公开(公告)号：US09359671B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US14176833

申请日：2014-02-10

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Seth Adrian Miller

IPC: C23C16/26 ,  B32B9/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: C23C16/26 ,  B32B9/007 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a system and process effective to coat a substance with graphene. A system may include a first container including graphene oxide and water and a second container including a reducing agent and the substance. A third container may be operative relationship with the first container and the second container. A processor may be in communication with the first, second and third containers. The processor may be configured to control the third container to receive the graphene oxide and water from the first container and to control the third container to receive the reducing agent and the substance from the second container. The processor may be configured to control the third container to mix the graphene oxide, water, reducing agent, and substance under sufficient reaction conditions to produce sufficient graphene to coat the substance with graphene to produce a graphene coated substance.

Abstract translation: 技术通常描述为有效涂覆石墨烯的物质的系统和工艺。 系统可以包括包括氧化石墨烯和水的第一容器和包含还原剂和物质的第二容器。 第三容器可以与第一容器和第二容器的操作关系。 处理器可以与第一，第二和第三容器通信。 处理器可以被配置为控制第三容器从第一容器接收氧化石墨烯和水，并且控制第三容器从第二容器接收还原剂和物质。 处理器可以被配置成控制第三容器以在充分的反应条件下混合氧化石墨烯，水，还原剂和物质，以产生足够的石墨烯，以用石墨烯涂覆物质以产生石墨烯涂覆的物质。

公开(公告)号：US20150273401A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14434392

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Seth Adrian Miller ,  Gary L. Duerksen

IPC: B01D69/12 ,  B32B38/00 ,  B01D69/14 ,  B01D71/06 ,  B01D67/00 ,  B01D71/02

CPC classification number: B01D69/12 ,  B01D67/0037 ,  B01D67/006 ,  B01D67/0062 ,  B01D67/0069 ,  B01D69/141 ,  B01D69/148 ,  B01D71/021 ,  B01D71/022 ,  B01D71/028 ,  B01D71/06 ,  B01D2323/42 ,  B32B38/0032 ,  Y10T156/1056

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for composite membranes that may include a nanoporous graphene layer sandwiched between a first selective membrane and a porous support substrate. The composite membranes may be formed by depositing the selective membrane on one side of the nanoporous graphene layer, while the other side of the nanoporous graphene layer may be supported at a nonporous support substrate. The nanoporous graphene layer may be removed with the selective membrane from the nonporous support substrate and contacted to the porous support substrate to form the composite membranes. By depositing the selective membrane on a flat surface, the nanoporous graphene on the nonporous support substrate, the selective membranes may be produced with reduced defect formation at thicknesses of as little as 0.1 μm or less. The described composite membranes may have increased permeance compared to thicker selective membranes, and structural strength greater than thin selective membranes alone.

Abstract translation: 通常描述复合膜的技术，其可以包括夹在第一选择膜和多孔支撑基底之间的纳米多孔石墨烯层。 复合膜可以通过在纳米多孔石墨烯层的一侧上沉积选择性膜而形成，而纳米多孔石墨烯层的另一侧可以被支撑在无孔支撑基底上。 纳米多孔石墨烯层可以用选择性膜从无孔支撑基底去除并与多孔载体基底接触以形成复合膜。 通过将选择性膜沉积在平坦表面上，在无孔支撑衬底上的纳米多孔石墨烯，可以以少至0.1μm或更小的厚度生产缺陷形成减少的选择性膜。 与较厚的选择性膜相比，所述复合膜可能具有增加的渗透性，并且结构强度大于单独的薄选择性膜。

公开(公告)号：US20140228655A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14256575

申请日：2014-04-18

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Inventor： Seth Adrian Miller

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  G06F3/042 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: A61B5/6898 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/14546 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B5/14551 ,  G01N2021/3144 ,  G01N2021/6419 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  G06K2009/0006 ,  G06K2009/00932

Abstract: Techniques are generally described for touch-sensitive devices with biometric information determination capabilities. The touch-sensitive device may include one or more of a transmitter, a receiver, and a processor. The transmitter may be configured to emit light towards a surface of the touch-sensitive device and the receiver may be configured to receive reflected light from a touch to the touch-sensitive device. The processor may be arranged to receive signals from the receiver and determines biometric information, and in some examples location of touch, based on the signals.

Abstract translation: 针对具有生物特征信息确定能力的触敏设备通常描述技术。 触敏装置可以包括发射器，接收器和处理器中的一个或多个。 发射机可以被配置为朝向触敏设备的表面发射光，并且接收器可以被配置为从触摸敏感设备的触摸接收反射光。 处理器可以被布置为从接收器接收信号，并且基于信号来确定生物特征信息，并且在一些示例性的触摸的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08773636B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US13950923

申请日：2013-07-25

Applicant: Empire Technology Development, LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Yager ,  Seth Adrian Miller

IPC: G03F7/20 ,  G03F7/38 ,  G03B27/52

CPC classification number: G03F7/26 ,  G03F7/091 ,  G03F7/095 ,  Y10T428/12625 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/24851

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for methods, systems, and structures that include patterns formed by optical lithography. In some example methods, a photoresist layer is applied to a substrate, and a grapheme layer can be applied to the photoresist layer. Light can be applied through a mask to the graphene layer, where the mask includes a pattern. The light can form the pattern on the graphene layer such that the pattern forms on the photoresist layer.

Abstract translation: 通常描述包括通过光学光刻形成的图案的方法，系统和结构的技术。 在一些示例性方法中，将光致抗蚀剂层施加到基板上，并且可以将图形层施加到光致抗蚀剂层。 光可以通过掩模施加到石墨烯层，其中掩模包括图案。 光可以在石墨烯层上形成图案，使得在光致抗蚀剂层上形成图案。

公开(公告)号：US20140154811A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14005232

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Angele Sjong ,  Kraig Anderson ,  Gary L. Duerksen ,  Seth Adrian Miller

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  G01N27/40

CPC classification number: G01N33/0016 ,  G01N27/40 ,  Y10T29/53 ,  Y10T436/153333 ,  Y10T436/17 ,  Y10T436/177692 ,  Y10T436/182 ,  Y10T436/186 ,  Y10T436/204998 ,  Y10T436/207497 ,  Y10T436/21 ,  Y10T436/22

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for gas filtration and detection devices. Example devices may include a graphene membrane and a sensing device. The graphene membrane may be perforated with a plurality of discrete pores having a size-selective to enable one or more molecules to pass through the pores. A sensing device may be attached to a supporting permeable substrate and coupled with the graphene membrane. A fluid mixture including two or more molecules may be exposed to the graphene membrane. Molecules having a smaller diameter than the discrete pores may be directed through the graphene pores, and may be detected by the sensing device. Molecules having a larger size than the discrete pores may be prevented from crossing the graphene membrane. The sensing device may be configured to identify a presence of a selected molecule within the mixture without interference from contaminating factors.

Abstract translation: 技术通常被描述用于气体过滤和检测装置。 示例性装置可以包括石墨烯膜和感测装置。 石墨烯膜可以穿孔具有大小选择性的多个离散孔，以使一个或多个分子能够通过孔。 感测装置可以附接到支撑可渗透基底并与石墨烯膜耦合。 包含两个或更多个分子的流体混合物可能暴露于石墨烯膜。 具有比离散孔更小的直径的分子可以被引导通过石墨烯孔，并且可以由感测装置检测。 可以防止具有比离散孔更大的尺寸的分子与石墨烯膜交叉。 感测装置可以被配置为在混合物内识别选定分子的存在而不受污染因素的干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20130284986A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13657659

申请日：2012-10-22

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Seth Adrian Miller

IPC: C01B31/02

CPC classification number: C01B31/0266 ,  B01D11/0207 ,  B01D11/0288 ,  B01D11/0484 ,  B01J13/0052 ,  B01J13/0065 ,  B01J13/0069 ,  B01J19/1806 ,  B01J19/28 ,  B01J20/28047 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C01B32/17 ,  C01B32/172 ,  C01B32/174 ,  C01B2202/22

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to the separation of carbon nanotubes by reversible gelation.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的实施方案一般涉及通过可逆凝胶化分离碳纳米管。

公开(公告)号：US20170253849A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15600583

申请日：2017-05-19

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Seth Adrian Miller

IPC: C12M1/36 ,  C12M1/00 ,  C12M1/42 ,  A23L13/00 ,  C12M1/12 ,  A23L13/40

CPC classification number: C12M41/48 ,  A23L13/00 ,  A23L13/40 ,  C12M25/02 ,  C12M29/10 ,  C12M35/04

Abstract: Examples of methods, systems and computer accessible mediums related to producing synthetic meat are generally described herein. In some example methods, a substrate configured to support cell growth may be provided. The substrate may be seeded with cells. The seeded substrate may be rolled through a bioreactor having a roll-to-roll mechanism, thereby allowing nutrients and growth factors to interact with the cells. The seeded substrate may be stretched to simulate muscle action. The seeded substrate may be monitored for uniformity of cell growth as it is rolled through the bioreactor. A film of synthetic meat is obtained from the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US09695048B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US14820184

申请日：2015-08-06

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Seth Adrian Miller

IPC: C01B31/04 ,  B01J19/22 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: C01B31/0446 ,  B01J19/22 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C01B32/184 ,  C01B32/194

Abstract: Technologies described herein are generally related to graphene production. In some examples, a system is described that may include a first container, a second container, and/or a chamber. The first container may include a first solution with a reducing agent, while the second container may include a second solution with graphene oxide. The chamber may be in operative relationship with the first and the second containers, and configured effective to receive the first and second solutions and provide reaction conditions that facilitate contact of the first and second solutions at an interfacial region sufficient to produce graphene at the interfacial region.

公开(公告)号：US09599895B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14048682

申请日：2013-10-08

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Seth Adrian Miller

IPC: G03F7/004 ,  G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/0045 ,  G03F7/2045 ,  G03F7/2053

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a photoresist and methods and systems effective to form a pattern in a photoresist on a substrate. In some examples, the photoresist includes a resin, a photoinitiator and a photoinhibitor. The photoinitiator may be effective to generate a first reactant upon the absorption of at least one photon of a particular wavelength of light. The first reactant may be effective to render the resin soluble or insoluble in a photoresist developer. The photoinhibitor may be effective to generate a second reactant upon the absorption of at least one photon of the particular wavelength of light. The second reactant may be effective to inhibit the first reactant.

公开(公告)号：US20160347005A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15106851

申请日：2014-03-24

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Seth Adrian Miller

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  G01J5/10 ,  B33Y50/02

CPC classification number: B29C67/0088 ,  B29C64/00 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29K2055/02 ,  B29K2105/0032 ,  B29K2995/0035 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  C09D11/10 ,  C09D11/50 ,  G01J5/10

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for controlling fabrication of a 3D printed article by monitoring a temperature of an active growth region during a 3D printing of polymer material. A polymer material may be doped with one or more fluorescent molecules, which may be excited during a 3D printing of the polymer material. An intensity of light emitted from the fluorescent molecules may be determined to create a fluorescence intensity map, which may be converted into a temperature map in order to monitor a temperature of the active growth region, and generate one or more instructions based on the monitored temperature. One or more characteristics of the active growth region may then be modulated based on the instructions provided. Modulating characteristics of the active growth region based on the monitored temperature may allow better process control, which may be used to enhance a speed and resolution of 3D printing systems.

Abstract translation: 通常描述技术，用于通过在聚合物材料的3D印刷期间监测活性生长区域的温度来控制3D印刷制品的制造。 聚合物材料可以掺杂有一种或多种荧光分子，其可以在聚合物材料的3D印刷期间被激发。 可以确定从荧光分子发射的光的强度以产生荧光强度图，其可以转换为温度图，以便监测活性生长区的温度，并且基于所监测的温度产生一个或多个指令 。 然后可以基于所提供的说明书来调节活性生长区域的一个或多个特征。 基于所监测的温度调节活性生长区域的特性可以允许更好的过程控制，其可用于增强3D打印系统的速度和分辨率。