公开(公告)号：US20150300575A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14725752

申请日：2015-05-29

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Brad Oraw ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Jeffrey Baldridge ,  Eric Anthony Perozziello

IPC: F21K99/00 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V23/06

CPC classification number: F21V23/06 ,  F21K9/232 ,  F21K9/27 ,  F21V3/049 ,  F21V3/06 ,  F21V5/048 ,  F21V7/0066 ,  F21V9/30 ,  F21V19/0005 ,  F21V23/003 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2107/20 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L27/153 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/22 ,  H01L33/24 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L33/382 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/483 ,  H01L33/486 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. An exemplary apparatus comprises: a plurality of diodes; at least a trace amount of a first solvent; and a polymeric or resin film at least partially surrounding each diode of the plurality of diodes. Various exemplary diodes have a lateral dimension between about 10 to 50 microns and about 5 to 25 microns in height. Other embodiments may also include a plurality of substantially chemically inert particles having a range of sizes between about 10 to about 50 microns.

Abstract translation: 二极管的液体或凝胶悬浮液的示例性可印刷组合物包括多个二极管，第一溶剂和/或粘度调节剂。 示例性装置包括：多个二极管; 至少微量的第一溶剂; 以及至少部分地围绕所述多个二极管的每个二极管的聚合物或树脂膜。 各种示例性二极管的高度为约10至50微米和约5至25微米之间的横向尺寸。 其它实施方案还可以包括多个基本上化学惰性的颗粒，其尺寸范围在约10至约50微米之间。

公开(公告)号：US20150219284A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14686444

申请日：2015-04-14

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Brad Oraw ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Jeffrey Baldridge ,  Eric Anthony Perozziello

IPC: F21K99/00 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L33/48 ,  H01L33/38

CPC classification number: F21V23/06 ,  F21K9/232 ,  F21K9/27 ,  F21V3/049 ,  F21V3/06 ,  F21V5/048 ,  F21V7/0066 ,  F21V9/30 ,  F21V19/0005 ,  F21V23/003 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2107/20 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L27/153 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/22 ,  H01L33/24 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L33/382 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/483 ,  H01L33/486 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. An exemplary apparatus comprises: a plurality of diodes; at least a trace amount of a first solvent; and a polymeric or resin film at least partially surrounding each diode of the plurality of diodes. Various exemplary diodes have a lateral dimension between about 10 to 50 microns and about 5 to 25 microns in height. Other embodiments may also include a plurality of substantially chemically inert particles having a range of sizes between about 10 to about 50 microns.

Abstract translation: 二极管的液体或凝胶悬浮液的示例性可印刷组合物包括多个二极管，第一溶剂和/或粘度调节剂。 示例性装置包括：多个二极管; 至少微量的第一溶剂; 以及至少部分地围绕所述多个二极管的每个二极管的聚合物或树脂膜。 各种示例性二极管的高度为约10至50微米和约5至25微米之间的横向尺寸。 其它实施方案还可以包括多个基本上化学惰性的颗粒，其尺寸范围在约10至约50微米之间。

公开(公告)号：US09035174B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13718978

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

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

IPC: H01L31/054 ,  H01L31/055 ,  H01L31/103 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/0216 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/075 ,  H01L31/18

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：US20140138666A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US14164153

申请日：2014-01-25

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Brad Oraw

IPC: H01L33/38 ,  H01L51/44 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L33/32

CPC classification number: H01L33/48 ,  H01L21/561 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/83 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L24/97 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L31/022408 ,  H01L31/03044 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/1852 ,  H01L31/1856 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L51/442 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/5209 ,  H01L51/5225 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2224/24051 ,  H01L2224/24101 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/24226 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/82138 ,  H01L2224/83138 ,  H01L2224/83851 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2224/97 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2224/82 ,  H01L2224/83

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. An exemplary diode comprises: a light emitting or absorbing region having a diameter between about 20 and 30 microns and a height between about 2.5 to 7 microns; a first terminal coupled to the light emitting region on a first side, the first terminal having a height between about 1 to 6 microns; and a second terminal coupled to the light emitting region on a second side opposite the first side, the second terminal having a height between about 1 to 6 microns.

Abstract translation: 二极管的液体或凝胶悬浮液的示例性可印刷组合物包括多个二极管，第一溶剂和/或粘度调节剂。 示例性二极管包括：具有约20至30微米直径和约2.5至7微米之间的高度的发光或吸收区域; 第一端子，其耦合到第一侧上的发光区域，所述第一端子具有在约1至6微米之间的高度; 以及第二端子，其在与所述第一侧相对的第二侧耦合到所述发光区域，所述第二端子具有在约1至6微米之间的高度。

公开(公告)号：US08723408B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13774249

申请日：2013-02-22

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Brad Oraw

IPC: H01J1/62

CPC classification number: H01J1/62 ,  H01L21/561 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/83 ,  H01L24/97 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/022408 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L31/03044 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/1852 ,  H01L31/1856 ,  H01L33/002 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/30 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/34 ,  H01L33/36 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L51/42 ,  H01L51/50 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2224/04105 ,  H01L2224/24051 ,  H01L2224/24101 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/82138 ,  H01L2224/83851 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2224/97 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2224/83 ,  H01L2224/82 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. An exemplary diode comprises: a light emitting or absorbing region having a diameter between about 20 and 30 microns and a height between 2.5 to 7 microns; a plurality of first terminals spaced apart and coupled to the light emitting region peripherally on a first side, each first terminal of the plurality of first terminals having a height between about 0.5 to 2 microns; and one second terminal coupled centrally to a mesa region of the light emitting region on the first side, the second terminal having a height between 1 to 8 microns.

Abstract translation: 二极管的液体或凝胶悬浮液的示例性可印刷组合物包括多个二极管，第一溶剂和/或粘度调节剂。 示例性二极管包括：发光或吸收区域，其直径在约20和30微米之间，高度在2.5至7微米之间; 多个第一端子间隔开并且在第一侧周边耦合到发光区域，多个第一端子中的每个第一端子具有约0.5至2微米的高度; 以及一个第二端子，其中心地耦合到第一侧上的发光区域的台面区域，第二端子具有在1至8微米之间的高度。

公开(公告)号：US20130134438A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13746191

申请日：2013-01-21

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc. ,  U.S. Government as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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

IPC: H01L33/08 ,  H01L31/0232

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。