公开(公告)号：US20170189935A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15417583

申请日：2017-01-27

Applicant: Kateeva, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Sou-Kang Ko ,  Justin Mauck ,  Eliyahu Vronsky ,  Conor F. Madigan ,  Eugene Rabinovich ,  Nahid Harjee ,  Christopher Buchner ,  Gregory Lewis

IPC: B05D3/02 ,  B05D3/06

Abstract: A coating can be provided on a substrate. Fabrication of the coating can include forming a solid layer in a specified region of the substrate while supporting the substrate in a coating system using a gas cushion. For example, a liquid coating can be printed over the specified region while the substrate is supported by the gas cushion. The substrate can be held for a specified duration after the printing the patterned liquid. The substrate can be conveyed to a treatment zone while supported using the gas cushion. The liquid coating can be treated to provide the solid layer including continuing to support the substrate using the gas cushion.

公开(公告)号：US09586226B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US14697370

申请日：2015-04-27

Applicant: Kateeva, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Sou-Kang Ko ,  Justin Mauck ,  Eliyahu Vronsky ,  Conor F. Madigan ,  Eugene Rabinovich ,  Nahid Harjee ,  Christopher Buchner ,  Gregory Lewis

IPC: B05C13/00 ,  B05C5/00 ,  B05B15/06 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D3/02 ,  H01L51/00 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B05C15/00 ,  C23C14/00 ,  H01L21/67 ,  H01L21/677 ,  H01L21/683 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H05K3/00 ,  H01L21/48

CPC classification number: B05B15/60 ,  B05C13/00 ,  B05C15/00 ,  B05D3/0254 ,  B05D3/065 ,  B41J3/407 ,  C23C14/00 ,  H01L21/4867 ,  H01L21/67017 ,  H01L21/6715 ,  H01L21/67161 ,  H01L21/67196 ,  H01L21/67207 ,  H01L21/67248 ,  H01L21/67259 ,  H01L21/67276 ,  H01L21/67739 ,  H01L21/67748 ,  H01L21/6776 ,  H01L21/67784 ,  H01L21/67787 ,  H01L21/6838 ,  H01L23/5328 ,  H01L51/00 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H05K3/0091 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A coating can be provided on a substrate. Fabrication of the coating can include forming a solid layer in a specified region of the substrate while supporting the substrate in a coating system using a gas cushion. For example, a liquid coating can be printed over the specified region while the substrate is supported by the gas cushion. The substrate can be held for a specified duration after the printing the patterned liquid. The substrate can be conveyed to a treatment zone while supported using the gas cushion. The liquid coating can be treated to provide the solid layer including continuing to support the substrate using the gas cushion.

Abstract translation: 可以在基板上设置涂层。 涂层的制造可以包括在衬底的特定区域中形成固体层，同时使用气垫将衬底支撑在涂覆系统中。 例如，当衬底被气垫支撑时，可以在指定区域上印刷液体涂层。 在印刷图案化液体之后，可以将衬底保持一段指定的时间。 在使用气垫支撑的同时，可以将基板输送到处理区域。 可以处理液体涂层以提供固体层，包括使用气垫继续支撑基底。

公开(公告)号：US20160133881A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14937739

申请日：2015-11-10

Applicant: Kateeva, Inc.

Inventor： Nahid Harjee ,  Lucas D. Barkley ,  Christopher R. Hauf ,  Eliyahu Vronsky ,  Conor F. Madigan

IPC: H01L51/56 ,  B41J2/01 ,  H01L51/00

CPC classification number: H01L51/56 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/0456 ,  B41J2/04581 ,  B41J2/04586 ,  B41J2/04588 ,  B41J2/04593 ,  B41J2/2054 ,  H01L51/0005 ,  H01L51/0012 ,  H01L51/0029

Abstract: An ink printing process employs per-nozzle droplet volume measurement and processing software that plans droplet combinations to reach specific aggregate ink fills per target region, guaranteeing compliance with minimum and maximum ink fills set by specification. In various embodiments, different droplet combinations are produced through different print head/substrate scan offsets, offsets between print heads, the use of different nozzle drive waveforms, and/or other techniques. Optionally, patterns of fill variation can be introduced so as to mitigate observable line effects in a finished display device. The disclosed techniques have many other possible applications.

Abstract translation: 油墨印刷工艺采用每喷嘴液滴体积测量和处理软件，其计划液滴组合以达到每个目标区域的特定聚集油墨填充，从而保证符合规格设定的最小和最大油墨填充量。 在各种实施例中，通过不同的打印头/基板扫描偏移，打印头之间的偏移，使用不同喷嘴驱动波形和/或其它技术来产生不同的液滴组合。 可选地，可以引入填充变化的图案，以便减轻完成的显示设备中的可观察到的线影响。 所公开的技术具有许多其它可能的应用。

公开(公告)号：US09224952B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14680960

申请日：2015-04-07

Applicant: Kateeva, Inc.

Inventor： Nahid Harjee ,  Lucas D. Barkley ,  Christopher R. Hauf ,  Eliyahu Vronsky ,  Conor F. Madigan

IPC: B41J29/393 ,  H01L51/00 ,  B41J2/045 ,  H01L51/56

CPC classification number: H01L51/56 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/0456 ,  B41J2/04581 ,  B41J2/04586 ,  B41J2/04588 ,  B41J2/04593 ,  B41J2/2054 ,  H01L51/0005 ,  H01L51/0012 ,  H01L51/0029

Abstract: An ink printing process employs per-nozzle droplet volume measurement and processing software that plans droplet combinations to reach specific aggregate ink fills per target region, guaranteeing compliance with minimum and maximum ink fills set by specification. In various embodiments, different droplet combinations are produced through different print head/substrate scan offsets, offsets between print heads, the use of different nozzle drive waveforms, and/or other techniques. Optionally, patterns of fill variation can be introduced so as to mitigate observable line effects in a finished display device. The disclosed techniques have many other possible applications.

Abstract translation: 油墨印刷工艺采用每喷嘴液滴体积测量和处理软件，其计划液滴组合以达到每个目标区域的特定聚集油墨填充，从而保证符合规格设定的最小和最大油墨填充量。 在各种实施例中，通过不同的打印头/基板扫描偏移，打印头之间的偏移，使用不同喷嘴驱动波形和/或其它技术来产生不同的液滴组合。 可选地，可以引入填充变化的图案，以便减轻完成的显示设备中的可观察到的线影响。 所公开的技术具有许多其它可能的应用。

公开(公告)号：US20150314325A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14697370

申请日：2015-04-27

Applicant: Kateeva, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Sou-Kang Ko ,  Justin Mauck ,  Eliyahu Vronsky ,  Conor F. Madigan ,  Eugene Rabinovich ,  Nahid Harjee ,  Christopher Buchner ,  Gregory Lewis

IPC: B05D3/06 ,  B05B15/06 ,  B05D3/02

CPC classification number: B05B15/60 ,  B05C13/00 ,  B05C15/00 ,  B05D3/0254 ,  B05D3/065 ,  B41J3/407 ,  C23C14/00 ,  H01L21/4867 ,  H01L21/67017 ,  H01L21/6715 ,  H01L21/67161 ,  H01L21/67196 ,  H01L21/67207 ,  H01L21/67248 ,  H01L21/67259 ,  H01L21/67276 ,  H01L21/67739 ,  H01L21/67748 ,  H01L21/6776 ,  H01L21/67784 ,  H01L21/67787 ,  H01L21/6838 ,  H01L23/5328 ,  H01L51/00 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H05K3/0091 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A coating can be provided on a substrate. Fabrication of the coating can include forming a solid layer in a specified region of the substrate while supporting the substrate in a coating system using a gas cushion. For example, a liquid coating can be printed over the specified region while the substrate is supported by the gas cushion. The substrate can be held for a specified duration after the printing the patterned liquid. The substrate can be conveyed to a treatment zone while supported using the gas cushion. The liquid coating can be treated to provide the solid layer including continuing to support the substrate using the gas cushion.

Abstract translation: 可以在基板上设置涂层。 涂层的制造可以包括在衬底的特定区域中形成固体层，同时使用气垫将衬底支撑在涂覆系统中。 例如，当衬底被气垫支撑时，可以在指定区域上印刷液体涂层。 在印刷图案化液体之后，可以将衬底保持一段指定的时间。 在使用气垫支撑的同时，可以将基板输送到处理区域。 可以处理液体涂层以提供固体层，包括使用气垫继续支撑基底。

公开(公告)号：US20150171368A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14627186

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: Kateeva, Inc.

Inventor： Eliyahu Vronsky ,  Nahid Harjee

IPC: H01L51/52 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L21/66 ,  H01L33/56

CPC classification number: H01L22/12 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/2054 ,  B41J2/21 ,  H01L21/02288 ,  H01L21/67126 ,  H01L22/26 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L33/52 ,  H01L33/54 ,  H01L33/56 ,  H01L51/0005 ,  H01L51/0031 ,  H01L51/5237 ,  H01L51/5253 ,  H01L51/5256 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2227/323 ,  H01L2933/005 ,  H04N1/405 ,  Y02E10/549 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: An ink jet process is used to deposit a material layer to a desired thickness. Layout data is converted to per-cell grayscale values, each representing ink volume to be locally delivered. The grayscale values are used to generate a halftone pattern to deliver variable ink volume (and thickness) to the substrate. The halftoning provides for a relatively continuous layer (e.g., without unintended gaps or holes) while providing for variable volume and, thus, contributes to variable ink/material buildup to achieve desired thickness. The ink is jetted as liquid or aerosol that suspends material used to form the material layer, for example, an organic material used to form an encapsulation layer for a flat panel device. The deposited layer is then cured or otherwise finished to complete the process.

Abstract translation: 使用喷墨工艺将材料层沉积到期望的厚度。 布局数据被转换为每单元格灰度值，每个值表示要本地传送的墨水量。 灰度值用于产生半色调图案，以将可变墨水体积（和厚度）输送到基底。 半色调提供相对连续的层（例如，没有非预期的间隙或孔），同时提供可变体积，并因此有助于可变的油墨/材料积聚以实现期望的厚度。 油墨被喷射成液体或气溶胶，其悬挂用于形成材料层的材料，例如用于形成平板装置的封装层的有机材料。 然后将沉积层固化或以其它方式完成以完成该过程。

公开(公告)号：US20230320184A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US18313513

申请日：2023-05-08

Applicant: Kateeva, Inc.

Inventor： Nahid Harjee ,  Lucas D. Barkley ,  Christopher R. Hauf ,  Eliyahu Vronsky ,  Conor F. Madigan

IPC: H10K71/00 ,  B41J2/045 ,  B41J2/205 ,  H10K71/13 ,  H10K71/10 ,  B41J2/01

CPC classification number: H10K71/00 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/0456 ,  B41J2/04581 ,  B41J2/04586 ,  B41J2/04588 ,  B41J2/04593 ,  B41J2/2054 ,  H10K71/135 ,  H10K71/191 ,  H10K71/811

Abstract: An ink printing process employs per-nozzle droplet volume measurement and processing software that plans droplet combinations to reach specific aggregate ink fills per target region, guaranteeing compliance with minimum and maximum ink fills set by specification. In various embodiments, different droplet combinations are produced through different print head/substrate scan offsets, offsets between print heads, the use of different nozzle drive waveforms, and/or other techniques. Optionally, patterns of fill variation can be introduced so as to mitigate observable line effects in a finished display device. The disclosed techniques have many other possible applications.

公开(公告)号：US20230234087A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-27

申请号：US18189735

申请日：2023-03-24

Applicant: Kateeva, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Baker ,  Nahid Harjee ,  Douglas Bacon

IPC: B05B12/12 ,  B41J2/21 ,  B41J2/045 ,  B05B1/02 ,  H10K71/00

CPC classification number: B05B12/12 ,  B41J2/2135 ,  B41J2/04593 ,  B41J2/04581 ,  B05B1/02 ,  B41J2/04588 ,  B41J2/2132 ,  H10K71/00 ,  H10K71/135

Abstract: A repeatable manufacturing process uses a printer to deposits liquid for each product carried by a substrate to form respective thin films. The liquid is dried, cured or otherwise processed to form from the liquid a permanent layer of each respective product. To perform printing, each newly-introduced substrate is roughly mechanically aligned, with an optical system detecting sub-millimeter misalignment, and with software correcting for misalignment. Rendering of adjusted data is performed such that nozzles are variously assigned dependent on misalignment to deposit droplets in a regulated manner, to ensure precise deposition of liquid for each given area of the substrate. For example, applied to the manufacture of flat panel displays, software ensures that exactly the right amount of liquid is deposited for each “pixel” of the display, to minimize likelihood of visible discrepancies in the resultant display.

公开(公告)号：US11673155B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US17301564

申请日：2021-04-07

Applicant: Kateeva, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Baker ,  Nahid Harjee ,  Douglas Bacon

IPC: B05B12/12 ,  B41J2/21 ,  B41J2/045 ,  H01L51/56 ,  B05B1/02 ,  H01L51/00

CPC classification number: B05B12/12 ,  B05B1/02 ,  B41J2/04581 ,  B41J2/04588 ,  B41J2/04593 ,  B41J2/2132 ,  B41J2/2135 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L51/0005

Abstract: A repeatable manufacturing process uses a printer to deposits liquid for each product carried by a substrate to form respective thin films. The liquid is dried, cured or otherwise processed to form from the liquid a permanent layer of each respective product. To perform printing, each newly-introduced substrate is roughly mechanically aligned, with an optical system detecting sub-millimeter misalignment, and with software correcting for misalignment. Rendering of adjusted data is performed such that nozzles are variously assigned dependent on misalignment to deposit droplets in a regulated manner, to ensure precise deposition of liquid for each given area of the substrate. For example, applied to the manufacture of flat panel displays, software ensures that exactly the right amount of liquid is deposited for each “pixel” of the display, to minimize likelihood of visible discrepancies in the resultant display.

公开(公告)号：US11551982B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-10

申请号：US17305963

申请日：2021-07-19

Applicant: Kateeva, Inc.

Inventor： Eliyahu Vronsky ,  Nahid Harjee

IPC: H01L21/66 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/20 ,  B41J2/21 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/67 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L33/52 ,  H01L33/54 ,  H01L51/00 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H04N1/405 ,  B41J2/205 ,  H01L33/56

Abstract: An ink jet process is used to deposit a material layer to a desired thickness. Layout data is converted to per-cell grayscale values, each representing ink volume to be locally delivered. The grayscale values are used to generate a halftone pattern to deliver variable ink volume (and thickness) to the substrate. The halftoning provides for a relatively continuous layer (e.g., without unintended gaps or holes) while providing for variable volume and, thus, contributes to variable ink/material buildup to achieve desired thickness. The ink is jetted as liquid or aerosol that suspends material used to form the material layer, for example, an organic material used to form an encapsulation layer for a flat panel device. The deposited layer is then cured or otherwise finished to complete the process.