公开(公告)号：US08753946B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US13366279

申请日：2012-02-04

Applicant: William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

IPC: H01L21/331 ,  H01L21/82222

CPC classification number: H01L21/20 ,  G09G3/32 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2300/0439 ,  G09G2330/028 ,  H01L27/3281 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L51/0096 ,  H01L51/5012 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/5275 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2251/5369 ,  Y02E10/547

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an electronic apparatus, such as a lighting device having light emitting diodes (LEDs) or a power generating device having photovoltaic diodes. The exemplary method includes depositing a first conductive medium within a plurality of channels of a base to form a plurality of first conductors; depositing within the plurality of channels a plurality of semiconductor substrate particles suspended in a carrier medium; forming an ohmic contact between each semiconductor substrate particle and a first conductor; converting the semiconductor substrate particles into a plurality of semiconductor diodes; depositing a second conductive medium to form a plurality of second conductors coupled to the plurality of semiconductor diodes; and depositing or attaching a plurality of lenses suspended in a first polymer over the plurality of diodes. In various embodiments, the depositing, forming, coupling and converting steps are performed by or through a printing process.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种制造电子设备的方法，例如具有发光二极管（LED）的照明装置或具有光伏二极管的发电装置。 示例性方法包括在基底的多个通道内沉积第一导电介质以形成多个第一导体; 在多个通道内沉积悬浮在载体介质中的多个半导体衬底颗粒; 在每个半导体衬底颗粒和第一导体之间形成欧姆接触; 将半导体衬底微粒转换为多个半导体二极管; 沉积第二导电介质以形成耦合到所述多个半导体二极管的多个第二导体; 以及在多个二极管上沉积或附着悬挂在第一聚合物中的多个透镜。 在各种实施例中，沉积，成型，耦合和转换步骤由印刷工艺或通过印刷工艺进行。

公开(公告)号：US20140139975A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US14161963

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Thomas William Clinton

IPC: H01G11/58

CPC classification number: H01G11/36 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  H01F1/0045 ,  H01G9/058 ,  H01G11/26 ,  H01G11/28 ,  H01G11/48 ,  H01G11/58 ,  H01G11/84 ,  H01G11/86 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: Multilayer carbon nanotube capacitors, and methods and printable compositions for manufacturing multilayer carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are disclosed. A first capacitor embodiment includes: a first conductor; a plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid, each fixed CNT comprising a magnetic catalyst nanoparticle coupled to a carbon nanotube and further coupled to the first conductor; and a first plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Another capacitor embodiment includes: a first conductor; a conductive nanomesh coupled to the first conductor; a first plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid and further coupled to the conductive nanomesh; and a plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Various methods of printing the CNTs and other structures, and methods of aligning and moving the CNTs using applied electric and magnetic fields, are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了多层碳纳米管电容器，以及用于制造多层碳纳米管（CNT）的方法和可印刷组合物。 第一电容器实施例包括：第一导体; 在离子液体中的多个固定的CNT，每个固定的CNT包含耦合到碳纳米管并进一步耦合到第一导体的磁性催化剂纳米颗粒; 以及在离子液体中分散和移动的第一多个游离CNT。 另一电容器实施例包括：第一导体; 耦合到第一导体的导电纳米片; 离子液体中的第一多个固定CNT并进一步与导电纳米颗粒结合; 以及在离子液体中分散和移动的多个游离CNT。 还公开了CNT和其他结构的各种印刷方法，以及使用施加的电场和磁场对准和移动CNT的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140051242A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US13587380

申请日：2012-08-16

Applicant: Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Tricia Youngbull ,  Theodore I. Kamins

Inventor： Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Tricia Youngbull ,  Theodore I. Kamins

IPC: C09D11/00 ,  H01L21/288

CPC classification number: C09D11/52 ,  H01L21/288

Abstract: A representative printable composition comprises a liquid or gel suspension of a plurality of metallic particles; a plurality of semiconductor particles; and a first solvent. The pluralities of particles may also be comprised of an alloy of a metal and a semiconductor. The composition may further comprise a second solvent different from the first solvent. In a representative embodiment, the first solvent comprises a polyol or mixtures thereof, such as glycerin, and the second solvent comprises a carboxylic or dicarboxylic acid or mixtures thereof, such as glutaric acid. In various embodiments, the metallic particles and the semiconductor particles are nanoparticles between about 5 nm to about 1.5 microns in any dimension. A representative metallic and semiconductor particle ink can be printed and annealed to produce a conductor.

Abstract translation: 代表性的可印刷组合物包含多个金属颗粒的液体或凝胶悬浮液; 多个半导体颗粒; 和第一溶剂。 多个颗粒也可以由金属和半导体的合金构成。 组合物还可以包含不同于第一溶剂的第二溶剂。 在代表性的实施方案中，第一溶剂包括多元醇或其混合物，例如甘油，第二溶剂包括羧酸或二羧酸或其混合物，例如戊二酸。 在各种实施方案中，金属颗粒和半导体颗粒是任何尺寸在约5nm至约1.5微米之间的纳米颗粒。 可以对代表性的金属和半导体颗粒油墨进行印刷和退火以产生导体。

公开(公告)号：US20140048749A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US13587459

申请日：2012-08-16

Applicant: Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Tricia Youngbull ,  Theodore I. Kamins

Inventor： Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Tricia Youngbull ,  Theodore I. Kamins

IPC: C09D11/00

CPC classification number: C09D11/033 ,  C09D11/52 ,  H01B13/0036

Abstract: A representative printable composition comprises a liquid or gel suspension of a plurality of conductive particles; a first solvent comprising a polyol or mixtures thereof, such as glycerin, and a second solvent comprising a carboxylic or dicarboxylic acid or mixtures thereof, such as glutaric acid. In various embodiments, the conductive particles are comprised of a metal, a semiconductor, an alloy of a metal and a semiconductor, or mixtures thereof, and may have sizes between about 5 nm to about 1.5 microns in any dimension. A representative conductive particle ink can be printed and annealed to produce a conductor.

Abstract translation: 代表性的可印刷组合物包含多个导电颗粒的液体或凝胶悬浮液; 包含多元醇或其混合物如甘油的第一溶剂和包含羧酸或二羧酸或其混合物如戊二酸的第二溶剂。 在各种实施例中，导电颗粒由金属，半导体，金属和半导体的合金或其混合物组成，并且可以具有在任何尺寸约5nm至约1.5微米之间的尺寸。 可以印刷和退火代表性的导电颗粒油墨以产生导体。

公开(公告)号：US20130153027A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13718978

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Wordwide Inc.

Inventor： Tricia A. Youngbull ,  William J. Ray ,  Lixin Zheng ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Vera N. Lockett ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Neil O. Shotton

IPC: H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: H01L31/1804 ,  H01L31/02168 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/02322 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/03529 ,  H01L31/055 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/075 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02E10/548 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A PV panel uses an array of small silicon sphere diodes (10-300 microns in diameter) connected in parallel. The spheres are embedded in an uncured aluminum-containing layer, and the aluminum-containing layer is heated to anneal the aluminum-containing layer as well as p-dope the bottom surface of the spheres. A phosphorus-containing layer is deposited over the spheres to dope the top surface n-type, forming a pn junction. The phosphorus layer is then removed. A conductor is deposited to contact the top surface. Alternatively, the spheres are deposited with a p-type core and an n-type outer shell. After deposition, the top surface is etched to expose the core. A first conductor layer contacts the bottom surface, and a second conductor layer contacts the exposed core. A liquid lens material is deposited over the rounded top surface of the spheres and cured to provide conformal lenses designed to increase the PV panel efficiency.

Abstract translation: PV面板使用并联连接的小硅球二极管阵列（直径10-300微米）。 将球体嵌入未固化的含铝层中，并且对含铝层进行加热以使含铝层退火，并对球体的底表面进行p涂覆。 在球体上沉积含磷层以掺杂顶表面n型，形成pn结。 然后除去磷层。 沉积导体以接触顶表面。 或者，球体沉积有p型芯和n型外壳。 沉积后，顶表面被蚀刻以露出芯。 第一导体层接触底表面，并且第二导体层接触暴露的芯。 液体透镜材料沉积在球体的圆形顶表面上并固化以提供设计用于增加PV面板效率的适形透镜。

公开(公告)号：US08456392B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12560355

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

IPC: H01L21/30

CPC classification number: H01L33/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  H01L21/30 ,  H01L27/142 ,  H01L27/156 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H01L27/3281 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L31/03044 ,  H01L31/0328 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/30 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/34 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L51/0096 ,  H01L51/447 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/5265 ,  H01L51/5271 ,  H01L51/5275 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2251/5369 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02E10/549 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an electronic apparatus, such as a lighting device having light emitting diodes (LEDs) or a power generating device having photovoltaic diodes. The exemplary method includes forming at least one first conductor coupled to a base; coupling a plurality of substantially spherical substrate particles to the at least one first conductor; converting the substrate particles into a plurality of substantially spherical diodes; forming at least one second conductor coupled to the substantially spherical diodes; and depositing or attaching a plurality of substantially spherical lenses suspended in a first polymer. The lenses and the suspending polymer have different indices of refraction. In some embodiments, the lenses and diodes have a ratio of mean diameters or lengths between about 10:1 and 2:1. In various embodiments, the forming, coupling and converting steps are performed by or through a printing process.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种制造电子设备的方法，例如具有发光二极管（LED）的照明装置或具有光伏二极管的发电装置。 示例性方法包括形成耦合到基座的至少一个第一导体; 将多个基本上球形的基底颗粒耦合到所述至少一个第一导体; 将基板颗粒转变成多个基本上球形的二极管; 形成耦合到所述基本上球形的二极管的至少一个第二导体; 以及沉积或附着悬挂在第一聚合物中的多个基本上球形的透镜。 透镜和悬浮聚合物具有不同的折射率。 在一些实施例中，透镜和二极管具有在大约10:1和2:1之间的平均直径或长度的比率。 在各种实施例中，成形，耦合和转换步骤通过印刷方法或通过印刷方法进行。

公开(公告)号：US08384630B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12560340

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

IPC: H01L33/00

CPC classification number: H01L33/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  H01L21/30 ,  H01L27/142 ,  H01L27/156 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H01L27/3281 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L31/03044 ,  H01L31/0328 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/30 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/34 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L51/0096 ,  H01L51/447 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/5265 ,  H01L51/5271 ,  H01L51/5275 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2251/5369 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02E10/549 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus, such as a lighting device comprised of light emitting diodes (LEDs) or a power generating apparatus comprising photovoltaic diodes, which may be created through a printing process, using a semiconductor or other substrate particle ink or suspension and using a lens particle ink or suspension. An exemplary apparatus comprises a base; at least one first conductor; a plurality of diodes coupled to the at least one first conductor; at least one second conductor coupled to the plurality of diodes; and a plurality of lenses suspended in a polymer deposited or attached over the diodes. The lenses and the suspending polymer have different indices of refraction. In some embodiments, the lenses and diodes are substantially spherical, and have a ratio of mean diameters or lengths between about 10:1 and 2:1. The diodes may be LEDs or photovoltaic diodes, and in some embodiments, have a junction formed at least partially as a hemispherical shell or cap.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种电子设备，例如包括发光二极管（LED）的发光装置或包括可通过印刷工艺产生的光伏二极管的发电装置，其使用半导体或其它基板颗粒墨水或悬浮液， 使用透镜颗粒墨水或悬浮液。 示例性装置包括基座; 至少一个第一导体; 耦合到所述至少一个第一导体的多个二极管; 耦合到所述多个二极管的至少一个第二导体; 以及悬挂在沉积或附着在二极管上的聚合物中的多个透镜。 透镜和悬浮聚合物具有不同的折射率。 在一些实施例中，透镜和二极管基本上是球形的，并且具有在大约10:1和2:1之间的平均直径或长度的比率。 二极管可以是LED或光伏二极管，并且在一些实施例中，具有至少部分地形成为半球形壳或盖的结。

公开(公告)号：US20120321864A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13598418

申请日：2012-08-29

Applicant: Mark David Lowenthal ,  Jeffrey Baldridge ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Lixin Zheng ,  David Michael Chesler

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  Jeffrey Baldridge ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Lixin Zheng ,  David Michael Chesler

IPC: H01B1/02 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H01B13/00 ,  B82Y30/00

CPC classification number: H01B1/22 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C09D11/52 ,  Y10T428/24802

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition comprises a liquid or gel suspension of a plurality of metallic nanofibers or nanowires; a first solvent; and a viscosity modifier, resin, or binder. In various embodiments, the metallic nanofibers are between about 10 microns to about 100 microns in length, are between about 10 nm to about 120 nm in diameter, and are typically functionalized with a coating or partial coating of polyvinyl pyrrolidone or a similar compound. An exemplary metallic nanofiber ink which can be printed to produce a substantially transparent conductor comprises a plurality of metallic nanofibers; one or more solvents such as 1-butanol, ethanol, 1-pentanol, n-methylpyrrolidone, cyclohexanone, cyclopentanone, 1-hexanol, acetic acid, cyclohexanol, or mixtures thereof; and a viscosity modifier, resin, or binder such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone or a polyimide, for example.

Abstract translation: 示例性可印刷组合物包含多个金属纳米纤维或纳米线的液体或凝胶悬浮液; 第一溶剂; 和粘度调节剂，树脂或粘合剂。 在各种实施方案中，金属纳米纤维的长度为约10微米至约100微米，直径在约10nm至约120nm之间，并且通常用聚乙烯吡咯烷酮或类似化合物的涂层或部分涂层进行官能化。 可以印刷以制造基本上透明的导体的示例性金属纳米纤维油墨包括多个金属纳米纤维; 一种或多种溶剂如1-丁醇，乙醇，1-戊醇，正甲基吡咯烷酮，环己酮，环戊酮，1-己醇，乙酸，环己醇或其混合物; 和粘度调节剂，树脂或粘合剂如聚乙烯吡咯烷酮或聚酰亚胺。

公开(公告)号：US20120248976A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13454829

申请日：2012-04-24

Applicant: William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Timothy Charles Claypole

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Timothy Charles Claypole

IPC: H05B33/22

CPC classification number: H05B33/06 ,  G09G3/30 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  H05B33/10

Abstract: The various embodiments of the invention provide an addressable or a static emissive display comprising a plurality of layers, including a first substrate layer, wherein each succeeding layer is formed by printing or coating the layer over preceding layers. Exemplary substrates include paper, plastic, rubber, fabric, glass, ceramic, or any other insulator or semiconductor. In an exemplary embodiment, the display includes a first conductive layer attached to the substrate and forming a first plurality of conductors; various dielectric layers; an emissive layer; a second, transmissive conductive layer forming a second plurality of conductors; a third conductive layer included in the second plurality of conductors and having a comparatively lower impedance; and optional color and masking layers.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例提供了包括多个层的可寻址或静态发射显示器，其包括第一衬底层，其中每个后续层通过在先前层上印刷或涂覆该层而形成。 示例性基材包括纸，塑料，橡胶，织物，玻璃，陶瓷或任何其它绝缘体或半导体。 在示例性实施例中，显示器包括附接到基板并形成第一多个导体的第一导电层; 各种介电层; 发射层; 形成第二多个导体的第二透射导电层; 包括在所述第二多个导体中并具有相对较低阻抗的第三导电层; 和可选的颜色和掩蔽层。

公开(公告)号：US20120178195A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13366281

申请日：2012-02-04

Applicant: William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

IPC: H01L33/58 ,  H01L21/20 ,  H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: H01L21/20 ,  G09G3/32 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2300/0439 ,  G09G2330/028 ,  H01L27/3281 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L51/0096 ,  H01L51/5012 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/5275 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2251/5369 ,  Y02E10/547

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an electronic apparatus, such as a lighting device having light emitting diodes (LEDs) or a power generating device having photovoltaic diodes. The exemplary method includes depositing a first conductive medium within a plurality of channels of a base to form a plurality of first conductors; depositing within the plurality of channels a plurality of semiconductor substrate particles suspended in a carrier medium; forming an ohmic contact between each semiconductor substrate particle and a first conductor; converting the semiconductor substrate particles into a plurality of semiconductor diodes; depositing a second conductive medium to form a plurality of second conductors coupled to the plurality of semiconductor diodes; and depositing or attaching a plurality of lenses suspended in a first polymer over the plurality of diodes. In various embodiments, the depositing, forming, coupling and converting steps are performed by or through a printing process.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种制造电子设备的方法，例如具有发光二极管（LED）的照明装置或具有光伏二极管的发电装置。 示例性方法包括在基底的多个通道内沉积第一导电介质以形成多个第一导体; 在多个通道内沉积悬浮在载体介质中的多个半导体衬底颗粒; 在每个半导体衬底颗粒和第一导体之间形成欧姆接触; 将半导体衬底微粒转换为多个半导体二极管; 沉积第二导电介质以形成耦合到所述多个半导体二极管的多个第二导体; 以及在多个二极管上沉积或附着悬挂在第一聚合物中的多个透镜。 在各种实施例中，沉积，成型，耦合和转换步骤由印刷工艺或通过印刷工艺进行。