公开(公告)号：US06400067B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09170269

申请日：1998-10-13

Applicant: William Lawrence Manning ,  David Paul Vidal

Inventor： William Lawrence Manning ,  David Paul Vidal

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: H01J61/025 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/523 ,  H01J61/86

Abstract: A high power short arc gas discharge lamp includes an electrically insulating reflector body having a concave internal reflector surface with a focal point; an anode and a cathode spaced from the anode to create an arc gap between them proximate the focal point; the reflector body having a conical external surface for reducing the thickness of the reflector body between the concave internal surface and the conical external surface; and an external electrically isolated heat sink mounted on the external conical surface proximate the arc gap.

Abstract translation: 高功率短弧气体放电灯包括电绝缘反射体，其具有带有焦点的凹内反射器表面; 与阳极间隔开的阳极和阴极，在它们之间在焦点附近产生电弧间隙; 所述反射体具有锥形外表面，用于减小所述反射体在所述凹内表面和所述锥形外表面之间的厚度; 以及安装在靠近电弧间隙的外圆锥形表面上的外部电隔离散热器。

公开(公告)号：US06348761B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-19

申请号：US08838734

申请日：1997-04-10

Applicant: Ichiro Nomura ,  Masato Yamanobe ,  Hidetoshi Suzuki ,  Toshihiko Takeda ,  Tatsuya Iwasaki

Inventor： Ichiro Nomura ,  Masato Yamanobe ,  Hidetoshi Suzuki ,  Toshihiko Takeda ,  Tatsuya Iwasaki

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: H04N3/125 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G3/2011 ,  G09G3/2014 ,  G09G3/22 ,  G09G2340/12 ,  H01J1/316 ,  H01J31/127 ,  H01J2201/3165 ,  H01J2329/00 ,  H04N3/122

Abstract: In an electron beam apparatus including an enclosure in which an electron-emitting device having an electron-emitting region between opposite electrodes is disposed, the electron-emitting device exhibits such a characteristic as that an emission current is uniquely determined with respect to a device voltage. The interior of the enclosure is maintained under an atmosphere effective to prevent structural changes of the electron-emitting device. An image-forming apparatus includes an enclosure in which an electron source and an image-forming member are disposed, the electron source having the above electron-emitting device. An emission current is stable with a very small change in the amount of electrons emitted, a sharp image is produced with high contrast, and gradation control is easily carried out.

Abstract translation: 在包括其中设置有在相对电极之间具有电子发射区的电子发射器件的外壳的电子束装置中，电子发射器件具有如下特征：发射电流相对于器件电压唯一地确定 。 外壳的内部保持在有效地防止电子发射装置的结构变化的气氛下。 图像形成装置包括其中设置电子源和图像形成部件的外壳，电子源具有上述电子发射器件。 发射电流稳定，发射的电子量变化非常小，以高对比度产生清晰的图像，容易进行灰度控制。

公开(公告)号：US06342755B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-29

申请号：US09373028

申请日：1999-08-11

Applicant: Benjamin E. Russ ,  Ichiro Saito ,  Jack Barger

Inventor： Benjamin E. Russ ,  Ichiro Saito ,  Jack Barger

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30403

Abstract: Electrophoretic deposition provides an efficient process for manufacturing a field emission cathode. Particles of an electron emitting material mixed with particles of an insulating material are deposited by electrophoretic deposition on a conducting layer overlying an insulating layer to produce the cathode. By controlling the composition of the deposition bath and by mixing insulating particles with emitting particles, an electrophoretic deposition process can be used to efficiently produce field emission cathodes that provide spatially and temporally stable field emission. The deposition bath for the field emission cathode includes an alcohol, a charging salt, water, and a dispersant. The field emission cathodes can be used as an electron source in a field emission display device.

Abstract translation: 电泳沉积提供了制造场致发射阴极的有效方法。 通过电泳沉积在覆盖绝缘层的导电层上沉积与绝缘材料的颗粒混合的电子发射材料的颗粒，以产生阴极。 通过控制沉积浴的组成并通过将绝缘颗粒与发射颗粒混合，可以使用电泳沉积工艺来有效地产生提供空间和时间上稳定的场发射的场致发射阴极。 用于场致发射阴极的沉积浴包括醇，充电盐，水和分散剂。 场发射阴极可以用作场致发射显示装置中的电子源。

公开(公告)号：US06329744B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US09472528

申请日：1999-12-27

Applicant: Ammar Derraa

Inventor： Ammar Derraa

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: H01J9/025

Abstract: A method of fabricating a field emission array that employs a single mask to define the emitter tips thereof and their corresponding resistors. A layer of conductive material is disposed over a substrate of the field emission array. A plurality of substantially mutually parallel conductive lines is defined from the layer of conductive material. At least one layer of semiconductive material or conductive material is disposed over the conductive lines and over the regions of the substrate exposed between adjacent conductive lines. A mask material is disposed over the layer of semiconductive material or conductive material, substantially above each of the conductive lines. Portions of the layer of semiconductive material or conductive material exposed through the mask material may be removed to expose substantially longitudinal center portions of the conductive lines. Other portions of the layer of semiconductive material or conductive material may remain over peripheral lateral edges of the conductive lines. The mask material may be removed and the layer of semiconductive material or conductive material planarized. A mask is disposed over the field emission array and portions of the layer of semiconductive material or conductive material removed therethrough to define emitter tips and their corresponding resistors. The substantially longitudinal center portion of each of the conductive lines may be removed to electrically isolate adjacent columns of pixels of the field emission array from each other. Field emission arrays fabricated by the method of the present invention are also within the scope of the present invention.

公开(公告)号：US06232706B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-15

申请号：US09191728

申请日：1998-11-12

Applicant: Hongjie Dai ,  Shoushan Fan ,  Michael Chapline ,  Nathan Franklin ,  Thomas Tombler

Inventor： Hongjie Dai ,  Shoushan Fan ,  Michael Chapline ,  Nathan Franklin ,  Thomas Tombler

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: H01J9/025 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C01B32/162 ,  C01B2202/06 ,  C01B2202/08 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J2201/30469 ,  Y10S977/939

Abstract: A field emission device having bundles of aligned parallel carbon nanotubes on a substrate. The carbon nanotubes are oriented perpendicular to the substrate. The carbon nanotube bundles may be up to 300 microns tall, for example. The bundles of carbon nanotubes extend only from regions of the substrate patterned with a catalyst material. Preferably, the catalyst material is iron oxide. The substrate is preferably porous silicon, as this produces the highest quality, most well-aligned nanotubes. Smooth, nonporous silicon or quartz can also be used as the substrate. The method of the invention starts with forming a porous layer on a silicon substrate by electrochemical etching. Then, a thin layer of iron is deposited on the porous layer in patterned regions. The iron is then oxidized into iron oxide, and then the substrate is exposed to ethylene gas at elevated temperature. The iron oxide catalyzes the formation of bundles of aligned parallel carbon nanotubes which grow perpendicular to the substrate surface. The height of the nanotube bundles above the substrate is determined by the duration of the catalysis step. The nanotube bundles only grow from the patterned regions.

Abstract translation: 一种场致发射器件，其在衬底上具有排列的平行碳纳米管束。 碳纳米管垂直于衬底取向。 例如，碳纳米管束可以高达300微米高。 碳纳米管束仅从由催化剂材料图案化的衬底的区域延伸。 优选地，催化剂材料是氧化铁。 衬底优选为多孔硅，因为其产生最高质量，最良好排列的纳米管。 光滑，无孔的硅或石英也可以用作基材。 本发明的方法开始于通过电化学蚀刻在硅衬底上形成多孔层。 然后，在图案化区域的多孔层上沉积薄层的铁。 然后将铁氧化成氧化铁，然后将基板在升高的温度下暴露于乙烯气体。 氧化铁催化垂直于衬底表面生长的排列的平行碳纳米管束的形成。 基底上方的纳米管束的高度由催化步骤的持续时间决定。 纳米管束仅从图案化区域生长。

公开(公告)号：US06188164B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-13

申请号：US09065980

申请日：1998-04-24

Applicant: Randall D. Brown ,  Lawrence Crainich ,  Joseph C. Swadel ,  Steven Walker

Inventor： Randall D. Brown ,  Lawrence Crainich ,  Joseph C. Swadel ,  Steven Walker

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: H01J5/48 ,  H01J61/34

Abstract: A mount assembly for supporting the arc tube of a lamp within an outer envelope has first and second axially aligned banding straps. Each of the straps has a closed crimp section and an open crimp section. The straps are positioned so that an open crimp section of one strap overlies a closed crimp section of the other strap, thereby equalizing tensions when the crimps are closed. The mount assembly includes also a mount frame comprised of two elongated rods which are affixed to the banding straps. The straps are mounted upon the glass stem of the lamp.

Abstract translation: 用于在外壳内支撑灯的电弧管的安装组件具有第一和第二轴向对准的条带。 每个带子具有闭合的卷曲部分和开放的卷曲部分。 带子被定位成使得一个带子的打开的卷曲部分覆盖在另一个带子的闭合的卷曲部分上，从而当卷曲闭合时使张力平衡。 安装组件还包括由两个细长杆构成的安装框架，其固定到条带上。 带子安装在灯的玻璃杆上。

公开(公告)号：US06181053B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-30

申请号：US09301641

申请日：1999-04-28

Applicant: Roy D. Roberts

Inventor： Roy D. Roberts

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: H01J61/526 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/82

Abstract: An improved arc lamp with a ceramic body, an anode supported by a base, and a cathode suspended by a strut system opposite to the anode, and having an inside volume filled with xenon gas. The improvements include a groove in the ceramic body such that an angled area is presented to a head area of the anode that reduces heat coupling by radiation. A neck in the anode provides for a thermal choking such that a head portion of the anode will elevate in temperature during operation. A cavity is relieved in the base and all around the anode to provide a fixed means for managing the temperature of a head portion of the anode during operation. A stem portion of the cathode has a reduced diameter for attachment to the strut system and this provides reduced optical blockage. A base for the anode has a longer length than its diameter for improved heat transfer to an anode heatsink. A braze-ring recess is machined in an inner diameter of the base to help prevent a contamination of the surface of the anode facing the cathode with any braze material during manufacturing. A chamfer is cut in each of three legs in the strut system to reduce the tendency for electricity to arc-over to a reflector that surrounds the anode. A cathode heatsink surrounds a window sleeve supporting a lens and has an angled inside face for reducing lamp-thermal gradients. A waist-area heatsink is clamped-on the ceramic body in the gap on an outside surface between an anode heatsink and a cathode heatsink with enough clearance provided so that inter-heatsink electrical arcing does not occur.

Abstract translation: 具有陶瓷体的改进的弧光灯，由基座支撑的阳极和由与阳极相对的支柱系统悬挂的阴极，并且具有充满氙气的内部体积。 这些改进包括陶瓷体中的凹槽，使得倾斜区域呈现到阳极的头部区域，从而减少辐射的热耦合。 阳极中的颈部提供热窒息，使得阳极的头部在操作期间将温度升高。 在底座中和整个阳极周围释放空腔，以提供用于在操作期间管理阳极头部的温度的固定装置。 阴极的茎部具有减小的直径以附接到支柱系统，并且这提供减少的光学阻塞。 阳极的底座具有比其直径更长的长度，以改善对阳极散热器的热传递。 在基座的内径中加工了铜环凹槽，以帮助在制造过程中防止任何钎焊材料在阳极面对阴极的污染。 在支柱系统中的三个腿中的每一个中切割倒角以减少电弧向包围阳极的反射器弧向的倾向。 阴极散热器围绕支撑透镜的窗口套筒，并且具有成角度的内表面以减少灯 - 热梯度。 在阳极散热器和阴极散热器之间的外表面上的间隙中的腰部区域散热片被夹紧在陶瓷体上，具有足够的间隙，从而不会发生散热器间电弧。

公开(公告)号：US06809465B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US10350614

申请日：2003-01-24

Applicant: Sungho Jin

Inventor： Sungho Jin

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: B82Y10/00 ,  H01J3/028 ,  H01J35/065 ,  H01J2201/30 ,  H01J2329/00 ,  Y10S977/939

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, an electron beam source for exposing selected portions of a surface to electrons comprises a plurality of nanoscale electron emitters and, associated with each electron emitter, a directional control element to direct the emitter toward a selected portion of the surface. In a preferred embodiment, the emitters are nanotubes or nanowires mounted on electrostatically controlled MEMS directional control elements. An alternative embodiment uses electrode directional control elements.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明，用于将表面的选定部分暴露于电子的电子束源包括多个纳米级电子发射器，并且与每个电子发射器相关联，定向控制元件将发射极引向表面的选定部分。 在优选实施例中，发射器是安装在静电控制MEMS方向控制元件上的纳米管或纳米线。 替代实施例使用电极方向控制元件。

公开(公告)号：US06798131B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-28

申请号：US10002055

申请日：2001-11-15

Applicant: Richard Lee Fink ,  Zvi Yaniv

Inventor： Richard Lee Fink ,  Zvi Yaniv

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: H01J31/125 ,  H01J1/304

Abstract: A multiplexed grid structure for electron emission displays allows each of the grid portions to be independently controllable from each other so that electrons can be emitted from their respective pixel sites as each grid portion is addressed.

Abstract translation: 用于电子发射显示器的复用栅格结构允许每个栅格部分彼此独立地控制，使得当每个栅极部分被寻址时，电子可以从它们各自的像素位点发射。

公开(公告)号：US06784604B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-31

申请号：US10405703

申请日：2003-04-03

Applicant: Takahiro Niiyama ,  Mitsuru Tanaka ,  Yuji Obara

Inventor： Takahiro Niiyama ,  Mitsuru Tanaka ,  Yuji Obara

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  H01J3/021 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A field emission element includes a substrate, a cathode conductor disposed on the substrate, an insulating layer structure on the cathode conductor that has a first insulating layer on the cathode conductor and a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer, a gate disposed on the second insulating layer, a gate hole provided through the gate and the insulating layer structure to expose a portion of the cathode conductor therethrough, and an emitter on the exposed portion of the cathode conductor in the gate hole. The first insulating layer is covered by the second insulating layer at a side surface of the gate hole and a dielectric constant of the first insulating layer is different from that of the second insulating layer.

Abstract translation: 场发射元件包括衬底，设置在衬底上的阴极导体，阴极导体上的绝缘层结构，阴极导体上具有第一绝缘层，在第一绝缘层上具有第二绝缘层，栅极设置在阴极导体上 第二绝缘层，通过栅极设置的栅极孔和绝缘层结构，以暴露阴极导体的一部分，以及位于栅极孔中的阴极导体的暴露部分上的发射极。 第一绝缘层在栅极孔的侧面由第二绝缘层覆盖，第一绝缘层的介电常数与第二绝缘层的介电常数不同。