电介质包括与栅电极接触的厚度为200nm至500nm的第一电介质层和与有机半导体材料接触的第二电介质层，并且其中第一介电层包括具有 相对较高的介电常数小于10，第二介电层包括具有大于2.3的较低介电常数的连续的第二非氟化聚合材料。 进一步公开的是制造这种薄膜晶体管器件的方法，优选通过升华或溶液相沉积到衬底上，其中衬底温度不超过100℃。

公开(公告)号：US06808745B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US10225846

申请日：2002-08-22

Applicant: Zhihao Yang

Inventor： Zhihao Yang

IPC: C23C1600

CPC classification number: B81C1/0096 ,  B05D1/60 ,  B81B3/0005 ,  B81C2201/0176 ,  B81C2201/112 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C09D4/00 ,  C08G77/24 ,  C08G77/04

Abstract: A method for coating a micro-electromechanical systems device with a silane coupling agent by a) mixing the silane coupling agent with a low volatile matrix material in a coating source material container; b) placing the micro-electromechanical systems device in a vacuum deposition chamber which in connection with the coating source material container; c) pumping the vacuum deposition chamber to a predetermined pressure; and maintaining the pressure of the vacuum deposition chamber for a period of time in order to chemically vapor deposit the silane coupling agent on the surface of the micro-electromechanical systems device.

Abstract translation: 一种通过以下步骤涂覆具有硅烷偶联剂的微机电系统装置的方法：a）将硅烷偶联剂与低挥发性基质材料混合在涂料源材料容器中; b）将微机电系统装置放置在与涂料源材料容器相连的真空沉积室中; c）将真空沉积室泵送至预定压力; 并且将真空沉积室的压力保持一段时间，以便在微机电系统装置的表面上化学气相沉积硅烷偶联剂。