公开(公告)号：US20150173656A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14406601

申请日：2012-07-29

Applicant: Steven Barcelo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Ansoon Kim ,  Gary Gibson

Inventor： Steven Barcelo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Ansoon Kim ,  Gary Gibson

IPC: A61B5/1459 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/1459 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/6862 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: An implantable nanosensor includes a stent to be implanted inside a fluid conduit. The stent has a well in a surface of the stent. The implantable nanosensor further includes a nanoscale-patterned sensing substrate disposed in the well. The nanoscale-patterned sensing substrate is to produce an optical scattering response signal indicative of a presence of an analyte in a fluid carried by the fluid conduit when interrogated by an optical stimulus signal.

Abstract translation: 可植入纳米传感器包括待植入流体导管内的支架。 支架在支架表面有一个井。 可植入纳米传感器还包括设置在井中的纳米级图案感测基片。 纳米级图案化感测衬底将产生光学散射响应信号，该信号指示由光学刺激信号询问时由流体导管携带的流体中的分析物的存在。

公开(公告)号：US09019495B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US13563362

申请日：2012-07-31

Applicant: Ansoon Kim ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Steven J. Barcelo ,  Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  Gary Gibson

Inventor： Ansoon Kim ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Steven J. Barcelo ,  Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  Gary Gibson

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N21/77

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  G01N2021/775 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: According to an example, an apparatus for performing spectroscopy includes a structure having an opening. The apparatus also includes a plurality of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) elements positioned within the structure and a porous membrane covering the opening and the plurality of SERS elements. The porous membrane is to allow a predetermined analyte to reach the SERS elements while substantially preventing other analytes from reaching the SERS elements.

Abstract translation: 根据示例，用于执行光谱的装置包括具有开口的结构。 该装置还包括位于结构内的多个表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）元件和覆盖该开口的多孔膜和多个SERS元件。 多孔膜是允许预定的分析物到达SERS元素，同时基本上防止其它分析物到达SERS元件。

公开(公告)号：US08842265B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13090016

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: David A. Fattal ,  Raymond G. Beausoieil ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： David A. Fattal ,  Raymond G. Beausoieil ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B5/18 ,  B29D11/00

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  B29D11/00346 ,  B29D11/0074 ,  G02B5/1809 ,  G02B5/1828

Abstract: A configurable grating based on collapsing nano-fingers includes a substrate; and a plurality of bendable nano-fingers supported on the substrate. The nano-fingers may be formed in a regular first array and the nano-fingers may be formed in a spacing that, upon closing at their tops, forms a second array to act as an optical grating or a diagnostic tool. A method of fabricating a configurable optical grating based on collapsing nano-fingers is also disclosed, as well as a method of determining an open or closed state for a plurality of nano-fingers.

Abstract translation: 基于塌陷纳米指的可配置光栅包括基底; 以及支撑在基板上的多个可弯曲的纳米手指。 纳米指可以形成为规则的第一阵列，并且纳米指可以以间隔形成，在其顶部关闭时，形成第二阵列以用作光栅或诊断工具。 还公开了一种基于塌陷纳米手指制造可配置光栅的方法，以及确定多个纳米手指的打开或关闭状态的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08773882B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US12761300

申请日：2010-04-15

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

IPC: G11C5/06 ,  G11C5/12 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82B1/00 ,  B82B3/00 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: G11C5/06 ,  B82B1/00 ,  B82B3/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G11C5/12 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/0676 ,  H01L29/068 ,  H01L51/0595 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/94

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of programming nanowire-to-conductive element electrical connections. The method comprises: providing a substrate including a number of conductive elements overlaid with a first layer of nanowires, at least some of the conductive elements electrically coupled to more than one of the nanowires through individual switching junctions, each of the switching junctions configured in either a low-conductance state or a high-conductance state; and switching a portion of the switching junctions from the low-conductance state to the high-conductance state or the high-conductance state to the low-conductance state so that individual nanowires of the first layer of nanowires are electrically coupled to different conductive elements of the number of conductive elements using a different one of the switching junctions configured in the high-conductance state. Other embodiments of the present invention are directed to a nanowire structure including a mixed-scale interface.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些实施例涉及一种编程纳米线至导电元件电连接的方法。 该方法包括：提供包括覆盖有第一纳米线层的多个导电元件的衬底，至少一些导电元件通过单独的开关结与多于一个的纳米线电耦合，每个开关结配置在 低电导状态或高电导状态; 以及将所述开关结的一部分从所述低电导状态切换到所述高电导状态或所述高电导状态至所述低电导状态，使得所述第一纳米线层的单个纳米线电耦合到不同的导电元件 使用在高电导状态下配置的不同的一个开关结的导电元件的数量。 本发明的其它实施方案涉及包括混合规模界面的纳米线结构。

公开(公告)号：US08665432B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US12915148

申请日：2010-10-29

Applicant: Min Hu ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Wei Wu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Lars Helge Thylen

Inventor： Min Hu ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Wei Wu ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Lars Helge Thylen

IPC: G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: An apparatus for performing surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) includes a substrate and a plurality of nano-pillars, each of the plurality of nano-pillars having a first end attached to the substrate, a second end located distally from the substrate, and a body portion extending between the first end and the second end, in which the plurality of nano-pillars are arranged in an array on the substrate, and in which each of the plurality of nano-pillars is formed of a polymer material that is functionalized to expand in the presence of a fluid to cause gaps between the plurality of nano-pillars to shrink when the fluid is supplied onto the nano-pillars.

Abstract translation: 用于进行表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）的设备包括基底和多个纳米柱，多个纳米柱中的每一个具有连接到基底的第一端，位于远离基底的第二端，以及 主体部分在所述第一端和所述第二端之间延伸，其中所述多个纳米柱以阵列布置在所述基底上，并且所述多个纳米柱中的每一个由聚合物材料形成，所述聚合物材料被官能化为 在存在流体的情况下膨胀，以便当将流体供应到纳米支柱上时，使多个纳米柱之间的间隙收缩。

公开(公告)号：US20140036263A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13563362

申请日：2012-07-31

Applicant: Ansoon KIM ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Steven J. Barcelo ,  Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  Gary Gibson

Inventor： Ansoon KIM ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Steven J. Barcelo ,  Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  Gary Gibson

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B23P11/00 ,  G01N30/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  G01N2021/775 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: According to an example, an apparatus for performing spectroscopy includes a structure having an opening. The apparatus also includes a plurality of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) elements positioned within the structure and a porous membrane covering the opening and the plurality of SERS elements. The porous membrane is to allow a predetermined analyte to reach the SERS elements while substantially preventing other analytes from reaching the SERS elements.

Abstract translation: 根据示例，用于执行光谱的装置包括具有开口的结构。 该装置还包括位于结构内的多个表面增强拉曼光谱（SERS）元件和覆盖该开口的多孔膜和多个SERS元件。 多孔膜是允许预定的分析物到达SERS元素，同时基本上防止其它分析物到达SERS元件。

公开(公告)号：US20140024131A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US14006721

申请日：2011-03-23

Applicant: Ansoon Kim ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Stanley R. Williams

Inventor： Ansoon Kim ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Stanley R. Williams

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/554 ,  G01N21/648 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A hybrid nanostructure for molecular analysis is disclosed. The structure includes a plurality of nanofingers wherein each nanofinger is coated with a metal coating, is attached at one end to a substrate, and is freely bendable along its length such that the second ends of each nanofinger are capable of movement toward each other to form a cavity. The structure further includes a nanoparticle trapped in the cavity. An array of hybrid nanostructures and a method for fabricating the hybrid nanostructures are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于分子分析的杂化纳米结构。 该结构包括多个纳米针，其中每个纳米针涂覆有金属涂层，其一端连接到基底，并且可沿其长度自由弯曲，使得每个纳米针的第二端能够朝向彼此移动以形成 一个空腔。 该结构还包括捕获在空腔中的纳米颗粒。 还公开了一系列混合纳米结构和制备混合纳米结构的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08520202B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13233671

申请日：2011-09-15

Applicant: Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: An asymmetrical-nanofinger device for surface-enhanced luminescence. The device includes a substrate, and a plurality of nanofingers coupled with the substrate. The plurality of nanofingers includes a primary nanofinger having a primary active-material cap, and a secondary nanofinger having a secondary active-material cap. An average diameter of the primary active-material cap is substantially greater than an average diameter of the secondary active-material cap. The primary nanofinger and secondary nanofinger of the plurality of nanofingers are to self-arrange into a close-packed configuration with an analyte molecule disposed between the primary active-material cap and the secondary active-material cap. A method for fabricating the asymmetrical-nanofinger device, and an optical apparatus including an optical component that includes the asymmetrical-nanofinger device are also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强发光的非对称纳米方形器件。 该器件包括衬底和与衬底耦合的多个纳米器件。 多个纳米针包括具有主要活性材料帽的初级纳米针，和具有次级活性材料帽的次级纳米针。 初级活性材料盖的平均直径基本上大于第二活性材料盖的平均直径。 多个纳米针的初级纳米针和次级纳米针将自动排列成紧密堆积的构型，分析物分子设置在主活性材料帽和辅助活性材料帽之间。 还提供了一种用于制造非对称纳米酮装置的方法，以及包括包括非对称纳米装置的光学部件的光学装置。

公开(公告)号：US08518724B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13450414

申请日：2012-04-18

Applicant: Christopher J. Petti ,  Mohamed M. Hilali ,  Theodore Smick ,  Venkatesan Murali ,  Kathy J. Jackson ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna Prabhu

Inventor： Christopher J. Petti ,  Mohamed M. Hilali ,  Theodore Smick ,  Venkatesan Murali ,  Kathy J. Jackson ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna Prabhu

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/1892 ,  H01L31/0747 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A semiconductor assembly is described in which a support element is constructed on a surface of a semiconductor lamina. Following formation of the thin lamina, which may have a thickness about 50 microns or less, the support element is formed, for example by plating, or by application of a precursor and curing in situ, resulting in a support element which may be, for example, metal, ceramic, polymer, etc. This is in contrast to pre-formed support element which is affixed to the lamina following its formation, or to a donor wafer from which the lamina is subsequently cleaved.Fabricating the support element in situ may avoid the use of adhesives to attach the lamina to a permanent support element. In some embodiments, this process flow allows the lamina to be annealed at high temperature, then to have an amorphous silicon layer formed on each face of the lamina following that anneal.

Abstract translation: 描述了半导体组件，其中在半导体层的表面上构造支撑元件。 形成厚度约为50微米或更小的薄层之后，例如通过镀覆或通过施加前体和原位固化来形成支撑元件，得到支撑元件，其可以用于 例如，金属，陶瓷，聚合物等。这与预先形成的支撑元件形成对比，该预制形成的支撑元件在其形成之后固定到层板上，或者与施加器晶片相接触，该晶片随后被切割。 原位制造支撑元件可以避免使用粘合剂将薄片附着到永久支撑元件上。 在一些实施例中，该工艺流程允许薄层在高温下退火，然后在该退火之后具有在层的每个表面上形成的非晶硅层。

公开(公告)号：US20130194570A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13363006

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Wei WU ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Zhiyong Li ,  James Elmer Abbott, JR. ,  Min Hu ,  Ansoon Kim

Inventor： Wei WU ,  Michael Josef Stuke ,  Zhiyong Li ,  James Elmer Abbott, JR. ,  Min Hu ,  Ansoon Kim

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/26

Abstract: An apparatus for performing spectroscopy includes an optical waveguide comprising a fluidic channel to receive a fluid sample, in which the optical waveguide is to propagate lightwaves at a set of frequencies. The apparatus also includes a wavelength selective device coupled to the optical waveguide, in which the wavelength selective device comprises a predetermined bandwidth and is to capture frequencies of light within the predetermined bandwidth. The apparatus further includes a detector coupled to the wavelength selective device to generate signals that identify the frequencies captured by the wavelength selective device.

Abstract translation: 用于执行光谱学的装置包括光波导，其包括用于接收流体样品的流体通道，其中光波导将以一组频率传播光波。 该装置还包括耦合到光波导的波长选择装置，其中波长选择装置包括预定带宽并且捕获预定带宽内的光的频率。 该装置还包括耦合到波长选择装置的检测器，以产生识别由波长选择装置捕获的频率的信号。