公开(公告)号：US20130267853A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：US13907010

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE

Inventor： David Dausch ,  James Carlson ,  Kristin Hedgepath Gilchrist ,  Stephen Hall

IPC: A61B8/00

CPC classification number: A61B8/4494 ,  A61B1/0008 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B8/4488 ,  B06B1/0607 ,  H01L41/0475

Abstract: An ultrasound device including an ultrasonic transducer device having a plurality of transducer elements forming a transducer array is provided. Each transducer element includes a piezoelectric material disposed between a first electrode and a second electrode. One of the first and second electrodes is a ground electrode and the other of the first and second electrodes is a signal electrode. The ultrasound device further includes a cable assembly having a plurality of connective signal elements and a plurality of connective ground elements extending in substantially parallel relation therealong. Each connective element is configured to form an electrically-conductive engagement with respective ones of the signal electrodes and the ground electrodes of the transducer elements in the transducer array. The connective ground elements are alternatingly disposed with the connective signal elements across the cable assembly, to provide shielding between the connective signal elements.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括具有形成换能器阵列的多个换能器元件的超声波换能器装置的超声波装置。 每个换能器元件包括设置在第一电极和第二电极之间的压电材料。 第一和第二电极之一是接地电极，第一和第二电极中的另一个是信号电极。 超声波装置还包括具有多个连接信号元件的电缆组件和沿其基本上平行的关系延伸的多个连接接地元件。 每个连接元件构造成与换能器阵列中的换能器元件的信号电极和接地电极中的相应信号电极和接地电极形成导电接合。 连接接地元件与电缆组件之间的连接信号元件交替布置，以提供连接信号元件之间的屏蔽。

公开(公告)号：US20220258144A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-18

申请号：US17471747

申请日：2021-09-10

Applicant: Research Triangle Institute

Inventor： Ignacio Luz-Minguez ,  Mustapha Soukri ,  David Dausch

IPC: B01J31/16 ,  B01J31/06 ,  B01J35/00 ,  B01J35/02 ,  B01J35/06 ,  B01J35/04 ,  B01J37/04 ,  B01J37/03 ,  A62D3/35 ,  B01D53/86

Abstract: A metal organic framework (MOF)-polymer composite for detoxifying a chemical warfare agent (CWA) comprises MOF nanoparticles having catalytically active Lewis acid sites and at least one polymer having catalytically active basic sites. The composite is configured such that the at least one polymer is in surrounding relation to the MOF nanoparticles such that at least a portion of the Lewis acid sites of the MOF nanoparticles are in proximal relation to at least a portion of the basic sites of the at least one polymer thereby forming a plurality of proximal acid-base interfaces thus enabling a bifunctional catalytic mechanism for detoxifying the CWA. The MOF-polymer composite can provide CWA detoxification without the presence of a basic compound.

公开(公告)号：US08692441B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-08

申请号：US13907046

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: Research Triangle Institute

Inventor： David Dausch ,  Scott H. Goodwin

IPC: H01L41/047 ,  H01L41/053 ,  H01L41/107 ,  H03H9/15 ,  B31D3/00

CPC classification number: H01L41/0474 ,  B06B1/0607 ,  G10K11/004 ,  H01L41/0973 ,  H01L41/29 ,  H01L41/293 ,  H01L41/332

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer apparatus having a first electrode deposited on a dielectric layer disposed on a primary substrate. A piezoelectric material is deposited between the first electrode and a second electrode, to form a transducer device. At least the piezoelectric material is patterned such that a portion of the first electrode extends laterally outward therefrom. The primary substrate and the dielectric layer are etched to form a first via extending to the laterally outward portion of the first electrode, and a first conductive material is deposited to substantially fill the first via and form an electrically-conductive engagement with the laterally outward portion of the first electrode. The primary substrate is etched to define a second via extending therethrough, wherein the second via is laterally spaced apart from the first via. An associated method and apparatus are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于形成压电超声换能器装置的方法，该装置具有沉积在设置在初级基底上的电介质层上的第一电极。 压电材料沉积在第一电极和第二电极之间，以形成换能器装置。 至少压电材料被图案化，使得第一电极的一部分从其横向向外延伸。 蚀刻初级衬底和电介质层以形成延伸到第一电极的横向向外部分的第一通孔，并且沉积第一导电材料以基本上填充第一通孔并与横向向外部分形成导电接合 的第一电极。 蚀刻初级衬底以限定延伸穿过其中的第二通孔，其中第二通孔与第一通路横向间隔开。 还提供了相关联的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20130270967A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13907046

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: Research Triangle Institute

Inventor： David Dausch ,  Scott H. Goodwin

IPC: H01L41/047 ,  H01L41/293

CPC classification number: H01L41/0474 ,  B06B1/0607 ,  G10K11/004 ,  H01L41/0973 ,  H01L41/29 ,  H01L41/293 ,  H01L41/332

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer apparatus having a first electrode deposited on a dielectric layer disposed on a primary substrate. A piezoelectric material is deposited between the first electrode and a second electrode, to form a transducer device. At least the piezoelectric material is patterned such that a portion of the first electrode extends laterally outward therefrom. The primary substrate and the dielectric layer are etched to form a first via extending to the laterally outward portion of the first electrode, and a first conductive material is deposited to substantially fill the first via and form an electrically-conductive engagement with the laterally outward portion of the first electrode. The primary substrate is etched to define a second via extending therethrough, wherein the second via is laterally spaced apart from the first via. An associated method and apparatus are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于形成压电超声换能器装置的方法，该装置具有沉积在设置在初级基底上的电介质层上的第一电极。 压电材料沉积在第一电极和第二电极之间，以形成换能器装置。 至少压电材料被图案化，使得第一电极的一部分从其横向向外延伸。 蚀刻初级衬底和电介质层以形成延伸到第一电极的横向向外部分的第一通孔，并且沉积第一导电材料以基本上填充第一通孔并与横向向外部分形成导电接合 的第一电极。 蚀刻初级衬底以限定延伸穿过其中的第二通孔，其中第二通孔与第一通路横向间隔开。 还提供了相关联的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20240327229A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18732873

申请日：2024-06-04

Applicant: Research Triangle Institute

Inventor： Ignacio Luz Minguez ,  Mustapha Soukri ,  David Dausch

IPC: C01B33/025 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C07F3/02 ,  H01M4/36 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M10/0525

CPC classification number: C01B33/025 ,  C07F3/02 ,  H01M4/362 ,  H01M4/386 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C01P2002/01 ,  C01P2002/82 ,  C01P2004/64 ,  C01P2004/80 ,  C01P2006/14 ,  C01P2006/40

Abstract: An anode material for a lithium ion battery comprises a carbonaceous silicon composite material. The composite material comprises Si nanoparticles, and nanostructured and microporous graphitic carbon and/or silicon carbide, wherein the graphitic carbon and/or silicon carbide are derived at least in part from carbonized metal organic framework.

公开(公告)号：US12030780B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US17393660

申请日：2021-08-04

Applicant: Research Triangle Institute

Inventor： Ignacio Luz-Minguez ,  Mustapha Soukri ,  David Dausch

IPC: C01B33/025 ,  C07F3/02 ,  H01M4/36 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: C01B33/025 ,  C07F3/02 ,  H01M4/362 ,  H01M4/386 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C01P2002/01 ,  C01P2002/82 ,  C01P2004/64 ,  C01P2004/80 ,  C01P2006/14 ,  C01P2006/40

Abstract: Described herein is a nanostructured silicon carbonaceous composite material and methods for producing the same. The methods include formation of a metal organic framework/silica (MOF/SiO2) intermediate material and conversion of the MOF/SiO2 intermediate material to the nanostructured silicon carbonaceous composite material. Relatively inexpensive and/or recycled materials can be used as precursors in manufacturing the nanostructured silicon carbon composition material, which can be used in various applications, including as silicon anode material in a lithium-ion battery.

公开(公告)号：US20130261467A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13906700

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE

Inventor： David Dausch ,  James Carlson ,  Kristin Hedgepath Gilchrist

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12

CPC classification number: A61B8/4494 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61N7/00 ,  B06B1/0622 ,  Y10T29/42

Abstract: A method and apparatus directed to formation of a connection with an ultrasonic transducer apparatus (UTA) comprising a transducer device having first and second electrodes is provided. The UTA is engaged with an interposer device surface. The interposer device is greater in at least one lateral dimension than and extends laterally outward of the UTA, and comprises at least two laterally-extending conductors. A conductive engagement is formed between the first and second electrodes and respective first ends of the conductors. A connection support substrate is engaged with the interposer device about second ends of the conductors, and includes at least two connective elements for forming a conductive engagement with the respective second ends of the conductors. The UTA is then inserted into a catheter member lumen such that the device plane of the UTA and the at least two connective elements extend axially along the lumen.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种涉及与包括具有第一和第二电极的换能器装置的超声波换能器装置（UTA）形成连接的方法和装置。 UTA与插入器器件表面接合。 所述插入器装置在至少一个横向尺寸上比UTA更大，并且横向向外延伸，并且包括至少两个横向延伸的导体。 在第一和第二电极与导体的相应的第一端之间形成导电接合。 连接支撑衬底围绕导体的第二端与插入器装置接合，并且包括用于与导体的相应第二端形成导电接合的至少两个连接元件。 然后将UTA插入导管部件内腔，使得UTA的装置平面和至少两个连接元件沿着内腔轴向延伸。