公开(公告)号：US20090255569A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-15

申请号：US12421400

申请日：2009-04-09

Applicant: Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Manish Kothari ,  Russell Wayne Gruhlke

Inventor： Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Manish Kothari ,  Russell Wayne Gruhlke

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  B05D5/12

CPC classification number: H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein comprise a photovoltaic device of improved efficiency. The photovoltaic device comprises a photovoltaic material, a reflective conductor, a total-internal-reflection surface and a microstructure. The microstructure reflects light so that some of the reflected light is incident upon the total-internal-reflection surface at an angle greater than the critical angle. In some embodiments, the photovoltaic device has a photovoltaic material, a reflective conductor, and a surface forward the conductor configured to redirect light rays directed toward the conductor such that redirected light is instead incident on the photovoltaic material. Various embodiments include a method of manufacturing a photovoltaic device of improved efficiency. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的各种实施例包括提高效率的光伏器件。 光伏器件包括光伏材料，反射导体，全内反射表面和微结构。 微结构反射光，使得一些反射光以大于临界角的角度入射到全内反射表面上。 在一些实施例中，光伏器件具有光伏材料，反射导体和向前的表面，该导体被配置成重定向于朝向导体的光线，使得重定向的光反而入射到光伏材料上。 各种实施例包括制造提高效率的光伏器件的方法。 还描述了其它实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07550794B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-23

申请号：US10251196

申请日：2002-09-20

Applicant: Mark W. Miles ,  John Batey ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Mark W. Miles ,  John Batey ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: H01L27/20 ,  H01L29/84

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  B81B3/0035

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for fabricating a microelectromechanical systems device. The method comprises fabricating a first layer comprising a film having a characteristic electromechanical response, and a characteristic optical response, wherein the characteristic optical response is desirable and the characteristic electromechanical response is undesirable; and modifying the characteristic electromechanical response of the first layer by at least reducing charge build up thereon during activation of the microelectromechanical systems device.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本发明提供一种用于制造微机电系统装置的方法。 该方法包括制造包括具有特征机电响应的膜的第一层和特征光学响应，其中特征光学响应是期望的，并且特征机电响应是不期望的; 以及通过在所述微机电系统装置的启动期间至少减少其上的电荷积累来修改所述第一层的特征机电响应。

公开(公告)号：US20090151771A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US12336865

申请日：2008-12-17

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Kasra Khazeni

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Kasra Khazeni

IPC: H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/00 ,  B05D5/12

CPC classification number: H01L31/02168 ,  G02B5/284 ,  G02B26/001 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An interferometric mask covering a reflective conductive ribbon that electrically interconnects a plurality of photovoltaic cells is disclosed. Such an interferometric mask may reduce reflections of incident light from the conductors. In various embodiments, the mask reduces reflections, so that a front and back electrode pattern appears black or similar in color to surrounding features of the device. In other embodiments, the mask may modulate reflections of light such that the electrode pattern matches a color in the visible spectrum.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种覆盖反射导电带的干涉测量掩模，其将多个光伏电池电互连。 这种干涉式掩模可以减少来自导体的入射光的反射。 在各种实施例中，掩模减少了反射，使得前部和后部电极图案的颜色与设备的周围特征呈现黑色或类似的颜色。 在其他实施例中，掩模可以调制光的反射，使得电极图案与可见光谱中的颜色匹配。

公开(公告)号：US07542198B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11925692

申请日：2007-10-26

Applicant: Manish Kothari

Inventor： Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G09G3/04

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 设置在基板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：US20090059342A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12192908

申请日：2008-08-15

Applicant: Lauren Palmateer ,  William J. Cummings ,  Brian Gally ,  Mark Miles ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Lauren Palmateer ,  William J. Cummings ,  Brian Gally ,  Mark Miles ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G02F1/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/007 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81C1/00285 ,  B81C1/00333 ,  B81C2203/0136 ,  B81C2203/0145 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0825 ,  G02B26/0833

Abstract: A package structure and method of packaging for an interferometric modulator. A thin film material is deposited over an interferometric modulator and transparent substrate to encapsulate the interferometric modulator. A gap or cavity between the interferometric modulator and the thin film provides a space in which mechanical parts of the interferometric modulator may move. The gap is created by removal of a sacrificial layer that is deposited over the interferometric modulator.

Abstract translation: 用于干涉式调制器的封装结构和封装方法。 在干涉式调制器和透明衬底上沉积薄膜材料以封装干涉式调制器。 干涉式调制器和薄膜之间的间隙或腔提供干涉式调制器的机械部分可以移动的空间。 通过去除沉积在干涉式调制器上的牺牲层产生间隙。

公开(公告)号：US07455104B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US09871240

申请日：2001-05-30

Applicant: Mark C. Duhon ,  Simon L. Farrant ,  Manish Kothari ,  John M. Corben

Inventor： Mark C. Duhon ,  Simon L. Farrant ,  Manish Kothari ,  John M. Corben

IPC: E21B36/00 ,  E21B43/10

CPC classification number: E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/103

Abstract: A method and apparatus includes providing an element formed of a superplastic material to perform a predetermined downhole task. In another arrangement, a method and apparatus includes a flowable element and a deformable element that can be expanded by flowing the flowable element.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置包括提供由超塑性材料形成的元件以执行预定的井下任务。 在另一种布置中，方法和装置包括可流动元件和可通过流动可流动元件而膨胀的可变形元件。

公开(公告)号：US07453579B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-18

申请号：US11223824

申请日：2005-09-09

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Yongkang Tang ,  Brian J. Gally ,  William J. Cummings

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Yongkang Tang ,  Brian J. Gally ,  William J. Cummings

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/006 ,  G09G2310/06

Abstract: Various systems and methods of lighting a display are disclosed. In one embodiment, for example, a method includes applying a voltage waveform to the interferometric modulators, applying a voltage pulse to the interferometric modulators, detecting reflectivity of light from the interferometric modulators, and determining one or more quality parameters of the interferometric modulators based on the detecting reflectivity of light, where the applied voltage pulse causes the interferometric modulators to vary between an actuated and a non-actuated state, or an non-actuated state and an actuated state.

Abstract translation: 公开了照明显示器的各种系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，例如，一种方法包括将电压波形施加到干涉式调制器，向干涉式调制器施加电压脉冲，检测来自干涉式调制器的光的反射率，以及基于以下步骤确定干涉式调制器的一个或多个质量参数： 光的检测反射率，其中所施加的电压脉冲导致干涉式调制器在致动和非致动状态之间变化，或者非致动状态和致动状态。

公开(公告)号：US20080115569A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US12021196

申请日：2008-01-28

Applicant: Brian Gally ,  Lauren Palmateer ,  Manish Kothari ,  William Cummings

Inventor： Brian Gally ,  Lauren Palmateer ,  Manish Kothari ,  William Cummings

IPC: G01N33/00

CPC classification number: B81C99/0045 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01M3/02 ,  G01M3/186 ,  G01M3/229 ,  G02B26/001 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of testing humidity, comprising: i) determining a property of a device which encloses a plurality of interferometric modulators and ii) determining a relative humidity value or a degree of the relative humidity inside the device based at least in part upon the determined property, wherein the determined property comprises at least one of i) the thickness and width of a seal of the device and ii) adhesive permeability of a component of the device. In one embodiment, the determined property further comprises at least one of the following: i) temperature-humidity combination inside the device, ii) a desiccant capacity inside the device and iii) a device size.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例提供了一种测试湿度的方法，包括：i）确定包围多个干涉式调制器的设备的属性，以及ii）至少部分地基于以下方式确定设备内的相对湿度值或相对湿度的程度 所确定的性质，其中所确定的性质包括i）所述装置的密封件的厚度和宽度以及ii）所述装置的部件的粘合剂渗透性中的至少一种。 在一个实施例中，确定的属性还包括以下至少一个：i）设备内部的温度 - 湿度组合，ii）设备内部的干燥剂容量，以及iii）设备尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20080106784A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11958316

申请日：2007-12-17

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: The width and location of a hysteresis window of an interferometric modulator may be altered by adjusting various physical characteristics of the interferometric modulator. Thus, depending on the particular application for which the interferometric modulators are manufactured, the width and location of the hysteresis window may be altered. For example, in some applications, reducing the power required to operate an array of interferometric modulators may be an important consideration. In other applications, the speed of the interferometric modulators may be of more importance, where the speed of an interferometric modulator, as used herein, refers to the speed of actuating and relaxing the moveable mirror. In other applications, the cost and ease of manufacturing may be of most importance. Systems and methods are introduced that allow selection of a width and location of a hysteresis window by adjusting various physical characteristics.

Abstract translation: 可以通过调整干涉式调制器的各种物理特性来改变干涉式调制器的滞后窗的宽度和位置。 因此，根据制造干涉式调制器的特定应用，可以改变滞后窗口的宽度和位置。 例如，在某些应用中，降低操作干涉式调制器阵列所需的功率可能是重要的考虑因素。 在其他应用中，干涉式调制器的速度可能更为重要，其中如本文所使用的干涉式调制器的速度是指致动和放松可移动反射镜的速度。 在其他应用中，制造的成本和易用性可能是最重要的。 引入了通过调整各种物理特性来选择滞后窗口的宽度和位置的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080037711A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11492627

申请日：2006-07-25

Applicant: Charles G. Peterfy ,  David L. White ,  Manish Kothari ,  Gabriele von Ingersleben ,  Martine M. Sieffert ,  Julie Camille DiCarlo

Inventor： Charles G. Peterfy ,  David L. White ,  Manish Kothari ,  Gabriele von Ingersleben ,  Martine M. Sieffert ,  Julie Camille DiCarlo

IPC: H05G1/28 ,  H05G1/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/0492

Abstract: A frame for positioning and labeling an appendage relative to an x-ray cassette during x-radiography. In one embodiment, the frame includes an x-ray transparent plate having a first surface and a second surface; and a protrusion positioned on the first surface. The protrusion aids in the positioning of the appendage and preventing the first surface of the plate from being in contact with the x-ray cassette. In still yet another embodiment, the plate includes indicia for positioning the appendage. Another aspect of the invention is a method for positioning an appendage on x-ray cassette including the steps of: providing a frame having an x-ray transparent plate having a first surface and a second surface; and a protrusion positioned on the first surface; placing the plate on the x-ray cassette such that the second surface is in contact with the x-ray cassette; and placing the appendage on the plate.

Abstract translation: 用于在x射线照相下定位和标记相对于X射线盒的附件的框架。 在一个实施例中，框架包括具有第一表面和第二表面的x射线透明板; 以及位于所述第一表面上的突起。 突出部有助于附属物的定位并防止板的第一表面与X射线盒接触。 在又一个实施例中，板包括用于定位附件的标记。 本发明的另一方面是一种用于将附属物定位在X射线盒上的方法，包括以下步骤：提供具有X射线透明板的框架，该X射线透明板具有第一表面和第二表面; 和位于所述第一表面上的突起; 将所述板放置在所述x射线盒上，使得所述第二表面与所述x射线盒接触; 并将附件放在盘子上。