公开(公告)号：US20060237537A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11453118

申请日：2006-06-14

Applicant: Stephen Empedocles ,  David Stumbo ,  Chunming Niu ,  Xianfeng Duan

Inventor： Stephen Empedocles ,  David Stumbo ,  Chunming Niu ,  Xianfeng Duan

IPC: G06K7/00

CPC classification number: G11C13/025 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/02 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/17 ,  G11C2213/18 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/0676 ,  H01L29/42392 ,  H01L29/775 ,  H01L29/78696

Abstract: Macroelectronic substrate materials incorporating nanowires are described. These are used to provide underlying electronic elements (e.g., transistors and the like) for a variety of different applications. Methods for making the macroelectronic substrate materials are disclosed. One application is for transmission an reception of RF signals in small, lightweight sensors. Such sensors can be configured in a distributed sensor network to provide security monitoring. Furthermore, a method and apparatus for a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is described. The RFID tag includes an antenna and a beam-steering array. The beam-steering array includes a plurality of tunable elements. A method and apparatus for an acoustic cancellation device and for an adjustable phase shifter that are enabled by nanowires are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20060208229A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11334886

申请日：2006-01-18

Applicant: Chunming Niu ,  Lein Ngaw ,  Alan Fischer ,  Robert Hoch

Inventor： Chunming Niu ,  Lein Ngaw ,  Alan Fischer ,  Robert Hoch

IPC: H01B1/12

CPC classification number: C08J3/212 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C08J2327/16 ,  C08K7/24 ,  H01B1/24 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/788 ,  C08L27/16

Abstract: An electrically conductive composite comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride polymer or copolymer and carbon nanotubes is provided. Preferably, carbon nanotubes may be present in the range of about 0.5-20% by weight of the composite. The composites are prepared by dissolving the polymer in a first solvent to form a polymer solution and then adding the carbon nanotubes into the solution. The solution is mixed using an energy source such as a sonicator or a Waring blender. A precipitating component is added to precipitate out a composite comprising the polymer and the nanotubes. The composite is isolated by filtering the solution and drying the composite.

公开(公告)号：US20060204738A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11330722

申请日：2006-01-12

Applicant: Robert Dubrow ,  Lawrence Bock ,  R. Daniels ,  Veeral Hardev ,  Chunming Niu ,  Vijendra Sahi

Inventor： Robert Dubrow ,  Lawrence Bock ,  R. Daniels ,  Veeral Hardev ,  Chunming Niu ,  Vijendra Sahi

IPC: D04H13/00

CPC classification number: A61L31/10 ,  A61F13/02 ,  A61L27/34 ,  A61L2400/12 ,  A61L2420/04 ,  A61N1/05 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/764 ,  Y10S977/773 ,  Y10S977/811 ,  Y10S977/813 ,  Y10S977/90 ,  Y10S977/904 ,  Y10S977/906 ,  Y10T428/12111 ,  Y10T428/249924 ,  Y10T428/29

Abstract: This invention provides novel nanofiber enhanced surface area substrates and structures comprising such substrates for use in various medical devices, as well as methods and uses for such substrates and medical devices. In one particular embodiment, methods for enhancing cellular functions on a surface of a medical device implant are disclosed which generally comprise providing a medical device implant comprising a plurality of nanofibers (e.g., nanowires) thereon and exposing the medical device implant to cells such as osteoblasts.

公开(公告)号：US07083104B1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-01

申请号：US11226187

申请日：2005-09-14

Applicant: Stephen A. Empedocles ,  David P. Stumbo ,  Chunming Niu ,  Xiangfeng Duan

Inventor： Stephen A. Empedocles ,  David P. Stumbo ,  Chunming Niu ,  Xiangfeng Duan

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G11C13/025 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/02 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/17 ,  G11C2213/18 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/0676 ,  H01L29/42392 ,  H01L29/775 ,  H01L29/78696

Abstract: Macroelectronic substrate materials incorporating nanowires are described. These are used to provide underlying electronic elements (e.g., transistors and the like) for a variety of different applications. Methods for making the macroelectronic substrate materials are disclosed. One application is for transmission an reception of RF signals in small, lightweight sensors. Such sensors can be configured in a distributed sensor network to provide security monitoring. Furthermore, a method and apparatus for a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is described. The RFID tag includes an antenna and a beam-steering array. The beam-steering array includes a plurality of tunable elements. A method and apparatus for an acoustic cancellation device and for an adjustable phase shifter that are enabled by nanowires are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20050275331A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US11197898

申请日：2005-08-04

Applicant: Mikio Takai ,  Alan Fischer ,  Chunming Niu ,  Howard Tennent ,  Robert Hoch ,  Hans Biebuyck

Inventor： Mikio Takai ,  Alan Fischer ,  Chunming Niu ,  Howard Tennent ,  Robert Hoch ,  Hans Biebuyck

IPC: B82B3/00 ,  C01B31/02 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H01J1/02 ,  H01J19/06

CPC classification number: B82Y10/00 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J29/481 ,  H01J2201/30469 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to a field emission device comprising an anode and a cathode, wherein said cathode includes carbon nanotubes nanotubes which have been subjected to energy, plasma, chemical, or mechanical treatment. The present invention also relates to a field emission cathode comprising carbon nanotubes which have been subject to such treatment. A method for treating the carbon nanotubes and for creating a field emission cathode is also disclosed. A field emission display device containing carbon nanotube which have been subject to such treatment is further disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种包括阳极和阴极的场致发射器件，其中所述阴极包括经受能量，等离子体，化学或机械处理的碳纳米管。 本发明还涉及包含已经进行这种处理的碳纳米管的场致发射阴极。 还公开了一种用于处理碳纳米管和产生场致发射阴极的方法。 进一步公开了含有经过这种处理的碳纳米管的场致发射显示装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050230356A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11142563

申请日：2005-05-31

Applicant: Stephen Empedocles ,  Larry Bock ,  Calvin Chow ,  Xianfeng Duan ,  Chunming Niu ,  George Pontis ,  Vijendra Sahi ,  Linda Romano ,  David Stumbo

Inventor： Stephen Empedocles ,  Larry Bock ,  Calvin Chow ,  Xianfeng Duan ,  Chunming Niu ,  George Pontis ,  Vijendra Sahi ,  Linda Romano ,  David Stumbo

IPC: B81C99/00 ,  C23F1/00 ,  H01L51/30 ,  H01L51/40

CPC classification number: H01L51/0048 ,  B01J23/52 ,  B81B2203/0361 ,  B81B2207/015 ,  B81C3/005 ,  B81C99/008 ,  B81C2203/057 ,  B82B3/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G11B5/743 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L29/7869 ,  H01L51/0001 ,  H01L51/0595 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S438/962 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/856 ,  Y10S977/857 ,  Y10S977/858 ,  Y10S977/89 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Nanostructure manufacturing methods and methods for assembling nanostructures into functional elements such as junctions, arrays and devices are provided. Systems for practicing the methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了将纳米结构组装成功能元件如结，阵列和器件的纳米结构制造方法和方法。 还提供了实施方法的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20050199731A9

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US10674071

申请日：2003-09-30

Applicant: Stephen Empedocles ,  David Stumbo ,  Chunming Niu ,  Xianfeng Duan

Inventor： Stephen Empedocles ,  David Stumbo ,  Chunming Niu ,  Xianfeng Duan

IPC: G06K19/06 ,  G11C13/02

CPC classification number: G11C13/025 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/02 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/17 ,  G11C2213/18 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/0676 ,  H01L29/42392 ,  H01L29/775 ,  H01L29/78696

Abstract: Macroelectronic substrate materials incorporating nanowires are described. These are used to provide underlying electronic elements (e.g., transistors and the like) for a variety of different applications. Methods for making the macroelectronic substrate materials are disclosed. One application is for transmission an reception of RF signals in small, lightweight sensors. Such sensors can be configured in a distributed sensor network to provide security monitoring. Furthermore, a method and apparatus for a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is described. The RFID tag includes an antenna and a beam-steering array. The beam-steering array includes a plurality of tunable elements. A method and apparatus for an acoustic cancellation device and for an adjustable phase shifter that are enabled by nanowires are also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了纳入纳米线的宏电子衬底材料。 这些用于为各种不同的应用提供底层电子元件（例如，晶体管等）。 公开了制造宏电子衬底材料的方法。 一个应用是在小型轻型传感器中传输RF信号的接收。 这样的传感器可以配置在分布式传感器网络中，以提供安全监控。 此外，描述了用于射频识别（RFID）标签的方法和装置。 RFID标签包括天线和波束导向阵列。 光束转向阵列包括多个可调谐元件。 还描述了用于通过纳米线实现的声消除装置和可调移相器的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050181587A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US11106340

申请日：2005-04-13

Applicant: Xiangfeng Duan ,  Chunming Niu ,  Stephen Empedocles ,  Linda Romano ,  Jian Chen ,  Vijendra Sahi ,  Lawrence Bock ,  David Stumbo ,  J. Parce ,  Jay Goldman

Inventor： Xiangfeng Duan ,  Chunming Niu ,  Stephen Empedocles ,  Linda Romano ,  Jian Chen ,  Vijendra Sahi ,  Lawrence Bock ,  David Stumbo ,  J. Parce ,  Jay Goldman

IPC: H01L21/336 ,  H01L21/38 ,  H01L29/06

CPC classification number: H01L29/0665 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  H01F1/405 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L27/12 ,  H01L27/1292 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/068 ,  H01L29/78696 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L33/18 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/24 ,  H01L51/0048 ,  H01L51/0504 ,  H01L51/0545 ,  H01L51/0595 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/781 ,  Y10S977/789 ,  Y10S977/938

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electronic substrate having a plurality of semiconductor devices is described. A thin film of nanowires is formed on a substrate. The thin film of nanowires is formed to have a sufficient density of nanowires to achieve an operational current level. A plurality of semiconductor regions are defined in the thin film of nanowires. Contacts are formed at the semiconductor device regions to thereby provide electrical connectivity to the plurality of semiconductor devices. Furthermore, various materials for fabricating nanowires, thin films including p-doped nanowires and n-doped nanowires, nanowire heterostructures, light emitting nanowire heterostructures, flow masks for positioning nanowires on substrates, nanowire spraying techniques for depositing nanowires, techniques for reducing or eliminating phonon scattering of electrons in nanowires, and techniques for reducing surface states in nanowires are described.

公开(公告)号：US20050156504A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US10888942

申请日：2004-07-09

Applicant: Mikio Takai ,  Alan Fischer ,  Lein Ngaw ,  Chunming Niu

Inventor： Mikio Takai ,  Alan Fischer ,  Lein Ngaw ,  Chunming Niu

IPC: H01J1/62 ,  H01J63/04

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30469

Abstract: Field emission devices comprising carbon nanotube mats which have been treated with laser or plasma are provided. Mats are formed from carbon nanotubes, also known as carbon fibrils, which are vermicular carbon deposits having diameters of less than about one micron. The carbon nanotube mats are then subjected to laser or plasma treatment. The treated carbon nanotube mat results in improved field emission performance as either a field emission cathode or as part of a field emission device.

Abstract translation: 提供了已经用激光或等离子体处理的包含碳纳米管垫的场致发射器件。 垫片由碳纳米管（也称为碳原纤维）形成，其为具有小于约一微米直径的蠕墨碳沉积物。 然后对碳纳米管垫进行激光或等离子体处理。 经处理的碳纳米管垫导致作为场发射阴极或场致发射器件的一部分的场发射性能的改善。

公开(公告)号：US06841508B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-11

申请号：US10170269

申请日：2002-06-11

Applicant: David Moy ,  Chunming Niu ,  Jun Ma ,  James M. Willey

Inventor： David Moy ,  Chunming Niu ,  Jun Ma ,  James M. Willey

IPC: C04B38/00 ,  B01J21/18 ,  B01J27/22 ,  B01J27/224 ,  B01J35/02 ,  C01B31/02 ,  C01B31/30 ,  C07B61/00 ,  C07C5/03 ,  C07C5/27 ,  C07C7/163 ,  C07C9/06 ,  C07C9/12 ,  C07C9/22 ,  C10G35/04 ,  C10G45/04 ,  C10G45/44 ,  C10G45/58 ,  C10G47/02 ,  C30B23/00 ,  D01F9/12 ,  D01F11/12 ,  C01B35/10 ,  C04B35/52 ,  B32B5/24

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B01J21/18 ,  B01J27/22 ,  B01J35/023 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C01B32/168 ,  C01B32/907 ,  C01B2202/36 ,  C01P2002/72 ,  C01P2004/03 ,  C01P2004/04 ,  C01P2004/13 ,  C01P2004/50 ,  C01P2004/64 ,  C01P2004/80 ,  C01P2004/82 ,  C01P2006/10 ,  C01P2006/14 ,  C01P2006/60 ,  C01P2006/80 ,  C30B23/00 ,  C30B29/605 ,  D01F9/12 ,  D01F11/122 ,  Y10S977/737 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/895 ,  Y10T428/249962 ,  Y10T428/249967 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/2918 ,  Y10T428/292

Abstract: Compositions including oxycarbide-based nanorods and/or carbide-based nanorods and/or carbon nanotubes bearing carbides and oxycarbides and methods of making the same are provided.Rigid porous structures including oxycarbide-based nanorods and/or carbide based nanorods and/or carbon nanotubes bearing carbides and oxycarbides and methods of making the same are also provided.The compositions and rigid porous structures of the invention can be used either as catalyst and/or catalyst supports in fluid phase catalytic chemical reactions. Processes for making supported catalyst for selected fluid phase catalytic reactions are also provided. The fluid phase catalytic reactions catalyzed include hydrogenation, hydrodesulfurisation, hydrodenitrogenation, hydrodemetallisation, hydrodeoxigenation, hydrodearomatization, dehydrogenation, hydrogenolysis, isomerization, alkylation, dealkylation and transalkylation.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括基于碳氧化物的纳米棒和/或碳化物基纳米棒和/或碳纳米管和碳纳米管的组合物及其制备方法。包括基于碳氧化物的纳米棒和/或碳化物基纳米棒和/或碳纳米管的刚性多孔结构 还提供了含碳化物和碳氧化物及其制备方法。本发明的组合物和刚性多孔结构可用作流化相催化化学反应中的催化剂和/或催化剂载体。 还提供了用于制备选择的流化相催化反应的负载型催化剂的方法。 催化的流相催化反应包括氢化，加氢脱硫，加氢脱氮，加氢脱金属，加氢脱氧，氢化脱氢，脱氢，氢解，异构化，烷基化，脱烷基化和烷基转移。