公开(公告)号：US20100276017A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12628552

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: Sean Xiao-An Zhang ,  Patricia A. Beck ,  Janice H. Nickel

Inventor： Sean Xiao-An Zhang ,  Patricia A. Beck ,  Janice H. Nickel

IPC: F17D3/00

CPC classification number: B01L3/0268 ,  A61M5/14244 ,  A61M5/14586 ,  A61M5/14593 ,  A61M5/172 ,  A61M37/0015 ,  A61M2005/14252 ,  A61M2205/3653 ,  B01L2400/0442 ,  B01L2400/046 ,  B01L2400/0481 ,  Y10T117/102 ,  Y10T117/104 ,  Y10T137/85978

Abstract: A microfluidic device (100) for controllably moving a material of interest (102) includes a holding cavity (108) configured to hold the material of interest (102) and at least one actuator (120) configured to induce an activation material (116) to expand or contract. Expansion of the activation material (116) decreases the size of the holding cavity (108) to cause the material of interest (102) to be released from the holding cavity (108) and contraction of the activation material (116) increases the size of the holding cavity (108) to cause the material of interest (102) to be received into the holding cavity (108). The at least one actuator (120) is operable at multiple levels between a zero induction level to a maximum induction level on the activation material (116) to thereby controllably expand or contract the holding cavity (108) to release or receive a specified volume of the material of interest (102).

Abstract translation: 用于可控地移动感兴趣的材料（102）的微流体装置（100）包括构造成保持感兴趣的材料（102）的保持腔（108）和被配置为诱导活化材料（116）的至少一个致动器（120） 扩大或收缩。 活化材料（116）的膨胀减小了保持腔（108）的尺寸，以使感兴趣的材料（102）从保持腔（108）释放并且活化材料（116）的收缩增大了 所述保持腔（108）将感兴趣的材料（102）接收到所述保持腔（108）中。 所述至少一个致动器（120）可在致动材料（116）上的零感应电平与最大感应电平之间的多个水平处操作，从而可控地扩张或收缩保持腔（108）以释放或接收指定体积 感兴趣的材料（102）。

公开(公告)号：US07782408B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US10614855

申请日：2003-07-07

Applicant: Xiao-An Zhang ,  Sui-Hing Leung ,  Kent D. Vincent ,  Zhang-Lin Zhou

Inventor： Xiao-An Zhang ,  Sui-Hing Leung ,  Kent D. Vincent ,  Zhang-Lin Zhou

IPC: G02F1/13

CPC classification number: H01L51/0595 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/174 ,  H01L51/0034 ,  H01L51/0035 ,  H01L51/0052 ,  H01L51/0062 ,  H01L51/0075

Abstract: A three-dimensional molecular assembly and method of formation are provided. The molecular assembly is formed on a substrate. The molecular assembly comprises: a first monolayer of seed molecules for initiating self-assembled molecular growth, the first monolayer formed on the substrate; a second monolayer of active molecules comprising a plurality of rotor and stator moieties, with one rotor moiety supported between two stator moieties, the second monolayer of active molecules formed on the first monolayer of seed molecules, with a one-to-one correspondence between molecules in the first monolayer and the second monolayer; a third monolayer of spacer molecules, formed on the second monolayer of active molecules, with a one-to-one correspondence between molecules in the second monolayer and the third monolayer; and a plurality of alternating second monolayers and third monolayers having the one-to-one correspondence.

Abstract translation: 提供三维分子组装和形成方法。 分子组装形成在基底上。 分子组装包括：用于引发自组装分子生长的第一单层种子分子，在基底上形成的第一单层; 包括多个转子和定子部分的第二单层活性分子，其中一个转子部分支撑在两个定子部分之间，在第一单层种子分子上形成的第二单层活性分子与分子之间一一对应 在第一单层和第二单层中; 在第二单层的活性分子上形成的间隔分子的第三单层，在第二单层和第三单分子之间具有一一对应的分子; 以及具有一对一对应关系的多个交替的第二单层和第三单层。

公开(公告)号：US07677720B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US11196370

申请日：2005-08-02

Applicant: Kent D. Vincent ,  Sivapackia Ganapathiappan ,  Sean Xiao-An Zhang ,  Palitha Wickramanayake

Inventor： Kent D. Vincent ,  Sivapackia Ganapathiappan ,  Sean Xiao-An Zhang ,  Palitha Wickramanayake

IPC: B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41M5/5218 ,  B41M5/5227 ,  B41M5/529 ,  B41M2205/12 ,  C09C1/3081 ,  C09C1/3684 ,  C09C1/407 ,  C09C3/12 ,  C09D11/322

Abstract: Ceramic pigment-based, chemically-modified porous coatings can be used for enhancing image permanence of ink-jet image printing. Specifically, a porous coated media sheet, comprising a media substrate, having a porous coating coated thereon comprising a modified ceramic pigment including a fixer group and a stabilizer group, each covalently attached to the ceramic pigment is disclosed. Additionally, a method and system for preparing permanent ink-jet images is also provided.

Abstract translation: 陶瓷颜料基化学改性多孔涂层可用于增强喷墨图像印刷的图像持久性。 具体地，公开了一种多孔涂层介质片，其包含介质基底，其上涂覆有多孔涂层，包括共价连接在陶瓷颜料上的包含定影基团和稳定剂基团的改性陶瓷颜料。 此外，还提供了一种用于制备永久性喷墨图像的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US07554713B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-30

申请号：US10696837

申请日：2003-10-30

Applicant: Xiao-An Zhang ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Xiao-An Zhang ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: G02F1/15

CPC classification number: G02F1/1521

Abstract: An electrochemically-activated optical switch is provided, comprising a molecular system configured between a pair of electrodes. The molecular system includes a moiety that is oxidizable or reducible in the presence of an electric current.

Abstract translation: 提供一种电化学活化的光开关，包括配置在一对电极之间的分子系统。 分子系统包括在电流存在下可氧化或可还原的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20080116490A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11583262

申请日：2006-10-19

Applicant: Duncan R. Stewart ,  William M. Tong ,  R. Stanley Williams ,  Philip J. Kuekes ,  Sean Xiao-an Zhang ,  Kevin F. Peters ,  Kenneth J. Ward

Inventor： Duncan R. Stewart ,  William M. Tong ,  R. Stanley Williams ,  Philip J. Kuekes ,  Sean Xiao-an Zhang ,  Kevin F. Peters ,  Kenneth J. Ward

IPC: H01L27/10 ,  H01L29/73

CPC classification number: G01N27/128 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/957

Abstract: A sensing method includes exposing a nano-transducer having a controlled surface to a sample including at least one species. Adsorption of the species on the nano-transducer is transduced to a measurable signal as a function of time. Desorption of the species from the nano-transducer is also transduced to a measurable signal as a function of time. A residence time of the at least one species adsorbed on the nano-transducer is extracted from the measurable signals. The adsorption and desorption each define an individual measurable event.

Abstract translation: 感测方法包括将具有受控表面的纳米换能器暴露于包括至少一种的样品。 物种在纳米转换器上的吸附作为时间的函数被转导到可测量的信号。 物种从纳米转换器的解吸也被转换为可测量的信号作为时间的函数。 从可测量信号中提取吸附在纳米换能器上的至少一种物质的停留时间。 吸附和解吸各自定义一个单独的可测量事件。

公开(公告)号：US20080022927A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11495359

申请日：2006-07-28

Applicant: Sean Xiao-An Zhang ,  Patricia A. Beck ,  Janice H. Nickel

Inventor： Sean Xiao-An Zhang ,  Patricia A. Beck ,  Janice H. Nickel

IPC: C30B35/00 ,  C30B15/00

CPC classification number: B01L3/0268 ,  A61M5/14244 ,  A61M5/14586 ,  A61M5/14593 ,  A61M5/172 ,  A61M37/0015 ,  A61M2005/14252 ,  A61M2205/3653 ,  B01L2400/0442 ,  B01L2400/046 ,  B01L2400/0481 ,  Y10T117/102 ,  Y10T117/104 ,  Y10T137/85978

Abstract: A microfluidic device for controllably moving a material of interest includes a holding cavity configured to hold the material of interest and at least one actuator configured to induce an activation material to expand or contract. Expansion of the activation material decreases the size of the holding cavity to cause the material of interest to be released from the holding cavity and contraction of the activation material increases the size of the holding cavity to cause the material of interest to be received into the holding cavity. The at least one actuator is operable at multiple levels between a zero induction level to a maximum induction level on the activation material to thereby controllably expand or contract the holding cavity to release or receive a specified volume of the material of interest.

Abstract translation: 用于可控地移动感兴趣的材料的微流体装置包括被配置为保持感兴趣的材料的保持腔和被配置成诱导活化材料膨胀或收缩的至少一个致动器。 活化材料的膨胀减小了保持腔的尺寸，使得感兴趣的材料从保持腔中释放，并且活化材料的收缩增加了保持腔的尺寸，使感兴趣的材料被接收到保持腔 腔。 所述至少一个致动器可在致动材料上的零感应电平与最大感应电平之间的多个水平处操作，从而可控地扩张或收缩保持腔以释放或接收指定体积的感兴趣材料。

公开(公告)号：US07291514B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-06

申请号：US10792961

申请日：2004-03-02

Applicant: Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  Yong Chen ,  Xiao-An Zhang

Inventor： Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  Yong Chen ,  Xiao-An Zhang

IPC: H01L51/40

CPC classification number: G11C13/0009 ,  B05D1/204 ,  B05D3/061 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G11C13/0014 ,  G11C2213/14 ,  G11C2213/77 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L51/0075 ,  H01L51/0595

Abstract: Langmuir-Blodgett films are provided in which a molecule is chemically bonded with a bottom electrode substrate as part of a crossed wire device comprising two electrodes and a molecular layer therebetween. The molecule, which comprises a switchable moiety and a connecting moiety, is provided with a photolabile capping group attached to the connecting moiety. The photolabile capping group temporarily caps the reactive connecting group of the molecule. The capped molecules are processed to form a LB film on the water-air interface of water. The films are then exposed to UV light. The photolabile capping group decomposes to give back the connecting group, which remains in the water. As the uncapped LB films are transferred to a bottom electrode substrate, the surface of the electrode reacts with the reactive connecting group of the molecule to form a chemically bonded LB layer on the substrate, thereby providing improved LB films.

Abstract translation: 提供Langmuir-Blodgett膜，其中分子与底部电极基底化学键合，作为包括两个电极和其间的分子层的交叉线器件的一部分。 包含可切换部分和连接部分的分子具有连接到连接部分上的光不透明封端基团。 光敏封端组暂时封闭分子的反应性连接基团。 加热封端的分子在水的水 - 空气界面上形成LB膜。 然后将膜暴露于UV光。 光不稳定封盖组分解，使回流在水中的连接组。 由于未封装的LB膜转移到底部电极基板，电极的表面与分子的反应性连接基团反应，以在基板上形成化学键合的LB层，从而提供改进的LB膜。

公开(公告)号：US07113165B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US10280228

申请日：2002-10-25

Applicant: Kent D. Vincent ,  Xiao-An Zhang ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Kent D. Vincent ,  Xiao-An Zhang ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: G09G3/38

CPC classification number: G02F1/157 ,  G02F2001/133622

Abstract: A molecular light valve controlled color display. The display is formed through a layer of such molecules between a crossbar array of transparent electrodes, the crossbar intersections forming addressable pixels. A rapid sequencing of primary colors is controlled by molecular light valves congruent with display pixels. Native display resolution for a full gamut of colors is maintained for each pixel via a temporally distributed color pixel scheme. Both still and motion images can be displayed. Molecular valves, or switches, transition between two optically distinct states, e.g., transparent and black.

Abstract translation: 分子灯控制彩色显示。 显示器通过透明电极的交叉开关阵列之间的这种分子层形成，交叉开关交叉形成可寻址的像素。 原色的快速排序由与显示像素一致的分子光阀控制。 通过时间分布的彩色像素方案为每个像素维持全色域的纯色显示分辨率。 静止图像和运动图像都可以显示。 分子阀或开关在两个光学上不同的状态之间转变，例如透明和黑色。

公开(公告)号：US06942312B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US10621223

申请日：2003-07-16

Applicant: Sui-hing Leung ,  Xiao-An Zhang

Inventor： Sui-hing Leung ,  Xiao-An Zhang

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  B41J3/01 ,  B41J11/00 ,  G06K7/01 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K19/06 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J23/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/008 ,  B41J3/01

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for packing, including single pixel data strings, and playback tracking of informative data, e.g., audio signals, associated with graphics. To maximize the signal-to-noise ratio during data recovery, a Read sensor is kept substantially on-center of each data block throughout reading. A Print-and-Read ink-jet embodiment carriage mechanism in conjunction with the paper feed mechanism keeps the Read sensor on track center as misalignment information has been determined beforehand or in real time for active track servoing. Additional functionalities are incorporated in scanning ink-jet class of printers so that they can further operate as informative data recovery or retrieval systems for digitized data on graphical data images. In another embodiment, a digital camera itself is provided with additional functionalities to operate as a recovery and playback device for prints containing informative data.

Abstract translation: 用于打包的方法和装置，包括单像素数据串，以及与图形相关联的信息数据（例如，音频信号）的回放跟踪。 为了在数据恢复期间最大化信噪比，读取传感器在每个数据块的整个读取过程中基本保持在中心位置。 结合进纸机构的打印 - 读取喷墨实施例滑架机构将读取传感器保持在轨道中心，因为预先确定或实时确定主动轨道伺服的未对准信息。 附加功能被并入扫描喷墨类打印机中，使得它们可以进一步作为用于图形数据图像上的数字化数据的信息数据恢复或检索系统。 在另一个实施例中，数字照相机本身被提供有额外的功能，以作为用于包含信息数据的打印的恢复和重放装置而操作。

公开(公告)号：US06920260B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-19

申请号：US10660277

申请日：2003-09-10

Applicant: Xiao-An Zhang ,  R Stanley Williams ,  Robert G Walmsley ,  Kent Vincent

Inventor： Xiao-An Zhang ,  R Stanley Williams ,  Robert G Walmsley ,  Kent Vincent

IPC: B82B1/00 ,  C07C323/45 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/17 ,  G11C13/02 ,  G11C13/04 ,  G11C23/00 ,  H01L27/10 ,  H01L27/28 ,  H01L49/02 ,  H01L51/05 ,  H01L51/30 ,  H01M8/04 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: H01L27/285 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G02B26/026 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/174 ,  G11C13/0014 ,  G11C13/02 ,  G11C13/04 ,  G11C13/041 ,  G11C23/00 ,  G11C2213/14 ,  G11C2213/77 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L51/0058 ,  H01L51/0591 ,  H01L51/0595

Abstract: A molecular system is provided for electric field activated switches, such as a crossed-wire device or a pair of electrodes to which the molecular system is linked by linking moieties. The crossed-wire device comprises a pair of crossed wires that form a junction where one wire crosses another at an angle other than zero degrees and at least one connector species connecting the pair of crossed wires in the junction. The connector species comprises the molecular system, which has an electric field induced band gap change, and thus a change in its electrical conductivity, that occurs via one a molecular conformation change, based on a rotor/stator construction of the molecular system, involving a rotating portion (rotor) connected between to stationary portions (stators). Nanometer-scale reversible electronic switches are thus provided that can be assembled easily to make cross-bar circuits, which provide memory, logic, and communication functions.

Abstract translation: 为电场激活的开关提供分子系统，例如交叉线装置或分子系统通过连接部分连接的一对电极。 交叉线装置包括一对交叉导线，其形成一个线，其中一条线以零度以外的角度交叉另一条线，以及至少一个连接器种类，连接该交点中的一对交叉线。 连接器种类包括具有电场诱导的带隙变化的分子系统，并且因此基于分子系统的转子/定子结构，通过分子构象变化发生的电导率的变化，其涉及 旋转部分（转子）连接在静止部分（定子）之间。 因此提供了可以容易地组装的纳米级可逆电子开关，以提供提供存储器，逻辑和通信功能的交叉电路。