Milliron
Benjamin Milliron, Perrysburg, OH US
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| 20160126395 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A photovoltaic device includes a substrate structure and at least one Se-containing layer, such as a CdSeTe layer. A process for manufacturing the photovoltaic device includes forming the CdSeTe layer over a substrate by at least one of sputtering, evaporation deposition, CVD, chemical bath deposition process, and vapor transport deposition process. The process can also include controlling a thickness range of the Se-containing layer. | 05-05-2016 |
Benjamin Milliron, Toledo, OH US
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| 20130206065 | IN SITU SUBSTRATE DETECTION FOR A PROCESSING SYSTEM USING INFRARED DETECTION - Infrared detection is used to monitor the temperature within a vapor transport deposition processing chamber. Changes in temperature that occur when a substrate passes an infrared detector are detected and used to precisely locate a position of the substrate within the chamber. Position correction of the substrate can also be implemented. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20140051206 | METHOD AND APPARATUS PROVIDING MULTI-STEP DEPOSITION OF THIN FILM LAYER - A multi-stage method and apparatus for vaporizing and depositing a tellurium containing semiconductor material on a substrate. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140185061 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IN-LINE REAL-TIME CALCULATION OF THICKNESSES OF SEMICONDUCTOR LAYERS OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A method and system for real-time, in-line measurements of thicknesses of semiconductor layers of photovoltaic devices is provided. The method and system include taking ex-situ optical data measurements after deposition of the semiconductor layers. The measurements are then used to calculate the thicknesses of the layers in real-time using optical modeling software. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140261688 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE EMPLOYING CADMIUM SULFIDE TELLURIDE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A photovoltaic device is disclosed including at least one Cadmium Sulfide Telluride (CdS | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150079725 | METHOD AND APPARATUS PROVIDING MULTI-STEP DEPOSITION OF THIN FILM LAYER - A multi-stage method and apparatus for vaporizing and depositing a tellurium containing semiconductor material on a substrate. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20160126396 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A photovoltaic device includes a substrate structure and at least one Se-containing layer, such as a CdSeTe layer. A process for manufacturing the photovoltaic device includes forming the CdSeTe layer over a substrate by at least one of sputtering, evaporation deposition, CVD, chemical bath deposition process, and vapor transport deposition process. The process can also include controlling a thickness range of the Se-containing layer. | 05-05-2016 |
Delia Milliron, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20090217973 | Nanocrystal Solar Cells Processed From Solution - A photovoltaic device having a first electrode layer, a high resistivity transparent film disposed on the first electrode, a second electrode layer, and an inorganic photoactive layer disposed between the first and second electrode layers, wherein the inorganic photoactive layer is disposed in at least partial electrical contact with the high resistivity transparent film, and in at least partial electrical contact with the second electrode. The photoactive layer has a first inorganic material and a second inorganic material different from the first inorganic material, wherein the first and second inorganic materials exhibit a type II band offset energy profile, and wherein the photoactive layer has a first population of nanostructures of a first inorganic material and a second population of nanostructures of a second inorganic material. | 09-03-2009 |
Delia Milliron, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20080202579 | Methods of Making Functionalized Nanorods - A process for forming functionalized nanorods. The process includes providing a substrate, modifying the substrate by depositing a self-assembled monolayer of a bi-functional molecule on the substrate, wherein the monolayer is chosen such that one side of the bi-functional molecule binds to the substrate surface and the other side shows an independent affinity for binding to a nanocrystal surface, so as to form a modified substrate. The process further includes contacting the modified substrate with a solution containing nanocrystal colloids, forming a bound monolayer of nanocrystals on the substrate surface, depositing a polymer layer over the monolayer of nanocrystals to partially cover the monolayer of nanocrystals, so as to leave a layer of exposed nanocrystals, functionalizing the exposed nanocrystals, to form functionalized nanocrystals, and then releasing the functionalized nanocrystals from the substrate. | 08-28-2008 |
Delia Milliron, Oakland, CA US
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| 20140220362 | ELECTROCHROMIC NANOCOMPOSITE FILMS - The present invention provides an electrochromic nanocomposite film. In an exemplary embodiment, the electrochromic nanocomposite film, includes (1) a solid matrix of oxide based material and (2) transparent conducting oxide (TCO) nanostructures embedded in the matrix. In a further embodiment, the electrochromic nanocomposite film farther includes a substrate upon which the matrix is deposited. The present invention also provides a method of preparing an electrochromic nanocomposite film. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150062687 | NANOCRYSTAL-POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE - Described is an electrochromic nanocomposite film comprising a solid matrix of an oxide based material, the solid matrix comprising a plurality of transparent conducting oxide (TCO) nanostructures dispersed in the solid matrix and a lithium salt dispersed in the solid matrix. Also described is a near infrared nanostructured electrochromic device having a functional layer comprising the electrochromic nanocomposite film. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150109652 | NANOSTRUCTURED TRANSPARENT CONDUCTING OXIDE ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE - The embodiments described herein provide an electrochromic device. In an exemplary embodiment, the electrochromic device includes (1) a substrate and (2) a film supported by the substrate, where the film includes transparent conducting oxide (TCO) nanostructures. In a further embodiment, the electrochromic device further includes (a) an electrolyte, where the nanostructures are embedded in the electrolyte, resulting in an electrolyte, nanostructure mixture positioned above the substrate and (b) a counter electrode positioned above the mixture. In a further embodiment, the electrochromic device further includes a conductive coating deposited on the substrate between the substrate and the mixture. In a further embodiment, the electrochromic device further includes a second substrate positioned above the mixture. | 04-23-2015 |
Delia J. Milliron, Oakland, CA US
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| 20120273719 | Nanocomposite and Method of Making Thereof - An embodiment of an inorganic nanocomposite includes a nanoparticle phase and a matrix phase. The nanoparticle phase includes nanoparticles that are arranged in a repeating structure. In an embodiment, the nanoparticles have a spherical or pseudo-spherical shape and are incompatible with hydrazine. In another embodiment, the nanoparticles have neither a spherical nor pseudo-spherical shape. The matrix phase lies between the nanoparticles of the nanoparticle phase. An embodiment of a method of making an inorganic nanocomposite of the present invention includes forming a nanoparticle superlattice on a substrate. The nanoparticle superlattice includes nanoparticles. Each nanoparticle has organic ligands attached to a surface of the nanoparticle. The organic ligands separate adjacent nanoparticles within the nanoparticle superlattice. The method also includes forming a solution that includes an inorganic precursor. The nanoparticle superlattice is placed in the solution for a sufficient time for the inorganic precursor to replace the organic ligands. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130266800 | COLLOIDAL INFRARED REFLECTIVE AND TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE ALUMINUM-DOPED ZINC OXIDE NANOCRYSTALS - The present invention provides a method of preparing aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO) nanocrystals. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes (1) injecting a precursor mixture of a zinc precursor, an aluminum precursor, an amine, and a fatty acid in a solution of a vicinal diol in a non-coordinating solvent, thereby resulting in a reaction mixture, (2) precipitating the nanocrystals from the reaction mixture, thereby resulting in a final precipitate, and (3) dissolving the final precipitate in an apolar solvent. The present invention also provides a dispersion. In an exemplary embodiment, the dispersion includes (1) nanocrystals that are well separated from each other, where the nanocrystals are coated with surfactants and (2) an apolar solvent where the nanocrystals are suspended in the apolar solvent. The present invention also provides a film. In an exemplary embodiment, the film includes (1) a substrate and (2) nanocrystals that are evenly distributed on the substrate. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20140322898 | NANOCOMPOSITE AND METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF - An embodiment of an inorganic nanocomposite includes a nanoparticle phase and a matrix phase. The nanoparticle phase includes nanoparticles that are arranged in a repeating structure. In an embodiment, the nanoparticles have a spherical or pseudo-spherical shape and are incompatible with hydrazine. In another embodiment, the nanoparticles have neither a spherical nor pseudo-spherical shape. The matrix phase lies between the nanoparticles of the nanoparticle phase. An embodiment of a method of making an inorganic nanocomposite of the present invention includes forming a nanoparticle superlattice on a substrate. The nanoparticle superlattice includes nanoparticles. Each nanoparticle has organic ligands attached to a surface of the nanoparticle. The organic ligands separate adjacent nanoparticles within the nanoparticle superlattice. The method also includes forming a solution that includes an inorganic precursor. The nanoparticle superlattice is placed in the solution for a sufficient time for the inorganic precursor to replace the organic ligands. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150241349 | Engineering Bright Sub-10-nm Upconverting Nanocrystals for Single-Molecule Imaging - Various embodiments of the invention describe the synthesis of upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs), lanthanide-doped hexagonal β-phase sodium yttrium fluoride NaYF | 08-27-2015 |
| 20150277202 | CONDUCTIVE TRANSITION METAL OXIDE NANOSTRUCTURED ELECTROCHROMIC MATERIAL AND OPTICAL SWITCHING DEVICES CONSTRUCTED THEREOF - An electrochromic device includes a nanostructured transition metal oxide bronze layer that includes one or more transition metal oxide and one or more dopant, a solid state electrolyte, and a counter electrode. The nanostructured transition metal oxide bronze selectively modulates transmittance of near-infrared (NIR) spectrum and visible spectrum radiation as a function of an applied voltage to the device. | 10-01-2015 |
Delia J. Milliron, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20080299033 | Inorganic Metal Chalcogen Cluster Precursors and Methods for Forming Colloidal Metal Chalcogenide Nanoparticles Using the Same - Methods for forming colloidal metal chalcogenide nanoparticles generally include terming soluble inorganic metal chalcogen cluster precursors, which are then mixed with a surfactant and heated to form the colloidal metal chalcogenide nanoparticles. The soluble inorganic metal chalcogen cluster precursors are generally formed using a hydrazine-based solvent. The methods can be used with main group and transition metals. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080300323 | Inorganic Metal Chalcogen Cluster Precursors and Methods for Forming Colloidal Metal Chalcogenide Nanoparticles Using the Same - Methods for forming colloidal metal chalcogenide nanoparticles generally include forming soluble inorganic metal chalcogen cluster precursors, which are then mixed with a surfactant and heated to form the colloidal metal chalcogenide nanoparticles. The soluble inorganic metal chalcogen cluster precursors are generally formed using a hydrazine-based solvent. The methods can be used with main group and transition metals. | 12-04-2008 |
Delia Jane Milliron, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20090184445 | METHOD FOR FORMING AND ALIGNING CHEMICALLY MEDIATED DISPERSION OF MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES IN A POLYMER - A method. The method includes providing Au-doped Co nanoparticles. The nanoparticles include a combination of non-ferromagnetic nanoparticles and weakly ferromagnetic nanoparticles. The nanoparticles each have an exterior surface. The surfaces of the nanoparticles are functionalized with 7-(5-uracil-ylcarbamoyl)heptanoic acid. A polymer is provided having a general formula including a uracil group. A dispersion is formed by agitating a solution of the nanoparticles. The solution is spin cast into a film. The film is heated under vacuum at a first temperature, T | 07-23-2009 |
Delia Jane Milliron, Oakland, CA US
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| 20140158950 | SURFACE CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF NANOCRYSTALS - Nanocrystals comprising organic ligands at surfaces of the plurality of nanocrystals are provided. The organic ligands are removed from the surfaces of the nanocrystals using a solution comprising a trialkyloxonium salt in a polar aprotic solvent. The removal of the organic ligands causes the nanocrystals to become naked nanocrystals with cationic surfaces. | 06-12-2014 |
Garrett Milliron, Riverside, CA US
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| 20140033411 | SHOCK AND IMPACT RESISTANT MATERIALS - Material composites are provided that have improved shock and impact resistance. | 02-06-2014 |
Jimmie Milliron, Bremerton, WA US
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| 20130019389 | Toilet Seat Securing Device - A toilet seat securing device comprising: an elongated body, where the elongated body curves beneath a lateral portion of an underside of a toilet seat and where the elongated body is available as a pair, a single elongated body beneath each lateral portion of the toilet seat; a lip extending perpendicularly from a periphery of the elongated body, where the lip extends in an opposite direction from the toilet seat and where the lip is wider than the toilet seat to fit around an outer rim of a toilet bowl when the toilet seat is positioned atop the toilet bowl; and a plurality of fastening means attached to the elongated body, where the plurality of fastening means secure the toilet seat securing device to the underside of the toilet seat. | 01-24-2013 |
Timothy Milliron, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20140106704 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRIGGERING ON PLATFORM USAGE - A system and method for triggering on platform usage can include at a platform, receiving and storing a trigger configuration of an account; operating a platform comprising internally executing a process on behalf of an account and publishing at least one event when executing the process; at the platform, incrementing a counter in response to the at least one event and if the stored trigger configuration species a usage key associated with a category of counted events of the at least one event; monitoring counters in a context of an associated trigger; and processing the trigger upon the counter satisfying condition of an associated trigger. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20150100689 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRIGGERING ON PLATFORM USAGE - A system and method for triggering on platform usage can include at a platform, receiving and storing a trigger configuration of an account; operating a platform comprising internally executing a process on behalf of an account and publishing at least one event when executing the process; at the platform, incrementing a counter in response to the at least one event and if the stored trigger configuration species a usage key associated with a category of counted events of the at least one event; monitoring counters in a context of an associated trigger; and processing the trigger upon the counter satisfying condition of an associated trigger. | 04-09-2015 |
Timothy Milliron, Oakland, CA US
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| 20140201083 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OFFERING A MULTI-PARTNER DELEGATED PLATFORM - A system and method for offering a delegated platform that includes configuring a partner key of a partner record on a service platform with a partner; creating an account scoped within the partner record; receiving a session authentication request that specifies a partner assertion of a partner authenticated session request of the account; authenticating the session authentication request with the partner key; and rendering an embeddable account portal with a session of the account. | 07-17-2014 |
Timothy S. Milliron, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20130072160 | System and Method for Authorizing and Connecting Application Developers and Users - A system and method for authorizing application use of a user that can include creating a developer account associated with an application of an application platform; receiving an authorization request to authorize the application to act on a user account; creating a subaccount of a user, wherein the subaccount is associated with the developer account; creating an authorization record, that includes setting a permission profile for the subaccount; and returning a subaccount identifier to the developer. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20140376389 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING TELEPHONY ENDPOINT INVENTORY - A system and method for managing an endpoint repository of a communication platform that includes managing a set of telephone endpoints that can be in an allocated state or an unallocated state; classifying endpoints of the set of telephone endpoints with a set of classifiers; evaluating endpoint inventory across a set of endpoint classification groupings and detecting at least one classification grouping that, based in part on the allocated and unallocated state of corresponding endpoints, satisfies an inventory update condition; generating an endpoint transfer request that specifies the endpoint classifiers of the classification grouping; and selectively adding endpoints from the inventory source to the endpoint repository. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150079927 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRICING COMMUNICATION OF A TELECOMMUNICATION PLATFORM - A system and method that include receiving a communication pricing query; mapping the communication pricing query to a billable item; resolving a price of a billable item within a set of hierarchically defined pricing models with sparse overrides, wherein each pricing model is defined for a set of billable items; and returning the price of the billable item in a response to the communication pricing query. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150082326 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TAGGING AND TRACKING EVENTS OF AN APPLICATION PLATFORM - A system and method for providing delegated metric tools within a partially closed communication platform that includes receiving a tag identifier linked to at least a first identified platform interaction in the communication platform; associating the tag identifier with at least one logged event of an account associated with the first identified platform interaction; defining a tracking resource with at least one tag identifier; measuring platform interactions tracked by a tracking resource; and providing access to measured platform interactions through an application. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20160004882 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING DATA RETENTION POLICIES IN A COMPUTING PLATFORM - Systems and methods for a multitenant computing platform. Original data is generated through operation of a computing platform system on behalf of an account of the computing platform system, and the original data is moderated according to a data retention policy set for the account. The moderated data is stored at the computing platform system. The computing platform system moderates the generated data by securing sensitive information of the generated data from access by the computing platform system, and providing operational information from the generated data. The operational information is accessible by the computing platform system during performance of system operations. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160103846 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING DATA RETENTION POLICIES IN A COMPUTING PLATFORM - Systems and methods for a multitenant computing platform. Original data is generated through operation of a computing platform system on behalf of an account of the computing platform system, and the original data is moderated according to a data retention policy set for the account. The moderated data is stored at the computing platform system. The computing platform system moderates the generated data by securing sensitive information of the generated data from access by the computing platform system, and providing operational information from the generated data. The operational information is accessible by the computing platform system during performance of system operations. | 04-14-2016 |