公开(公告)号：US20120275566A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13458260

申请日：2012-04-27

Applicant: James Hunter ,  Danny Lee Keck ,  James Rae Sims, JR. ,  Scott Avery Watson

Inventor： James Hunter ,  Danny Lee Keck ,  James Rae Sims, JR. ,  Scott Avery Watson

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  H05G1/02 ,  G01T1/20 ,  G21K1/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  G01N2223/407 ,  G01N2223/631 ,  G01N2223/646 ,  G03B42/028 ,  G03B42/04

Abstract: A system for subsea imaging comprises a first plate having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a cavity formed in the inner surface. In addition, the system comprises a phosphor imaging plate disposed in the cavity. Further, the system comprises a second plate having an inner surface facing the inner surface of the first plate and an outer surface facing away from the outer surface of the first plate. Still further, the system comprises a seal member disposed between the inner surface of the first plate and the inner surface of the second plate. The seal member extends around the perimeter of the cavity and is configured to seal the phosphor imaging plate and the cavity from intrusion water.

Abstract translation: 用于海底成像的系统包括具有内表面，外表面和形成在内表面中的空腔的第一板。 此外，该系统包括设置在空腔中的荧光体成像板。 此外，该系统包括具有面向第一板的内表面的内表面和背离第一板的外表面的外表面的第二板。 此外，该系统包括设置在第一板的内表面和第二板的内表面之间的密封构件。 密封构件围绕空腔的周边延伸并且被配置为将荧光体成像板和空腔与入侵水密封。

公开(公告)号：US20100149625A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12639899

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: Joshua Lu ,  Gregory Beach ,  Alexander Payne ,  James Hunter

Inventor： Joshua Lu ,  Gregory Beach ,  Alexander Payne ,  James Hunter

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  H01L21/768

CPC classification number: G02B26/0808 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81C1/00238 ,  B81C1/00246 ,  G02B26/0833

Abstract: A method of fabricating an integrated device including a MicroElectroMechanical system (MEMS) and an associated microcircuit is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises: forming a high temperature capable contact through a dielectric layer to an underlying element of a microcircuit formed adjacent to a MicroElectroMechanical System (MEMS) structure on a substrate; and depositing a layer of conducting material over the dielectric layer, and patterning the layer of conducting material to form a local interconnect (LI) for the microcircuit overlying and electrically coupled to the contact and a bottom electrode for the adjacent MEMS structure. Other embodiments are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造包括微电子机械系统（MEMS）和相关微电路的集成装置的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括：通过介电层形成高温能力接触到邻近微电子机械系统（MEMS）结构的衬底上形成的微电路的下层元件; 以及在所述电介质层上沉积导电材料层，以及图案化所述导电材料层以形成用于所述微电路的局部互连（L1），所述微电路覆盖并电耦合到所述触点和所述相邻MEMS结构的底部电极。 还提供了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20080179182A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US12011934

申请日：2008-01-30

Applicant: Khier Remadna ,  James Hunter ,  Joshua Lu ,  Gregory Beach

Inventor： Khier Remadna ,  James Hunter ,  Joshua Lu ,  Gregory Beach

IPC: C23C14/34 ,  H01B13/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating micro-electromechanical devices. Generally, the method includes: (i) forming a device layer over a sacrificial layer on a surface of a substrate; (ii) patterning the device layer to form a number of ribbons each including a long axis parallel to the surface of the substrate and a middle section between support structures at both ends of the ribbon; (iii) partially removing the sacrificial layer to undercut the number of ribbons; (iv) forming a reflective coating of a reflective material on the number of ribbons; and (v) releasing the middle section of at least one of the number of ribbons by removing the sacrificial layer. Undercutting the ribbons prior to forming the reflective coating reduces build-up of material on sidewalls of the sacrificial layer facilitating release of the ribbons. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造微机电装置的方法。 通常，该方法包括：（i）在衬底的表面上的牺牲层上形成器件层; （ii）图案化所述器件层以形成多个条带，每个条带包括平行于所述基板的表面的长轴线和所述带状物两端的支撑结构之间的中间部分; （iii）部分去除牺牲层以削减带的数量; （iv）在带的数量上形成反射材料的反射涂层; 和（v）通过去除牺牲层来释放多个带中的至少一个的中间部分。 在形成反射涂层之前，切下色带减少材料在牺牲层的侧壁上的堆积，有利于带的释放。 还公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20080110019A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US12008483

申请日：2008-01-11

Applicant: James Nulty ,  James Hunter ,  Alexander Herrera

Inventor： James Nulty ,  James Hunter ,  Alexander Herrera

IPC: H01R9/00

CPC classification number: G01R1/07314 ,  G01R1/0735 ,  G01R1/07371 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49147 ,  Y10T29/49153 ,  Y10T29/49155

Abstract: In one embodiment, a probe card for testing dice on a wafer includes a substrate, a number of cantilevers formed on a surface thereof, and a number of probes extending from unsupported ends of the cantilevers. The unsupported ends of the cantilevers project over cavities on the surface of the substrate. The probes have tips to contact pads on the dice under test. The probe card may include a compressive layer above the surface of the substrate with a number of holes through which the probes extend.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于在晶片上测试骰子的探针卡包括基底，在其表面上形成的多个悬臂以及从悬臂的未支撑的端部延伸的多个探针。 悬臂的未支撑的端部突出在基板表面上的空腔上。 探针具有接触被测试骰子上的垫的提示。 探针卡可以包括在衬底的表面上方的压缩层，其具有探针延伸穿过的多个孔。

公开(公告)号：US20080006627A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11774256

申请日：2007-07-06

Applicant: Daniel Goldman ,  Michael Hartman ,  James Hunter ,  David Johnson ,  Griffiths Tucker

Inventor： Daniel Goldman ,  Michael Hartman ,  James Hunter ,  David Johnson ,  Griffiths Tucker

IPC: B65D85/50 ,  B65D6/28

CPC classification number: A01C7/02 ,  A01C15/006 ,  B65D75/22

Abstract: A package assembly for automated aliquot and/or dispersal processes is provided. Embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to: first and second portions which cooperate to contain the aliquot, wherein a pair of flexure channels are defined in opposing sides of at least one of the first or second portions, the flexure channels cooperating to define a flexure axis extending through the pair of flexure channels. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may allow at least one of first and second portions of the package assembly to flex about the flexure axis in response to a force exerted on the package assembly such that the first and second portions separate in response to the force.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于自动等分和/或分散过程的包装组件。 本发明的实施例包括但不限于：协作以容纳等分试样的第一和第二部分，其中一对挠曲通道限定在第一或第二部分中的至少一个的相对侧中，弯曲通道协作 以限定延伸穿过该对挠曲通道的挠曲轴。 因此，本发明的实施例可以允许包装组件的第一和第二部分中的至少一个响应于施加在包装组件上的力而围绕挠曲轴线弯曲，使得第一和第二部分响应于力而分离 。

公开(公告)号：US20070247867A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11379614

申请日：2006-04-21

Applicant: James Hunter ,  Johannes Blum ,  Eric VanDenhende

Inventor： James Hunter ,  Johannes Blum ,  Eric VanDenhende

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0008 ,  A61B1/00036 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/128

Abstract: A compact, lightweight, portable light source unit for an instrument used to visualize an interior of a hollow cavity is provided. The unit includes a housing having a connection means for removably coupling the unit to a light input post or the like of the instrument and a light emitting diode (LED) powered by at least one battery mounted within the housing. The unit also includes means for controlling or dissipating heat generated by operation of the LED.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于可视化中空腔内部的仪器的紧凑轻便的便携式光源单元。 该单元包括壳体，该壳体具有用于将该单元可移除地耦合到该仪器的光输入柱等的连接装置和由安装在壳体内的至少一个电池供电的发光二极管（LED）。 该单元还包括用于控制或消散由LED的操作产生的热量的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070183436A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11609721

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: James Hunter

Inventor： James Hunter

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/02

Abstract: A dynamically adaptable remote control and status system comprising a server computer comprising interface means for interfacing via a computer network with a remotely located client computer; at least one device interface adapted to provide control signals to and receive status signals from a remotely controllable device coupled thereto; processing means adapted to execute a core processing program comprising a communications node for allowing a client computer to connect to the core processing program via the interface means; an XML data store for storing and managing an object list of all objects in the system, wherein creation of new objects and modification or destruction of existing objects is broadcast to a client computer connected to the server computer; and a web server program adapted to serve web pages to a remotely located web browser program operating on a client computer, for operating in conjunction with the device interface to allow remote control of a remotely controllable device coupled to the device interface; and a client computer operating a web browser for retrieving a web page served by the web server program over a network and for displaying the retrieved web page to a user, the web page displaying a plurality of icons to a user, said icons associated with at least one remotely controllable device coupled to the device interface, wherein selection of an icon from said web page causes a control signal to be sent via the device interface to the remotely controllable device associated with the selected icon, the control signal effecting a desired change in operation of said remotely controllable device.

Abstract translation: 一种动态适应的远程控制和状态系统，包括服务器计算机，其包括用于经由计算机网络与位于远程的客户端计算机进行接口的接口装置; 至少一个设备接口，其适于向与其耦合的远程可控设备提供控制信号并从其接收状态信号; 处理装置，适于执行包括通信节点的核心处理程序，用于允许客户计算机通过接口装置连接到核心处理程序; 用于存储和管理系统中所有对象的对象列表的XML数据存储器，其中创建新对象和修改或销毁现有对象被广播到连接到服务器计算机的客户端计算机; 以及网络服务器程序，其适于将网页提供给在客户端计算机上操作的远程位置的web浏览器程序，用于与所述设备接口一起操作以允许远程控制耦合到所述设备接口的远程可控设备; 以及客户端计算机，其操作网络浏览器，用于通过网络检索由所述web服务器程序所服务的网页，并且用于将所检索的网页显示给用户，所述网页向用户显示多个图标，所述图标与用户相关联 至少一个远程可控设备，其耦合到所述设备接口，其中，从所述网页的图标的选择导致控制信号经由所述设备接口发送到与所选择的图标相关联的所述远程可控设备，所述控制信号实现期望的改变 所述远程可控设备的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07227212B1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-05

申请号：US11021220

申请日：2004-12-23

Applicant: Mira Ben-Tzur ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  James Hunter ,  Thurman J. Rodgers ,  Mike Bruner ,  Klyoko Ikeuchi

Inventor： Mira Ben-Tzur ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  James Hunter ,  Thurman J. Rodgers ,  Mike Bruner ,  Klyoko Ikeuchi

IPC: H01L27/108 ,  H01L29/76 ,  H01L29/94 ,  H01L31/119

CPC classification number: H01L23/5222 ,  H01L21/7682 ,  H01L21/76885 ,  H01L23/5227 ,  H01L23/53223 ,  H01L23/53238 ,  H01L28/87 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S257/924 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sacrificial layer is deposited over a base layer. The sacrificial layer is used to define a subsequently formed floating metal structure. The floating metal structure may be anchored into the base layer. Once the floating metal structure is formed, the sacrificial layer surrounding the floating metal structure is etched to create a unity-k dielectric region separating the floating metal structure from the base layer. The unity-k dielectric region also separates the floating metal structure from another floating metal structure. In one embodiment, a noble gas fluoride such as xenon difluoride is used to etch a sacrificial layer of polycrystalline silicon.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，牺牲层沉积在基底层上。 牺牲层用于限定随后形成的浮动金属结构。 浮动金属结构可以锚定到基层中。 一旦形成了浮动金属结构，则蚀刻围绕浮动金属结构的牺牲层，以产生将浮动金属结构与基底层分开的单位k介电区域。 unity-k电介质区域还将浮动金属结构与另一个浮动金属结构分离。 在一个实施方案中，使用惰性气体氟化物如二氟化氙来蚀刻多晶硅的牺牲层。

公开(公告)号：US20070035838A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11581479

申请日：2006-10-17

Applicant: James Hunter ,  Christopher Gudeman ,  David Amm ,  Akira Tomita

Inventor： James Hunter ,  Christopher Gudeman ,  David Amm ,  Akira Tomita

IPC: G02B5/18

CPC classification number: G02B26/0808 ,  G02B5/1828

Abstract: A grating light valve is provided with a plurality of spaced reflective ribbons, spatially arranged over a semiconductor substrate, the ribbons and substrate being provided with reflective surfaces. The grating light valve is configured to optimize the conditions for constructive and destructive interference with an incident light source having a given wavelength. In a preferred embodiment, one set of ribbons is moveable with respect to the substrate and the second set of ribbons. The substrate is typically provided with a protective layer, which may be thermally grown silicon dioxide or other dielectric. A conductive trace is provided on the dielectric layer and grounded through the dielectric layer to the substrate, comprising a conductive trace for easy release of charge otherwise trapped in the dielectric layer.

Abstract translation: 光栅光阀设置有多个间隔开的反射带，空间上布置在半导体衬底上，带和衬底设置有反射表面。 光栅光阀被配置为优化具有给定波长的入射光源的结构性和相消干涉的条件。 在优选实施例中，一组带可相对于基底和第二组带移动。 衬底通常设置有保护层，其可以是热生长二氧化硅或其它电介质。 导电迹线设置在电介质层上，并通过电介质层接地到基片上，该导电迹线包括导电迹线，以便容易地释放电荷，否则被俘获在电介质层中。

公开(公告)号：US07177081B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US09802619

申请日：2001-03-08

Applicant: Akira Tomita ,  David Thomas Amm ,  Michael J. Daneman ,  James Hunter ,  Bryan Staker

Inventor： Akira Tomita ,  David Thomas Amm ,  Michael J. Daneman ,  James Hunter ,  Bryan Staker

IPC: G02B5/18

CPC classification number: G02B26/0808 ,  G02B5/1828

Abstract: A grating light valve has with a plurality of spaced reflective ribbons are spatially arranged over a substrate with reflective surfaces. The grating light valve is configured to optimized the conditions for constructive and destructive interference with an incident light source having a wavelength λ. The grating light valve preferably has a set of movable active ribbons alternating between the set of stationary bias ribbons. The active ribbons and the bias ribbons are spatially separated over the substrate surface such that reflective regions of the substrate surface correspond to the spaces between the ribbons. The ribbons and reflective regions of the substrate optically and geometrically optimized for to generate the conditions for constrictive and destructive interference with the incident light source. Accordingly, ribbons of the active ribbons are configured with reflective cross sections that are is approximately equal to the sum of the diffraction cross sections of the bias ribbons and the reflective regions of the substrate. In operation, active ribbons are moved by a multiple of λ/4 to switch between the conditions for constructive and destructive interference.

Abstract translation: 光栅光阀具有多个间隔开的反射带，其空间上布置在具有反射表面的基板上。 光栅光阀被配置为优化与具有波长λ的入射光源的建构性和相消干涉的条件。 光栅光阀优选地具有在一组固定偏置带之间交替的一组可移动有源带。 有源带和偏置带在衬底表面上在空间上分开，使得衬底表面的反射区域对应于带之间的空间。 光学和几何优化的基板的带和反射区域以产生用于对入射光源的收缩和相消干涉的条件。 因此，有源带的带被构造成具有近似等于偏置带的衍射横截面和基板的反射区域之和的反射横截面。 在操作中，活动色带移动λ/ 4的倍数，以在建构性和相消干涉的条件之间切换。