13th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120077229 | Compositions and methods relating to proteins requiring Gamma-Carboxylation - The present invention relates a host cell comprising an expression vector comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding a protein requiring gamma-carboxylation and associated expression control sequences and a nucleic acid molecule encoding a vitamin K epoxido reductase and associated expression control sequences and a nucleic acid molecule encoding a γ-glutamyl carboxylase and associated control sequences. The invention further relates to a method of producing a protein requiring gamma-carboxylation in high yields. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077230 | Removal of the Guanine Cap on the 5' Terminus of RNA - Methods and compositions are provided for efficiently removing a guanine cap from the 5′ end of an RNA using enzymes. Decapped RNA can be used for cloning, sequencing or other RNA manipulations. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077231 | Thermal Microvalves - The movement and mixing of microdroplets through microchannels is described employing silicon-based microscale devices, comprising microdroplet transport channels, reaction regions, electrophoresis modules, and radiation detectors. The discrete droplets are differentially heated and propelled through etched channels. Electronic components are fabricated on the same substrate material, allowing sensors and controlling circuitry to be incorporated in the same device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077232 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FERMENTATION PROCESS - A method for controlling a fermentation process includes injecting a mash into a fermenter and injecting a liquid yeast additive into the fermenter. The liquid yeast additive is injected in a closed-loop manner. The method may be used to control the fermentation processes of one or more fermenters operating in parallel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077233 | DNA ENCODING NOVEL ENZYME HAVING D-SERINE SYNTHASE ACTIVITY, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE ENZYME AND METHOD OF PRODUCING D-SERINE BY USING THE SAME - This invention relates to DNA encoding a novel enzyme having activity of synthesizing D-serine from formaldehyde and glycine, recombinant DNA constructed by integrating such DNA into a vector, a transformant transformed with the recombinant DNA, and a method for producing D-serine from formaldehyde and glycine with the use of the enzyme. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077234 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MICROBIAL CONVERSION OF CELLULOSE TO FUEL - A method and system are provided for producing biofuel from cellulosic feedstock. In the method, the cellulosic feedstock is pretreated to separate cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Thereafter, the cellulose and hemicellulose are converted into sugars through enzymatic hydrolysis. Then, the sugars are converted into lipids, e.g. triglycerides, through a microbial process. Specifically, heterotrophic microalgae is grown on the triglycerides and forms triglycerides. While triglycerides are formed from the cellulose and hemicellulose, the lignin is converted into ringed hydrocarbons, such as aromatic hydrocarbons and cycloalkanes, e.g., cycloparaffins. To form the biofuel, the triglycerides and ringed hydrocarbons are processed together. During this step, the triglycerides are converted into straight chain paraffins and esters. Preferably, the biofuel is a surrogate for jet quality JP-8 fuel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077235 | CHAIN-SELECTIVE SYNTHESIS OF FUEL COMPONENTS AND CHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS - A method comprising providing a starting composition comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid, a polyunsaturated fatty ester, a carboxylate salt of a polyunsaturated fatty acid, a polyunsaturated triglyceride, or a mixture thereof; self-metathesizing the starting composition or cross-metathesizing the starting composition with at least one short-chain olefin in the presence of a metathesis catalyst to form self-/cross-metathesis products comprising: cyclohexadiene; at least one olefin; and one or more acid-, ester-, or salt-functionalized alkene; and reacting cyclohexadiene to produce at least one cycloalkane or cycloalkane derivatives. A method for producing cycloalkanes for jet fuel by providing a starting composition comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of algal and polyunsaturated vegetable oils, subjecting the starting composition to metathesis to produce metathesis product comprising at least one olefin, cyclohexadiene, and at least one acid-, ester-, or salt-functionalized alkene, and reacting the at least one olefin and cyclohexadiene to form cycloalkane(s). | 2012-03-29 |
20120077236 | 3-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID AND OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - Methods and materials related to producing 3-HP as well as other organic compounds are disclosed. Specifically, isolated nucleic acids, polypeptides, host cells, and methods and materials for producing 3-HP and other organic compounds are disclosed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077237 | BIOLOGICAL METHODS FOR PREPARING ADIPIC ACID - The technology relates in part to biological methods for producing adipic acid and engineered microorganisms capable of such production. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077238 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCTION OF POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE - Several embodiments of the invention relate generally to a system and methods for the treatment of gaseous emissions comprising methane and one or more non-methane compounds that can influence the metabolism of methane-oxidizing microorganisms. In several embodiments, there is provided a system and methods for the treatment of methane emissions through the use of methanotrophic microorganisms to generate functionally consistent and harvestable products. Certain embodiments of the invention are particularly advantageous because they reduce environmentally-destructive methane emissions and produce harvestable end-products. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077239 | Thermophilic Organisms For Conversion Of Lignocellulosic Biomass To Ethanol - Mutant thermophilic organisms that consume a variety of biomass derived substrates are disclosed herein. Strains of | 2012-03-29 |
20120077240 | METHODS FOR INCREASING THE PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL FROM MICROBIAL FERMENTATION - A stable continuous method for producing ethanol from the anaerobic bacterial fermentation of a gaseous substrate containing at least one reducing gas involves culturing in a fermentation bioreactor anaerobic, acetogenic bacteria in a liquid nutrient medium; supplying the gaseous substrate to the bioreactor; and manipulating the bacteria in the bioreactor by reducing the redox potential, or increasing the NAD(P)H TO NAD(P) ratio, in the fermentation broth after the bacteria achieves a steady state and stable cell concentration in the bioreactor. The free acetic acid concentration in the bioreactor is maintained at less than 5 g/L free acid. This method allows ethanol to be produced in the fermentation broth in the bioreactor at a productivity of greater than 10 g/L per day. Both ethanol and acetate are produced in a ratio of ethanol to acetate ranging from 1:1 to 20:1. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077241 | ETHANOLOGENIC BACTERIA AND THEIR USE IN ETHANOL PRODUCTION - The invention relates to bacterium that have increased resistance to furfural and methods of preparation. The invention also relates to methods of producing ethanol using the bacterium and corresponding kits. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077242 | Efficient Cell-Free Hydrogen Production - Cell-free synthesis of hydrogen from glucose and cellulosic hydrolysates is provided. Bacterial cells are modified to express high levels of (i) active [FeFe] hydrogenase; (ii) ferredoxin; and (iii) ferredoxin-NADP-reductase (FNR). The cells are then lysed and the lysate is combined with substrate during a production phase, where H | 2012-03-29 |
20120077243 | Closed Bioreactor - Single-use closed bioreactors with recirculating exhaust gas that can be operated in an uncontrolled environment are reported for the manufacturing of biological products using genetically modified biological cultures that produces carbon dioxide or that requires carbon dioxide in their metabolic process. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077244 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FERMENTATION PROCESS - A method for controlling a fermentation process includes injecting a mash into a fermenter and injecting a liquid ammonia additive into the fermenter. The liquid ammonia additive is injected in a closed-loop manner. The method may be used to control the fermentation processes of one or more fermenters operating in parallel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077245 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE ELECTRICAL TREATMENT OF REACTION SPACES - The invention relates to a method for applying at least one electrical voltage pulse to at least one reaction space by at least partially discharging at least one charge storing unit for storing electrical charges. According to the invention the method comprises applying at least one voltage pulse to a reaction space by at least partially discharging a second charge storing unit and simultaneously charging or partially discharging a first charge storing. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device | 2012-03-29 |
20120077246 | Methods and Devices for Capturing Circulating Tumor Cells - A method of capturing a Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) from a sample includes introducing a sample into a microfluidic device having a cell capture surface and a flow modification surface under conditions that allow a CTC to bind to a cell rolling-inducing agent and a capturing agent disposed on the cell capture surface. The flow modification surface induces a rotational flow within the sample as it flows through the microfluidic device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077247 | PROCESSING BIOMASS - Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, microbial, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as food products and amino acids. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077248 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING CRYSTALLIZATION PARAMETERS AND APPARATUS FOR USE WITH THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a method to allow a user to pre-screen numerous crystallization conditions in the crystallization space to identify those conditions with the highest probability of yielding crystals and high quality diffracting crystals. In one embodiment, the dilute solution thermodynamic virial coefficient, termed B, is used to aid in the determination crystallization conditions that increase the probability of producing crystals for the crystallant of interest. The present disclosure also provide methods for predicting solution conditions that generate beneficial solubility and/or stability conditions for a polypeptide of interest using the B parameter. Devices for use in the described methods are also described. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077249 | Separation Of Virus And/Or Protein From Nucleic Acids By Primary Amines - A method of purifying biomolecules with an anion exchanger containing a membrane having a surface having a polymer such as a primary or secondary amine ligand formed thereon, such as polyallylamine. The feedstock is introduced to the exchanger in the presence of one or more ionic-modifiers by themselves or in combination with monovalent salt. The ionic modifier alters the binding ability of the primary amines such that they retain a significant binding capacity for highly charged species such as DNA but lose part or almost all of their binding capacity for less charged species such as viruses or proteins at pH above the pI of the virus or protein. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077250 | METHOD FOR CULTURING PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS ON MICROBIAL CELLULOSE - This invention provides methods for growing and maintaining photosynthetic microorganisms such as algae and cyanobacteria. More specifically, the invention provides methods of cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms on bacterial cellulose. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077251 | Methods and Compositions for Targeting Heterologous Integral Membrane Proteins to the Cyanobacterial Plasma Membrane - This disclosure pertains to the functional localization of heterologous integral plasma membrane proteins (HIPMPs) lacking cleavable signal sequences into the plasma membrane (PM) of cyanobacterial hosts, e.g., JCC138 ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120077252 | BIOLOGICAL METHODS FOR PREPARING ADIPIC ACID - The technology relates in part to biological methods for producing adipic acid and engineered microorganisms capable of such production. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077253 | Methods and Systems for Controlled Illumination - Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and methods for the collection of solar energy and the use thereof to generate an algal biomass capable of producing biofuels. In one implementation, the specific irradiance (e.g., moles photons per gram per day) is controlled to optimize algal growth and the production of polar lipids, non-polar lipids, and proteins. Optionally, non-photosynthetic portions of the light spectrum are diverted for uses other than illumination of the algae and/or are shifted in wavelength to fall within the photosynthetic spectrum | 2012-03-29 |
20120077254 | Method for anaerobic biodegradation of bioplastics - Semicrystalline bioplastic materials are processed by thermally annealing the bioplastic to increase degree of crystallinity in the bioplastic; and anaerobically biodegrading the thermally annealed bioplastic. The thermal annealing may be performed using a commercial annealing oven. The anaerobic biodegradation may be performed in an anaerobic digester, a landfill, or other suitable environment. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077255 | PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING FATTY ACIDS FROM AQUEOUS BIOMASS IN A MEMBRANE CONTACTOR MODULE - The present invention relates to a new process for extracting fatty acids from aqueous biomass in a membrane contactor module. The present invention also relates to an integrated process combining biomass concentration and/or diafiltration and fatty acid extraction in said membrane contactor module. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077256 | MATCHED PAIR TRANSISTOR CIRCUITS - An array of sensors arranged in matched pairs of transistors with an output formed on a first transistor and a sensor formed on the second transistor of the matched pair. The matched pairs are arranged such that the second transistor in the matched pair is read through the output of the first transistor in the matched pair. The first transistor in the matched pair is forced into the saturation (active) region to prevent interference from the second transistor on the output of the first transistor. A sample is taken of the output. The first transistor is then placed into the linear region allowing the sensor formed on the second transistor to be read through the output of the first transistor. A sample is taken from the output of the sensor reading of the second transistor. A difference is formed of the two samples. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077257 | Cell measurement system - A cell measurement system measures changes of frequency and transepithelial electrical resistance of a tested cell sample. The cell measurement system includes a quartz crystal sensing module, an oscillation module, a periodic wave-generation module, a low-pass filtration module, and a control module. The cell measurement system of the present invention can simultaneously measure changes of frequency and transepithelial electrical resistance of a tested cell sample during cell growth so that the growth level and healthy condition of the cells and degree of a monolayer completion of the cells can be determined. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077258 | DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - A diagnostic device as a first electrode formed by a noble metal that is not attackable by acid, and a second electrode that is formed of silver. The first and second electrodes are at least partially immersed in a nutrient solution contained in a container, into which a tissue sample can be introduced. An electrical voltage is applied between the first and second electrodes, and a change in an electrical variable between the electrodes is measured when ammonia is present. The diagnostic device allows fast screening of tissue samples for Helicobacter pylori. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077259 | EPISTEM GENEDRIVE - We describe a thermal cycler comprising a Peltier-type thermoelectric element used for cooling a sample block, and a non-Peltier-type heating device for heating the sample block. The cycler also includes a heat sink connected to the Peltier-type element by a heat pipe, which permits thermal energy to transfer from the Peltier-type element to the heat sink. This configuration operates more efficiently than conventional thermal cyclers which use Peltier-type elements for heating and cooling, and allows a more rapid cycling time as well as operation in a wider range of ambient temperatures. Certain embodiments utilise the Peltier-type element as a thermal gate to reduce thermal loss during heating when the Peltier-type element is switched off. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077260 | RESERVOIR-BUFFERED MIXERS AND REMOTE VALVE SWITCHING FOR MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - The present invention relates generally to the control of fluid flow rate and direction on a microfluidic device. In particular, the present invention provides an integrated valveless microfluidic device, where directional fluid control is controlled using off-chip remote valve switching and fluid flow rate changes are controlled using on-chip flow-rate changing fluid reservoirs. The present invention provides methods and systems for directional fluid control and control of fluid flow rate in an integrated microfluidic device which enables processes with different flow rates to be performed on one device without the need of on-chip valves. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077261 | DEVICE FOR A MEMBRANE ASSAY - Disclosed is a simple device for a membrane assay using the lateral flow immunoassay method, whereby a subject to be detected can be detected at a high sensitivity, provided with, as a label drying pad, a substrate which has a higher tensile strength than glass fiber and can well release a label. The present invention provides a simple membrane assay device, comprising: a supporting board, a sample supply part, a label containing a labeling component which labels a subject to be detected, a development part formed with a detection part which includes a trapping reagent for detecting or quantifying the subject to be detected, and an absorption part, wherein a non-woven fabric which includes fibers having a fiber diameter of 0.05 to 10 μm is used in the labeling component part. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077262 | LIQUID REFLUX HIGH-SPEED GENE AMPLIFICATION DEVICE - The present invention provides a liquid reflux reaction control device comprising:
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20120077263 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR ISOLATING EXOSOMES - This document relates to methods and materials involved in obtaining exosomes. For example, methods and materials for obtaining exosomes from biological samples such as urine samples are provided. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077264 | METHODS FOR PLANT TRANSFORMATION USING SPECTINOMYCIN SELECTION - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for transforming soybean, corn, cotton, or canola explants using spectinomycin as a selective agent for transformation of the explants. The method may further comprise treatment of the explants with cytokinin during the transformation and regeneration process. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077265 | MicroRNA and Methods for Inhibiting Same - The invention relates to isolated DNA or RNA molecules comprising at least ten contiguous bases having a sequence in a pancreatic islet microRNA. In another embodiment, the invention relates to isolated single stranded pancreatic islet microRNA molecules or anti-pancreatic islet microRNA molecules. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077266 | HIGHLY THERMOSTABLE FLUORESCENT PROTEINS - Thermostable fluorescent proteins (TSFPs), methods for generating these and other stability-enhanced proteins, polynucleotides encoding such proteins, and assays and method for using the TSFPs and TSFP-encoding nucleic acid molecules are provided. The TSFPs of the invention show extremely enhanced levels of stability and thermotolerance. In one case, for example, a TSFP of the invention is so stable it can be heated to 99° C. for short periods of time without denaturing, and retains 85% of its fluorescence when heated to 80° C. for several minutes. The invention also provides a method for generating stability-enhanced variants of a protein, including but not limited to fluorescent proteins. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077267 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF SEPARATING CELLS BY USING MAGNETIC FORCE - A cell separation device includes a channel or chamber in which a sample flows or moves, the sample including target cells marked with magnetic particles, and non-target cells, and a magnet which generates a magnetic first force in a first direction with respect to the sample within the channel or chamber. The channel or chamber of the cell separation device is applied with a second force in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the magnetic force. According to the cell separation device and a method of separating cells, the target cells move in the first direction by the magnetic force, and the non-target cells move in the second direction by the second force, by simultaneously applying the magnetic force and the second force in opposing directions, thereby separating the target cells from the non-target cells. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077268 | ANIMAL-FREE CELL CULTURE METHOD - The present invention relates to a process for culturing animal cells, e.g., human, diploid anchorage-dependent cells, in the absence of exogenous components of primary animal origin. In particular, the invention provides cell culture media substantially free of exogenous components of primary and secondary animal origin which comprises at least one, more preferably several, exogenous animal-free growth factors. The present invention also relates to a process for cultivating animal cells using a protease of non-animal origin for passaging cells. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077269 | USE OF A PROTEIN IN STEM CELL AND CANCER APPLICATIONS - The present invention discloses a novel antibody HES5:3:3 directed towards a specific antigen present on human pluripotent stem (hPS) cells and cancer tissue. The antibody can be used as a tool for human pluripotent stem (hPS) cell applications, such as the separation, surface adhesion and enhanced survival of said hPS cells. Furthermore, the present invention refers to the use of the antigen detection for cancer applications. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077270 | Control of Gene Expression Using a Complex of an Oligonucleotide and a Regulatory Peptide - A method for suppressing the expression of a selected gene in a cell, the method comprising introducing into the cell a molecule comprising (1) a nucleic acid binding portion which binds to a site or associated with the selected gene which site is present in a genome and (2) an expression repressor portion, wherein the nucleic acid binding portion comprises an oligonucleotide or oligonucleotide mimic or analogue, and wherein the repressor portion comprises a polypeptide or peptidomimetic. Molecules for use in the methods of the invention are provided. The repressor may be a portion of a histone deacetylase or DNA methylase or polypeptide capable of recruiting a histone deacetylase or DNA methylase. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077271 | DIFFERENTIATION OF MULTI-LINEAGE PROGENITOR CELLS TO CHONDROCYTES - Fetal blood multi-lineage progenitor cells that are capable of a wide spectrum of transdifferentiation are described, as well as methods of differentiating the progenitor cells into chondrocytes. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077272 | CELLULAR SCAFFOLD - A cellular scaffold that is suitable for tissue regeneration, cell culture and in vitro assays. The invention relates to a layered cell scaffold that is seeded with mesenchymal and ectodermal cells. The layered cellular scaffold comprises an inoculum of mesenchymal cells and ectodermal cells positioned between two opposing scaffolds in a sandwich configuration. The layered cell scaffold provides a functional skin equivalent that is suitable for transplantation and in vitro cell-based assays. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077273 | Methods and Compositions for Limiting Viability of a Modified Host Cell Outside of Designated Process Conditions - The invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting proliferation of a modified host cell outside of a designated process condition. Compositions and methods for providing a host cell having reduced viability when exposed to natural conditions external to a controlled environment are disclosed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077274 | CHEMICAL OR BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHEMICAL OR BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS - A chemical or biochemical analysis apparatus includes: a computer processor; at least one controller electrically coupled to the computer processor; at least one first base configured with a plurality of dispensing tube assemblies arranged in alignment and electrically coupled to the at least one controller, independently; at least one second base configured with a plurality of the detectors arranged in alignment and electrically coupled to the at least one controller; and a stage, for carrying the at least one multi-well strip having a plurality of wells arranged in alignment and for transporting the multi-well strip to pass through and underneath the plurality of dispensing tube assemblies and the plurality of the detectors arranged in order, electrically coupled to the at least one controller. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077275 | NOVEL 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE ACETAMIDE COMPOUND, 8-HYDROXY QUINOLINE THIOAMIDE COMPOUND AND USE THEREOF - Disclosed are a novel 8-hydroxyquinoline acetamide compound, an 8-hydroxyquinoline thioamide and use thereof. More specifically, disclosed are a novel 8-hydroxyquinoline thioamide compound suitable for use as a selective chemodosimeter that shows considerably high detection sensitivity to mercury ions, an 8-hydroxyquinoline acetamide compound as an intermediate thereof, preparation thereof, and a chemodosimeter for mercury ion-selective detection, the chemodosimeter comprising the 8-hydroxyquinoline thioamide compound. The compounds as disclosed herein exhibit considerably effective fluorescence specificity of an off-on type, detect a micromole of mercury ions from chemical and biological aqueous systems, and allow 100% desulfurization within 5 minutes, thus being considerably useful in the chemical industry. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077276 | METHODS OF DETERMINING POTENCY OF CHEMICALLY-SYNTHESIZED OLIGONUCLEOTIDES - Provided herein are methods for determining potency of RNAi agents. Such methods include, but are not limited to, cell-based and cell-free assays that measure binding of an RNAi agent with Ago2 or that measure Ago2 activity in the presence of such RNAi agents. Also provided are assays that determine potency of RNAi agents by assessing their ability to compete with other RNAi agents, including control RNAi agents, for binding and/or activation of Ago2. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077277 | Analyte Meter Protectors and Methods - Analyte meter protectors, meters that include the same, and methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077278 | METHODS AND KITS FOR DETECTING, DIAGNOSING AND MONITORING DISEASES - The invention provides methods and kits for detecting metabolites in a body fluid by contacting a sample of the body fluid with at least one reducible dye at a pH-value which is higher than the pKa-value of the reducible dye, whereby a color change resulting from reduction of the reducible dye is indicative of the presence of metabolites in the body fluid. The methods and kits are of use in the detection and monitoring of disease conditions. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077279 | Silica Nanoparticles Incorporating Chemiluminescent And Absorbing Active Molecules - Nanoparticles incorporating absorbing materials, e.g., an absorber dye, which under appropriate conditions exhibit chemiluminescence. The nanoparticles can be mesoporous silica nanoparticles or core-shell silica nanoparticles. The nanoparticles can be used as sensors to detect an analyte. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077280 | NANOFIBERS WITH MODIFIED OPTICAL PROPERTIES - Nanofibers modified to alter their optical properties in the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which nanofibers can be used in applications ranging from identification technology to energy conversion devices (e.g., thermophotovoltaics) to stealth technology. The desired optical properties can be obtained by modifying the fibers with rare earth and other materials and then can be incorporated into garments or other composite structures or can be applied as coatings on solid surfaces, to be used in a number of applications that benefit from selective emission properties. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077281 | Antioxidant Test Device - The invention relates to a device for estimating total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of a range of fluids and extracts. More particularly the invention relates to a device where the TAC is measured using lateral flow technology on a solid support. For example, the device may be a test strip. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077282 | LUMINESENCE MEASUREMENT UTILIZING CARTRIDGE WITH INTEGRATED DETECTOR - A cartridge and cartridge system for use in an apparatus for analyzing a sample are provided. The system has a plurality of cartridges for different applications for a multimode instrument. The cartridges are removably engaged with a cartridge support of the apparatus in a “plug-in” format such that one cartridge may be removed from the apparatus and another cartridge may be easily installed. The cartridge support includes a plurality of cartridge positions that receive cartridges concurrently. One of the cartridges may be a luminescence cartridge that includes an integrated detector that is movable toward and away from a sample carrier of the apparatus, and thus toward and away from a sample located at the sample carrier. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077283 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FRAGMENTING NUCLEIC ACIDS - Systems and methods include processing devices used to fragment nucleic acids to average nucleic acid sizes ranging from between about 5 kbp and about 20 kbp. A processing device may include an inlet portion and a channel upstream from a shearing region arranged so that a relatively constant pressure is established and maintained (e.g., a pressure that changes by less than about 40%) at an entrance of the shearing region during a majority of sample flow through the shearing region. In some embodiments, after forcing the sample through the shearing region once, the processing device may be taken out of the centrifuge, inverted and placed back into the centrifuge so that the sample is forced through the shearing region again. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077284 | Binding Surfaces for Affinity Assays - Non-saturated or non-saturated and orientated binding surfaces for an affinity assay are provided, as are methods and compositions for their preparation. The non-saturated or non-saturated and orientated binding surfaces may further comprise paramagnetic microparticles. The methods include methods for making ligand::support coupler-based complexes by a process optionally employing a low input ratio of ligand to support coupler, by dilution, and by methods employing a dispersion and/or coating step using a block copolymer. Specific examples employing biotin-BSA and biotin-ovalbumin binding surfaces are provided, as well as strepavidin-coated microparticles and microparticles coated with capture moieties such as biotinylated immunoglobulins or fragments thereof. Other examples couple a ligand to the solid surface. Further provided are dispersed microparticles and methods for making them. Use of the methods and compositions in connection with a wide variety of analytes and capture moieties is provided, particularly for use in immunoassays. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077285 | LAYERING FOR SEPARATING PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method for purifying biomolecules or for analyzing whether an aqueous phase contains biomolecules by means of magnetic separation. The invention further relates to uses, to devices, and to kits that relate to the method according to the invention. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077286 | HIGHLY SENSITIVE IMMUNOASSAY SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING MULTIPLE ALLERGENS - A homogeneous immunoassay method and system for quantitative determination of total immunoglobulin E and specific antibody levels to a plurality of allergens, in which a relatively small sampling of blood is required. The method utilizes relatively small microparticles in aqueous suspension. The immunoassay procedure is an immunometric sandwich procedure preferably utilizing biotin-streptavidin signal amplification techniques and R-phycoerytherin fluorescent labels. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077287 | DRAWN DUMMY FeCAP, VIA AND METAL STRUCTURES - A process of forming an integrated circuit containing matching components with identical layouts and hydrogen permeable dummy vias in identical configurations over the matching components. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077288 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to the present invention, a method of fabricating a semiconductor device is provided including forming a first interlayer insulating film | 2012-03-29 |
20120077289 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL DURING CLEAVING PROCESSES OF THICK MATERIALS - A method for temperature control during a process of cleaving a plurality of free-standing thick films from a bulk material includes clamping a bulk material using a mechanical clamp device adapted to engage the bottom region of the bulk material through a seal with a planar surface of a stage to form a cavity with a height between the bottom region and the planar surface. The planar surface includes a plurality of gas passageways allowing a gas filled in the cavity with adjustable pressure. The method also includes maintaining the temperature of the surface region by processing at least input data and executing a control scheme utilizing at least one or more of;
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20120077290 | METHOD OF ETCHING SURFACE LAYER PORTION OF SILICON WAFER AND METHOD OF ANALYZING METAL CONTAMINATION OF SILICON WAFER - An aspect of the present invention relates to a method of etching a surface layer portion of a silicon wafer comprising: positioning the silicon wafer within a sealed vessel containing a mixed acid A of hydrofluoric acid and sulfuric acid so that the silicon wafer is not in contact with mixed acid A; introducing a solution B in the form of nitric acid containing nitrogen oxides into the sealed vessel and causing solution B to mix with mixed acid A; and vapor phase decomposing the surface layer portion of the silicon wafer within the sealed vessel within which mixed acid A and solution B have been mixed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077291 | OCCUPANCY SENSOR - A method for manufacturing a sensor device ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120077292 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PACKAGE - An exemplary method of manufacturing an LED package includes providing a base, the base having a reflecting cup with a receiving recess defined therein; an LED chip is then mounted on the base and secured in a bottom of the receiving recess; thereafter, a dispensing nozzle is used to apply an encapsulating material into the receiving recess to encapsulate the LED chip; finally, the encapsulating material is baked to form an encapsulating layer. The dispensing nozzle moves relative to the receiving recess during the application of the encapsulating material. A depth of the receiving recess is varied. Parameters of the application of the encapsulating material into the receiving recess by the dispensing nozzle vary in response to a change of the depth of the receiving recess. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077293 | Light-Emitting Diode Package Assembly - An electrical device containing multiple light emitting diode (LED) dies each having respective first and second connectors suitable to receive current through the LED die. A common base layer of a first electrically conductive material has cavities into which at least one LED die is mounted with its second connector electrically connected by a conductive bonding material to the first conductive material of the base layer. One or more over-layer sections of a second electrically conductive material each are electrically connected by a bond to at least one of the first connector of a LED die. And an insulator electrically separates the first conductive material of the base layer from the second conductive material of over-layer sections. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077294 | SURFACE EMITTING PHOTONIC DEVICE - A surface emitting photonic device including a substrate; and a waveguide structure on the substrate. The waveguide structure includes an active region along its longitudinal axis and the active region is for generating light. The waveguide structure also has a trench formed therein transverse to the active region and defining a first wall forming an angled facet at one end of the active region, the first wall having a normal that is at a non-parallel angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the waveguide structure. The trench also defines a second wall located opposite the first wall. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077295 | METHOD FOR DICING LED WAFER INTO MULTIPLE LED CHIPS - A method for dicing an LED (light emitting diode) wafer into multiple LED chips includes steps: providing an LED wafer, the LED wafer comprising a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, a light-emitting layer, a second semiconductor layer, and a transparent, electrically conductive film; forming a first channel in the LED wafer extending downwardly through the transparent, electrically conductive film, the second semiconductor layer and the light-emitting layer to the first semiconductor layer, thereby exposing the first semiconductor layer; forming a second channel within the first channel, the second channel extending downwardly through the first semiconductor layer to the substrate, thereby exposing a top face of the substrate; forming a groove in the top face of the substrate within the second channel by means of laser cutting; and dicing the LED wafer along the groove. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077296 | LASER PROCESSING METHOD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A plurality of modified parts are formed at a first formation pitch for a line arranged along the M-plane of a single-crystal sapphire substrate to construct a modified region and cause a fracture occurring from the modified region to reach a principal surface of the single-crystal sapphire substrate. A plurality of modified parts are formed at a second formation pitch narrower than the first formation pitch for a line arranged along the A-plane of the single-crystal sapphire substrate to construct a modified region and cause a fracture occurring from the modified region to reach the principal surface of the single-crystal sapphire substrate. Along the lines, a knife edge is pressed against a wafer from the side of the single-crystal sapphire substrate opposite from the principal surface of the single-crystal sapphire substrate where the fractures have reached, to cut the wafer along the lines. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077297 | Conductor Structure, Pixel Structure, and Methods of Forming the Same - A method for forming a conductor structure is provided. The method comprises: ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120077298 | NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR CRYSTAL WITH SURFACE TEXTURE - A nitride semiconductor light emitting device is formed by: forming a resist pattern on a first nitride semiconductor layer formed on a substrate, the resist pattern having a region whose inclination angle relative to a substrate surface changes smoothly as viewed in a cross section perpendicular to the substrate surface; etching the substrate by using the resist pattern as a mask to transfer the resist pattern to the first nitride semiconductor layer; and forming an light emitting layer on the patterned first nitride semiconductor layer. The nitride semiconductor light emitting device can emit near-white light or have a wavelength range generally equivalent to or near visible light range. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077299 | RED LIGHT EMITTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF RED LIGHT EMITTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Disclosed are: an environmentally friendly red light-emitting semiconductor element which operates at low voltage, while having sufficient luminous efficiency and sufficient luminous intensity; and a method for manufacturing the same. Specifically disclosed is a method for manufacturing a red light-emitting semiconductor element, wherein an active layer is formed between a p-type layer and an n-type layer in a sequence of the formation steps of the p-type layer and the n-type layer, said active layer being obtained by adding Eu or Pr into GaN, InN, AlN or a mixed crystal thereof by substituting Ga, In or Al with Eu or Pr, using an organic metal vapor phase deposition method under specific temperature conditions in a site wherein light having a wavelength of 618-623 nm can be emitted. Also specifically disclosed is a red light-emitting semiconductor element which is manufactured by the method for manufacturing a red light-emitting semiconductor element. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077300 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A manufacturing method forms a photoelectric conversion device having a photoreceiving portion provided in a substrate and an interlayer film arranged over the substrate. The method includes forming a layer of a lower etching rate rather than the interlayer film so that the layer of the lower etching rate covers a whole surface of the photoreceiving portion, forming the interlayer film over the layer of the lower etching rate, etching a portion of the interlayer film corresponding to the photoreceiving portion to form a hole penetrating through the interlayer film and reaching the layer of the lower etching rate, and disposing in the hole a material of a higher refractive index rather than the interlayer film. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077301 | IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - An image sensor and a method for fabricating the image sensor are provided. The method for fabricating the image sensor includes forming a first insulating layer on a semiconductor epitaxial layer having multiple pixel regions; patterning a portion of the semiconductor epitaxial layer and the first insulating layer in a boundary region between the pixel regions to form a trench; forming a buried insulating layer on the first insulating layer, filling the trench, the buried insulating layer having a planar top surface; forming a second insulating layer on the buried insulating layer; forming a first mask pattern on the second insulating layer, the first mask pattern defining an opening overlapping the trench; and performing an ion implantation process using the first mask pattern as an ion implantation mask to form a first type potential barrier region in a bottom of the trench. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077302 | LEAD WIRE CONNECTION APPARATUS AND CONNECTION METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR CELLS - Convey means for pitch-feeding the semiconductor cell to which the conductive tapes have been attached, lead wire processing means for forming-processing the lead wire, provisional pressure-bonding means which is provided at a part opposed to the semiconductor cell that is pitch-fed, holds the lead wires which are forming-processed, repeats provisional pressure-bonding of the lead wires to the conductive tapes provided on the upper surface and lower surface of the semiconductor cell that is pitch-fed, and alternately connects the upper surfaces and lower surfaces of the neighboring semiconductor cells, and main pressure-bonding means which is disposed on a downstream side of the provisional pressure-bonding means in a direction of conveyance of the semiconductor cell, and which mainly pressure-bonds, simultaneously, the paired upper and lower lead wires which have been provisionally pressure-bonded to the upper surface and lower surface of the semiconductor cell. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077303 | Method for Fabricating Solar Cell Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition - In one example, a method for fabricating a solar cell comprising a first electrode, a first-type layer, an intrinsic layer, a second-type layer and a second electrode is disclosed. The method comprising forming a second-type layer including an amorphous silicon (Si) carbide thin film by an inductively coupled plasma chemical vapor deposition (ICP-CVD) device using mixed gas including hydrogen (H | 2012-03-29 |
20120077304 | METHOD FOR FORMING IMPURITY LAYER, EXPOSURE MASK THEREFORE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - A method for forming an impurity layer, includes forming a resist material | 2012-03-29 |
20120077305 | CONTROLLING LASER ANNEALED JUNCTION DEPTH BY IMPLANT MODIFICATION - Methods of enabling the use of high wavelength lasers to create shallow melt junctions are disclosed. In some embodiments, the substrate may be preamorphized to change its absorption characteristics prior to the implantation of a dopant. In other embodiments, a single implant may serve to amorphize the substrate and provide dopant. Once the substrate is sufficiently amorphized, a laser melt anneal may be performed. Due to the changes in the absorption characteristics of the substrate, longer wavelength lasers may be used for the anneal, thereby reducing cost. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077306 | Method for Fabricating Solar Cell Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition - In one example, a method for fabricating a solar cell comprising a first electrode, a first-type layer, an intrinsic layer, a second-type layer and a second electrode is disclosed. At least one of the second-type layer, the intrinsic layer and the first-type layer is formed as a crystallized Si layer by an inductively coupled plasma chemical vapor deposition (ICP-CVD) device using mixed gas including hydrogen (H | 2012-03-29 |
20120077307 | ETCHING PASTE HAVING A DOPING FUNCTION AND METHOD OF FORMING A SELECTIVE EMITTER OF A SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - An etching paste having a doping function for etching a thin film on a silicon wafer and a method of forming a selective emitter of a solar cell, the etching paste including an n-type or p-type dopant; a binder; and a solvent. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077308 | ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING PLASTICIZERS - A method includes combining organic semiconductor molecules and plasticizer molecules to form over a substrate a solid organic semiconductor channel. The channel may comprise at least about 50% by weight of the plasticizer molecules. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077309 | THERMALLY STABILIZED ELECTRODE STRUCTURE - Memory devices and methods for manufacturing are described herein. A memory device as described herein includes a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a thermal isolation structure including a layer of thermal isolation material between the first and second electrode layers. The first and second electrode layers and the thermal isolation structure define a multi-layer stack having a sidewall. A sidewall conductor layer including a sidewall conductor material is on the sidewall of the multi-layer stack. The sidewall conductor material has an electrical conductivity greater than that of the thermal isolation material. A memory element including memory material is on and in contact with the second electrode layer. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077310 | Manufacturing Method of Semiconductor Device - Provided is a semiconductor device having a pad on a semiconductor chip, a first passivation film formed over the semiconductor chip and having an opening portion on the pad of a probe region and a coupling region, a second passivation film formed over the pad and the first passivation film and having an opening portion on the pad of the coupling region, and a rewiring layer formed over the coupling region and the second passivation film and electrically coupled to the pad. The pad of the probe region placed on the periphery side of the semiconductor chip relative to the coupling region has a probe mark and the rewiring layer extends from the coupling region to the center side of the semiconductor chip. The present invention provides a technology capable of achieving size reduction, particularly pitch narrowing, of a semiconductor device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077311 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE HAVING BURIED POST IN ENCAPSULANT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a semiconductor package includes a first insulating body and a first semiconductor chip having a first active surface and a first back surface opposite the first active surface. The first semiconductor chip is disposed within the first insulating body. The first active surface is exposed by the first insulating body. The first back surface is substantially surrounded by the first insulating body. The semiconductor package includes a post within the first insulating body and adjacent to a side of the first semiconductor chip. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077312 | FLIP-CHIP BONDING METHOD TO REDUCE VOIDS IN UNDERFILL MATERIAL - Disclosed is a flip-chip bonding method to reduce voids in underfill material. A substrate with connecting pads is provided. At least a chip with a plurality of bumps is bonded on the substrate and then an underfill material is formed between the chip and the substrate. Finally, the substrate is placed in a pressure oven in which a positive pressure greater than one atm is provided, meanwhile, the underfill material is thermally cured with exerted pressures to reduce bubbles or voids trapped inside the underfill material to avoid popcorn issues due to CTE mismatch between the chip and the substrate. In one embodiment, another underfill material is further formed between a plurality of chips and bubbles or voids trapped between the chips are also reduced by the pressurized curing. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077313 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - In a semiconductor device manufacturing method, a first resin layer with optical transmission restrained is formed on a supporting substrate and a second resin layer made of thermoplastic resin is formed on the first resin layer. An insulating layer and a wiring layer are formed on the second resin layer and a first semiconductor chip is mounted on the wiring layer. The supporting substrate is separated by irradiating the first resin layer with a laser beam, and the second resin layer is removed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077314 | METHOD OF FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR STACK PACKAGE - Methods of fabricating a semiconductor stack package having a high capacity, a small volume and reliability. According to the method of fabricating a semiconductor stack package, a first semiconductor substrate including a plurality of first semiconductor chips is attached to a chip protection film. The chip protection film is expanded such that the plurality of the first semiconductor chips are spaced apart from each other. A plurality of second semiconductor chips are attached to the plurality of the first semiconductor chips, respectively. A molding layer is formed between the plurality of the first semiconductor chips and between the plurality of the second semiconductor chips. The molding layer and the chip protection film are sawed to separate the semiconductor stack package comprising the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip into a unit. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077315 | SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE CUTTING METHOD - A wafer having a front face formed with a functional device is irradiated with laser light while positioning a light-converging point within the wafer with the rear face of the wafer acting as a laser light incident face, so as to generate multiphoton absorption, thereby forming a starting point region for cutting due to a molten processed region within the wafer along a line. Consequently, a fracture can be generated from the starting point region for cutting naturally or with a relatively small force, so as to reach the front face and rear face. Therefore, when an expansion film is attached to the rear face of the wafer by way of a die bonding resin layer after forming the starting point region for cutting and then expanded, the wafer and die bonding resin layer can be cut along the line. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077316 | BRACE FOR WIRE BOND - An electrical connection includes a first wire having one end stitch bonded to a surface, such as the lead finger of a lead frame or the connection pad of a substrate. A second wire has a first end attached to the surface on a first side of the first wire and a second end attached to the surface on a second, opposing side of the first wire. The second wire acts as a brace that prevents the first wire from lifting off of the surface. If necessary, a third wire can be added that, like the second wire, acts as a brace to prevent the first wire from lifting off of the surface. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077317 | MULTILAYERED PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A multilayered printed circuit board or a substrate for mounting a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor device, a first resin insulating layer accommodating the semiconductor device, a second resin insulating layer provided on the first resin insulating layer, a conductor circuit provided on the second resin insulating layer, and via holes for electrically connecting the semiconductor device to the conductor circuit, wherein the semiconductor device is accommodated in a recess provided in the first resin insulating layer, and a metal layer for placing the semiconductor device is provided on the bottom face of the recess. A multilayered printed circuit board in which the installed semiconductor device establishes electrical connection through the via holes is provided. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077318 | DAMASCENE METHOD OF MAKING A NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE - A method of making a device includes providing a first device level containing first semiconductor rails separated by first insulating features, forming a sacrificial layer over the first device level, patterning the sacrificial layer and the first semiconductor rails in the first device level to form a plurality of second rails extending in a second direction, wherein the plurality of second rails extend at least partially into the first device level and are separated from each other by rail shaped openings which extend at least partially into the first device level, forming second insulating features between the plurality of second rails, removing the sacrificial layer, and forming second semiconductor rails between the second insulating features in a second device level over the first device level. The first semiconductor rails extend in a first direction. The second semiconductor rails extend in the second direction different from the first direction. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077319 | METHOD OF FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING EPITAXIAL BLOCKING LAYERS - A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming gate structures on PMOS and NMOS transistor regions of the semiconductor substrate, forming epitaxial blocking layers on source/drain regions of PMOS and NMOS transistor regions using a nitridation process, then selectively removing one of the epitaxial blocking layers, and using a SEG process to form an epitaxial layer on respective source/drain regions while shielding the other source/drain regions with a remaining epitaxial blocking layer. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077320 | MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor pattern on a substrate, gate structures on sidewalls of the semiconductor pattern, the gate structures being spaced apart from one another, insulating interlayers among the gate structures, wherein an uppermost insulating interlayer is lower than an upper face of the semiconductor pattern, a common source line contacting the substrate and protruding above the uppermost insulating interlayer, an etch stop layer pattern on the semiconductor pattern and on the common source line wherein the common source line protrudes above the uppermost insulating interlayer, an additional insulating interlayer on the uppermost insulating interlayer, and contact plugs extending through the additional insulating interlayer so as to make contact with the semiconductor pattern and the common source line, respectively. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077321 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Reliability of a semiconductor element and its product yield are improved by reducing variations in the electrical characteristic of a metal silicide layer. After forming a nickel-platinum alloy film over a semiconductor substrate, by carrying out a first thermal treatment at a thermal treatment temperature of 210 to 310° C. using a heater heating device, the technique causes the nickel-platinum alloy film and silicon to react with each other to form a platinum-added nickel silicide layer in a (PtNi) | 2012-03-29 |
20120077322 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND ADSORPTION SITE BLOCKING ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION METHOD - To provide a dielectric film having good crystallinity while suppressing an influence of the size effects and preventing the dielectric film from being divided by an Al-doped layer although there is provided the Al-doped layer for improving the leakage characteristics in the dielectric film of a capacitor, the dielectric film has at least one Al-doped layer, and an area density of Al atoms in one layer of the Al-doped layer is smaller than 1.4E+14′ atoms/cm | 2012-03-29 |
20120077323 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR REDUCING DAMAGING BREAKDOWN IN GATE DIELECTRICS - The present invention, in one aspect, provides an integrated circuit that comprises a first region of transistors having gate structures with a low dopant concentration, and a second region of transistors having gate structures with a dopant concentration substantially higher than the gate structures of the first region, and wherein the transistors in the first region comprise a substantial portion of the integrated circuit. The transistors may include a resistor region located between an upper portion of the gate and the gate dielectric. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077324 | PHASE CHANGE MEMORY DEVICE ACCOUNTING FOR VOLUME CHANGE OF PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A phase change memory device includes a silicon substrate including a plurality of active regions which extend in a first direction and are arranged at regular intervals in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Switching elements are formed in each active region of the silicon substrate and are spaced apart from one another. Phase change patterns are formed in the second direction and have the shape of lines in such that the phase change patterns connect side surfaces of pairs of switching elements which are placed adjacent to each other in a direction diagonal to the first direction. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077325 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY - Manufacturing processes for phase change memory have suffered from the problem of chalcogenide material being susceptible to delamination, since this material exhibits low adhesion to high melting point metals and silicon oxide films. Furthermore, chalcogenide material has low thermal stability and hence tends to sublime during the manufacturing process of phase change memory. According to the present invention, conductive or insulative adhesive layers are formed over and under the chalcogenide material layer to enhance its delamination strength. Further, a protective film made up of a nitride film is formed on the sidewalls of the chalcogenide material layer to prevent sublimation of the chalcogenide material layer. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077326 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In forming a ferro-electric capacitor structure of an FeRAM, a lower electrode film is formed (step S | 2012-03-29 |
20120077327 | Formation of a Shallow Trench Isolation Structure - A method of forming a shallow trench isolation structure such that the shoulders of the wall formations on either side of the trench are rounded, whilst the walls and floor of the trench as well as the top surface of the formations on either side of the trench remain flat. This is achieved by anchoring the walls and floors with a partial gap fill, which may be achieved either by fully filling the gap and then reducing the level to below that of the formations on either side a the trench by polishing and etching steps, or by not completely filling the trench in the first place. The tops of the formations on either side of the trench meanwhile are protected by an oxide layer, which is pared back from the edge of the trench, for example by means of an isotropic etching process. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077328 | NONVOLATILE SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE, METHOD OF FABRICATING THE NONVOLATILE SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND PROCESS OF WRITING DATA ON THE NONVOLATILE SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE - A nonvolatile semiconductor memory device includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of first element isolation insulating films formed on a surface of the semiconductor substrate corresponding to a first cell array region into a band shape, a plurality of second element isolation insulating films formed on a surface of the semiconductor substrate corresponding to a second cell array region into a band shape. Each first element isolation insulating film has a level from a surface of the semiconductor substrate, the first charge storage layer has a level from the surface of the semiconductor substrate, and each second element isolation insulating film has a level from the surface of the semiconductor substrate, the level of each first element isolation insulating film being lower than the level of the first charge storage layer and higher than the level of each second element isolation insulating film. | 2012-03-29 |