公开(公告)号：US5049520A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-17

申请号：US534588

申请日：1990-06-06

Applicant: David A. Cathey

Inventor： David A. Cathey

IPC: H01L21/311 ,  H01L21/74 ,  H01L21/762 ,  H01L21/8242

CPC classification number: H01L27/10852 ,  H01L21/31144 ,  H01L21/743 ,  H01L21/76202 ,  Y10S148/106 ,  Y10S148/117

Abstract: A method of partially eliminating the field oxide bird's beak over a storage cell and slightly enlarging the storage cell active area without adding any process steps is described. A photomask is used during a buried contact etch to reduce the field oxide bird's beak both vertically and horizonally. The storage cell active area is further enlarged during a first polysilicon etch step without adding process steps. At that point, the wafer is completed by existing techniques.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种在存储单元上部分地消除场氧化物鸟的喙并且稍微扩大存储单元活动区域而不添加任何处理步骤的方法。 在掩埋接触蚀刻期间使用光掩模以垂直和水平地减小场氧化物鸟的喙。 在第一多晶硅蚀刻步骤期间，存储单元有源区进一步放大，而不添加工艺步骤。 在这一点上，晶圆是通过现有技术完成的。

公开(公告)号：US07462088B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-09

申请号：US11405112

申请日：2006-04-17

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Jimmy J. Browning

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Jimmy J. Browning

IPC: H01J9/00 ,  H01J9/02

CPC classification number: H01J31/123 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J9/185 ,  H01J9/242 ,  H01J29/028 ,  H01J29/864 ,  H01J31/127 ,  H01J2329/863

Abstract: A method is provided for forming and associating a lower section of a large-area field emission device (“FED”) that is sealed under a predetermined level of vacuum pressure with an upper section of a large-area FED. The upper section of the FED includes a faceplate. A first conductive layer is disposed on a surface of the faceplate. A matrix member is disposed on a surface of the first conductive layer, and cathodoluminescent material is disposed on the first conductive layer in areas not covered by the matrix member. The method includes disposing a plurality of spacers between the upper and lower sections of the FED to provide a predetermined separation between the upper and lower sections, with the spacers having cross-sectional shapes commensurate with stresses exerted on the spacers and/or heights commensurate with stresses exerted on the spacers. Resulting FED structures are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于形成和关联在预定真空压力下密封的大面积场致发射装置（“FED”）的下部与大面积FED的上部的方法。 FED的上部包括面板。 第一导电层设置在面板的表面上。 矩阵构件设置在第一导电层的表面上，阴极发光材料设置在未被矩阵构件覆盖的区域中的第一导电层上。 该方法包括在FED的上部和下部之间设置多个间隔件以在上部和下部之间提供预定的间隔，其中间隔件具有与施加在间隔件上的应力相当的横截面形状和/或与 施加在间隔件上的应力。 公开了所得的FED结构。

公开(公告)号：US07417549B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US10642910

申请日：2003-08-18

Applicant: David A. Cathey

Inventor： David A. Cathey

IPC: G08B13/14 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q7/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2208 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0726 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q9/30

Abstract: A radio frequency communication device and method for tuning an antenna attached thereto are disclosed. A radio frequency communication device is disclosed comprising internal circuitry and an antenna having a plurality of antenna segments associated therewith. Each antenna segment is associated with the antenna in either series or parallel relation through at least one of a fuse and an antifuse. In testing and tuning, a comparison is made to indicate whether the antenna is too short or too long. If the antenna is too short, an antenna segment may be attached to the antenna by initiating an antifuse. If the antenna is too long, an antenna segment may be detached from the antenna by blowing a fuse. If it is indeterminate whether the antenna is too short or too long, an antenna segment may be either attached or detached, the test repeated, and the results of the repeated test compared with the prior test to determine whether the correct action was taken.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于调谐附着于其上的天线的射频通信装置和方法。 公开了一种射频通信设备，其包括具有与其相关联的多个天线段的内部电路和天线。 每个天线段通过熔丝和反熔丝中的至少一个与串联或并联的天线相关联。 在测试和调谐中，比较天线是否太短或太长。 如果天线太短，则可以通过启动反熔丝将天线段连接到天线。 如果天线太长，则可以通过吹保险丝从天线分​​离天线段。 如果不确定天线是否太短或太长，则可以将天线段连接或分离，重复测试，并将重复测试的结果与先前测试相比较，以确定是否采取正确的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07098587B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10400732

申请日：2003-03-27

Applicant: James J. Hofmann ,  John K. Lee ,  David A. Cathey ,  Glen E. Hush

Inventor： James J. Hofmann ,  John K. Lee ,  David A. Cathey ,  Glen E. Hush

IPC: H01J1/62 ,  H01J63/04 ,  H01J1/02 ,  H01J5/50 ,  G09G3/10

CPC classification number: H01J3/022 ,  H01J9/241 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J29/06 ,  H01J29/89 ,  H01J31/127 ,  H01J2201/319

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for stabilizing the threshold voltage in an active matrix field emission device are disclosed. The method includes the formation of radiation-blocking elements between a cathodoluminescent display screen of the FED and semiconductor junctions formed on a baseplate of the FED.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于稳定有源矩阵场致发射器件中的阈值电压的装置和方法。 该方法包括在FED的阴极发光显示屏和形成在FED的底板上的半导体结之间形成辐射阻挡元件。

公开(公告)号：US07033238B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10262747

申请日：2002-10-02

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Jimmy J. Browning

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Jimmy J. Browning

IPC: H01J9/00 ,  H01J9/02

CPC classification number: H01J31/123 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J9/185 ,  H01J9/242 ,  H01J29/028 ,  H01J29/864 ,  H01J31/127 ,  H01J2329/863

Abstract: A method is provided for forming and associating a lower section of a large-area field emission device (“FED”) that is sealed under a predetermined level of vacuum pressure with an upper section of a large-area FED. The upper section of the FED includes a faceplate. A first conductive layer is disposed on a surface of the faceplate. A matrix member is disposed on a surface of the first conductive layer, and cathodoluminescent material is disposed on the first conductive layer in areas not covered by the matrix member. The method includes disposing a plurality of spacers between the upper and lower sections of the FED to provide a predetermined separation between the upper and lower sections, with the spacers having cross-sectional shapes commensurate with stresses exerted on the spacers and/or heights commensurate with stresses exerted on the spacers. Resulting FED structures are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于形成和关联在预定真空压力下密封的大面积场致发射装置（“FED”）的下部与大面积FED的上部的方法。 FED的上部包括面板。 第一导电层设置在面板的表面上。 矩阵构件设置在第一导电层的表面上，阴极发光材料设置在未被矩阵构件覆盖的区域中的第一导电层上。 该方法包括在FED的上部和下部之间设置多个间隔件以在上部和下部之间提供预定的间隔，其中间隔件具有与施加在间隔件上的应力相当的横截面形状和/或与 施加在间隔件上的应力。 公开了所得的FED结构。

公开(公告)号：US06716080B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-06

申请号：US10205741

申请日：2002-07-25

Applicant: James J. Hoffman ,  Jason B. Elledge ,  Zhong-Yi Xia ,  David A. Cathey

Inventor： James J. Hoffman ,  Jason B. Elledge ,  Zhong-Yi Xia ,  David A. Cathey

IPC: H01J924

CPC classification number: H01J9/242 ,  H01J9/185 ,  H01J2329/8625 ,  H01J2329/863

Abstract: A process is disclosed for anodically bonding an array of spacer columns to one of the inner major faces on one of the generally planar plates of an evacuated, flat-panel video display. The process also includes an evacuated flat-panel display having spacer structures which are anodically bonded to an internal major face of the display, as well as a face plate assembly manufactured by the aforestated process.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将隔离柱阵列阳极结合到抽空的平板显示器的一个平面板上的内主表面之一的工艺。 该方法还包括具有阳极结合到显示器的内部主面的间隔结构的抽真空平板显示器以及通过前述方法制造的面板组件。

公开(公告)号：US06545406B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-08

申请号：US10007089

申请日：2001-12-06

Applicant: James J. Hofmann ,  Jason B. Elledge ,  Zhong-Yi Xia ,  David A. Cathey

Inventor： James J. Hofmann ,  Jason B. Elledge ,  Zhong-Yi Xia ,  David A. Cathey

IPC: H01J6304

CPC classification number: H01J9/242 ,  H01J9/185 ,  H01J2329/8625 ,  H01J2329/863

Abstract: A flat panel display and process for forming and the flat panel display having an anodically bonded array of spacer columns to one of the inner major faces on one of the generally planar plates of an evacuated, flat-panel video display. The process including providing a generally planar plate having a plurality of spacer column attachment sites; providing electrical interconnection between all attachment sites, coating each attachment site with a patch of oxidizable material; providing an array of unattached permanent glass spacer columns, each unattached permanent spacer columns being of uniform length and being positioned longitudinally perpendicular to a single plane, with the plane intersecting the midpoint of each unattached spacer column; positioning the array such that an end of one permanent spacer column is in contact with the oxidizable material patch at each attachment site, and anodically bonding the contacting end of each permanent spacer column to the oxidizable material layer.

公开(公告)号：US06532375B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US09758838

申请日：2001-01-10

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Kipp A. Bedard ,  David A. Zimlich

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Kipp A. Bedard ,  David A. Zimlich

IPC: H04M100

CPC classification number: H04W88/02 ,  H02J7/0063 ,  H02J2007/0067 ,  H04B1/3805 ,  H04W52/0277 ,  Y02D70/40

Abstract: Method and apparatus for ensuring that, in a portable, battery-powered communication package incorporating at least two communication devices, such as a combination cellular telephone and a pager, sufficient power is provided for extended operation of the communication device having the lowest continuous power consumption requirements when the device having a higher continuous power consumption rate has consumed a selected portion of the total power initially available to the combined devices.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于确保在具有至少两个通信设备（诸如组合蜂窝电话和寻呼机）的便携式电池供电通信包中提供足够的功率以用于具有最低连续功耗的通信设备的扩展操作的方法和装置 当具有较高连续功率消耗率的设备已经消耗了组合设备最初可用的总功率的选定部分时的要求。

公开(公告)号：US06504291B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-07

申请号：US09256018

申请日：1999-02-23

Applicant: Zhongyi Xia ,  Jimmy J. Browning ,  Charles M. Watkins ,  David A. Cathey

Inventor： Zhongyi Xia ,  Jimmy J. Browning ,  Charles M. Watkins ,  David A. Cathey

IPC: H01J102

CPC classification number: H01J29/085

Abstract: A high resolution field emission display includes a faceplate and a baseplate. The faceplate includes a transparent viewing layer, a transparent conductive layer formed on the transparent viewing layer and intersecting stripes of light-absorbing, opaque insulating material formed on the transparent conductive layer. The insulating material defines openings less than one hundred microns wide between the intersecting stripes. The faceplate also includes a plurality of localized regions of cathodoluminescent material, each formed in one of the openings. The cathodoluminescent material includes a metal oxide providing reduced resistivity in the cathodoluminescent material. Significantly, the reduced resistivity of the cathodoluminescent material together with the focusing effect of the insulating material provide increased acuity in luminous images formed on the faceplate. The baseplate includes a substrate, an emitter formed on the substrate and a dielectric layer formed on the substrate and having an opening formed about the emitter. The baseplate also includes a conductive extraction grid formed on the dielectric layer and having an opening formed about the emitter.

公开(公告)号：US06500040B2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-31

申请号：US09782731

申请日：2001-02-13

Applicant: Jim J. Browning ,  Zhongyi Xia ,  David A. Cathey ,  Surjit S. Chadha

Inventor： Jim J. Browning ,  Zhongyi Xia ,  David A. Cathey ,  Surjit S. Chadha

IPC: H01J922

CPC classification number: H01J9/39 ,  H01J29/94 ,  H01J2329/00 ,  Y10T29/49885

Abstract: A method for cleansing the phosphor screen of a display device comprising the removal of oxygen or sulfur from the surface of the phosphor, and/or its associated binder material, to a depth that prevents oxygen diffusion from the phosphor and/or binder, thereby creating an oxygen deficient surface on the phosphors.

Abstract translation: 一种用于清洁显示装置的荧光屏的方法，包括从荧光体表面除去氧或硫，和/或其相关的粘合剂材料，以防止氧从荧光体和/或粘合剂扩散，从而产生 荧光体上的缺氧表面。