09th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110049370 | Radiographic image capturing apparatus, radiographic image capturing system, and radiographic image capturing method - A radiographic image capturing apparatus of a radiographic image capturing system includes a radiation source for outputting a radiation, a cassette housing therein a radiation detector for detecting the radiation which is transmitted through a subject when the subject is irradiated with the radiation by the radiation source, and converting the detected radiation into a radiographic image, a camera for capturing an image of at least the cassette, and a communication unit for sending the image of the cassette which is captured by the camera to an external circuit. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049371 | RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS - A radiation imaging apparatus comprises a housing having an upper panel on the incident side of radiation, a bottom panel opposite to the upper panel, a side panel connecting the upper panel with the bottom panel. The housing accommodates a radiation detection panel, a light source and a chassis providing rigidity to the housing. The chassis has a transmissible part which transmit the calibration light from the light source, the radiation detection panel is fixed on the side of the upper panel, and the light source is fixed on the side of the bottom part of the chassis. Further, a detachable lid is formed in at least a part of the bottom panel, and the opening portion is formed so as to expose the light source. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049372 | PARTICLE BEAM IRRADIATION APPARATUS AND PARTICLE BEAM IRRADIATION METHOD - The particle beam irradiation apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a beam generation unit; a beam emission control unit which controls emission of the particle beam; a beam scanning indication unit which two-dimensionally indicates a position of the particle beam in series for each of slices obtained by dividing an affected area to be irradiated in an axial direction of the particle beam; a beam scanning unit which two-dimensionally scans the particle beam based on an indication signal from the beam scanning indication unit; a phosphor film which is provided between the beam scanning unit and a patient and emits light in an amount corresponding to a particle dose of the particle beam transmitting therethrough; an imaging unit which images the phosphor film for each slice; and a display unit which obtains an irradiation dose distribution of each slice from image data imaged by the imaging unit and displays the obtained irradiation dose distribution associated with a scanning position of the particle beam. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049373 | Radiological image reader - Provided is a radiological image reader that reads radiological images from an imaging plate. The reader includes: a holder that holds the imaging plate in a flat manner; a light source that emits excitation light; a scanning mechanism that causes an optical path of the excitation light emitted from the light source to rotate around a rotation axis being perpendicular to a scanning plane including a radiological image forming surface of the imaging plate held by the holder and being apart from the light source, and causes an irradiation point at which the excitation light emitted from the light source is irradiated to circularly move on the scanning plane; a photodetector that is provided on the rotation axis and detects photostimulated luminescence light emitted from the irradiation point; and a relative movement mechanism that causes the holder to move in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis, relative to the scanning mechanism. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049374 | INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING ANOMALOUS PIXEL, AND RADIOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - An information processing apparatus of the present invention includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire a predetermined image and an image after correction which corrected an anomalous pixel of the predetermined image, and a display control unit configured to display an image expanding a partial region of the predetermined image including the anomalous pixel and a pixel used for correcting the anomalous pixel, and the image after correction. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049375 | RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM USING RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS - A radiation imaging apparatus comprises a first driving circuit unit to drive a first switching element connected to a conversion element, wherein the conversion element converting radiation into charges, a second driving circuit unit to drive a second switching element connected to the conversion element, and a control unit to control the first driving circuit and the second driving circuit independently at different timing. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049376 | SEMICONDUCTOR CRYSTAL BASED RADIATION DETECTOR AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A radiation detector includes a semiconductor crystal having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a first electrode electrically coupled with the first surface of the semiconductor crystal to allow current to flow between the first electrode and the crystal, and an insulating layer on the first surface and between the semiconductor crystal and the first electrode so as to create a partially transmissive electrical barrier between the first electrode and the crystal. The insulating layer has a thickness ranging from about 50 nanometers to about 500 nanometers. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049377 | CHARACTERIZING RADIOTHERAPY BEAMS BASED ON IMAGE DETECTION ARRAY DATA - A method for determining parameters of a beam is disclosed. As a part of a disclosed method, a beam is received at an image detection array where charges are generated and collected, at a plurality of pixels. Values associated with at least one of a plurality of parameters of the beam are determined by integrating information supplied from each of the pixels. Feedback is generated that represents the values. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049378 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A radiographic imaging apparatus comprising: a radiation detector configured to be detachable with respect to a patient platform and detect radiation transmitted through an object in one of a moving image capturing mode and a still image capturing mode; a detection unit configured to detect a shift timing of an image capturing mode; a cooling mechanism configured to cool the radiation detector in one of a first cooling mode and a second cooling mode having a higher cooling capacity than the first cooling mode; and a control unit configured to switch the cooling modes of the cooling mechanism based on detection by the detection unit. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049379 | NEUTRON DETECTORS MADE OF INORGANIC MATERIALS AND THEIR METHOD OF FABRICATION - A neutron detector, or array of neutron detectors, and method for fabricating same, having active region comprised of inorganic materials such as semiconductors and/or small particles and/or molecules. The detector active region is comprised of a layer or multi-layer heterojunction structure such as p-n junction wherein at least one layer comprises a composite of host semiconductor material in which neutron sensitizing guest material is distributed in all directions throughout the host semiconductor. This composite layer contains neutron capturing atoms such as | 2011-03-03 |
20110049380 | Neutron Energy Spectrometer - A neutron spectrometer is disclosed, which consists of a Helium-3 proportional counter connected by cable to signal and data processing circuits, and a series of moderator shells and moderator lids. The series of cylindrical moderator shells are designed to fit within one another, like Russian Matryoshka dolls, with the counter at the center. Small air gaps are introduced between the shells so that removal of one shell from another is facilitated. The counter is placed within the smallest cylindrical moderator shell, and then a circular lid matching the smallest shell is placed on the opening of the first shell to close the first shell. This first closed shell is then placed within a second shell, which shell is closed with its corresponding circular lid. The cable is routed through the series of shells. A method for using the invention is also disclosed, wherein the counter reading is taken from the fully-assembled neutron spectrometer. Then the outer cylindrical shell and circular lid pair is removed, and another measurement of the counter is recorded. This is continued until the last shell is removed, and a measurement is recorded using the bare counter. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049381 | IMAGING DETECTOR THERMAL CONTROL - An imaging detector includes a radiation sensitive region having first and second opposing sides. One of the first or second sides senses impinging radiation. The detector further includes electronics located on the other of the first or second sides of the radiation sensitive region. The electronics includes a thermal controller that regulates a temperature of the imaging detector. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049382 | PATTERN MODIFICATION SCHEMES FOR IMPROVED FIB PATTERNING - An improved method of directing a charged particle beam that compensates for the time required for the charged particles to traverse the system by altering one or more of the deflector signals. According to one embodiment of the invention, a digital filter is applied to the scan pattern prior to digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion in order to reduce or eliminate over-shoot effects that can result from TOF errors. In other embodiments, analog filters or the use of signal amplifiers with a lower bandwidth can also be used to compensate for TOF errors. By altering the scan pattern, over-shoot effects can be significantly reduced or eliminated. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049383 | ION IMPLANTER AND ION IMPLANT METHOD THEREOF - An ion implanter and an ion implant method for achieving a two-dimensional implantation on a wafer are disclosed. The ion implanter includes an ion source, a mass analyzer, a wafer driving mechanism, an aperture mechanism, and an aperture driving mechanism. The ion source and the mass analyzer are capable of providing an ion beam. The wafer driving mechanism is configured to drive a wafer along only a first direction. The aperture mechanism has an aperture for filtering the ion beam before the wafer is implanted. The aperture driving mechanism is configured to drive the aperture along a second direction intersecting the first direction. By moving the wafer and the aperture along different directions separately, the projection of the ion beam can achieve a two-dimensional implantation on the wafer. Here, at least one of the directions is optionally parallel to the longer dimension of the two-dimensional cross-section of the ion beam. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049384 | Imaging Systems Featuring Waveguiding Compensation - In certain embodiments, the invention relates to systems and methods for altering an image to compensate for variation in one or more physical and/or supervenient properties (e.g., optical absorption and/or scattering) in heterogeneous, diffuse tissue, thereby attenuating the effects of tissue waveguiding. The methods enable the proper identification of emission image regions that evidence waveguiding of electromagnetic radiation, and enables compensation of emission images for such waveguiding. The methods preserve the depth localization accuracy of the FMT approach and improve optical reconstruction in the targeted areas while eliminating spurious components of fluorescence from the acquired data set. Calibration methods for probe concentration mapping are also presented. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049385 | Sample Measurement System - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for optically analysing samples contained in sample sites of a sample holder by means of fluorescence. The apparatus comprises a first light source comprising a plurality of individual light sources having narrow wavelength bands, means for further limiting wavelength bands of the light emitted by the individual light sources, means for guiding the reduced-wavelength light to the sample sites of the sample holder, and a detector for detecting light from the sample sites. According to the invention said means for further reducing the wavelength bands emitted by the individual light sources comprise a wavelength-tunable single monochromator. The invention allows manufacturing of a microplate reader having the capability for fluorescence measurements at a continuous wavelength range, while maintaining the cost of the device at a reasonable level. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049386 | FLUORESCENCE IMAGE PRODUCING METHOD, FLUORESCENCE IMAGE PRODUCING APPARATUS, AND FLUORESCENCE IMAGE PRODUCING PROGRAM - Method and apparatus for producing an image associated with a biological sample is provided. The biological sample is focused on the biological sample based on fluorescence of a first fluorescent material and the image is captured based on fluorescence of the second fluorescent material. A computer readable memory device storing instructions to cause a data processing unit is also provided. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049387 | HANDLING OF CONTAINERS WITH DIRT DETECTION - A method of operating a device for the handling of containers, wherein the containers are conveyed at least locally through the device and are handled by the device in at least one pre-set manner, and wherein at least one flowable medium is used to operate the device. According to various aspects, pre-set areas of the device are irradiated by means of a radiation device in order to make at least one medium detectable in an area of the device in which the medium is present in a non-functional manner. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049388 | PLANAR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE WITH CORE OF LOW-INDEX-OF-REFRACTION INTERROGATION MEDIUM - An apparatus for illuminating a sample includes a planar waveguide. The planar waveguide includes a first substrate, including a first outer surface and a first inner surface, and a second substrate, including a second outer surface and a second inner surface. The first and second inner surfaces of the first and second substrates, respectively, are spaced apart from each other and partly define a volume for confining the sample therein. The apparatus also includes a light source for providing light directed toward the planar waveguide, such that the light is optically coupled to and contained within the planar waveguide between the outer surfaces of the first and second substrates, while illuminating at least a portion of the sample confined within the volume. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049389 | FLUORESCENT IMAGE OBTAINING DEVICE, FLUORESCENT IMAGE OBTAINING METHOD AND FLUORESCENT IMAGE OBTAINING PROGRAM - A fluorescent image obtaining device includes a light source that irradiates light such that a fluorescent material marked on a target in a biological sample lies in a non-excited state and a fluorescent material marked on a control with the target lies in an excited state, and an imaging unit that takes an image including the entire biological sample. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049390 | Method and Apparatus for Detection of Bioaerosols - A method and apparatus for evaluating a bioaerosol sample is provided which includes detecting frequency and/or time resolution factors that allow discriminate between a plurality of signals emitted by the bioaerosol to selectively detect biological materials contained in the bioaerosol sample from materials of non-biological origin and potentially associated with a pathogenic bioaerosol. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049391 | Storage Container Having Sterilizing Function by Using Ultraviolet Rays - A storage container includes a container body having an inner portion provided with a receiving chamber, a top cover removably mounted on the container body, a circuit board mounted in the top cover, an ultraviolet light mounted on the circuit board and directed toward the receiving chamber of the container body, a control switch mounted on the circuit board and electrically connected with the ultraviolet light, at least one battery mounted on the circuit board and electrically connected with the control switch and the ultraviolet light, and a push button mounted on the top cover and contacting with the control switch. Thus, the ultraviolet light provides a sterilizing function to the articles placed in the receiving chamber of the container body so as to achieve a sanitary purpose. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049392 | MULTIPLE ROW SCALABLE LED-UV MODULE - An LED-UV lamp that is easily interchangeable within a UV-curing process and scalable in length with a fine resolution so that it is easily customizable to any UV-curing application. The LED-UV lamp may incorporate multiple rows of LEDs and contain corresponding optics that effectively deliver radiant power to a substrate at distances of several inches. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049393 | Lithography Machine and Substrate Handling Arrangement - An arrangement comprising a plurality of charged particle lithography apparatuses, each charged particle lithography apparatus having a vacuum chamber. The arrangement further comprises a common robot for conveying wafers to the plurality of lithography apparatuses, and a wafer load unit for each charged particle lithography apparatus arranged at a front side of each respective vacuum chamber. The plurality of lithography apparatuses are arranged in a row with the front side of the lithography apparatuses facing an aisle accommodating passage of the common robot for conveying wafers to each apparatus, and the rear side of each lithography apparatus faces an access corridor, and the back wall of each vacuum chamber is provided with an access door for access to the respective lithography apparatus. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049394 | IONIZING DISINFECTANT SURFACE - A disinfectant surface provides a material layer and alpha-particle emitters embedded in the material layer and located in proximity to a surface of the material layer for emitting alpha particles through the surface for disinfecting any matter contacting the surface | 2011-03-03 |
20110049395 | RADIATION THERAPY EQUIPMENT - Radiation therapy equipment includes a multi-divided irradiation collimator leaf plates for setting irradiation field as approximately close to a target region as possible by avoiding backlashes due to a plurality of gears for driving a plurality of leaf plates. The plurality of leaf plates is respectively connected to a plurality of constant force springs that are coaxially supported by a pair of rotation shafts so as to be constantly forced in a closing direction. Each leaf plate is moved in an opening direction by rolling up a wire connected to the leaf plate. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049396 | Multi-Leaf Collimators - A multi-leaf collimator for a radiotherapy apparatus comprises a plurality of elongate leaves mounted in a carriage, the carriage being mounted on a substrate, wherein the leaves are independently moveable relative to the carriage in a longitudinal direction, and the carriage is moveable in that direction relative to the substrate, and a control apparatus arranged to receive a signal representing leaf positions relative to the substrate and being arranged to control the leaf positions relative to the carriage and the carriage positions relative to the substrate so as to achieve those leaf positions relative to the substrate. By allowing the carriage to be driven concurrently with the leaves, the speed of movement of the carriage can be added to that of the leaves. In this way, where leaves are required to make a long traverse they can do so more quickly. Most MLCs have a means for sensing the current positions of the leaves relative to the substrate, such as an optical or mechanical positional feedback system. The control apparatus can therefore compare the current leaf positions to the signalled leaf positions, and move the leaves and the carriage accordingly. Each leaf can be moved according to a difference between the current leaf position and the signalled leaf position, and the carriage can be moved according to an average difference between the current leaf positions and the signalled leaf positions. A corresponding method is also disclosed. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049397 | Process and apparatus for reading out and erasing X-Ray information stored in storage phosphor layers - A process, and to a corresponding apparatus for reading out and erasing X-ray information stored in storage phosphor layers, comprising the following: irradiating the storage phosphor layer ( | 2011-03-03 |
20110049398 | VALVE UNIT AND APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A valve unit and an apparatus having the same include a plug which includes a phase change material in a solid state at a room temperature and a plurality of fine heat-dissipating particles dispersed in the phase change material. The fine heat-dissipating particles dispersed in the phase change material dissipate heat by absorbing an electromagnetic wave energy generated by electromagnetic wave radiation from the outside and block fluid flow in a path formed by a channel. As an external energy source irradiates an electromagnetic wave on the plug, the plurality of fine heat-dissipating particles dissipate heat and the phase change material becomes molten, thus opening the path to allow the fluid to flow. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049399 | PRESSURE EQUALISATION DEVICE - A pressure equalisation device adapted to be operatively connected to an enclosure, the device including an air passage which, when the device is so connected to the enclosure, provides a fluid communication between the interior of the enclosure and atmosphere, the air passage containing a barrier wall comprising an air permeable membrane forming a micro-particulate filter. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049400 | ROTARY VALVE ACTUATORS HAVING PARTIAL STROKE DAMPING APPARATUS - Rotary valve actuators having partial stroke damping apparatus are described herein. An example rotary valve actuator described herein includes a housing containing a first piston and a second piston opposite the first piston, where the pistons move in opposite directions to rotate a shaft of the rotary valve actuator. A damper is operatively coupled to at least one of the first piston or the second piston to slow the movement of the piston for only a portion of a stroke of the rotary valve actuator. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049401 | MAGNETIC MICROVALVE USING METAL BALL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - There is provided a magnetic microvalve using a metal ball and a method of manufacturing the same. A magnetic microvalve using a metal ball according to an aspect of the invention may include: an upper substrate having a microchannel serving as a passage through which a fluid moves, a fluid inlet through which the fluid flows into the microchannel, and a fluid outlet through which the fluid, having passed through the microchannel, flows out of the microchannel; a lower substrate having a trench locally provided therein; a PDMS/metal ball combination having a metal ball and PDMS surrounding the metal ball so that the metal ball is located in a central portion thereof, the PDMS/metal ball combination being inserted into the trench provided in the lower substrate; and a magnet located above the microchannel, provided in the upper substrate, and generating magnetic force. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049402 | Adaptive Controller of Auma MOV's Actuator - An adaptive controller is provided. The controller is used to control and test an actuator of auma motor operated valve (MOV). The controller has a panel for easily testing and operating the actuator coordinated with diagnostic equipments and jigs. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049403 | Electromagnetic water supply valve - A power-saving electromagnetic water supply valve includes a valve body, an electromagnet unit, and a first valve defining therein first and second water passages, the second water passage being opened and closed by a second valve. The first valve partitions the upper section of a chamber to form a pressure chamber, is attached to and detached from a valve seat of the chamber, and maintains a closed circuit state by the pressure of water. The water inlet and the pressure chamber of the valve body are connected directly to each other, thereby defining a common space. The water inlet and the pressure chamber are separated from each other by the base element when a filter retracts into the water inlet. A portion of water introduced toward the water inlet is supplied into the pressure chamber via the filter and the first water passage of the base element. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049404 | ACTUATOR - The present invention provides an actuator which suppresses the inflow of water and the like, and is unlikely to cause cracking and peeling even when repeatedly driven. An actuator having a conductive layer and an ion-conducting layer includes: a first layer which is provided in contact with the actuator and is formed from a polymer that suppresses the permeation of water; and a second layer which is provided in contact with the first layer, has a lower tensile elastic modulus than that of the first layer, protects the first layer, and is formed from a polymer. The first layer and the second layer can cover the whole actuator. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049405 | ACTUATING DEVICE - The invention relates to an actuating device, particularly for actuating valves that can be connected externally, comprising a housing ( | 2011-03-03 |
20110049406 | SOLENOID VALVE WITHOUT A REMANENT AIR GAP DISK - The invention relates to a solenoid valve having a magnet assembly and a magnetic top in which a magnetic coil is embedded. The solenoid valve also comprises an armature assembly with an armature bolt and/or armature plate in one or many parts. The armature plate has, according, to the invention, in a radially inner area, a recess that surrounds the area and that defines the height of the remanent air gap. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049407 | Valve Actuator Having Spring Return Power - A spring return valve comprising a motor, a first worm member, a second planetary gear member, a second worm member, an elastic member, and a valve attached to said second worm wheel is provided. Since the first and the second planetary gear are installed between the first worm shaft and the second worm shaft and the elastic member is fitted onto the second worm shaft, the load applied on the output shaft can be reduced a lot, the opening and/or closing operation is very easy even if the elastic coefficient is small, thereby the reduction in size is possible. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049408 | BALL VALVE STEM RETAINING SYSTEM - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a ball valve including a body and a ball disposed within the body. The ball valve also includes a stem disposed within an opening in the ball. The stem is removable by passage through the opening into a bore of the ball. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049409 | Slide Valve, In Particular for Blocking a Line Conveying Media - A slide valve, in particular for blocking a line conveying media, is provided with a multi-part housing ( | 2011-03-03 |
20110049410 | LIGHTWEIGHT TITANIUM ALUMINIDE VALVES AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Embodiments of a lightweight, high temperature airborne valve are provided. In one embodiment, the airborne vale includes a valve element and a flowbody. The flowbody is formed at least partially from a titanium aluminide alloy and has a flow passage therethrough in which the valve element is movably mounted. Embodiments of a method for producing such a lightweight, high temperature airborne valve are also provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of forming a lightweight flowbody at least partially from a titanium aluminide alloy, hot isostatically pressing the lightweight flowbody, and machining the lightweight flowbody to desired dimensions. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049411 | ELASTIC INORGANIC-ORGANIC HYBRID FOAM - A process for producing an elastic silicate foam by foaming a mixture comprising
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20110049412 | Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles - Disclosed are photoluminescent particles. The particles include a core nano-sized particle of carbon and a passivation agent bound to the surface of the nanoparticle. The passivation agent can be, for instance, a polymeric material. The passivation agent can also be derivatized for particular applications. For example, the photoluminescent carbon nanoparticles can be derivatized to recognize and bind to a target material, for instance a biologically active material, a pollutant, or a surface receptor on a tissue or cell surface, such as in a tagging or staining protocol. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049413 | INTERMETALLIC COMPOUNDS, THEIR USE AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to new intermetallic compounds having a crystalline structure of Ni | 2011-03-03 |
20110049414 | LUBRICANT COMPOSITION FOR REFRIGERATING MACHINES - Provided is a lubricating oil composition for a refrigerator, the refrigerator using a refrigerant which has a low global warming potential and is applicable to, in particular, current car air conditioning systems or the like, that is, the refrigerant including at least one kind of fluorine-containing organic compounds selected from compounds represented by the following molecular formula (A) or including a combination of the fluorine-containing organic compound and a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon compound, | 2011-03-03 |
20110049415 | Fabrication Method of ZNO Nano-Particle and Fabrication Method of ZNO Nano-Fluid Using Thereof - Provided are a method for preparing zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles and a method for preparing ZnO nanofluid using the same. The method for preparing ZnO nanoparticles includes: a) heating deionized water; b) dissolving zinc (Zn) salt in the deionized water to prepare a precursor solution; c) adding solid alkali salt to the precursor solution to prepare a dispersion of ZnO nanoparticles; and d) separating the ZnO nanoparticles by solid-liquid separation and washing them with deionized water. Highly pure, crystalline ZnO nanoparticles with spherical shape and very narrow particle size distribution of 10 to 50 nm can be prepared quickly and at large scale and low cost using inexpensive materials via a stable low-temperature process, without using a dispersant. The associated low-temperature, normal-pressure process produces few harmful materials and may be easily employed for production of ZnO nanoparticles. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049416 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HETEROGENEOUS COMPOSITES - A method for selecting materials and processing conditions to prepare a heterogeneous structure in situ via the reaction of a homogeneous mixture of a reactive organic compound and a filler, which may then optionally be sintered. The method is employed to provide a heterogeneous composite possessing exceptionally high thermal and/or electrically conductivities for a given concentration of conductive filler. The choice of materials as well as processing conditions employed, as will be described below, have a strong effect on the rate domain formation/heterogeneity of the structure formed, the extent of filler particle-particle interactions within filler-rich domains, and ultimately the thermal and/or electrical conductivity. Proper choice of these conditions can lead to composites having enhanced properties at a reduced bulk filler concentration. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049417 | DEDUSTING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Compositions for reducing the formation of dust and methods for making and using same are provided. The composition can include an emulsion comprising one or more pitches, one or more fatty acids, one or more rosins, or any combination thereof. The composition can also include one or more film forming polymers, one or more oils, or a combination thereof. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049418 | CATHODE COMPOSITIONS FOR LITHIUM-ION ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - Compositions useful for cathodes in lithium-ion batteries are described. In some examples, an electrochemical cell includes an electrode, the electrode comprising a composition including the elements of Li, Fe, and F, where the composition includes a first phase including a disordered trirutile structure. Cathodes including such a composition may exhibit reversible reactivity with lithium. In some examples, this reaction takes place via an intercalation mechanism. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049419 | CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, CATHODE INCLUDING THE SAME AND LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING CATHODE - A cathode active material, a cathode including the cathode active material, and a lithium battery including the cathode. A lithium manganese phosphate cathode active material having an olivine structure represented by Li | 2011-03-03 |
20110049420 | Homogeneous Nanoparticle Core Doping of Cathode Material Precursors - This invention describes a heterogeneous metal bearing material, comprising a host material composed of primary particles agglomerated into secondary particles, and a particulate dopant material, characterised in that the particulate dopant material is homogeneously distributed within the secondary particles of said host material. In particular, the dopant material is TiO | 2011-03-03 |
20110049421 | COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - Compositions and processes of for forming the same are described. In some embodiments, the compositions include lithium-based compounds which may be used as electrode materials in electrochemical cells including batteries. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049422 | Solids Passivation - The invention pertains to a method of passivating direct process solids ( | 2011-03-03 |
20110049423 | PREPARATION OF ALKYLIMIDAZOLIDONE (METH)ACRYLATES IN WATER - The invention relates to special (methyl)acrylaic monomers and concerns more particularly an enhanced process for preparing solutions of alkylimiozolidone (meth)acrylates in water solutions of alkylimidazolidone (meth)acrylates in a light (meth)acrylate. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049424 | PROCESS FOR COLOUR NEUTRALIZING COMPOSITIONS - The present application relates to a process of colour neutralizing treatment liquids, wherein the treatment liquid comprises a chromophore selected from the group consisting of monoazo, triarylmethane, xanthene, anthraquinone, hydrophobic dyes, and mixtures thereof, wherein the hydrophobic dyes are selected from the group consisting of benzodifuranes; methine; triphenylmethanes; naphthalimides; pyrazole; naphthoquinone; mono-azo, di-azo dyes and mixtures thereof, said process comprising the steps of:
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20110049425 | BIODEGRADABLE DESICCANT GRAIN AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - Biodegradable desiccant grains include 80-85 weight parts of a polylactide matrix and 20-30 weight parts of water absorbent particles dispersed in the matrix. The water absorbent particles include polysaccharide, biodegradable polymers, natural calcium carbonate, and activated charcoal. A method for making the biodegradable desiccant grains is also disclosed. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049426 | MOULDING PROCESSES - Use of a resin system for making a composite material in a liquid moulding process. The resin system comprises an epoxy component and at least one curing agent, and at least 35 wt. % of the epoxy component is one or more naphthalene based epoxy resin. There is also provided a cured composite material, and a method of making the cured composite material in a liquid moulding process which comprises placing fibre reinforcement and the resin system in a mould and curing. The resin system and the methods of making a cured composite material are particularly applicable to liquid moulding processed such as resin trans moulding (RTM), vacuum assisted resin transfer moulding (VARTM), Seeman composite resin infusion moulding (SCRIMP), resin infusion under flexible tooling (RIFT), and liquid resin infusion (LRI). | 2011-03-03 |
20110049427 | Thiophene derivatives, and LC media containing same - The present invention relates to thiophene derivatives, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays, and to LC media and LC displays comprising same. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049428 | AQUEOUS TREATMENT COMPOSITION FOR INHIBITING CORROSION AND ACID ATTACK ON METALLIC SURFACES - The present invention relates to an aqueous treatment composition for inhibiting corrosion and acid attack on metallic surfaces that comprises a thiourea organic derivative, a polyalkoxylated terpene nonionic surfactant and an acid. The invention also relates to a process for cleaning industrial metallic equipment, in particular heat exchangers in which a heat transfer fluid, generally based on air or on water, flows, with a view to cleaning them and removing scale and other soiling. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049429 | GLYCIDYL CARBAMATE COATINGS HAVING IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE - This invention relates to coating compositions comprising a glycidyl carbamate functional resin, an epoxy resin, and an amine curing agent. The coating compositions have improved corrosion resistance, particularly on untreated steel substrates. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049430 | METHOD FOR MAKING POLYMER, COATING ELECTRODE, AND ASSOCIATED POLYMER AND ELECTRODE - A method is provided, comprising: copolymerizing a monomer comprising at least two amide groups, a monomer of formula (a) | 2011-03-03 |
20110049431 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to electrically conductive polymer compositions, and their use in organic electronic devices. The electrically conductive polymer compositions include an intrinsically conductive polymer having at least one monomer unit derived from Formula I: | 2011-03-03 |
20110049432 | SOLUBLE CONDUCTIVE POLYMER AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - Disclosed is a conductive polymer, which is doped with an acid and has a weight-average molecular weight of 5,000 or less when provided in the form of a base type, with a solubility of 3% or more in a polar organic solvent. Because the conductive polymer is soluble in various polar organic solvents, the solvent may be freely selected depending on the end use of the conductive polymer and thus the conductive polymer has a very wide range of industrial applications. A method of preparing the conductive polymer is also provided, which is simple and generates a small amount of wastewater and thus reduces the preparation cost and is environmentally friendly. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049433 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS - The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing an aqueous or nonaqueous dispersion or solution comprising at least one conductive polymer and at least one polyanion, characterized in that the polymerization is performed with ultrasound irradiation, to aqueous or nonaqueous dispersions prepared by this process and to the use thereof. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049434 | POLYVINYL ACETAL RESIN COMPOSITION - It is an object of the present invention to provide a polyvinyl acetal resin composition capable of giving a ceramic green sheet which has sufficient flexibility and is hardly damaged even when being formed into a thin film, when the polyvinyl acetal resin composition is used as a binder for a ceramic green sheet. It is another object of the present invention to provide a ceramic slurry, a ceramic paste, a ceramic green sheet, a conductive paste and an interlayer film for laminated glass for automobiles, each produced by using the polyvinyl acetal resin composition. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049435 | Optical film having antistatic layer, polarizing plate and image display device - An optical film includes a transparent support and at least one antistatic layer formed from a composition containing an electrically conductive polymer, a polyfunctional monomer having two or more polymerizable groups, at least one compound selected from a compound represented by the formula (1) as defined herein, a compound represented by the formula (2) as defined herein and a trivalent phosphorus compound, and a photopolymerization initiator. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049436 | COMPOSITION OF CONDUCTIVE RUBBER - A composition of conductive rubber which does not adhere each other in uncross-linked state is provided to exhibit good workability. The composition of conductive rubber including carbon as conductive additive in a base rubber to be cross-linkable by electron beam radiation includes 5 to 40% by weight of an adhesion inhibitor of uncross-linked rubber into a base rubber which is selected from ethylene ethyl acrylic acid copolymer resin (EEA), ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin (EVA), ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer resin (EMA), and ethylene acrylic acid copolymer resin (EAA). | 2011-03-03 |
20110049437 | COATINGS CONTAINING FUNCTIONALIZED GRAPHENE SHEETS AND ARTICLES COATED THEREWITH - Coatings comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. In one embodiment, the coatings are electrically conductive. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049438 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF SILICON SINGLE CRYSTAL, AND HIGHLY DOPED N-TYPE SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - After adding phosphorus (P) and germanium (Ge) into a silicon melt or adding phosphorus into a silicon/germanium melt, a silicon monocrystal is grown from the silicon melt by a Czochralski method, where a phosphorus concentration [P] | 2011-03-03 |
20110049439 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PASTE, AND ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed is an electrically conductive paste which enables to reduce the level of void growth in a conducting pathway formed in a joint part produced after curing the electrically conductive paste in the implementation of an electronic component on a circuit board by using the electrically conductive paste, and which contains a reduced amount of a viscosity-adjusting/thixotropy-imparting additive. Two Sn-containing low-melting-point alloy particles having different melting points and different average particle diameters are selected as electrically conductive filler components to be used in an electrically conductive paste, and the two alloy particles are mixed at a predetermined ratio for use. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049440 | METHOD OF PREPARING CONDUCTIVE NANO INK COMPOSITION - A method of preparing a conductive nano ink composition. The method includes preparing a low temperature solution by adding a portion of a metal ion solution in a mixture solvent obtained by mixing polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl alcohol, and mixing the rest of the metal ion solution to the low temperature solution. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049441 | NON-AQUEOUS LIQUID COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ION EXCHANGE POLYMERS CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION - Compositions, and methods of making thereof, comprising from about 1% to about 5% of a perfluorinated sulfonic acid ionomer or a hydrocarbon-based ionomer; and from about 95% to about 99% of a solvent, said solvent consisting essentially of a polyol; wherein said composition is substantially free of water and wherein said ionomer is uniformly dispersed in said solvent. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049442 | SURFACE STRUCTURES FOR ENHANCEMENT OF QUANTUM YIELD IN BROAD SPECTRUM EMISSION NANOCRYSTALS - Disclosed are inorganic nanoparticles comprising a body comprising cadmium and/or zinc crystallized with selenium, sulfur, and/or tellurium; a multiplicity of phosphonic acid ligands comprising at least about 20% of the total surface ligand coverage; wherein the nanocrystal is capable of absorbing energy from a first electromagnetic region and capable of emitting light in a second electromagnetic region, wherein the maximum absorbance wavelength of the first electromagnetic region is different from the maximum emission wavelength of the second electromagnetic region, thereby providing a Stokes shift of at least about 20 nm, wherein the second electromagnetic region comprises an at least about 100 nm wide band of wavelengths, and wherein the nanoparticle exhibits has a quantum yield of at least about 10%. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049443 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CRYSTALLINE LITHIUM-, IRON- AND PHOSPHATE-COMPRISING MATERIALS - The present application relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of general formula (I) Lia-bM | 2011-03-03 |
20110049444 | COLORED RESIN COMPOSITIONS FOR COLOR FILTER, COLOR FILTER, ORGANIC EL DISPLAY, AND LIQUID-CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A colored resin composition is provided which is capable of providing blue pixels of a color filter that have excellent light resistance and which satisfies heat resistance required in color display production steps. A color filter having blue pixels with excellent color purity and transmittance and an organic EL display and a liquid-crystal display device both having satisfactory blue purity are also provided by using the colored resin composition. The colored resin composition for color filter includes (a) a binder resin, (b) a solvent, and a triarylmethane type coloring matter of a specific structure represented by general formula (I). The color filter, organic EL display, and liquid-crystal display device are produced using the colored resin composition. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049445 | PHOTOCHROMIC MATERIALS HAVING EXTENDED PI-CONJUGATED SYSTEMS AND COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention provides ophthalmic devices comprising at least one photochromic material which is an indeno-fused naphthopyran having a pi-conjugation extending group bonded to the 11-position of the indeno-fused naphthopyran, the pi-conjugation extending group having at least one pendent halo-substituted group bonded thereto. The pi-conjugation extending group extends the pi-conjugation system of said indeno-fused naphthopyran. The 13-position of the indeno-fused naphthopyran is substantially free of spiro-substituents. The invention further provides photochromic materials of specified structure, photochromic compositions, photochromic articles and optical elements that include the photochromic materials. Other non-limiting embodiments relate to methods of making the ophthalmic devices comprising photochromic materials. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049446 | COLOR CORRECTION MATERIAL, FILM-FORMING COMPOSITION, AND OPTICAL FILTER - A color correction material contains at least one type of cyanine compound composed of a cyanine cation represented by general formula (I) below (wherein the symbols are as defined in the description) and a q-valent anion represented by pAn | 2011-03-03 |
20110049447 | SAFETY VEHICLE RAMP AND METHOD - A vehicular safety ramp apparatus has a ramp including an inclined ramp surface for progressively elevating a front wheel of a vehicle above a surface on which the ramp is positioned. An elongate web is carried by the ramp and extends outwardly from the ramp in longitudinal alignment with the ramp and having a length at least as long as a distance from a lowermost end of the ramp surface to a rear wheel positioned rearwardly of the front wheel to be elevated. The web is adapted for being placed under the rear wheel whereby the weight of the rear wheel locks the ramp in a fixed position as the front wheel is progressively elevated and lowered along the ramp surface. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049448 | METHOD FOR MAKING THREADED TUBE - The invention includes a method, and a component made according to the method having at least one thread pattern formed thereon from a stamping method. The invention includes a tubular member comprising a body having a wall formed from a wrapped sheet of stock to define an interior wall and an exterior wall, a seam in the wall defining a first and second end of the wrapped sheet of stock, and a thread pattern stamped on one of the interior and exterior wall. The method comprises the steps of forming a blank from sheet of stock having first and second opposing surfaces and at least a first and second edge. A thread pattern is formed onto at least one of the first and second opposing surfaces extending between the first and second edge while in a substantially sheet-like form. Following the formation of the thread pattern, the method includes bending the sheet stock into a tubular member such that the thread pattern on one of the first and second surfaces is substantially aligned about a circumference. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049449 | Passive marine equipment recovery device - A system for retrieving a device from the bottom of a body of water includes a clamp configured to be slidably affixed to the device above the water bottom. The clamp has a selectively engageable lock to fix a position of the clamp on the device. A line ratchet is coupled to the clamp. A line is disposed through the line ratchet. A first flotation device is coupled to one end of the line. A second flotation device is coupled to the other end of the line. The system includes means for applying tension to the line disposed proximate the second flotation device. The line ratchet is arranged to enable movement of the line therethrough toward the means for applying tension, and is also arranged to substantially prevent motion therethrough in the opposite direction. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049450 | Boat Lift Motor Having Spline Shaft - A boat lift motor, comprised of a motor, such motor driving worm gear reducer which, in turn, rotates a tubular drive shaft, such shaft having radial splines running its full length, both outside and inside; wherein the opposite end of the splined tubular drive shaft overlays a spline shaft mounted on the center axle/bolt of a boat winch; wherein the winch is rotated to wind and unwind a cable, rope, cord or chain; and wherein the engagement or disengagement of the power supply to the boat lift is initiated by an electronic controller, which opens and closes a relay upon the user's command, communicated via a handheld remote control or otherwise. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049451 | POST ALIGNMENT TOOL - An alignment tool for aligning fence posts and a method for aligning fence posts are provided. The alignment tool can include an alignment plate with an aperture adapted to receive a fence post. The alignment plate is interconnected to a lever arm to facilitate the application of a torque to a fence post received by the aperture of the alignment plate at a desired location along the length of the fence post. The alignment plate can additionally include one or more notches adapted to receive an edge of a fence post. By applying a force through the lever arm, the portion of an edge of the fence post received by the notch can be crimped and/or otherwise aligned at a desired location along the length of the fence post. The lever arm can comprise a post pounder, resulting in a tool that is capable of performing multiple functions. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049452 | GATE - There is provided a gate ( | 2011-03-03 |
20110049453 | Fire Pit Guard - One embodiment of a safety barrier for a fire pit may include a fence. The safety barrier may also include a plurality of support structures adapted to support the fence around the fire pit in an upright position. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049454 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In a phase-change memory, an interface layer is inserted between a chalcogenide material layer and a plug. The interface layer is arranged so as not to cover the entire interface of a plug-like electrode. When the plug is formed at an upper part than the chalcogenide layer, the degree of integration is increased. The interface layer is formed by carrying out sputtering using an oxide target, or, by forming a metal film by carrying out sputtering using a metal target followed by oxidizing the metal film in an oxidation atmosphere such as oxygen radical, oxygen plasma, etc. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049455 | WAFER BONDED ACCESS DEVICE FOR MULTI-LAYER PHASE CHANGE MEMORY USING LOCK-AND-KEY ALIGNMENT - A method for fabricating a multi-layer phase change memory device includes forming a phase change memory layer including a plurality of phase change memory elements on a word line formed on a plurality of semiconductor devices on a first semiconductor substrate, each phase change element having a notch formed at an upper surface thereof, forming an access device layer including plurality of access devices on a second semiconductor substrate, each access device having a conductive bump formed thereon, and combining the first and second semiconductor substrates and slidably inserting and locking each conductive bump of the plurality of access devices into each notch of the plurality of phase change memory elements to electrically connect the access devices to the phase change memory elements. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049456 | PHASE CHANGE STRUCTURE WITH COMPOSITE DOPING FOR PHASE CHANGE MEMORY - A memory device is described using a composite doped phase change material between a first electrode and a second electrode. A memory element of phase change material, such as a chalcogenide, is between the first and second electrodes and has an active region. The phase change material has a first dopant, such as silicon oxide, characterized by tending to segregate from the phase change material on grain boundaries in the active region, and has a second dopant, such as silicon, characterized by causing an increase in recrystallization temperature of, and/or suppressing void formation in, the phase change material in the active region. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049457 | Non-volatile memory device including phase-change material - A non-volatile memory device including a phase-change material, which has a low operating voltage and low power consumption, includes a lower electrode; a phase-change material layer formed on the lower electrode so as to be electrically connected to the lower electrode, wherein the phase-change material layer includes a phase-change material having a composition represented by In | 2011-03-03 |
20110049458 | Non-volatile memory device including phase-change material - A non-volatile memory device including a phase-change material, which has a low operating voltage and low power consumption, includes a lower electrode; a phase-change material layer formed on the lower electrode so as to be electrically connected to the lower electrode, wherein the phase-change material layer includes a phase-change material having a composition represented by Sn | 2011-03-03 |
20110049459 | NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE INCLUDING PHASE-CHANGE MATERIAL - A non-volatile memory device includes a lower electrode, a phase-change material layer formed on the lower electrode so as to be electrically connected to the lower electrode, and an upper electrode formed on the phase-change material layer so as to be electrically connected to the phase-change material layer. The phase-change material layer includes a phase-change material including a composition represented by the formula (I) | 2011-03-03 |
20110049460 | SINGLE MASK ADDER PHASE CHANGE MEMORY ELEMENT - A method of fabricating a phase change memory element within a semiconductor structure includes etching an opening to an upper surface of a bottom electrode, the opening being formed of a height equal to a height of a metal region at a same layer within the semiconductor structure, depositing phase change material within the opening, recessing the phase change material within the opening, and forming a top electrode on the recessed phase change material. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049461 | CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING STOP LAYER FOR FULLY AMORPHOUS PHASE CHANGE MEMORY PORE CELL - A method for fabricating a phase change memory pore cell that includes forming a bottom electrode, forming a first dielectric layer on the bottom electrode, forming a sacrificial layer on the first dielectric layer, forming an isolation layer on the sacrificial layer, and forming a second dielectric layer on the isolation layer. The method further includes forming a via overlying the bottom electrode, the via extending to the sacrificial layer, etching through the sacrificial layer to the first dielectric layer to form a pore defined extending through the sacrificial layer and the first dielectric layer, depositing phase change material on the sacrificial layer and into the pore and removing the phase change material formed outside the pore, removing the sacrificial layer to expose the pore, the pore being vertically aligned, and forming a top electrode over the pore. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049462 | FLAT LOWER BOTTOM ELECTRODE FOR PHASE CHANGE MEMORY CELL - A phase change memory cell having a flat lower bottom electrode and a method for fabricating the same. The method includes forming a dielectric layer over a substrate including an array of conductive contacts, patterning, a via having a low aspect ratio such that a depth of the via is less than a width thereof, to a contact surface of the substrate corresponding to each of the array of conductive contacts to be connected to access circuitry, etching the dielectric layer and depositing electrode material over the etched dielectric layer and within each via, and planarizing the electrode material to form a plurality of lower bottom electrodes on each of the conductive contacts. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049463 | NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A nonvolatile memory device includes: a substrate; a first electrode formed on the substrate; a resistance change layer formed on the first electrode, the resistance change layer containing conductive nano-material; a second electrode formed on the resistance change layer; and an insulating buffer layer disposed between the first electrode and the resistance change layer, the insulating buffer layer containing conductive material dispersed therein for assuring the electric conductivity between the first electrode and the resistance change layer. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049464 | Resistive random access memory device and memory array including the same - A resistive random access memory (RRAM) includes a resistive memory layer of a transition metal oxide, such as Ni oxide, and is doped with a metal material. The RRAM may include at least one first electrode, a resistive memory layer on the at least one first electrode, the resistive memory layer including a Ni oxide layer doped with at least one element selected from a group consisting of Fe, Co, and Sn, and at least one second electrode on the resistive memory layer. The RRAM device may include a plurality of first electrodes and a plurality of second electrodes, and the resistive memory layer may be between the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049465 | SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A semiconductor integrated circuit device including: multiple wiring layers stacked on a semiconductor substrate with interlayer insulating films interposed therebetween; wiring hook-up portions extended from the corresponding wirings in the respective wiring layers; and contact conductors so buried in interlayer insulating films as to pass through the hook-up portions for vertically leading wirings of the respective wiring layers, wherein the hook-up portions have different sizes from each other between at least two layers in the wiring layers. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049466 | LARGE ARRAY OF UPWARD POINTING P-I-N DIODES HAVING LARGE AND UNIFORM CURRENT - A memory is provided that includes a first memory level having a plurality of memory cells. Each memory cell includes a vertically oriented p-i-n diode including a bottom heavily doped p-type region, a middle intrinsic or lightly doped region, and a top heavily doped n-type region. When a voltage between about 1.5 volts and about 3.0 volts is applied across each p-i-n diode, a current of at least 1.5 microamps flows through 99 percent of the p-i-n diodes. Numerous other aspects are also provided. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049467 | Manufacturing method of metal oxide nanostructure and electronic element having the same - Disclosed herein is a manufacturing method of metal oxide nanostructure, including the steps of: (S1) supplying a precursor containing a first metal, a precursor containing a second metal and oxygen onto a substrate; (S2) forming an amorphous second metal oxide layer on the substrate; (S3) forming first nuclei containing the first metal as a main component and second nuclei containing the second metal as a main component on the substrate; (S4) converting the first nuclei into single crystalline seed layers spaced apart from each other and converting the second nuclei into amorphous layers surrounding the first nuclei; and (S5) selectively forming rods on the seed layers and then growing the rods. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049468 | LED AND LED DISPLAY AND ILLUMINATION DEVICES - Light emitting chips, light emitting unit cells and methods of forming light emitting chips are provided. A light emitting chip includes a light emission structure having a p-type semiconductor layer, an n-type semiconductor layer, and an active layer therebetween. At least one light emitting unit is formed from the light emission structure including a light emitting diode (LED) and a plurality of light receiving diode (LRD) portions. The LRD portions are serially connected and configured to surround the LED portion. The LRD portions are optically coupled to the LED portion to receive total internal reflection (TIR) light from the LED portion and convert the TIR light to a photocurrent. | 2011-03-03 |
20110049469 | Enhanced P-Contacts For Light Emitting Devices - An optoelectronic light emitting semiconductor device is provided comprising an active region, a p-type Group III nitride layer, an n-type Group III nitride layer, a p-side metal contact layer, an n-side metal contact layer, and an undoped tunneling enhancement layer. The p-side metal contact layer is characterized by a work function W satisfying the following relation: | 2011-03-03 |