公开(公告)号：US07999747B1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12120742

申请日：2008-05-15

Applicant: Carol Ann Wedding ,  Thomas J. Pavliscak ,  Edwin F. Peters

Inventor： Carol Ann Wedding ,  Thomas J. Pavliscak ,  Edwin F. Peters

IPC: H01Q1/26 ,  H01Q15/02

CPC classification number: H01Q1/366

Abstract: A gas plasma antenna with a rigid, flexible, or semi-flexible substrate and an improved method of generating a uniform electron density. The antenna comprises a gas discharge device containing a multiplicity of microcavities, each microcavity containing an ionizable gas for providing a microdischarge. Each microdischarge acts alone or in concert with other microdischarges to form a dipole or pattern of dipoles.

Abstract translation: 具有刚性，柔性或半柔性衬底的气体等离子体天线以及产生均匀电子密度的改进方法。 天线包括含有多个微腔的气体放电装置，每个微腔包含用于提供微放电的可电离气体。 每个微放电单独或与其他微放电一起起作用以形成偶极子或偶极子图案。

公开(公告)号：US07923930B1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US11781445

申请日：2007-07-23

Applicant: Carol Ann Wedding ,  Donald K. Wedding

Inventor： Carol Ann Wedding ,  Donald K. Wedding

IPC: H01J17/49

CPC classification number: H01J11/18

Abstract: A plasma panel device having a multiplicity of gas filled plasma-shells, each plasma-shell being positioned on or in a substrate and electrically connected to conductors or electrodes to define a gas discharge pixel or subpixel. The plasma-shell comprises a hollow gas filled geometric body and includes plasma-disc, plasma-dome, plasma-sphere, and other geometric shapes. The substrate may be rigid, flexible, or semi-flexible with a flat, curved, or irregular surface. Each substrate may comprise a single layer or multiple layers of the same or different materials. Substrate composites may be used such as mixtures, dispersions, suspensions, and so forth. The device may comprise a single substrate or a dual substrate device. A plasma-shell device with a flexible substrate may be bendable and rollable in at least two directions, X and Y, looking at the top or plan view.

Abstract translation: 一种具有多个气体填充等离子体壳的等离子体面板装置，每个等离子体壳体位于基板上或基板中并电连接到导体或电极以限定气体放电像素或子像素。 等离子体壳包括中空气体填充的几何体，并包括等离子体盘，等离子体圆顶，等离子体球和其它几何形状。 衬底可以是具有平坦，弯曲或不规则表面的刚性，柔性或半柔性的。 每个基底可以包括相同或不同材料的单层或多层。 可以使用底物复合材料，例如混合物，分散体，悬浮液等。 该装置可以包括单个基板或双基板装置。 具有柔性基板的等离子体壳装置可以在至少两个方向（X和Y）上可弯曲和可滚动，看顶部或俯视图。

公开(公告)号：US07791037B1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US11684143

申请日：2007-03-09

Applicant: Carol Ann Wedding ,  Thomas J. Pavliscak

Inventor： Carol Ann Wedding ,  Thomas J. Pavliscak

IPC: G01J1/58 ,  G01T1/18

CPC classification number: H01J11/18 ,  G01T1/185 ,  H01J47/14 ,  H01J2211/18

Abstract: A radiation detection device comprising a plasma display panel (PDP) with a multiplicity of radiation detection pixels, each radiation detection pixel being defined by a hollow elongated Plasma-tube filled with an ionizable gas. Arrays of Plasma-tubes are positioned on a suitable base such as a substrate and used to inspect and detect radiation from a selected object. Each Plasma-tube may be of any suitable geometric configuration and may be used alone or in any combination with one or more Plasma-shells, such as a Plasma-disc, Plasma-dome, and/or Plasma-sphere. Luminescent material may be positioned near or on each Plasma-tube or Plasma-shell to provide or enhance light output. A flexible base substrate may be used to wrap a layer or blanket of radiation detection Plasma-tubes about the selected object. The substrate base may comprise an elongated rod that is used as a probe to detect radiation from an object. An object may be passed through a ring or a cylinder of Plasma-tubes.

Abstract translation: 一种辐射检测装置，包括具有多个辐射检测像素的等离子体显示面板（PDP），每个辐射检测像素由填充有可电离气体的中空细长等离子体管限定。 等离子体管的阵列位于合适的基底例如基底上，并用于检查和检测来自所选对象的辐射。 每个等离子体管可以具有任何合适的几何构型，并且可以单独使用或与一种或多种等离子体外壳例如等离子体盘，等离子体穹顶和/或等离子体球体组合使用。 发光材料可以位于每个等离子体管或等离子体壳体附近或之上，以提供或增强光输出。 可以使用柔性基底来包围关于所选对象的放射线检测等离子体管的层或层。 衬底基底可以包括细长杆，其被用作探测器以检测来自物体的辐射。 物体可以通过等离子体管的环或圆柱体。

公开(公告)号：US07589697B1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11206046

申请日：2005-08-18

Applicant: Jeffrey W. Guy ,  Bala Velayudhan ,  Carol Ann Wedding

Inventor： Jeffrey W. Guy ,  Bala Velayudhan ,  Carol Ann Wedding

IPC: G09G3/28

CPC classification number: G09G3/2927 ,  G09G3/2932 ,  G09G3/294 ,  G09G2310/0216 ,  G09G2310/0221 ,  G09G2310/066

Abstract: There is disclosed the simultaneous addressing and sustaining of a surface discharge AC plasma display panel wherein at least one section of the panel is addressed while at least one other section of the panel is being simultaneously sustained. In one embodiment a reset voltage is applied to at least one section while at least one other section is being simultaneously addressed. In another embodiment, the reset voltage period in the one section is long enough to allow addressing in the other section followed by sustaining in the other said section.

Abstract translation: 公开了同时寻址和维持表面放电AC等离子体显示面板，其中面板的至少一个部分被寻址，同时面板的至少另一个部分被同时维持。 在一个实施例中，复位电压被施加到至少一个部分，同时至少一个其他部分被同时寻址。 在另一个实施例中，一个部分中的复位电压周期足够长以允许另一部分中的寻址，然后在另一个部分中维持。

公开(公告)号：US07518576B1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US12188264

申请日：2008-08-08

Applicant: James C. Rutherford

Inventor： James C. Rutherford

IPC: G09G3/28

CPC classification number: G09G3/2927 ,  G09G3/2922 ,  G09G3/2935 ,  G09G3/2983 ,  G09G2310/066 ,  H01J11/18

Abstract: The luminous efficiency of a plasma display panel (PDP) device is increased by positive column gas discharge sustaining, with higher voltage and Xe content, plus pre-discharges sustain priming. High-speed addressing by using address period priming discharge. Cost saving in row driver ICs is realized by row addressing separated from sustaining. High contrast ratio due to masking of setup and addressing discharges.

Abstract translation: 等离子体显示面板（PDP）器件的发光效率通过正列气体放电维持而增加，具有更高的电压和Xe含量，以及预放电持续启动。 通过使用地址段启动放电进行高速寻址。 行驱动器IC中的成本节省通过与维持分离的行寻址来实现。 由于屏蔽设置和寻址放电造成的高对比度。

公开(公告)号：US07474273B1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-06

申请号：US11410109

申请日：2006-04-25

Applicant: Thomas J. Pavliscak ,  Carol Ann Wedding

Inventor： Thomas J. Pavliscak ,  Carol Ann Wedding

IPC: H01Q15/02 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H01Q9/28

CPC classification number: H01Q1/366 ,  H01Q3/46 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q21/24

Abstract: A gas plasma antenna with a rigid, flexible, or semi-flexible substrate and an improved method of generating a uniform electron density. The antenna comprises a plasma display panel (PDP) containing a multiplicity of Plasma-shells, each Plasma-shell containing a gas which is ionized to produce electron density. Each Plasma-shell acts alone or in concert with other Plasma-shells to form a dipole or pattern of dipoles.

Abstract translation: 具有刚性，柔性或半柔性衬底的气体等离子体天线以及产生均匀电子密度的改进方法。 天线包括含有多个等离子体壳的等离子体显示面板（PDP），每个等离子体壳含有被电离以产生电子密度的气体。 每个等离子体壳单独或与其他等离子体壳一起起作用以形成偶极子或偶极子模式。

公开(公告)号：US07456571B1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US10431446

申请日：2003-05-08

Applicant: Carol Ann Wedding

Inventor： Carol Ann Wedding

IPC: H01J17/49

CPC classification number: H01J11/18

Abstract: A monolithic or single substrate AC gas discharge (plasma) display constructed of gas filled microspheres positioned on a substrate in electrical contact with two or more electrode.

Abstract translation: 由位于基板上的充满气体的微球构成的单个或单个基板AC气体放电（等离子体）显示器与两个或更多个电极电接触。

公开(公告)号：US07405516B1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-29

申请号：US11107964

申请日：2005-04-18

Applicant: Carol Ann Wedding

Inventor： Carol Ann Wedding

IPC: H01J17/49

CPC classification number: H01J11/18 ,  C09K11/06 ,  C09K2211/1011 ,  H01J1/63

Abstract: A PDP constructed out of one or more Plasma-shells with a luminescent substance(s) located in close proximity to each Plasma-shell. The luminescent substance comprises a combination of an organic luminescent substance and an inorganic luminescent substance. The combination may be a mixture of organic and inorganic substances. Layers of organic and inorganic substances may be used. Each Plasma-shell is a hollow geometric body filled with an ionizable gas at a suitable pressure. Photons from the gas discharge inside the Plasma-shell excite the luminescent substance. In one embodiment the luminescent substance is located on the external surface of the Plasma-shell. In another embodiment, the luminescent substance is located inside the Plasma-shell. Plasma-shell includes Plasma-sphere, Plasma-disc, and Plasma-dome. The Plasma-shell may be used in combination with a Plasma-tube.

Abstract translation: 由一个或多个等离子体壳构成的PDP，其中发光物质位于每个等离子体壳附近。 发光物质包括有机发光物质和无机发光物质的组合。 该组合可以是有机和无机物质的混合物。 可以使用有机和无机物质层。 每个等离子体壳是在适当压力下填充有可电离气体的中空几何体。 等离子体壳内气体放电的光子激发发光物质。 在一个实施方案中，发光物质位于等离子体壳的外表面上。 在另一个实施方案中，发光物质位于等离子体壳内。 等离子体壳包括等离子体球，等离子体圆盘和等离子体圆顶。 等离子体壳可以与等离子体管组合使用。

公开(公告)号：US07247989B1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-24

申请号：US11041739

申请日：2005-01-25

Applicant: Donald K Wedding

Inventor： Donald K Wedding

IPC: H01J17/49

CPC classification number: H01J11/34 ,  H01J11/18 ,  H01J2211/48

Abstract: There is disclosed a gas discharge display device comprised of microspheres containing ionizable gas, each microsphere being positioned within a cavity, well, or hollow. Photons from the gas discharge within a microsphere excite a phosphor such that the phosphor emits wavelengths in the visible and/or invisible spectrum. The invention is described in detail with reference to an AC gas discharge (plasma) display.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种气体放电显示装置，其由含有可离子化气体的微球组成，每个微球位于空腔，井或中空内。 来自微球内的气体放电的光子激发荧光体，使得荧光体发出可见光和/或不可见光谱的波长。 参考AC气体放电（等离子体）显示器详细描述本发明。

公开(公告)号：US07176628B1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US11132366

申请日：2005-05-19

Applicant: Carol Ann Wedding

Inventor： Carol Ann Wedding

IPC: H01J17/49

CPC classification number: H01J11/18 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for fabricating a positive column gas discharge plasma display device comprising one or more ionizable gas filled elongated Plasma-tubes. The display may be a dual substrate or a single substrate device. The ionizable gas typically produces photons in the UV, IR, and/or visible range during gas discharge. The photons may excite one or more phosphors located on or in close proximity to one or more Plasma-tubes. The plasma display device may contain at least one Plasma-shell that produces photons in the UV, IR, and/or visible range during gas discharge. Plasma-shell includes Plasma-disc, Plasma-dome and Plasma-sphere.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于制造正列气体放电等离子体显示装置的方法，其包括一个或多个可离子化气体填充的细长等离子体管。 显示器可以是双基板或单个基板装置。 在气体放电期间，可电离气体通常在UV，IR和/或可见光范围内产生光子。 光子可以激发位于或接近一个或多个等离子体管的一个或多个磷光体。 等离子体显示装置可以包含至少一个在气体放电期间在UV，IR和/或可见光范围内产生光子的等离子体壳。 等离子体壳包括等离子体盘，等离子体圆顶和等离子球。