公开(公告)号：US20140220724A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14110222

申请日：2012-03-22

Applicant: Chad E. Duty ,  Charlee JC Bennett ,  Ji-Won Moom ,  Tommy J. Phelps ,  Craig A. Blue ,  Quanqin Dai ,  Michael Z. Hu ,  Ilia N. Ivanov ,  Gerald E. Jellison, JR. ,  Lonnie J. Love ,  Ronald D. Ott ,  Chad M. Parish ,  Steven Walker

Inventor： Chad E. Duty ,  Charlee JC Bennett ,  Ji-Won Moom ,  Tommy J. Phelps ,  Craig A. Blue ,  Quanqin Dai ,  Michael Z. Hu ,  Ilia N. Ivanov ,  Gerald E. Jellison, JR. ,  Lonnie J. Love ,  Ronald D. Ott ,  Chad M. Parish ,  Steven Walker

IPC: H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: H01L31/0232 ,  C12P3/00 ,  H01L21/02521 ,  H01L21/02568 ,  H01L21/02587 ,  H01L21/02601 ,  H01L21/02628 ,  H01L21/02656 ,  Y02P20/59

Abstract: A method for producing a film, the method comprising melting a layer of precursor particles on a substrate until at least a portion of the melted particles are planarized and merged to produce the film. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a photovoltaic film, the method comprising depositing particles having a photovoltaic or other property onto a substrate, and affixing the particles to the substrate, wherein the particles may or may not be subsequently melted. Also described herein are films produced by these methods, methods for producing a patterned film on a substrate, and methods for producing a multilayer structure.

Abstract translation: 一种薄膜的制造方法，其特征在于，在基材上熔融前体粒子层，直至将熔融粒子的至少一部分平坦化并合并，制成薄膜。 本发明还涉及一种用于生产光伏膜的方法，该方法包括将具有光伏或其它性质的颗粒沉积在基材上，并将颗粒固定在基材上，其中颗粒可以随后熔化或不再熔化。 本文还描述了通过这些方法制造的膜，在基板上制造图案化膜的方法，以及制造多层结构的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08778459B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US12571535

申请日：2009-10-01

Applicant: Joseph C. Farmer ,  Frank M. G. Wong ,  Jeffery J. Haslam ,  Nancy Yang ,  Enrique J. Lavernia ,  Craig A. Blue ,  Olivia A. Graeve ,  Robert Bayles ,  John H. Perepezko ,  Larry Kaufman ,  Julie Schoenung ,  Leo Ajdelsztajn

Inventor： Joseph C. Farmer ,  Frank M. G. Wong ,  Jeffery J. Haslam ,  Nancy Yang ,  Enrique J. Lavernia ,  Craig A. Blue ,  Olivia A. Graeve ,  Robert Bayles ,  John H. Perepezko ,  Larry Kaufman ,  Julie Schoenung ,  Leo Ajdelsztajn

IPC: C23C4/08 ,  B05D1/34

CPC classification number: C23C4/06 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C23C4/10 ,  C23C24/04 ,  C23C28/321 ,  C23C28/324 ,  C23C28/3455 ,  C23C28/42

Abstract: A system for coating a surface comprises providing a source of amorphous metal, providing ceramic particles, and applying the amorphous metal and the ceramic particles to the surface by a spray. The coating comprises a composite material made of amorphous metal that contains one or more of the following elements in the specified range of composition: yttrium (≧1 atomic %), chromium (14 to 18 atomic %), molybdenum (≧7 atomic %), tungsten (≧1 atomic %), boron (≦5 atomic %), or carbon (≧4 atomic %).

Abstract translation: 用于涂覆表面的系统包括提供无定形金属源，提供陶瓷颗粒，以及通过喷雾将非晶态金属和陶瓷颗粒施加​​到表面。 该涂层包括由非晶金属制成的复合材料，其包含在特定组成范围内的一种或多种以下元素：钇（≥1原子％），铬（14至18原子％），钼（≥7原子％） ，钨（≥1原子％），硼（＆amp; 1E原子％）或碳（≥4原子％）。

公开(公告)号：US08673455B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13089163

申请日：2011-04-18

Applicant: Craig A. Blue ,  Frank Wong ,  Louis F. Aprigliano ,  Peter G. Engleman ,  William H. Peter ,  Tibor G. Rozgonyi ,  Levent Ozdemir

Inventor： Craig A. Blue ,  Frank Wong ,  Louis F. Aprigliano ,  Peter G. Engleman ,  William H. Peter ,  Tibor G. Rozgonyi ,  Levent Ozdemir

IPC: B22F7/00 ,  B22F5/00

CPC classification number: C23C28/026 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C28/027 ,  Y10T428/12007 ,  Y10T428/12049 ,  Y10T428/12347 ,  Y10T428/12396 ,  Y10T428/12458 ,  Y10T428/12486 ,  Y10T428/12576 ,  Y10T428/1259

Abstract: A coating steel component with a pattern of an iron based matrix with crystalline particles metallurgically bound to the surface of a steel substrate for use as disc cutters or other components with one or more abrading surfaces that can experience significant abrasive wear, high point loads, and large shear stresses during use. The coated component contains a pattern of features in the shape of freckles or stripes that are laser formed and fused to the steel substrate. The features can display an inner core that is harder than the steel substrate but generally softer than the matrix surrounding the core, providing toughness and wear resistance to the features. The features result from processing an amorphous alloy where the resulting matrix can be amorphous, partially devitrified or fully devitrified.

Abstract translation: 具有铁基基体图案的涂层钢部件，其结晶颗粒冶金地结合到钢基材的表面，用作具有一个或多个研磨表面的盘式切割机或其它部件，所述研磨表面可以经受显着的磨损磨损，高点载荷和 使用时剪切应力大。 涂层组件包含激光形成并熔合到钢基底上的雀斑或条纹形状的特征图案。 这些特征可以显示比钢基底更硬的内芯，但通常比围绕芯的基体更柔软，为特征提供韧性和耐磨性。 其特征是加工非晶合金，其中所得基体可以是无定形的，部分失透的或完全失透的。

公开(公告)号：US20130102475A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13449587

申请日：2012-04-18

Applicant: Craig A. Blue ,  Amit Goyal

Inventor： Craig A. Blue ,  Amit Goyal

IPC: C21D1/26 ,  H01L39/24 ,  B23K31/02

CPC classification number: C21D1/26 ,  B23K20/002 ,  B23K20/103 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B23K2103/02 ,  B23K2103/10 ,  B23K2103/12 ,  B23K2103/18 ,  B23K2103/20 ,  B23K2103/22 ,  B23K2103/26 ,  H01L39/24 ,  H01L39/2454

Abstract: A method of forming a composite sheet includes disposing an untextured metal or alloy first sheet in contact with a second sheet in an aligned opposing position; bonding the first sheet to the second sheet by applying an oscillating ultrasonic force to at least one of the first sheet and the second sheet to form an untextured intermediate composite sheet; and annealing the untextured intermediate composite sheet at a temperature lower than a primary re-crystallization temperature of the second sheet and higher than a primary re-crystallization temperature of the first sheet to convert the untextured first sheet into a cube textured sheet, wherein the cube texture is characterized by a φ-scan having a FWHM of no more than 15° in all directions, the second sheet remaining untextured, to form a composite sheet.

Abstract translation: 一种形成复合片材的方法包括将未结合的金属或合金第一片材布置成与对齐的相对位置的第二片材接触; 通过向第一片和第二片中的至少一个施加振荡超声波来将第一片粘合到第二片，以形成无纹理的中间复合片; 并且在低于第二片材的初次再结晶温度的温度下对未织构的中间复合片材进行退火，并且高于第一片材的初次再结晶温度，以将未纹理化的第一片材​​转变成立方体织纹片材，其中立方体 纹理的特征在于具有FWHM在所有方向上不大于15°的phi扫描，第二片保持未纹理化，以形成复合片材。

公开(公告)号：US07754279B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US12025932

申请日：2008-02-05

Applicant: John T Simpson ,  Craig A Blue ,  James O Kiggans, Jr.

Inventor： John T Simpson ,  Craig A Blue ,  James O Kiggans, Jr.

IPC: B05D1/12

CPC classification number: B05D5/083 ,  B05D1/185 ,  B05D3/10 ,  C03C17/002 ,  C03C17/42 ,  C03C2217/42 ,  C03C2217/76 ,  C03C2217/77

Abstract: A method of making article having a superhydrophobic surface includes: providing a solid body defining at least one surface; applying to the surface a plurality of diatomaceous earth particles and/or particles characterized by particle sizes ranging from at least 100 nm to about 10 μm, the particles being further characterized by a plurality of nanopores, wherein at least some of the nanopores provide flow through porosity, the particles being further characterized by a plurality of spaced apart nanostructured features that include a contiguous, protrusive material; flash bonding the particles to the surface so that the particles are adherently bonded to the surface; and applying a hydrophobic coating layer to the surface and the particles so that the hydrophobic coating layer conforms to the nanostructured features.

Abstract translation: 制造具有超疏水表面的制品的方法包括：提供限定至少一个表面的固体; 向表面施加多个以至少100nm至约10μm的粒度为特征的硅藻土颗粒和/或颗粒，该颗粒的进一步特征在于多个纳米孔，其中至少一些纳米孔提供流过 颗粒进一步由多个间隔开的纳米结构特征表征，其包括连续的突出材料; 将颗粒闪蒸粘合到表面，使得颗粒粘附到表面上; 以及将表面和颗粒施加疏水性涂层，使得疏水涂层符合纳米结构特征。

公开(公告)号：US07544256B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-09

申请号：US10892778

申请日：2004-07-16

Applicant: Howard Robinson Mayer ,  Craig A. Blue

Inventor： Howard Robinson Mayer ,  Craig A. Blue

IPC: B24B1/00

CPC classification number: C21D1/70 ,  C21D1/34 ,  C21D7/06

Abstract: A method for preparing metal for heating by infrared radiance to enable uniform and consistent heating. The surface of one or more metal parts, such as aluminum or aluminum alloy parts, is treated to alter the surface finish to affect the reflectivity of the surface. The surface reflectivity is evaluated, such as by taking measurements at one or more points on the surface, to determine if a desired reflectivity has been achieved. The treating and measuring are performed until the measuring indicates that the desired reflectivity has been achieved. Once the treating has altered the surface finish to achieve the desired reflectivity, the metal part may then be exposed to infrared radiance to heat the metal part to a desired temperature, and that heating will be substantially consistent throughout by virtue of the desired reflectivity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过红外辐射来制备用于加热的金属以使均匀和一致的加热的方法。 处理一个或多个金属部件（例如铝或铝合金部件）的表面以改变表面光洁度以影响表面的反射率。 评估表面反射率，例如通过在表面上的一个或多个点进行测量，以确定是否已经实现了所需的反射率。 进行处理和测量，直到测量指示已经达到所需的反射率。 一旦处理改变了表面光洁度以达到期望的反射率，则金属部件然后可以暴露于红外辐射度以将金属部件加热到期望的温度，并且由于期望的反射率，加热将基本一致。

公开(公告)号：US06663826B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US09614889

申请日：2000-07-12

Applicant: Craig A. Blue ,  Vinod K. Sikka ,  Evan K. Ohriner

Inventor： Craig A. Blue ,  Vinod K. Sikka ,  Evan K. Ohriner

IPC: B22F318

CPC classification number: C04B35/58092 ,  B22F3/10 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  C04B35/5607 ,  C04B35/622 ,  C04B35/63436 ,  C04B40/001 ,  B22F2202/11 ,  B22F3/1035

Abstract: A method for preparing flat foils having a high density includes the steps of mixing a powdered material with a binder to form a green sheet. The green sheet is exposed to a high intensity radiative source adapted to emit radiation of wavelengths corresponding to an absorption spectrum of the powdered material. The surface of the green sheet is heated while a lower sub-surface temperature is maintained. An apparatus for preparing a foil from a green sheet using a radiation source is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 制备高密度扁平箔的方法包括将粉末材料与粘合剂混合以形成生片的步骤。 生坯片暴露于适于发射对应于粉末材料的吸收光谱的波长的辐射的高强度辐射源。 在保持较低的表面温度的同时加热生片的表面。 还公开了一种使用辐射源从生片制备箔的设备。

公开(公告)号：US06174388B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-16

申请号：US09268624

申请日：1999-03-15

Applicant: Vinod K. Sikka ,  Craig A. Blue ,  Evan Keith Ohriner

Inventor： Vinod K. Sikka ,  Craig A. Blue ,  Evan Keith Ohriner

IPC: C21D109

CPC classification number: C21D1/34 ,  C21D1/09 ,  Y10T428/12021 ,  Y10T428/12063 ,  Y10T428/12458

Abstract: High energy flux infrared heaters are used to treat an object having a surface section and a base section such that a desired characteristic of the surface section is physically, chemically, or phasically changed while the base section remains unchanged.

Abstract translation: 高能量通量红外线加热器用于处理具有表面部分和基部部分的物体，使得在基部保持不变的情况下，表面部分的期望特性在物理，化学或物理上改变。

公开(公告)号：US20120167956A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US12981899

申请日：2010-12-30

Applicant: Claus Daniel ,  Craig A. Blue ,  Ronald D. Ott

Inventor： Claus Daniel ,  Craig A. Blue ,  Ronald D. Ott

IPC: H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/02363 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Disclosed are configurations of long-range ordered features of solar cell materials, and methods for forming same. Some features include electrical access openings through a backing layer to a photovoltaic material in the solar cell. Some features include textured features disposed adjacent a surface of a solar cell material. Typically the long-range ordered features are formed by ablating the solar cell material with a laser interference pattern from at least two laser beams.

公开(公告)号：US20110165348A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US13027028

申请日：2011-02-14

Applicant: Joseph C. Farmer ,  Frank M.G. Wong ,  Jeffery J. Haslam ,  Xiaoyan (Jane) Ji ,  Sumner D. Day ,  Craig A. Blue ,  John D.K. Rivard ,  Louis F. Aprigliano ,  Leslie K. Kohler ,  Robert Bayles ,  Edward J. Lemieux ,  Nancy Yang ,  John H. Perepezko ,  Larry Kaufman ,  Arthur Heuer ,  Enrique J. Lavernia

Inventor： Joseph C. Farmer ,  Frank M.G. Wong ,  Jeffery J. Haslam ,  Xiaoyan (Jane) Ji ,  Sumner D. Day ,  Craig A. Blue ,  John D.K. Rivard ,  Louis F. Aprigliano ,  Leslie K. Kohler ,  Robert Bayles ,  Edward J. Lemieux ,  Nancy Yang ,  John H. Perepezko ,  Larry Kaufman ,  Arthur Heuer ,  Enrique J. Lavernia

IPC: B05D1/02 ,  B05D1/08 ,  B05D3/12 ,  C22C45/02 ,  B05C5/00 ,  C25D13/00 ,  C23C14/35

CPC classification number: C22C45/02 ,  C23C4/06 ,  C23C4/129 ,  C23C14/165 ,  C23C24/04 ,  C23C28/321 ,  C23C28/324

Abstract: A method of coating a surface comprising providing a source of amorphous metal that contains manganese (1 to 3 atomic %), yttrium (0.1 to 10 atomic %), and silicon (0.3 to 3.1 atomic %) in the range of composition given in parentheses; and that contains the following elements in the specified range of composition given in parentheses: chromium (15 to 20 atomic %), molybdenum (2 to 15 atomic %), tungsten (1 to 3 atomic %), boron (5 to 16 atomic %), carbon (3 to 16 atomic %), and the balance iron; and applying said amorphous metal to the surface by a spray.

Abstract translation: 一种涂覆表面的方法，包括在括号中给出的组成范围内提供含有锰（1至3原子％），钇（0.1至10原子％）和硅（0.3至3.1原子％）的非晶态金属源 ; 并且在括号中给出的指定组成范围内包含以下元素：铬（15〜20原子％），钼（2〜15原子％），钨（1〜3原子％），硼（5〜16原子％ ），碳（3〜16原子％），余量为铁; 以及通过喷雾将所述无定形金属施加到所述表面上。