11th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090065686 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BACKGROUND CORRECTION IN TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY BASED QUANTITATION - A corrected reporter ion intensity is calculated in tandem mass spectrometry based quantitation using isobaric labels. An analyte in each of two or more samples of a mixture of samples is labeled with a different isobaric label. The analyte is eluted from the mixture of samples and intensities of the eluting analyte are measured. An analyte intensity is selected at each of at least two times from the measured intensities. Tandem mass spectrometry is performed on the eluting analyte at each of the at least two times. A plurality of reporter ion intensities is produced. A system of linear equations is created expressing each reporter ion intensity of the plurality of reporter ion intensities as a sum of a background noise intensity and the product of a fragmentation efficiency and an analyte intensity. A corrected reporter ion intensity is calculated from a solution of the system of linear equations. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065687 | MULTIPLEXING MATRIX-ANALYTE STEREO ELECTRONIC INTERACTIONS FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT SHOTGUN METABOLOMICS - A shotgun metabolomics approach using MALDI-tandem mass spectrometry was developed for the rapid analysis of cellular metabolites. Through the use of neutral organic solvents to inactivate endogenous enzyme activities (i.e., methanol/chloroform/H | 2009-03-12 |
20090065688 | ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT - The present invention achieves accurate quantitative determination without reducing measurement throughput and also without having to add a multi-component reference standard. An analytical instrument of the present invention for determining the concentration of a target compound contained in a target sample includes: a means for ionizing a mixture having a specific compound added to the target sample; a means for performing mass analysis on resulting ions; and a database that stores dependence of signal intensity on the concentration of a specific matrix component for each of the target compound and the addition compound, wherein the database is used to calibrate the concentration of the target compound from a signal derived from the target compound and a signal derived from the addition compound, each signal obtained by the mass analysis means. The present invention achieves a multi-component analyzer using low-cost, high-throughput mass analysis, as compared to conventional technique. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065689 | MASS ANALYSIS USING ALTERNATING FRAGMENTATION MODES - A method for the analysis of mixtures of components includes separating or partially separating different components of a mixture of a sample by means that causes the components to elute sequentially over a period of time, forming precursor ions from the components in the eluent, repeatedly switching, altering or varying an Electron Transfer Dissociation fragmentation device back and forth between a hi-fragmentation mode and a low-fragmentation mode to alternately produce product ions from the precursor ions in the hi-fragmentation mode and to produce substantially fewer product ions in the low-fragmentation mode, and obtaining mass spectra during the period of time from the precursor and product ions received from the Electron Transfer Dissociation fragmentation device. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065690 | MASS ANALYSIS WITH ALTERNATING BYPASS OF A FRAGMENTATION DEVICE - A method for analyzing a mixture of components includes forming precursor ions from the components, alternately causing the precursor ions to pass to and to by-pass a fragmentation device, to form product ions from the precursor ions that pass to the device and to form substantially fewer product ions from precursor ions that by-pass the device, and obtaining mass spectra from product ions received from the device and from precursor ions that by-passed the device. An apparatus for analyzing a sample includes an ion source for forming precursor ions from the components of the sample, a fragmentation device for forming product ions from the precursor ions, a by-pass device disposed upstream of the fragmentation device for switchable by-pass of the fragmentation device, and a mass analyzer. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065691 | High throughput quadrupolar ion trap - A method and apparatus are provided for operating a linear ion trap. A linear ion trap configuration is provided that allows for increased versatility in functions compared to a conventional three-sectioned linear ion trap. In operation, the linear ion trap provides multiple segments, the segments spatially portioning an initial population of ions into at least a first and a second ion population. Each segment is effectively independent and ions corresponding to the first ion population are able to be manipulated independently from ions corresponding to ions corresponding to the second ion population; the ions having been generated by an ion source under the same conditions. The ions can then be expelled from the ion trap. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065692 | High pressure collision cell for mass spectrometer - A high pressure collision cell for use in a mass spectrometer. The high pressure collision cell has a cell length L selected to be in a range such that upon application of voltages to a pair of opposed elongate electrically conducting electrodes there is produced an electric field of sufficient strength across the collision cell length L in to aid in directing ions entering the collision cell to along a transverse flow axis. The pressure in the collision cell is maintained in a range from about 50 mTorr to 1000 mTorr and wherein the collision cell length L and the pressure are selected such that a target thickness, defined as a product of the collision cell length L and the pressure, is maintained in a range from about 0.2 to about 2 mm-Torr. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065693 | Method And Apparatus For Probing Nuclear Material By Photofission - The invention relates to a method and a system for using photofission to probe an article containing potentially radiation-emitting elements. The article is bombarded by a beam of electrons of sufficient energy, and they are converted into photons by bremsstrahlung directly within the article to be probed, which article is likely to contain photofissile material. No target is added to the package to perform this conversion. Preferably, the article to be probed is a package of radioactive waste, in which the container is made of thick absorbent concrete. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065694 | Scanning electron microscope - An object of the invention is to reduce the beam drift in which the orbit of the charged particle beam is deflected by a potential gradient generated by a nonuniform sample surface potential on a charged-particle-beam irradiation area surface, the nonuniform sample surface potential being generated by electrification made when observing an insulating-substance sample using a charged particle beam. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065695 | Infrared camera for locating a target using at least one shaped light source - An infrared camera including optics and a detector sensitive to infrared radiation is used in conjunction with at least one light source, such as a laser, to locate a reference point on a target. Two intersecting line segments are produced by the one light source or a combination of two light sources to locate the reference point on the target. The infrared camera would display both an infrared image as well as a visible image which can be merged onto a single display. The teaching of the present invention could also be used to determine the distance to the target as well as the area of the target. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065696 | DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - In a terahertz radiation detection system, an array of harmonic transmitters/receivers can be scanned across a field of view. By using an unbalanced pair of Schottky diodes in the mixer of a heterodyne receiver, the receiver can be converted to a transmitter, generating terahertz radiation at even harmonics of the local oscillator. By using local oscillators of different frequencies in the transmitter and a receiver, the receiver can detect the generated radiation. In alternative arrangements, the local oscillator of the transmitter might have the same frequency as that of the receiver but be modulated, either directly or simply as a result of the transmitter being scanned across the field of view. If modulated directly, it might be amplitude or frequency modulation, these having different advantages. A receiver can be switched between acting as a transmitter and as a receiver by turning on and off an electrical bias to the Schottky diode pair. Embodiments of the invention have the further advantages of high signal to noise ratio in the output and the use of narrow bandwidth processing of the IF output. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065697 | Sub-millimeter wave frequency heterodyne detector system - The present invention relates to sub-millimeter wave frequency heterodyne imaging systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a sub-millimeter wave frequency heterodyne detector system for imaging the magnitude and phase of transmitted power through or reflected power off of mechanically scanned samples at sub-millimeter wave frequencies. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065698 | CONTROL UNIT AND CONTROL METHOD FOR RADIATION SOURCE AND RADIATION INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A radiation inspection system is disclosed. The radiation inspection system comprises: an inspection passage through which a moving object under inspection can pass, a radiation source disposed on a side of the inspection passage for emitting radiation, an array of detectors disposed on the other side of the inspection passage opposite to the radiation source for receiving the radiation emitted from the radiation source, a detector for detecting the moving object, and a controller for receiving a signal from the detector and controlling the radiation source to emit radiation when the detector detects the moving object for radiation imaging and inspection of the moving object. According to the radiation inspection system, the controller can control the radiation source to automatically emit radiation beam based on the detection signal from the detector for inspecting the moving object. As a result, inspection efficiency is improved, safety is increased, and misoperation of the radiation source is eliminated. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065699 | Tomography Scanner with Axially Discontinuous Array - A tomography scanner has intentionally designed, well defined gaps between detector rings with image reconstruction obtained with the use of conventional tomography data processing. The scanner is particularly advantageous as a small animal PET scanner. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065700 | REDUCED EDGE EFFECT DETECTOR - Embodiments of a radiation detector and subassemblies thereof are provided having a scintillator with a face and a reflector constructed and arranged to redirect a majority of light leaving the face of the scintillator at an angle within a range of 45 to 135 degrees compared to the direction in which the light was traveling when it left the face. In other embodiments a method is provided including receiving radiation into a scintillator having a face, producing light with the scintillator in response to the radiation, allowing at least a portion of the light to leave the face, and reflecting a majority of the light leaving the face at an angle within a range of 45 to 135 degrees compared to the direction in which the light was traveling when it left the face with a reflector. Other embodiments are directed to a reflector including a plurality of prisms having a first face and a second face with a barrier on the first face. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065701 | CdZnTe Device Using Constrained Design For High-Flux X-Ray Spectroscopic Imaging Applications - A CdZnTe photon counting detector includes a core material of Cd | 2009-03-12 |
20090065702 | READOUT APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging apparatus includes a sensor array, readout apparatus, and control circuit. The readout apparatus includes first LPFs arranged in correspondence with signal lines, an analog multiplexer, and a second LPF. The cut-off frequencies of the first and second LPFs can be switched on two stages, and the control circuit switches the cut-off frequencies of the first and second LPFs in accordance with the imaging mode. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065703 | ASSEMBLY FEATURES AND SHOCK PROTECTION FOR A DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY DETECTOR - A digital radiography detector includes a casing having a planar member and side walls defining a cavity; a baseplate located within the cavity; and a radiography detector assembly mounted on the baseplate. Means are provided for locating the baseplate on the casing planar member. The means includes protrusion features projecting from one of the baseplate and the casing planar member and complementary recess features on the other of the baseplate and the casing planar member, the protrusion features mating with the recess features. The radiography detector assembly includes a photodetector array mounted on the baseplate and a scintillator screen in contact with the photodetector array, wherein the scintillator screen has one or more edges, and including a clamp mounted on the baseplate for clamping the scintillator screen on the one or more edges to the photodetector array to prevent movement of the screen. The detector includes a cover fastened to the casing spaced from the detector assembly; and including an external shock absorber which is attached to the outside surface of the detector and which encapsulates and seals any fasteners or openings required on the detector casing and cover. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065704 | IMPLEMENTATION OF AVALANCHE PHOTO DIODES IN (BI) CMOS PROCESSES - A radiation detector ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065705 | SCINTILLATOR PLATE - A scintillator plate has a radiation permeable and moisture-impermeable substrate, a scintillator on the substrate, a first transparent organic layer that covers the scintillator, a second transparent organic layer arranged on the first transparent organic layer, and a transparent inorganic layer that is arranged on the second transparent organic layer. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065706 | PARTICLE BEAM THERAPY SYSTEM - A particle beam therapy system using a spot scanning method includes a synchrotron, a beam transport system, an irradiation system, and a controller. A controller is configured to turn on a radio frequency electromagnetic field to be applied to an extraction system when a charged particle beam is to be supplied to the irradiation system, and turn off the radio frequency electromagnetic field to be applied to the extraction system when the supply of the charged particle beam to the irradiation system is to be blocked by means of an electromagnet provided in the beam transport system or in the synchrotron. The controller is also adapted to turn off a radio frequency acceleration voltage to be applied to an acceleration cavity in synchronization with the turning-off of the radio frequency electromagnetic field to be applied to the extraction device. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065707 | INSPECTION CONTAINER - The present invention discloses an inspection container, comprising: a bottom and a sidewall, said bottom is coupled to one side of said sidewall to form a space, wherein, there are a plurality of protrudes set on the lower surface of said bottom. The inspection container further comprises a division part, which divides said space into a plurality of subspaces. With the solutions according to the present invention, it is possible to meet the requirement for inspecting a plurality of bottles at one time. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065708 | MOON GRID FOR TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY TOMOGRAPHY AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed is a moon grid for transmission electron microscopy tomography, including a mesh sheet for protecting an upper objects and a support film formed on the mesh sheet and having nanoparticles dispersed throughout, in which the nanoparticles dispersed throughout the support film are used as reference points in the reconstruction of two-dimensional transmission electron microscopy images into a three-dimensional image, thus omitting a process of attaching markers in the course of preparation of a sample and easily forming reference points even on a sample to which it is impossible to attach markers. A method of fabricating such a moon grid is also provided. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065709 | Laser Scanner Device - Relates to a laser scanner device ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065710 | TRACE EVIDENCE DETECTION USING MULTIPLE LASER LIGHT SOURCES - A method for detecting trace evidence materials on a surface comprises irradiating the surface with radiation from two or more lasers emitting radiation at different wavelengths selected to stimulate luminescence in the trace materials. The evidence is detected by observing the surface through an optical filter arranged to transmit the luminescence, while blocking transmission of the laser radiation wavelengths reflected or scattered from the surface. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065711 | Charged particle beam exposure system - A charged particle beam exposure apparatus for transferring a pattern onto a surface of a target, comprising a beam generator comprising a plurality of n changed particle sources, substantially in one plane, each source adapted for generating a charged particle beam, a first aperture array, comprising a plurality of groups of apertures, each group of apertures aligned with one source, for splitting each beam up into a plurality of beamlets m, thus resulting in a total of n×m beamlets, and a deflector array, comprising a plurality of groups of deflectors, each group of deflectors aligned with one source and one group of apertures, each deflector in a group aligned with an aperture of the corresponding group, and each group of deflectors operable for asserting a collimating influence on its corresponding beam. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065712 | Dual neutron-gamma ray source - A dual neutron-gamma ray source comprises a compact neutron generator, a shield, a collimator, and an internal gamma target. The shield surrounds the compact neutron generator. The collimator traverses the shield from the compact neutron generator to a collimator port. The internal gamma target is positioned within the collimator to generate gamma rays from the neutrons. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065713 | Variable-ratio neutron-gamma ray source - A variable-ratio neutron-gamma ray source comprises a neutron generator, a shield, a collimator, and an external gamma target. The neutron generator generates neutrons and the shield reduces external radiation exposure. The collimator collimates the neutrons into a neutron beam that traverses the shield. The external gamma target generates a dual neutron-gamma ray beam from the neutron beam, wherein the dual neutron-gamma ray beam has a variable neutron-gamma ratio as a function of a thickness of the external gamma target. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065714 | ELETROFLUID COLLISIONAL ACCELERATOR AND FUSION REACTOR - At least one exemplary embodiment is directed toward accelerating charged hydrogenated fluid into collisions of sufficient energy to initiate at least partial fusion of the collisional hydrogenated fluid, where one of the products of the collision is a product including an element higher in the periodic tables than at least one of the colliding fluids, and where, optionally, the at least partial fusion heats a coolant loop which in turn generates electricity. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065715 | Universal ultraviolet/ IR/ visible light emitting module - A miniature, battery operated plastic module designed to project at least three different frequencies of energy from light emitting diodes is described. A first frequency is between 390 nm-420 nm just above harmful Ultraviolet Frequencies, a second frequency is between 850 nm-1200 nm in the infrared band and a third frequency is for a visible white light. The light emitting module has a base unit, the unit including a pulsed LED that emits an ultraviolet wavelength of light adapted to focus on a surface having phosphorescence means on the surface to activate the phosphorescence. The light emitting module may also have a base unit which includes a pulsed LED that emits an infrared wavelength of light adapted to penetrate a particular atmosphere. The module may also provide optional power for external items in addition to the three frequencies. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065716 | SHOE SANITIZER - Introducing ultraviolet (UV) light ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065717 | PARTICLE THERAPY SYSTEM - A particle therapy system is provided. The particle therapy system includes an imaging unit and a rotatable gantry with an irradiation unit. The irradiation unit projects into an irradiation room delimited by a wall. The imaging unit is arranged on a C-arm. The C-arm is operable to be moved between a retracted parking position und an extended diagnostic position for imaging purposes. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065718 | Water hammerless valve - [Problems] To limit an opening of the fluid channel by automatically preventing the stem from upward movement caused by water hammer using a pneumatically-operating valve. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065719 | Electrically controlled pilot operated pressure regulator valve apparatus and method of operation of the same - The apparatus uses an electrical signal controlled valve, for instance, a proportional solenoid controlled valve, controlled by a controller, to control a pilot operated valve for regulating pressure of fluid in a port thereof in connection with a fluid operated system. A pressure sensor in connection with the port is used to monitor the regulated pressure. The regulated pressurized fluid in the port is also used, as required, as a component of the pilot signal. The valves are configured such that when the electrical control signal is absent or the electrically controlled valve is unresponsive thereto, the presence of pressurized fluid at a predetermined supply pressure, will automatically operate the pilot operated valve in cooperation with a biasing element thereof, for delivering pressurized fluid at a minimum or reduced regulated pressure. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065720 | Pressure Regulator for Gaseous Media - A pressure regulator can be used particularly in a CNG-operated motor vehicle as an electronically controlled pressure reducer for maintaining the gas pressure constant on the injection valve used for filling the respective cylinder. The pressure regulator is composed of a control unit ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065721 | ACTUATOR AND VALVE ASSEMBLY - An actuator for selectively moving a part relative to another part includes a shape memory wire, which contracts when heated. One portion of the shape memory wire is fixed to a first body, and another portion of the shape memory wire is coupled to a second body, which is movable relative to the first body. When heated the shape memory wire contracts and moves the second body in a direction of travel from a first position relative to the first body toward a second position. The actuator further includes a magnetic field for generating a magnetic force on the second body. The magnetic force acts on and moves the second body in the direction of travel to the second position after the shape memory wire initially contracts, and further decouples the second body from the shape memory wire when applying the magnetic force to the second body to thereby unload the load on the shape memory wire when the second body is moved to the second position. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065722 | PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE - A pressure control valve having valve seats, an electromagnet, a magnetic coil, and an armature coupled to an anchor rod, which are axially slidable for biasing a part against a first valve seat to close a tank edge. A push rod, which is integral with the anchor rod, biases a locking element off a ball seat to open an inlet control edge. The cross-section of the inlet control edge can be modified depending on the temperature such that the cross-section is opened as widely as possible at low oil temperatures. The cross-section of the inlet control edge is reduced at high oil temperatures to the extent that a high valve dynamic of the follow-up slide valve is achieved, and the leakage oil flow is not significantly increased. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065723 | Plastic bobbin with creep prevention feature - A solenoid actuated valve includes a plastic nylon bobbin which has a relatively rigid portion which supports the electrical actuation coil and a separate, relatively resilient portion, which is integrally formed with the rigid portion of the bobbin for the mounting thereof. An armature is positioned for reciprocating displacement within a central passageway of the bobbin in response to selective energization of the coil. A spool valve is operatively connected for movement with the armature. A frame assembly supports the solenoid valve and continuously compressively loads the resilient portion of the bobbin within a non-plastic range of deformation. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065724 | Rotary Valve for Industrial Fluid Flow Control - A cylindrical rotary valve to control or affect fluid flow in processes where the fluid temperature must be maintained within a target range, the fluid pressure is varied and/or the amount of fluid flow is controlled comprising one or more of the following elements alone or in combination: (i) the use of a temperature control core in the valve shaft, (ii) the contoured or tapered shapes or the conduits (iii) the use of the valve to create predictable pulses or waves in the fluid being controlled, (iv) a modular system of valves where the valve body is fixed and the valve shaft is replaceable with a second valve shaft of different conduit shape, (v) a rotary valve with multiple inputs or multiple outputs for either mixing or diverting of input fluids, and (vi) the use of the valve in abrasive particulate blasting and in particular dry ice blasting. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065725 | GAS DOSING VALVE - A gas metering valve has a valve seat and a closure member which can be pressed against the valve seat in a closed position, and a tiltable lever for pressing the closure member against the valve seat. A transmission plate is arranged between the closure member and the lever in such a way that the lever, or a transmission element arranged at the lever, slides along the transmission plate during a tilting movement of the lever so that the closure member is movable from an open position into its closed position. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065726 | High Temperature Ball Valve Seal - A high temperature ball valve seal is disclosed that achieves Class IV shutoff for operating temperatures above 550 degrees F. The ball valve seal includes a C-seal positioned between a main seal and a seal housing to prevent fluid from flowing through a secondary flowpath when the ball valve is in a closed position. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065727 | Seat Block and Valve Device - A seat block capable of maintaining a well-fitted state of a seat portion in a simple and reliable manner regardless of use conditions. A seat portion base body ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065728 | Valve Block - The invention relates to a valve block, in particular a hydraulic valve block, which comprises a basic body having a base area and a plurality of blind holes, in particular valve bores, and lamellae, having a plurality of valve actuating devices, in particular electromagnets, and having a plurality of connections, in particular hydraulic connections. The invention is distinguished by the fact that the basic body has an encircling sealing surface, running obliquely relative to the base area, for a protective hood, in particular an oil pan. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065729 | Anti-Asphyxia Valve Assembly for Respirator Mask - An elbow assembly for a mask assembly includes an anti-asphyxia valve (AAV) assembly that may take the form of a box-like frame work, a drop-in arrangement, or a slot-in arrangement. In each case, the AAV assembly may include a flap element which is movable so as to either direct ambient gas/air to the elbow assembly and thus the patient using the mask assembly, or to allow the passage of pressurized gas to the patient. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065730 | Polymeric Electrolyte, Method for Production Thereof, and Electrochemical Element - A polymeric electrolyte comprising: a polymeric material and an electrolyte salt; or a polymeric material, a solvent and an electrolyte salt, wherein a copolymer composed of 50 to 99 mol % of an ethylenically unsaturated compound and 1 to 50 mol % of carbon monoxide comprises 66.7 to 100 wt % of the polymeric material. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065731 | Method for producing piezoelectric ceramic - To provide a method for producing a piezoelectric ceramic which can improve toughness thereof. Provided is a method for producing a piezoelectric ceramic which includes a step of polarizing a piezoelectric ceramic having a main component represented by a composition formula Pb | 2009-03-12 |
20090065732 | Composite powder with a high efficiency of releasing anions, and its attached substance and manufacturing method - A composite powder with a high efficiency of releasing anions, and its attached substance and manufacturing method. The composite powder is made by mixing tourmaline powder and carbon-series powder in an optimal ratio, and the composite powder is blended with an attached substance (such as polymer foaming materials or chemical fiber materials) to form a product, such that the synergy of the composite powder results in high piezoelectricity, thermoelectricity and related physical properties to achieve the multifunctional effects of releasing anions, removing odors and suppressing germs. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065733 | EXOTHERMIC AGENT - To provide a novel water-addition type, chemical exothermic agent. An exothermic agent comprising, per mass thereof, more than 30% but not more than 40% of a calcium oxide powder having an average particle size of 75 μm to 150 μm, and not less than 60% but less than 70% of a mixed aluminum powder in which an aluminum powder having such a particle size distribution that a particle size of 45 μm pass is 70.0 to 80.0% and a particle size of 45 to 75 μm is 20.0 to 30.0% and an aluminum powder having such a particle size distribution that a particle size of 45 μm pass is 60 to 70%, a particle size of 45 μm is 20 to 30%, a particle size of 63 μm is 7 to 10% and a particle size of 75 μm is 1.0 to 2.0% are mixed at a mass ratio of 1:2. This exothermic agent may further contain 5 to 10%, relative to its total mass, of at least one inorganic salt compound selected from the group consisting of calcium sulfate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium chloride, sodium sulfite, sodium phosphate, and sodium carbonate. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065734 | HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM AND HEAT TRANSFER METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a heat transfer medium and a heat transfer method that uses the heat transfer medium. The heat transfer medium comprises a light-transparent substrate coated with a plurality of nano particles. The nano particles absorb light incident thereon to thereby produce heat, which is transferred to a target object to be heated. Nano particles can be applied onto a target object. After heating, the particles are removed by etching. Nano particles can be selectively applied to the light-transparent substrate or directly to a target object to be heat so as to localize heat-production and thus heat selective portions of the target object. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065735 | CLEANING SOLUTION FORMULATIONS FOR SUBSTRATES - Presented is a cleaning solution according to one embodiment of the present invention that includes a corrosion inhibitor, a solubilizing agent, an oxygen scavenger, and a complexing agent also capable as a pH adjustor. Another embodiment of the present invention includes cleaning solutions that include a pH adjustor, an optional complexing agent, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning solutions may have a solubilizing agent optionally present, may have a surfactant optionally present, and may have a dielectric etchant optionally present. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065736 | CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF MALEATED FATTY ACIDS - Chemically modified maleated fatty acid compositions and the salts thereof, especially chemically modified tall oil fatty acid containing compositions are useful in formulating corrosion inhibitors, as emulsifiers, as collectors in mining applications, and as cross-linking agents, such compositions find particular utility for petroleum-related applications. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065737 | POLYMERIZATION CONTROLLERS FOR COMPOSITES CURED BY ORGANIC PEROXIDE INITIATORS - The use of nitroxides to control free radical cured resin systems used in the production of thermosetting materials such as bulk molded compositions, sheet molded compositions, and pultrusions is disclosed. The invention could also be employed in other resin systems where control of kinetics would be desirable such as in adhesive formulations, in solid surface composites, and certain types of polyester casting resins. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065738 | Electrocatalyst Support and Catalyst Supported Thereon - In one embodiment of the present disclosure an electrocatalyst support for a fuel cell is provided which includes a doped titania metal oxide. The dopant includes a valve metal. The doped titania metal oxide has a BET surface area of greater than 20 m | 2009-03-12 |
20090065739 | LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOUND HAVING CHLORONAPHTHALENE MOIETY, LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION, AND OPTICAL DEVICE - A compound represented by formula (1): | 2009-03-12 |
20090065740 | LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy that includes two components, wherein the first component is at least one compound selected from the group of compounds represented by formulas (1-1) and (1-2), and the second component is at least one compound selected from the group of compounds represented by formulas (2-1) to (2-3): | 2009-03-12 |
20090065741 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE APPLICATION OF A MATERIAL LAYER TO DISPLAY DEVICES - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for the application of material to form a layer of an organic electroluminescent device. The material is sputter deposited typically from at least one target of material held in respect to a magnetron in a coating chamber. The magnetrons used can be unbalanced magnetrons and/or are provided with other magnetrons and/or magnet arrays in a closed field configuration. The material is found to be deposited in a manner which prevents or minimises damage to the device and hence reduces or removes the need for a barrier layer to be applied. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065742 | SYNTHESIS OF WATER SOLUBLE NON-TOXIC NANOCRYSTALLINE QUANTUM DOTS AND USES THEREOF - An economic, direct synthetic method for producing water soluble ZnS QDs that are ready for bioconjugation is provided. The method can produce aqueous ZnS QDs with emission wavelengths varying from 400 nm to 700 nm. Highly luminescent metal sulfide (MS) QDs are produced via an aqueous synthesis route. MS QDs are capped with thiol-containing charged molecules in a single step. The resultant MS QDs exhibit the distinctive excitonic photoluminescence desired of QDs and can be fabricated to avoid undesirable broadband emissions at higher wavelengths. The aqueous ZnS QDs are stable in biological fluids over a long period of time. In addition, non-toxic ZnS QDs have been produced with good photoluminescence properties. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065743 | FLUIDIZED BEDS, SIZING OF FLUIDIZED MEDIUM INLET HOLES AND METHODS OF FLUIDIZING - A fluidized bed apparatus having a plurality of inlet holes for the introduction of fluidizing medium into a fluidized bed, wherein at least two, and preferably more, of the inlet holes have different cross sectional areas. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065744 | USE OF POLYNUCLEAR PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS AS STABILISERS - The use of polycyclic phenolic compounds which have up to 20 benzene rings per molecule and are obtainable by reacting a tetrahydrobenzoxazine I | 2009-03-12 |
20090065745 | ANTI-DEGRADATION AGENT - There is provided an anti-degradation agent capable of exhibiting an excellent degradation-inhibiting property for foods, cosmetics, etc. The anti-degradation agent contains a compound having a dynamic hydration number of not less than 25 such as maltotriose. The anti-degradation agent preferably further contains a water-soluble antioxidant such as rosmaric acid, vitamin C, ascorbic acid, isoascorbic acid and a salt thereof (for example, alkali metal salts, alkali earth metal salts, etc.) as well as catechins and catechin-containing natural extracts. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065746 | TRANSPARENT ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FILM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention provides a transparent electrically conductive film and a method for producing the same. The transparent electrically conductive film comprises Zn, Sn and O, wherein the molar ratio Zn/(Zn+Sn) of Zn to the sum of Zn and Sn is 0.41 to 0.55, and is amorphous. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065747 | TIN OXIDE-BASED SPUTTERING TARGET, LOW RESISTIVITY, TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH FILM AND COMPOSITION FOR USE THEREIN - The present invention is directed to a composition consisting essentially of:
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20090065748 | Composite Materials for Infrared Sensing Markers - The present invention discloses composite materials for distant laser sensing in the infrared spectral region. The composites are disclosed to consist of the conductive polymer, the infrared active compound and the thermoplastic matrix polymer. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065749 | Supporting Structure Capable of Vertically Elevating - The present invention relates to a supporting structure capable of vertically elevating, comprises a pair of retracting devices, a base seat and a supporting device; by applying a force to the pair of retracting devices, the elbow joint section disposed at a pivotal connecting location between the top and the bottom rotation sheets is inwardly or outwardly moved, thus the top and the bottom rotation sheets correspondingly close or away from each other, so it can be ensured that the height of the supported objected is vertically adjusted without occupying too much space; and the present invention provides a function of vertically elevating, so problems that a base seat has to be pivotally connected to at the rear portion due to the forward/backward movement of the supported object has overcome and the appearance of the base seat can be styled to enhance the artistic sensation. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065750 | NON-SLIP OVERLASH JIG - A non-slip overlash jig for pulling cable along a support line via a towrope such that when the towrope is slack, the overlash jig does not retreat along the support line thereby slacking the cable. The non-slip overlash jig includes a housing having a roller and a clamping mechanism for engaging the cable. The roller is rotatably mounted to the housing and includes a one-way roller bearing that prevents sliding of the non-slip overlash jig when there is slack in the towrope. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065751 | SYSTEM TO GUIDE A WIRE, CHAIN, CABLE, ETC, ONBOARD A VESSEL - A system is described for handling a wire, a chain, a cable, etc. ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065752 | LIFT WITH LOW PROFILE ROTATABLE COUPLING - A lift includes a housing for rotatably receiving a hydraulic cylinder with a piston rod coupled to a generally cylindrical support tube. A low profile connecting head for supplying hydraulic fluid to the cylinder is rotatably mounted to the housing but captively held to the housing in the axial (longitudinal) direction. This allows the connecting head to be rotated during installation of the lift to a table leg for easy coupling to the pressurized source of hydraulic fluid. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065753 | Optical Fibre Installation Apparatus - A device for use with apparatus for installing a cable into a tube, the apparatus including means to mechanically drive the cable into the tube, the device being suitable for directing an air flow into the tube and comprising a bore into which the air flow is directed, the bore having a length and a longitudinal axis, shielding means to reduce air flow from the bore along the longitudinal axis of the bore, wherein the shielding means extends the length of the bore, and wherein the bore is formed from the shielding means. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065754 | IMPACT SLIDER FOR GUARDRAIL - This invention relates to guardrails and guardrail impact heads for use in roading networks or vehicle road lanes requiring separation by a barrier. The invention provides an impact head for a guardrail including cable routing means adapted to form a convoluted path through which a cable can be threaded. The convoluted path that the cables must follow through the impact head of the invention restricts movement of the cable through the head, thereby providing sufficient friction to slow down the movement of the impact head during a vehicle impact. The invention also provides a method of constructing a guardrail including the steps of slidably interconnecting a plurality of rails and attaching them to posts, positioning an impact head according to any one of the preceding claims at one end of the slidably interconnected rails, threading at least one cable through the impact head and anchoring the cable to the ground. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065755 | BARRIER SYSTEM - A barrier is formed from at least one elongate rail and at least one vertical upright member. The elongate rail includes a web and a pair of opposed side walls which extend from the web to define a rail channel. Each upright member includes an aperture formed therein. In one implementation, a pin extending from a clip is inserted into the aperture, and the upright member, with the clip, is at least partially situated within the rail channel, wherein the clip is welded to an inside surface of the rail channel. In another implementation, a pin is inserted through the aperture, and the upright member, with the pin, is at least partially situated within the rail channel, wherein opposed ends of the pin are welded to an inside surface of the opposed side walls of the rail channel. The pin and aperture form a pivot point allowing the upright member to rotate with respect to the elongate rail. In a fence implementation, this allows the barrier to be racked in order to follow undulating terrain. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065756 | Cantilevered Rail Support and Covering - A rail structure for use as a handrail or as part of a fence or guardrail construction. The rail has a rigid channel shaped support member and upper and lower rail caps to enclose the support member with a durable decorative appearance. The cantilever provided by flanges on the support member permit upper and lower rail caps to be snap fit to the support member. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065757 | Nonvolatile Memory Element - A nonvolatile memory element in which Rb | 2009-03-12 |
20090065758 | PHASE CHANGE MEMORY ARRAY AND FABRICATION THEREOF - A phase change memory array is disclosed, comprising a first cell having a patterned phase change layer, and a second cell having a patterned phase change layer, wherein the patterned phase change layer of the first cell and the patterned phase change layer of the second cell are disposed at different layers. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065759 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A non-volatile memory semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the same are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a PN junction diode formed over a semiconductor substrate. Insulating films may be formed over the PN junction diode and patterned to have via holes. A resistive random access memory including a first metal pattern may be in contact with a first region of the PN junction diode. An oxide film pattern may be formed over the first metal pattern and a second metal pattern formed over the oxide film pattern. The first metal pattern, the oxide film pattern and the second metal pattern may be formed in the via holes. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065760 | RESISTIVE MEMORY DEVICES AND METHODS OF FORMING RESISTIVE MEMORY DEVICES - Methods of forming a resistive memory device include forming an insulation layer on a semiconductor substrate including a conductive pattern, forming a contact hole in the insulation layer to expose the conductive pattern, forming a lower electrode in the contact hole, forming a variable resistive oxide layer in the contact hole on the lower electrode, forming a middle electrode in the contact hole on the variable resistive oxide layer, forming a buffer oxide layer on the middle electrode and the insulation layer, and forming an upper electrode on the buffer oxide layer. Related resistive memory devices are also disclosed. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065761 | PROGRAMMABLE FUSE/NON-VOLATILE MEMORY STRUCTURES IN BEOL REGIONS USING EXTERNALLY HEATED PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - A programmable phase change material (PCM) structure includes a heater element formed at a BEOL level of a semiconductor device, the BEOL level including a low-K dielectric material therein; a first via in electrical contact with a first end of the heater element and a second via in electrical contact with a second end of the heater element, thereby defining a programming current path which passes through the first via, the heater element, and the second via; a PCM element disposed above the heater element, the PCM element configured to be programmed between a lower resistance crystalline state and a higher resistance amorphous state through the use of programming currents through the heater element; and a third via in electrical contact with the PCM element, thereby defining a sense current path which passes through the third via, the PCM element, the heater element, and the second via. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065762 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE WITH IMPROVED STRUCTURE - A light emitting diode (LED) for minimizing crystal defects in an active region and enhancing recombination efficiency of electrons and holes in the active region includes non-polar GaN-based semiconductor layers grown on a non-polar substrate. The semiconductor layers include a non-polar N-type semiconductor layer, a non-polar P-type semiconductor layer, and non-polar active region layers positioned between the N-type semiconductor layer and the P-type semiconductor layer. The non-polar active region layers include a well layer and a barrier layer with a superlattice structure. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065763 | LIGHT-EMITTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - The present invention discloses a light-emitting semiconductor device, includes: a first electrode that is made of a high reflective metal; a second electrode; a tunnel junction layer coupling to the first electrode through a first ohmic contact and generating a tunnel current by applying a reverse bias voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode; a light-emitting layer provided between the tunnel junction layer and the second electrode. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065764 | Methods and devices for forming nanostructure monolayers and devices including such monolayers - Methods for forming or patterning nanostructure arrays are provided. The methods involve formation of arrays on coatings comprising nanostructure association groups, patterning using resist, and/or use of devices that facilitate array formation. Related devices for forming nanostructure arrays are also provided, as are devices including nanostructure arrays (e.g., memory devices). | 2009-03-12 |
20090065765 | CARBON NANOTUBE GROWN ON CATALYST AND MANUFACTURE METHOD - A method for manufacturing carbon nanotubes includes the steps of: (a) depositing catalytic fine particles containing Al—Fe, Zr—Co or Hf—Co on a base body; and (b) growing carbon nanotubes on the catalytic fine particles deposited on the base body. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065766 | DIKETOPYRROLOPYRROLE-BASED POLYMERS - A polymer has a structure represented by: | 2009-03-12 |
20090065767 | MULTIPLE CONDUCTIVE LAYER TFT - The present invention relates to a multiple layer pixel architecture for an active matrix display in which a common bus line is formed on a metal level which is separate from that on which the gate electrodes of the TFTs are formed. A multilayer electronic structure adapted to solution deposition, the structure including a thin film transistor (TFT) for driving a pixel of an active matrix optoelectronic device and a capacitor for storing charge to maintain an electrical state of said active matrix pixel, wherein the structure comprises a substrate bearing at least four conducting layers separated by at least three dielectric layers, first and second ones of said conducting layers defining drain/source electrodes and a gate electrode of said transistor respectively, and third and fourth ones of said conducting layers defining respective first and second plates of said capacitor, and wherein said capacitor and said transistor are laterally positioned such that they overlap in a vertical direction. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065768 | Memory Element and Semiconductor Device - To provide a memory element, a memory device, and a semiconductor device, which can be easily manufactured at low cost; are nonvolatile and data-rewritable; and have preferable switching properties and low operating voltage. A memory element of the invention includes a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer facing the first conductive layer, and an organic compound layer provided between the first and the second conductive layers. For the organic compound layer, a high molecular material having an amide group at least at one kind of side chains is used. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065769 | Semiconductor device amd method for manufacturing the same - It is an object of the present invention to provide a technique in which a high-performance and high reliable memory device and a semi-conductor device provided with the memory device are manufactured at low cost with high yield. The semiconductor device includes an organic compound layer including an insulator over a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer over the organic compound layer including an insulator. Further, the semiconductor device is manufactured by forming a first conductive layer, discharging a composition of an insulator and an organic compound over the first conductive layer to form an organic compound layer including an insulator, and forming a second conductive layer over the organic compound layer including an insulator. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065770 | FUSED RING COMPOUND AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, POLYMER, ORGANIC THIN FILM CONTAINING THOSE, AND ORGANIC THIN FILM DEVICE AND ORGANIC THIN FILM TRANSISTOR COMPRISING SUCH ORGANIC THIN FILM - It is an object of the present invention to provide a fused ring compound which can exhibit sufficient charge transport properties and which has excellent solubility in a solvent. The fused ring compound according to the present invention is represented by the following general formula (1), | 2009-03-12 |
20090065771 | FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR USING OXIDE FILM FOR CHANNEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides a field effect transistor including an oxide film as a semiconductor layer, wherein the oxide film includes one of a source part and a drain part to which one of hydrogen and deuterium is added. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065772 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING PATTERN ALIGNMENT ERROR - An apparatus for detecting pattern alignment error includes a first conductive pattern disposed over a first insulation member with a power source applied to the first conductive pattern; a second insulation member for covering the first conductive pattern; a second conductive pattern disposed on the second insulation member; a conductive via connected to the second conductive pattern and passing through the second insulation member; and an insulation pattern disposed in the first conductive pattern for detecting an alignment error in response to a position of the conductive via. The apparatus for detecting pattern alignment error can detect the alignment of lower wiring in a device with multi-layer wiring | 2009-03-12 |
20090065773 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Miniaturization and high-performance of a semiconductor device are promoted, which has a package on package (POP) structure in which a plurality of semiconductor packages is stacked in a multistage manner. A testing conductive pad for determining the quality of a conduction state of a microcomputer chip and a memory chip is arranged outside a conductive pad for external input/output and thereby the route of a wire that couples the microcomputer chip and the memory chip to the testing conductive pad is reduced in length. Further, the wire that couples the microcomputer chip and the memory chip to the testing conductive pad is coupled to a pad in the outer row among conductive pads in two rows to be coupled to the microcomputer chip. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065774 | MULTILAYER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - The present invention is applied to a multilayer semiconductor device including a plurality of layered semiconductor chips. At least one of the plurality of layered semiconductor chips comprises a pad that is not connected to any external circuit terminal of the multilayer semiconductor device. The multilayer semiconductor device further comprises a separating element that connects the pad to a test stub line when each semiconductor chip is tested and separates the pad from the test stub line during the normal operation. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065775 | TEST-KEY FOR CHECKING INTERCONNECT AND CORRESPONDING CHECKING METHOD - A test key for checking an interconnect structure is described, including a contiguous metal line and multiple conductive plugs on the contiguous metal line, wherein one end of each plug contacts with the contiguous metal line. The other end of at least one plug is not connected to any conductor. In addition, the two ends of the contiguous metal line are connected to different voltages. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065776 | Print Processing for Patterned Conductor, Semiconductor and Dielectric Materials - Embodiments relate to printing features from an ink containing a material precursor. In some embodiments, the material includes an electrically active material, such as a semiconductor, a metal, or a combination thereof. In another embodiment, the material includes a dielectric. The embodiments provide improved printing process conditions that allow for more precise control of the shape, profile and dimensions of a printed line or other feature. The composition(s) and/or method(s) improve control of pinning by increasing the viscosity and mass loading of components in the ink. An exemplary method thus includes printing an ink comprising a material precursor and a solvent in a pattern on the substrate; precipitating the precursor in the pattern to form a pinning line; substantially evaporating the solvent to form a feature of the material precursor defined by the pinning line; and converting the material precursor to the patterned material. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065777 | Display Device and Manufacturing Method Therefor - In a display device of the present invention which forms thin film transistors on a substrate, the thin film transistor comprises: a silicon nitride film which is formed on the substrate in a state that the silicon nitride film covers a gate electrode; a silicon oxide film which is selectively formed on the silicon nitride film; a semiconductor layer which is formed at least on an upper surface of the silicon oxide film and includes a pseudo single crystal layer or a polycrystalline layer; and a drain electrode and a source electrode which are formed on an upper surface of the semiconductor layer by way of a contact layer, wherein either one of the pseudo single crystal layer and the poly-crystalline layer is formed by crystallizing the amorphous silicon layer, and a peripheral-side wall surface of the pseudo single crystal layer or the polycrystalline layer is contiguously constituted with a peripheral-side wall surface of the silicon oxide film below the pseudo single crystal layer or the polycrystalline layer without a stepped portion. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065778 | Active Matrix Substrate, Display Apparatus, and Television Receiver - An active matrix substrate of the present invention is arranged so that each pixel area has a transistor and a capacity electrode which is able to function as an electrode of a capacity. The active matrix substrate includes a conductor which is provided in a layer below the capacity electrode and is able to function as the other electrode of the capacity. The gate electrode of each transistor and a gate insulating film covering the conductor have a thin section with reduced thickness, in an on-conductor area overlapping the conductor. At least a part of the thin section overlaps the capacity electrode. In this way, the active matrix substrate which can reduce inconsistency in capacitance values of capacities (e.g. a storage capacitor, a capacity for controlling an electric potential of a pixel electrode, and a capacity which can function as both of them) provided in the substrate. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065779 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A semiconductor device includes a silicon substrate; a gate insulation film formed on the silicon substrate; and a gate electrode formed on the gate insulation film; wherein the gate electrode has a first doped polysilicon film formed on the gate insulation film, and a second doped polysilicon film formed on the first doped polysilicon film; wherein the first doped polysilicon film includes first impurities; and wherein the second doped polysilicon film includes second impurities that has the opposite conductivity type from the first impurities. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065780 | ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electro-optical device includes a contact hole with a channel-region adjacent portion next to the channel region of the semiconductor film and a first extending portion that extends from the channel-region adjacent portion along the first partial region of the semiconductor film when viewed in plan. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065781 | Touch substrate and electro-wetting display device having touch control function - A touch substrate includes a transparent substrate having a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface, a plurality of thin film transistor elements disposed on the second surface, and a capacitance touch structure. The capacitance touch structure includes a plurality of parallel first conductive electrodes disposed on the first surface and a plurality of parallel second conductive electrodes disposed on the second surface. The second electrodes cross the first electrodes insulatingly. The first electrodes, the second electrodes and the transparent substrate sandwiched therebetween form a plurality of sensing capacitors. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065782 | FIELD SHIELD DIELECTRIC AS A MASK DURING SEMICONDUCTOR INK JET PRINTING - A display device and method for fabricating includes patterning a field shield dielectric layer to expose conductors and form a cavity over the conductors. InkJet printing a semiconductor material fills a portion of the cavity in contact with the conductors. An insulation material is deposited on the semiconductor material. A pixel pad is formed over the insulation material and the field shield dielectric layer. A pixel is formed which includes a thin film transistor with an ink jet printed semiconductor layer. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065783 | ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electro-optical device includes a semiconductor layer, a first insulating film, a second insulating film, and a gate electrode. The first insulating film is formed in an island shape so as to cover a first junction region of the semiconductor layer. The second insulating film is formed in an island shape so as to cover a second junction region of the semiconductor layer. The gate electrode faces the channel region through a gate insulating film and extends onto the first and second insulating films. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065784 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A display device including a thin film transistor with high electric characteristics and high reliability, and a method for manufacturing the display device in high yield are proposed. In a display device including a channel stop thin film transistor with an inverted-staggered structure, the channel stop thin film transistor with the inverted-staggered structure includes a microcrystalline semiconductor film including a channel formation region. An impurity region including an impurity element imparting one conductivity type is formed as selected in a region in the channel formation region of the microcrystalline semiconductor film which does not overlap with a source electrode or a drain electrode. In the channel formation region, a non-doped region, to which the impurity element imparting one conductivity type is not added, is formed between the impurity region, which is a doped region to which the impurity element is added, and the source region or the drain region. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065785 | III-nitride power semiconductor device - A power semiconductor device that includes common conduction regions, charge compensation regions, each adjacent a respective common conduction region, and a stand off region over the common conduction regions and charge compensation regions. | 2009-03-12 |