公开(公告)号：US20100004701A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12478953

申请日：2009-06-05

Applicant: Hugues Malandain ,  Todd Alamin ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Hugues Malandain ,  Todd Alamin ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: A61B17/58

CPC classification number: A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/0485 ,  A61B17/0625

Abstract: A surgical tool for deploying an implant includes an elongate outer shaft having a proximal end, a distal end and a central channel therebetween. An elongate inner shaft is at least partially slidably received in the central channel and an actuator mechanism is operatively coupled with either the outer or inner shaft. The tool also includes a piercing element that is coupled with the outer shaft and releasably coupled with the implant.

Abstract translation: 用于展开植入物的手术工具包括细长的外轴，其具有近端，远端以及中间通道。 细长的内轴至少部分地可滑动地容纳在中心通道中，并且致动器机构与外轴或内轴可操作地联接。 该工具还包括穿刺元件，其与外轴联接并且可释放地与植入物联接。

公开(公告)号：US07636151B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-22

申请号：US11453633

申请日：2006-06-15

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Lior Kogut ,  Clarence Chui

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Lior Kogut ,  Clarence Chui

IPC: G01L1/24 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01L5/0047 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: The invention comprises systems and methods determining residual stress such as that found in interferometric modulators. In one example, a test unit can be configured to indicate residual stress in a film by interferometrically modulating light indicative of an average residual stress in two orthogonal directions of the substrate. The test unit can include a reflective membrane attached to the substrate where membrane is configured as a parallelogram with at least a portion of each side attached to the substrate, and an interferometric cavity formed between a portion of the membrane and a portion of the substrate, and where the membrane is configured to deform based on the residual stress of in the film and modulate light indicative of the amount of membrane deformation.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括确定残余应力的系统和方法，例如在干涉式调制器中发现的。 在一个示例中，测试单元可以被配置为通过对指示基板的两个正交方向上的平均残余应力的光进行干涉测量来指示膜中的残余应力。 测试单元可以包括附接到基底的反射膜，其中膜被构造为平行四边形，其中每侧的至少一部分附着到基底，以及形成在膜的一部分和基底的一部分之间的干涉腔， 并且其中膜被配置为基于膜的残余应力而变形并且调制指示膜变形量的光。

公开(公告)号：US20090293955A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US11950392

申请日：2007-12-04

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Kasra Khazeni

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Kasra Khazeni

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0256 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: G02B5/285 ,  G02B26/001 ,  H01L31/02168 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: An interferometric mask covering the front electrodes of a photovoltaic device is disclosed. Such an interferometric mask may reduce reflections of incident light from the electrodes. In various embodiments, the mask reduces reflections so that a front electrode pattern appears similar in color to adjacent regions of visible photovoltaic active material.

Abstract translation: 公开了覆盖光伏器件的前电极的干涉式掩模。 这样的干涉式掩模可以减少来自电极的入射光的反射。 在各种实施例中，掩模减少反射，使得前电极图案显示为与可见光伏活性材料的相邻区域相似的颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20090264929A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12426167

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Colin Cahill ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Colin Cahill ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/88

CPC classification number: A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/842

Abstract: Spinous process constraint structures include a first attachment element for placement over a first spinous process and a second attachment element for placement over a second spinous process. The attachment elements are joined by a single connector which may optionally include a compliance member for providing controlled elasticity between the spinous processes.

Abstract translation: 旋转过程约束结构包括用于放置在第一棘突上的第一附接元件和用于放置在第二棘突上的第二附接元件。 附接元件通过单个连接器连接，该连接器可以可选地包括用于在棘突之间提供受控弹性的柔顺构件。

公开(公告)号：US20090251761A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12061312

申请日：2008-04-02

Applicant: Kasra Khazeni ,  Manish Kothari ,  Ion Bita ,  Marek Mienko ,  Gang Xu

Inventor： Kasra Khazeni ,  Manish Kothari ,  Ion Bita ,  Marek Mienko ,  Gang Xu

IPC: G02F1/01 ,  H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/3466

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) display element may include a photovoltaic structure configured to generate electric energy from incident light. In one embodiment, the display element includes a first layer that is at least partially transmissive of light, a second layer that is at least partially reflective of light, and a photovoltaic element that is formed on the first layer or the second layer or formed between the first layer and the second layer. The second layer is spaced from the first layer and is selectably movable between a first position in which the display element has a first reflectivity and a second position in which the display element has a second reflectivity. The first reflectivity is greater than the second reflectivity. The photovoltaic element is at least partially absorptive of light and is configured to convert a portion of the absorbed light into electric energy, at least when the second layer is in the second position.

Abstract translation: 微机电系统（MEMS）显示元件可以包括被配置为从入射光产生电能的光伏结构。 在一个实施例中，显示元件包括至少部分地透射光的第一层，至少部分地反射光的第二层，以及形成在第一层或第二层上或形成在第一层或第二层之间的光电元件 第一层和第二层。 第二层与第一层间隔开并且可选择地在显示元件具有第一反射率的第一位置和显示元件具有第二反射率的第二位置之间移动。 第一反射率大于第二反射率。 光电元件至少部分地吸收光，并且被配置为至少当第二层处于第二位置时将吸收的光的一部分转换成电能。

公开(公告)号：US20090201566A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US12426168

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: Manish Kothari

Inventor： Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A system and method for an optical component that masks non-active portions of a display and provides an electrical path for one or more display circuits. In one embodiment an optical device includes a substrate, a plurality of optical elements on the substrate, each optical element having an optical characteristic which changes in response to a voltage applied to the optical element, and a light-absorbing, electrically-conductive optical mask disposed on the substrate and offset from the plurality of optical elements, the optical mask electrically coupled to one or more of the optical elements to provide electrical paths for applying voltages to the optical elements. In another embodiment, a method of providing an electrical signal to optical elements of a display comprises electrically coupling an electrically-conductive light-absorbing mask to one or more optical elements, and applying a voltage to the mask to activate the one or more optical elements.

Abstract translation: 一种用于遮蔽显示器的非有效部分并为一个或多个显示电路提供电路径的光学部件的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，光学器件包括衬底，衬底上的多个光学元件，每个光学元件具有响应于施加到光学元件的电压而变化的光学特性，以及光吸收导电光学掩模 设置在衬底上并偏离多个光学元件，光学掩模电耦合到一个或多个光学元件以提供用于向光学元件施加电压的电路径。 在另一个实施例中，向显示器的光学元件提供电信号的方法包括将导电光吸收掩模电耦合到一个或多个光学元件，以及向所述掩模施加电压以激活所述一个或多个光学元件 。

公开(公告)号：US20090195856A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12026131

申请日：2008-02-05

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Clarence Chui ,  Sauri Gudlavalleti

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Clarence Chui ,  Sauri Gudlavalleti

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  H01B13/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: Methods of fabricating an electromechanical systems device that minimize critical dimension (CD) loss in the device are described. The methods provide electromechanical systems devices with improved properties, including high reflectivity.

Abstract translation: 描述了使装置中的临界尺寸（CD）损耗最小化的机电系统装置的制造方法。 这些方法提供具有改进性能的机电系统装置，包括高反射率。

公开(公告)号：US20090189230A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12415986

申请日：2009-03-31

Applicant: Lauren Palmateer ,  William J. Cummings ,  Brian Gally ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Lauren Palmateer ,  William J. Cummings ,  Brian Gally ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: H01L23/31 ,  H01L29/84 ,  H01L21/56

CPC classification number: B81B7/0038 ,  B81C2203/019 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: Methods and systems for packaging MEMS devices such as interferometric modulator arrays are disclosed. One embodiment of a MEMS device package structure includes a seal with a chemically reactant getter. Another embodiment of a MEMS device package comprises a primary seal with a getter, and a secondary seal proximate an outer periphery of the primary seal. Yet another embodiment of a MEMS device package comprises a getter positioned inside the MEMS device package and proximate an inner periphery of the package seal.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于封装诸如干涉式调制器阵列之类的MEMS装置的方法和系统。 MEMS器件封装结构的一个实施例包括具有化学反应物吸气剂的密封。 MEMS器件封装的另一实施例包括具有吸气剂的主密封件和靠近主密封件的外周边的次级密封件。 MEMS器件封装的另一个实施例包括位于MEMS器件封装内部并且靠近封装密封件的内周边的吸气剂。

公开(公告)号：US20090159123A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12335221

申请日：2008-12-15

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Yeh-Jiun Tung

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Yeh-Jiun Tung

IPC: H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/076 ,  H01L31/02165 ,  H01L31/02167 ,  H01L31/056 ,  H01L31/0687 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02E10/548 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A plurality of dichroic filters are included in multifunction photovoltaic cells to increase efficiency. For example, in a multi-junction photovoltaic cell comprising blue, green, and red active layers, blue, green, and red dichroic filters that reflect blue, green, and red light, respectively, may be disposed proximal to the blue, green, and red active layers to reflect back light not absorbed on the first past. The dichroic filters may be used to demultiplex white light incident on the PV cell and deliver suitable wavelengths to the appropriate active layer, e.g., blue wavelengths to the blue active layer, green wavelengths to the green active layer, red wavelengths to the red active layer. The PV cell may additionally be interferometrically tuned to increase absorption efficiency. Accordingly, optical resonant layers and cavities may be employed in certain embodiments.

Abstract translation: 多功能光伏电池中包括多个二向色滤光片以提高效率。 例如，在包括蓝色，绿色和红色活性层的多结光伏电池中，分别反映蓝色，绿色和红色光的蓝色，绿色和红色二向色滤光片可以设置在蓝色，绿色和红色活性层的近旁， 和红色活性层，以反射第一次过去不吸收的背光。 二向色滤光器可以用于对入射在PV电池上的白光进行解复用，并将合适的波长传送到适当的有源层，例如蓝色波长到蓝色有源层，绿色波长到绿色有源层，红色波长到红色有源层 。 PV电池还可以进行干涉式调谐，以提高吸收效率。 因此，在某些实施例中可以采用光学谐振层和腔。

公开(公告)号：US20090141286A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US12260037

申请日：2008-10-28

Applicant: Manish Kothari

Inventor： Manish Kothari

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2320/041 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention provide a light sensor comprising at least one interferometric element that absorbs light in at least one wavelength. The interferometric element comprises a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel to the first surface. The second surface is spaced a gap distance from the first surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The light wavelength absorbed is dependent on the gap distance. The interferometric element further comprises a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is responsive to changes in temperature of at least a portion of the interferometric element due to absorption of light by the interferometric element.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些实施例提供一种光传感器，其包括吸收至少一个波长的光的至少一个干涉测量元件。 干涉测量元件包括基本上平行于第一表面的第一表面和第二表面。 第二表面在基本上垂直于第一表面的方向上与第一表面间隔开间隙。 吸收的光波长取决于间隙距离。 干涉测量元件还包括温度传感器。 由于干涉测量元件的光吸收，温度传感器响应干涉测量元件的至少一部分的温度变化。