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| 20080203884 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A field emission cathode includes a substrate, a metal electrode, an aluminum transition layer, and a carbon nanotube array. The metal electrode is disposed upon the substrate. The aluminum transition layer is disposed upon the metal electrode. The carbon nanotube array is disposed upon the aluminum transition layer. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080214082 | Method for manufacturing field emission electron source - A method for manufacturing a field emission electron source, the method comprising the steps of: preparing a substrate, a carbon nanotubes slurry, and a conductive slurry; applying a conductive slurry layer onto the substrate; applying a layer of carbon nanotubes slurry onto the conductive slurry layer; and solidifying the substrate under a temperature of 300 to 600 degrees centigrade so as to form the field emission electron source. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080220182 | Laser-based method for growing array of carbon nanotubes - A method for growing an array of carbon nanotubes includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a first substrate surface and a second substrate surface opposite to the first substrate surface; (b) forming a catalyst film on the first substrate surface; (c) flowing a mixture of a carrier gas and a first carbon source gas over the catalyst film on the first substrate surface; (d) focusing a laser beam on the second substrate surface to locally heat the substrate to a predetermined reaction temperature; and (e) growing an array of the carbon nanotubes on the first substrate surface via the catalyst film. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080220242 | ANODIC STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A method for manufacturing an anodic structure includes the steps of: providing a carbon nanotube slurry and a glass structure; applying a carbon nanotube slurry layer onto the glass structure; drying the carbon nanotube slurry layer on the glass structure; applying a phosphor layer on the carbon nanotube slurry layer; and solidifying the carbon nanotube slurry layer and the phosphor layer on the glass structure at an approximate temperature of 300˜500° C. and under protection of an inert gas to form the anodic structure. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080220686 | Laser-based method for making field emission cathode - A method for making a field emission cathode includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a first substrate surface and a second substrate surface opposite to the first substrate surface; (b) forming a conductive film on the first substrate surface; (c) forming a light absorption layer on the conductive film; (d) forming a catalyst film on the light absorption layer; (e) flowing a mixture of a carrier gas and a carbon source gas over the catalyst film; (f) focusing a laser beam on the catalyst film and/or on the second substrate surface to locally heat the catalyst to a predetermined reaction temperature; and (g) growing an array of the carbon nanotubes via the catalyst film to form a field emission cathode. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080224711 | IONIZATION VACUUM GAUGE - An ionization vacuum gauge includes a cathode electrode, a gate electrode, and an ion collector. The gate electrode is disposed adjacent to the cathode electrode with a distance therebetween. The ion collector is disposed adjacent to the gate electrode also with a distance therebetween. The cathode electrode includes a base and a field emission film disposed thereon facing the ion collector. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080227360 | Method for fabricating electron emitter - A method for fabricating a surface-conduction electron emitter includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) disposing two lower layers on the surface of the substrate, the two lower layers are parallel and apart from each other; (c) disposing a plurality of carbon nanotube elements on the lower layers; (d) disposing two upper layers on the two lower layers, and thereby, sandwiching the carbon nanotube elements therebetween; and (e) forming a micro-fissure between the carbon nanotube elements. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080233473 | MEMBRANE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A membrane includes a fiber material (e.g., in fabric form) and an agar material distributed so as to surround the fiber material. Another membrane includes an agar material and a fiber material (e.g., non-woven fibers) dispersed in the agar. Moreover, a method for making the membrane includes the steps of: (a) mixing the agar material with water to form a slurry of agar; (b) immerging a fiber material into the slurry of agar to form a pre-composite; (c) molding the pre-composite to form a composite and solidifying the composite to obtain the membrane. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080237464 | Transmission electron microscope micro-grid and method for making the same - A transmission electron microscope (TEM) micro-grid includes a metallic grid and a carbon nanotube film structure covered thereon. A method for making a TEM micro-grid includes the steps of: (a) providing an array of carbon nanotubes, quite suitably, providing a super-aligned array of carbon nanotubes; (b) drawing a carbon nanotube film from the array of carbon nanotubes; (c) covering the carbon nanotube film on a metallic grid, and treating the carbon nanotube film and the metallic grid with an organic solvent. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080239489 | Optical polarizer and method for fabricating the same - An optical polarizer includes a supporting member and a polarizing film supported by the supporting member. The polarizing film includes at least one layer of a carbon nanotube film, and the carbon nanotubes in a given carbon nanotube film are aligned in the same direction therein. A method for fabricating the optical polarizer includes the steps of: (a) providing a supporting member; (b) providing at least one layer of a carbon nanotube film, the carbon nanotubes in a given carbon nanotube film aligned along the same direction; and (c) adhering a given carbon nanotube film to the supporting member to form the optical polarizer. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080241507 | CONDUCTIVE TAPE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A conductive tape includes an adhesive layer and a base. The adhesive layer is formed on a surface of the base. The adhesive layer contains carbon nanoscale materials. A method for making the conductive tape includes the steps of: fabricating a carbon nanoscale material conductive solution and an adhesive agent; coating a mixture of the carbon nanoscale material conductive solution and the adhesive agent on the base; and drying the mixture on the base so as to form the conductive tape. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080241545 | THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A thermal interface material includes an array of carbon nanotubes with interspaces defined therebetween; and a low melting point metallic material filled in the interspaces. A method for fabricating a thermal interface material, the method includes (a) providing an array of carbon nanotubes with interspaces defined therebetween; and (b) depositing a low melting point metallic material on the carbon nanotubes in the interspaces therebetween to form a metallic layer with the array of carbon nanotubes embedded therein, and thereby, achieving the thermal interface material. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080241695 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE ELECTRODE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND ELECTRODE ADOPTING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a carbon nanotube composite electrode material, a method for manufacturing the same and an electrode including the carbon nanotube composite material. The carbon nanotube electrode material includes carbon fibers and carbon nanotubes. The carbon fibers constitute a network structure. The carbon nanotubes are wrapped around and adhering to the carbon fibers. Because a diameter of the carbon fibers is about 100 times larger than that of the carbon nanotubes, gaps between the carbon fibers are also larger than that between the carbon nanotubes such that electrolytes can easily penetrate into the carbon fibers and come into contact with all or nearly all of the available surface area of the carbon nanotubes. In other words, an effective surface area of the carbon nanotubes is improved, and capacity of electrode material is also improved. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080245548 | CONDUCTIVE TAPE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a conductive tape. The conductive tape includes a base, an adhesive layer, and a carbon nanotube layer. The adhesive layer is configured for being sandwiched between the base and the carbon nanotube layer. And a method for making the conductive tape includes the steps of: fabricating at least one carbon nanotube film and an adhesive agent; coating the adhesive agent on a base and drying the adhesive agent on the base so as to form an adhesive layer; and forming a carbon nanotube layer on the adhesive layer and compressing the carbon nanotube layer so as to sandwich the adhesive layer between the carbon nanotube layer and the base. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080248235 | Carbon nanotube film structure and method for fabricating the same - A carbon nanotube film structure includes at least two overlapped carbon nanotube films, with adjoining films being aligned in different directions. Each carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of successive carbon nanotube bundles aligned in the same direction. The carbon nanotube structure further includes a plurality of micropores formed by/between the adjoining carbon nanotube bundles. A method for fabricating the carbon nanotube film structure includes the steps of: (a) providing an array of carbon nanotubes; (b) pulling out, using a tool, one carbon nanotube film from the array of carbon nanotubes; (c) providing a frame and adhering the carbon nanotube film to the frame; (d) repeating steps (b) and (c), depositing each successive film on a preceding film, thereby achieving at least a two-layer carbon nanotube film; and (e) peeling the carbon nanotube film off the frame to achieve the carbon nanotube structure. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080251270 | COAXIAL CABLE - A coaxial cable ( | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080251274 | COAXIAL CABLE - A coaxial cable ( | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080252195 | FIELD-EMISSION-BASED FLAT LIGHT SOURCE - A field-emission-based flat light source includes a light-permeable substrate, a transparent electrically conductive cathode, an electron emitter, an anode layer, a light-reflecting layer, a fluorescent layer. The light-permeable substrate has a surface. The transparent electrically conductive cathode layer is disposed on the surface of the light-permeable substrate. The electron emitter is disposed on the transparent electrically conductive cathode layer. The anode layer faces and is spaced from the transparent electrically conductive cathode layer. A vacuum chamber is formed between the anode layer and the transparent electrically conductive cathode layer. The light-reflecting layer is formed on the anode layer, and faces the transparent electrically conductive cathode layer. The fluorescent layer is formed on the light-reflecting layer. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080254352 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - An electrical storage system includes a first electrode, a second electrode, an insulated separator, and an electrolyte. The second electrode is spaced from the first electrode. The insulated separator is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The separator further includes an agar and a fiber material. The electrolyte surrounds the first electrode and the second electrode. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080254675 | COAXIAL CABLE - A coaxial cable ( | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080258599 | Field emission cathode and method for fabricating the same - A field emission cathode includes a conductive substrate and a carbon nanotube film disposed on a surface of the conductive substrate. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of successive and oriented carbon nanotube bundles parallel to the conductive substrate, the carbon nanotubes partially extrude from the carbon nanotube film. A method for fabricating the field emission cathode includes the steps of: (a) providing a conductive substrate; (b) providing at least one carbon nanotube film, the carbon nanotube film including a plurality of successive and oriented carbon nanotube bundles joined end to end, the carbon nanotube bundles parallel to the conductive substrate, and (c) disposing the at least one carbon nanotube film to the conductive substrate to achieve the field emission cathode. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080268739 | Laser-based method for making field emission cathode - A method for making a field emission cathode includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a first substrate surface and a second substrate surface opposite to the first substrate surface; (b) forming a conductive film on the first substrate surface; (c) forming a catalyst film on the conductive film, the catalyst film including carbonaceous material; (d) flowing a mixture of a carrier gas and a carbon source gas over the catalyst film; (e) focusing a laser beam on the catalyst film and/or on the second substrate surface to locally heat the catalyst to a predetermined reaction temperature; and (f) growing an array of the carbon nanotubes via the catalyst film to form a field emission cathode. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080277592 | COLD-CATHODE-BASED ION SOURCE ELEMENT - An ion source element includes a cold cathode, a grid electrode, and an ion accelerator. The cold cathode, the grid electrode, and the ion accelerator are arranged in that order and are electrically separated from one another. A space between the cold cathode and the grid electrode is essentially smaller than a mean free path of electrons at an operating pressure. The ion source element is thus stable and suitable for various applications. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080278060 | FIELD-EMISSION-BASED FLAT LIGHT SOURCE - A field-emission-based flat light source includes the following: a light-permeable substrate; a plurality of line-shaped cathodes; an anode; a light-reflecting layer; and a fluorescent layer. The light-permeable substrate has a surface, and the line-shaped cathodes, with a plurality of carbon nanotubes formed and/or deposited thereon, are located on the surface of the light-permeable substrate. The anode faces the cathodes and is spaced from the cathodes to form a vacuum chamber. The light-reflecting layer is formed on the anode and faces the cathode. The fluorescent layer is formed on the light-reflecting layer. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080278173 | IONIZATION VACUUM GAUGE - An ionization vacuum gauge includes a linear cathode, an anode, and an ion collector. The linear cathode, the anode, and the ion collector are concentrically aligned and arranged from center to outer, in that order. The linear cathode includes a linear base and a field emission film deposited coating on the linear base. The ionization vacuum gauge with low power consumption can be used in a high vacuum system and/or some special vacuum system that is sensitive to heat and light. Such a gauge can be used to determine, simply yet accurately, pressures at relatively high vacuum levels. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080299031 | Method for making a carbon nanotube film - The present invention relates to a method for making a carbon nanotube film. The method includes the steps of: (a) forming an array of carbon nanotubes on a substrate; and (b) press the array of carbon nanotubes using a compressing apparatus, thereby forming a carbon nanotube film. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080299308 | Method for making branched carbon nanotubes - A method for making a branched carbon nanotube structure includes steps, as follows: providing a substrate and forming a buffer layer on a surface of the substrate; depositing a catalyst layer on the surface of the buffer layer; putting the substrate into a reactive device; and forming the branched carbon nanotubes on the surface of the buffer layer and along the surface of the buffer layer by a chemical vapor deposition method. The material of the catalyst layer is non-wetting with the material of the buffer layer at a temperature that the branched carbon nanotube are formed. A yield of the branched carbon nanotubes in the structure can reach about 50%. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080299460 | Anode of lithium battery and method for fabricating the same - An anode of a lithium battery includes a supporting member and a carbon nanotube film disposed on a surface of the support member. The carbon nanotube film includes at least two overlapped and intercrossed layers of carbon nanotubes. Each layer includes a plurality of successive carbon nanotube bundles aligned in the same direction. A method for fabricating the anode of the lithium battery includes the steps of: (a) providing an array of carbon nanotubes; (b) pulling out, by using a tool, at least two carbon nanotube films from the array of carbon nanotubes; and (c) providing a supporting member and disposing the carbon nanotube films to the supporting member along different directions and overlapping with each other to achieving the anode of lithium battery. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080308295 | CONDUCTIVE TAPE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a conductive tape. The conductive tape includes a adhesive layer and a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The adhesive layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The carbon nanotubes are substantially embedded in parallel in the adhesive layer and perpendicular to the first surface and the second surface. Each of the carbon nanotubes has two opposite ends extending out of the two opposite surfaces of the adhesive layer respectively. Further, a method for making the above-described conductive tape is also included. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090001867 | PIXEL TUBE FOR FIELD-EMISSION DISPLAY DEVICE - A pixel tube for a field-emission illumination/display device includes a sealed container, an anode electrode, a cathode electrode and a shielding electrode. The sealed container has a light permeable portion. The anode electrode is disposed in the sealed container and adjacent to the light permeable portion. The cathode electrode is arranged in the sealed container facing the anode electrode and includes a cathode supporter and a carbon nanotube yarn, the carbon nanotube yarn attached to the cathode supporter and extending toward the anode electrode for emitting electrons therefrom. The shielding electrode is disposed on a surface of the sealed container and surrounds/encircles the carbon nanotube yarn. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090028779 | METHOD FOR MAKING HIGH-DENSITY CARBON NANOTUBE ARRAY - A method for making a high-density carbon nanotube array includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a carbon nanotube array formed thereon; (b) providing an elastic film; (c) stretching the elastic film uniformly, and covering the elastic film to the carbon nanotube array; (d) exerting a pressure uniformly on the elastic film, and shrinking the carbon nanotube array and the elastic film under the pressure; and (e) separating the nanotube array from the elastic film to acquire a high-density carbon nanotube array. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090029052 | Method for making composite material with a high-density array of carbon nanotubes - A method for producing a composite material with high-density array of carbon nanotubes, includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate with an array of carbon nanotubes formed thereon; (b) applying a liquid polymer precursor to the array of carbon nanotubes such that the liquid polymer precursor infuses into the array of carbon nanotubes; (c) compressing the array of carbon nanotubes in directions parallel to a first axis parallel to a surface of the substrate to form a high-density array of carbon nanotubes with a density in the approximate range from 0.1 g/cm | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090032806 | POLYMER COMPOSITE P-N JUNCTION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME AND POLYMER COMPOSITE DIODE INCORPORATING SAME - The present polymer composite p-n junction includes an n-type polymer composite layer and a p-type polymer composite layer. The n-type composite polymer layer includes a first polymer material and a number of electrically conductive particles imbedded therein. The p-type composite polymer layer includes a second polymer material and a number of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) imbedded therein. A method for manufacturing the polymer composite p-n junction and a polymer composite diode incorporating the polymer composite p-n junction are also provided. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090053515 | Thermally conductive pad with an array of carbon nanotubes and method for making the same - The present invention relates to a thermally conductive pad and a method for producing the same. The thermally conductive pad includes an array of carbon nanotubes and a polymer matrix. The array of carbon nanotubes has a density in the approximate range from 0.1 g/cm | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090066216 | FIELD EMISSION LIGHT SOURCE - A field emission light source includes a foundation, a supporting member, a transparent shell, an anode, and a cathode. The transparent shell is disposed on the foundation, and thus defines a closed space in the transparent shell. The supporting member includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end is connected to the foundation, and the second end is disposed at a center portion of the closed space. The cathode includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The cathode is disposed on the second end of the supporting member. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090068448 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A carbon nanotube composite film includes at least one carbon nanotube layer and at least one base material layer. A method for making a carbon nanotube composite film includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a carbon nanotube array formed thereon; (b) providing a base material layer, and covering the base material layer on the carbon nanotube array; (c) providing a pressing device, and pressing the carbon nanotube array with the base material layer covered thereon by the pressing device to form a carbon nanotube layer and thus acquiring a carbon nanotube composite film. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090072706 | FIELD EMISSION LIGHT SOURCE - A field emission light source includes a substrate, a cathode conductive layer, a plurality of electron emitters, a transparent substrate, an anode layer and a fluorescent layer. The cathode conductive layer is formed on the substrate. The electron emitters are disposed on the cathode conductive layer. The transparent substrate is spaced from the cathode conductive layer. The anode layer is formed on the transparent substrate facing the electron emitters and includes a carbon nanotube film structure having carbon nanotubes arranged in a preferred orientation. The fluorescent layer is formed on the anode layer facing the electron emitters. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090073363 | Crystal display screen - A liquid crystal display screen includes a first substrate, a first alignment layer, a liquid crystal layer, a second alignment layer, and a second substrate. The first substrate is opposite to the second substrate. The liquid crystal layer is sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first alignment layer and the second alignment layer are respectively disposed on the first substrate and the second substrate facing the liquid crystal layer. The first alignment layer and the second alignment layer respectively include a plurality of parallel first grooves and second grooves. An alignment direction of the first grooves is perpendicular to that of the second grooves. Furthermore, at least one of the alignment layers includes a carbon nanotube layer and a fixing layer. The fixing layer is disposed on the carbon nanotube layer, and facing the liquid crystal layer. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090079320 | Field electron emission source having carbon nanotubes and method for manufacturing the same - An exemplary method for manufacturing a field electron emission source includes: providing a substrate ( | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090101488 | Touch panel - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer and at least two separate electrodes. The substrate has a first substrate surface and a second substrate surface opposite to the first substrate surface. The transparent conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube structure formed on the first substrate surface. The at least two separate electrodes are located on a surface of the transparent conductive layer and electrically connected thereto. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090102810 | Touch panel - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer disposed on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate and a second conductive layer disposed on an upper surface of the second substrate. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer include a carbon nanotube film respectively. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090104832 | Method for making liquid crystal display screen - A method for making a liquid crystal display screen includes the steps of: providing a base comprising a surface; manufacturing a substrate, wherein manufacturing a substrate comprises: placing a carbon nanotube layer on the surface of the base, the carbon nanotube layer comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially aligned along a same direction; applying a fixing layer on a surface of the carbon nanotube layer, thereby obtaining a first substrate; and supplying a liquid crystal layer, wherein the carbon nanotubes of a first substrate are arranged perpendicular to that of a second substrate. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090115309 | Pixel element for field emission display - A pixel element for field emission display includes a sealed container having a light permeable portion, an anode, a cathode, a phosphor layer formed on an end surface of the anode, and a CNT string electrically connected to and in contact with the cathode with an emission portion of the CNT string suspending. The phosphor layer is opposite to the light permeable portion, and the emission portion is corresponding to the phosphor layer. Some of CNT bundles in the CNT string are taller than and project over the adjacent CNT bundles, and each of projecting CNT bundles functions as an electron emitter. The anode, the cathode, the phosphor layer and the CNT string are enclosed in the sealed container. The luminance of the pixel element is enhanced at a relatively low voltage. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090134772 | Color field emission display having carbon nanotubes - A color field emission display includes a sealed container having a light permeable portion and at least one color element enclosed in the sealed container. The color element includes a cathode, at least two anodes, at least two phosphor layers and at least two CNT strings. The phosphor layers are formed on the end surfaces of the anode. The CNT strings are electrically connected to and in contact with the cathode with the emission portion thereof suspending. The phosphor layers are opposite to the light permeable portion, and one emission portion is corresponding to one phosphor layer. The luminance of the color FED is enhanced at a relatively low voltage. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090134773 | Color pixel element for field emission display - A color pixel element for field emission display includes a sealed container having a light permeable portion, at least two anodes, a cathode, at least two phosphor layers formed on the end surfaces of the anodes, and at least two CNT strings electrically connected to and in contact with the cathode with the emission portions of the CNT strings suspending. The phosphor layers are opposite to the light permeable portion, and one emission portion is corresponding to one phosphor layer. In each CNT string, some of CNT bundles are taller than and project over the adjacent CNT bundles, and each of projecting CNT bundles functions as an electron emitter. The anodes, the cathode, the phosphor layers and the CNT strings are enclosed in the sealed container. The luminance of the color pixel element is enhanced at a relatively low voltage. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090142576 | Filter and method for making the same - A filter includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of linear carbon nanotubes, the linear carbon nanotubes being entangled with each other to form a number of micropores, wherein the diameters of the micropores are less than 10 nanometers. The method for making the filter includes the following steps: (a) providing a carbon nanotube array formed on a substrate; (b) removing the carbon nanotube array from the substrate to obtain a raw material of carbon nanotubes; (c) adding the raw material of carbon nanotubes into a solvent to obtain a flocculent structure; and (d) separating the flocculent structure from the solvent and shaping the flocculent structure to obtain a filter. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090146547 | FIELD ELECTRON EMISSION SOURCE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a field electron emission source includes: providing an insulating substrate; patterning a cathode layer on at least one portion of the insulating substrate; forming a number of emitters on the cathode layer; coating a photoresist layer on the insulating substrate, the cathode layer and the emitters; exposing predetermined portions of the photoresist layer to radiation, wherein the exposed portions are corresponding to the emitters; forming a mesh structure on the photoresist layer; and removing the exposed portions of photoresist layer. The method can be easily performed and the achieved the field electron emission source has a high electron emission efficiency. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090153012 | Thermionic electron source - A thermionic electron source includes a substrate, at least two electrodes, and a thermionic emitter. The electrodes are electrically connected to the thermionic emitter. The thermionic emitter has a film structure. Wherein there a space is defined between the thermionic emitter and the substrate. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153502 | Touch panel and display device using the same - An exemplary touch panel includes a substrate, transparent conductive layers, a capacitive sensing circuit, and conductive wires. The transparent conductive layers are disposed on a surface of the substrate and spaced apart from each other. Each transparent conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer includes carbon nanotubes. The conductive wires respectively electrically connect the transparent conductive layers to the capacitive sensing circuit. A display device using the touch panel is also provided. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153503 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer disposed on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate and a second conductive layer disposed on an upper surface of the second substrate. At least one of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube layer, and carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube layer are arranged along a same direction. A display device adopting the touch panel includes the touch panel and a display element. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153504 | Touch panel, method for making the same, and display device adopting the same - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, and at least two separate electrodes. The substrate includes a first surface. The transparent conductive layer is formed on the first surface of the substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube layer, and the carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. The electrodes are separately disposed on a surface of the transparent conductive layer and electrically connected with the transparent conductive layer. Further, a method for making the touch panel and a display device adopting the same are also included. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153505 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer located on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate and a second conductive layer located on an upper surface of the second substrate. At least one of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer includes at least two stacked carbon nanotube layers. Each carbon nanotube layer comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially aligned in a single direction. The carbon nanotubes in two adjacent carbon nanotube layers are substantially aligned along the same direction. A display device adopting the touch panel includes the touch panel and a display element. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153506 | Touch panel, method for making the same, and display device adopting the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate, and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer located on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate and a second conductive layer located on an upper surface of the second substrate. At least one of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube structure comprised of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube structure are arranged isotropically, arranged along a same direction or arranged along different directions. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153507 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, and at least two electrodes. The transparent conductive layer is formed on a surface of the substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes at least two carbon nanotube layers, and each carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged along a same direction. The carbon nanotubes of adjacent carbon nanotube layers are arranged along different directions. The electrodes are electrically connected with the transparent conductive layer. Further, a display device using the touch panel is also included. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153508 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate, and a first conductive layer disposed on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate, a second conductive layer disposed on an upper surface of the second substrate, two first-electrodes, and two second-electrodes. The two first-electrodes and the two second-electrodes are electrically connected to the second conductive layer. At least one of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube layer. Each carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. Further, the present invention also relates to a display device. The display device includes a displaying unit and a touch panel. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153509 | Touch panel and display device using the same - An exemplary touch panel includes a substrate, transparent conductive layers, a capacitive sensing circuit, and conductive wires. The transparent conductive layers are disposed on a surface of the substrate and spaced apart from each other. Each transparent conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer includes carbon nanotubes. The conductive wires respectively electrically connect the transparent conductive layers to the capacitive sensing circuit. A display device using the touch panel is also provided. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153510 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate, and a first conductive layer disposed on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate, and a second conductive layer disposed on an upper surface of the second substrate. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer both include a carbon nanotube layer. Each carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The first substrate and the second substrate are flexible. Further, the present invention also relates to a display device. The display device includes a displaying unit and a touch panel. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153511 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, and at least two electrodes. The transparent conductive layer is disposed on the substrate. The at least two electrodes is separately disposed, and electrically connected with the transparent conductive layer. At least one of the electrodes includes a carbon nanotube layer. Further a display device using the above-described touch panel is also included. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153512 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer located on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate and a second conductive layer located on an upper surface of the second substrate. At least one of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer includes at least two stacked carbon nanotube layers, each carbon nanotube layer comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes aligned in a single direction, and the carbon nanotubes in the two adjacent carbon nanotube layers arranged along different directions. A display device adopting the touch panel includes the touch panel and a display element. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153513 | Touch panel, method for making the same, and display device adopting the same - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, and at least two separate electrodes. The transparent conductive layer is formed on a surface of the substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube structure comprised of carbon nanotubes, and the carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube structure are arranged isotropically, arranged along a same direction, or arranged along different directions. The electrodes are separately located and electrically connected with the transparent conductive layer. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153514 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a transparent substrate, a transparent conductive layer, and at least two electrodes. The transparent conductive layer is formed on a surface of the transparent substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes at least two carbon nanotube layers, and each carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged along a same direction. The carbon nanotubes in two adjacent carbon nanotube layers are arranged along the same direction. The electrodes are electrically connected with the transparent conductive layer. Further, a display device using the touch panel is also included. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153515 | TOUCH PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, and at least two electrodes. The transparent conductive layer is formed on a surface of the substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube layer, and the carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged along a same direction. The electrodes are electrically connected with the transparent conductive layer. Further, a display device using the touch panel is also included. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153516 | Touch panel, method for making the same, and display device adopting the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate, and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer located on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate and a second conductive layer located on an upper surface of the second substrate. At least one of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube layer form a carbon nanotube floccule structure. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153520 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate, a first conductive layer disposed on a lower surface of the first substrate, and two first-electrodes disposed on opposite ends of the first conductive layer. The second electrode plate separates from the first electrode plate and includes a second substrate, a second conductive layer disposed on an upper surface of the second substrate, and two second-electrodes disposed on opposite ends of the second conductive layer. At least one of the first-electrodes and the second-electrodes includes a carbon nanotube layer. Further, the present invention also relates to a display device. The display device includes a displaying unit and a touch panel. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153521 | Touch panel and display device using the same - An exemplary touch panel includes a flexible substrate, a transparent conductive layer, and four electrodes. The flexible substrate includes a surface. The transparent conductive layer is disposed on the surface of the substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer includes carbon nanotubes. The electrodes are separately disposed, and electrically connected with the transparent conductive layer. A display device using the above-described touch panel is also provided. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090155467 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite includes: forming a self-supporting carbon nanotube film structure; providing a hardenable liquid material; immersing the carbon nanotube film structure in the hardenable liquid material; and solidifying the hardenable liquid material to achieve a carbon nanotube composite. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090159188 | Method for making touch panel - A method for making a touch panel includes the steps of: (a) providing a flexible substrate; (b) applying at least one carbon nanotube layer on the flexible substrate; (c) heat-pressing the carbon nanotube layer on the flexible substrate; (d) locating two electrodes on opposite ends of the flexible substrate; (e) placing an insulative layer on edges of a first surface of the flexible substrate, the first surface having the carbon nanotube layer formed thereon; and (f) securing the first electrode plate to a second electrode plate, with the insulative layer located between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, and wherein the carbon nanotube layer of the first electrode plate is adjacent to a carbon nanotube layer of the second electrode plate. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090159198 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite includes: (a) providing at least one carbon nanotube film and at least one polymer film; (b) forming a carbon nanotube film structure with the carbon nanotube film on a surface of the polymer film to obtain a carbon nanotube composite preform; (c) pre-combining the carbon nanotube composite preform to obtain a treated carbon nanotube composite preform; and (d) heating and pressing at least one treated carbon nanotube composite preform to achieve a carbon nanotube composite. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160028 | METHOD FOR FORMING GAPS IN MICROMECHANICAL DEVICE AND MICROMECHANICAL DEVICE - An exemplary method for forming gaps in a micromechanical device includes providing a substrate. A first material layer is deposited over the substrate. A sacrificial layer is deposited over the first material layer. A second material layer is deposited over the sacrificial layer such that at least a portion of the sacrificial layer is exposed. The exposed portion of the sacrificial layer is etched by dry etching. The remaining portion of the sacrificial layer is etched by wet etching to form gaps between the first material layer and the second material layer. One or more bulges are formed at one side of the second material layer facing the first material layer, and are a portion of the sacrificial layer remaining after the wet etching. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160312 | Field Emission display device - A field emission device includes an insulating substrate, one or more grids located on the insulating substrate. Each grid includes a first, second, third and fourth electrode down-leads and an electron emitting unit. The first, second, third and fourth electrode down-leads are located on the periphery of the grid. The first and the second electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The third and the fourth electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The electron emitting unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode and at least one electron emitter. The first electrode is electrically connected to the first electrode down-lead, and the second electrode is electrically connected to the third electrode down-lead. One end of the electron emitter is connected to the second electrode and an opposite end of the electron emitter is spaced from the first electrode by a predetermined distance. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160795 | Touch panel and display device using the same - An exemplary touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer located on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate and a second conductive layer located on an upper surface of the second substrate. Each of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotube string-shaped structures. A display device incorporates the touch panel and also includes a display element adjacent to the touch panel. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160796 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and a capacitive sensing member. The first conductive layer includes a plurality of first conductive lines. The second conductive layer separated from the first conductive layer includes a plurality of second conductive lines. One of the plurality of conductive lines is located above the other plurality of conductive lines. The capacitive sensing member is connected to the first conductive lines. At least one of the first and second pluralities of conductive lines includes carbon nanotube wires. The carbon nanotube wires each include a plurality of carbon nanotubes. Further, a display device using the above-described touch panel is also included. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160797 | Touch panel and display device using the same - An exemplary touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer disposed on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate and a second conductive layer disposed on an upper surface of the second substrate. Each of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer includes a plurality of spaced carbon nanotube structures. A display device incorporates the touch panel and also includes a display element adjacent to the touch panel. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160798 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate, and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate, a first conductive layer, and at least two electrodes. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate, a second conductive layer, and at least two electrodes. At least one of the first and second conductive layers includes a plurality of carbon nanotube wire-like structures. Two ends of each carbon nanotube wire-like structure are connected with two of the electrodes. A display device adopting the touch panel includes the touch panel and a display element. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160799 | Method for making touch panel - An exemplary method for making a touch panel includes the steps of: providing a flexible substrate; fabricating a carbon nanotube film; laying the carbon nanotube film to form a carbon nanotube layer stacked on the flexible substrate; heat-pressing the carbon nanotube layer of the flexible substrate; and separately forming at least two electrodes on a surface of the carbon nanotube layer, thereby forming the touch panel. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090167136 | Thermionic emission device - A thermionic emission device includes an insulating substrate, and one or more grids located thereon. Each grid includes a first, second, third and fourth electrode down-leads located on the periphery thereof, and a thermionic electron emission unit therein. The first and second electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The third and fourth electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The first and second electrode down-leads are insulated from the third and fourth electrode down-leads. The thermionic electron emission unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a thermionic electron emitter. The first electrode and the second electrode are separately located and electrically connected to the first electrode down-lead and the third electrode down-lead respectively. The insulating substrate comprises one or more recesses that further insulate the thermionic electron emitters from the substrate. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090167137 | Thermionic electron emission device and method for making the same - A thermionic electron emission device includes an insulating substrate, and one or more grids located thereon. The one or more grids include(s) a first, second, third and fourth electrode down-leads located on the periphery thereof, and a thermionic electron emission unit therein. The first and second electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The third and fourth electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The first and second electrode down-leads are insulated from the third and fourth electrode down-leads. The thermionic electron emission unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a thermionic electron emitter. The first electrode and the second electrode are separately located and electrically connected to the first electrode down-lead and the third electrode down-lead respectively. Wherein the thermionic electron emitter includes a carbon nanotube film structure. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090167138 | Thermionic electron source - A thermionic electron source includes a substrate, two electrodes, and a thermionic emitter. The thermionic emitter is electrically connected to the two electrodes. The substrate has a recess formed on a surface thereof, and the thermionic emitter is located on the surface of the substrate corresponding to the recess. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090167707 | Touch control device - A touch control device includes a transparent substrate, a display element, and a touch panel. The display element is disposed on a surface of the transparent substrate and includes a displaying surface. The displaying surface is located away from the transparent substrate. The touch panel is located on opposite side of the display element from the transparent substrate. The touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer disposed on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate is separated from the first electrode plate and includes a second flexible substrate and a second conductive layer disposed on an upper surface of the second substrate. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer both include a carbon nanotube layer. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090167708 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, two first electrodes, and two second electrodes. The substrate includes a first surface. The transparent conductive layer is on the first surface of the substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes a first plurality of carbon nanotube strip-shaped film structures arranged in parallel along a first direction and a second plurality of carbon nanotube strip-shaped film structures arranged along a second direction. The two first electrodes is connected to the first plurality of carbon nanotube strip-shaped film structures. The two second electrodes is connected to the second plurality of carbon nanotube strip-shaped film structures. Further, a display device using the above-described touch panel is also included. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090167709 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate, and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate, a first conductive layer, and at least two electrodes. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate, a second conductive layer, and at least two electrodes. At least one of the first and second conductive layers includes a plurality of carbon nanotube structures. Two ends of each carbon nanotube structure are connected with two corresponding opposite electrodes, and each electrode among all the corresponding electrodes is connected with the end of at least one of the carbon nanotube structures. A display device adopting the touch panel includes the touch panel and a display element. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090167710 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, and a number of electrodes. The substrate includes a first surface. The transparent conductive layer is formed on the first surface. The transparent conductive layer includes a number of carbon nanotube wires. Opposite ends of each carbon nanotube wire are electrically connected to electrodes. Furthermore, a display device using the touch panel is also provided. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090167711 | Touch panel and display device using the same - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer and a plurality of electrodes. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The transparent conductive layer is formed on the first surface of the substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes a plurality of separated carbon nanotube structures. The electrodes are electrically connected to the transparent conductive layer. Each electrode is connected with the end of at least one of the carbon nanotube structures such that each carbon nanotube structure is in contact with at least two opposite electrodes. Further, a display device using the above-described touch panel is also included. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090170394 | Method for making thermionic electron source - A method for making a thermionic electron source includes the following steps: (a) supplying a substrate; (b) forming a first electrode and a second electrode thereon; and (c) spanning a carbon nanotube film structure on a surface of the first electrode and the second electrode with a space defined between the thermionic emitter and the substrate. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090181239 | CARBON NANOTUBE-BASED COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A carbon nanotube-based composite material includes a polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes in the polymer matrix. The plurality of carbon nanotubes form a free standing carbon nanotube film structure. A method for fabricating the carbon nanotube-based composite material includes: providing a polymer matrix comprising a surface; providing at least one carbon nanotube film comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes; disposing the at least one carbon nanotube film on the surface of the polymer matrix to obtain a preform; and heating the preform to combine the at least one carbon nanotube film with the polymer matrix. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090194313 | Coaxial cable - A coaxial cable includes a core, an insulating layer, a shielding layer, a sheathing layer. The core includes an amount of carbon nanotubes having at least one conductive coating disposed about the carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes are orderly arranged. The insulating layer is about the core. The shielding layer is about the insulating layer. The sheathing layer is about the shielding layer. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090195138 | Electron emission device and display device using the same - An electron emission device includes a cathode device and a gate electrode. The gate electrode is separated and insulted from the cathode device. The gate electrode includes a carbon nanotube layer having a plurality of spaces. A display device includes a cathode device, an anode device spaced from the cathode electrode and a gate electrode. The gate electrode is disposed between the cathode device and the anode device. The cathode device, the anode device and the gate electrode are separated and insulted from each other. The gate electrode comprises a carbon nanotube layer having a plurality of spaces. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090195139 | Electron emission apparatus and method for making the same - An electron emission apparatus includes an insulating substrate, one or more grids located on the substrate, wherein the one or more grids includes: a first, second, third and fourth electrode that are located on the periphery of the gird, wherein the first and the second electrode are parallel to each other, and the third and fourth electrodes are parallel to each other; and one or more electron emission units located on the substrate. Each the electron unit includes at least one electron emitter, the electron emitter includes a first end, a second end and a gap; wherein the first end is electrically connected to one of the plurality of the first electrodes and the second end is electrically connected to one of the plurality of the third electrodes; two electron emission ends are located in the gap, and each electron emission end includes a plurality of electron emission tips. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090195140 | Electron emission apparatus and method for making the same - An electron emission apparatus includes an insulating substrate, one or more grids located on the substrate, wherein the one or more grids includes: a first, second, third and fourth electrode that are located on the periphery of the gird, wherein the first and the second electrode are parallel to each other, and the third and fourth electrodes are parallel to each other; and one or more electron emission units located on the substrate. Each the electron unit includes at least one electron emitter, and the electron emitter includes a first end, a second end and a gap. At least one electron emission end is located in the gap. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090195742 | Liquid crystal display screen - A liquid crystal display screen includes a first substrate, a first alignment layer, a liquid crystal layer, a second alignment layer, and a second substrate. The liquid crystal layer is sandwiched therebetween. The first alignment layer and the second alignment layer correspondingly are disposed on the first substrate and the second substrate. The first alignment layer and the second alignment layer respectively include a plurality of parallel first grooves and perpendicular second grooves. Furthermore, at least one of the alignment layers includes a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer includes at least one carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end to end and substantially aligned along a single direction. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090196981 | Method for making carbon nanotube composite structure - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite structure, the method comprising the steps of: providing a carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of carbon nanotubes; and forming at least one conductive coating on a plurality of the carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube structure to achieve a carbon nanotube composite structure, wherein the conductive coating comprises of a conductive layer. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090196982 | Method for making coaxial cable - A method for making a coaxial cable, the method comprises the steps of: providing a carbon nanotube structure; and forming at least one conductive coating on a plurality of carbon nanotubes of the carbon nanotube structure; a carbon nanotube wire-like structure from the carbon nanotubes with at least one conductive coating; at least one layer of insulating material on the carbon nanotube wire-like structure; at least one layer of shielding material on the at least one layer of insulating material; and one layer of sheathing material on the at least one layer of shielding material. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090196985 | Method for making individually coated and twisted carbon nanotube wire-like structure - A method for making an individually coated and twisted carbon nanotube wire-like structure, the method comprising the steps of: providing a carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of carbon nanotubes; forming at least one conductive coating on the plurality of carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube structure; and twisting the carbon nanotube structure. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090197038 | CARBON NANOTUBE FILM STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A carbon nanotube film structure includes at least one carbon nanotube film or at least two stacked carbon nanotube films. Each carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of ultralong carbon nanotubes parallel to the surface of the carbon nanotube film and parallel to each other. A length of the ultralong carbon nanotube is equal to or greater than 1 centimeter. The invention is also related to a method for making the above-described carbon nanotube film structure. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090197082 | Individually coated carbon nanotube wire-like structure related applications - A individually coated carbon nanotube wire-like structure includes an amount of carbon nanotubes and a conductive coating on an outside surface of the carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes are joined end-to-end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090215651 | Carbon nanotube arrays - A carbon nanotube array includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes aligned in a uniform direction. Each carbon nanotube has at least one line mark formed thereon. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090236961 | Field emission electron source having carbon nanotubes - A field emission electron source includes a CNT needle and a conductive base. The CNT needle has an end portion and a broken end portion; the end portion is contacted with and electrically connected to a surface of the conductive base. The CNTs at the broken end portion form a taper-shape structure, wherein one CNT protrudes and is higher than the adjacent CNTs. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090236965 | Field emission display - A field emission device includes a transparent plate, an insulating substrate, one or more grids located on the insulating substrate. Each grid includes a first, second, third and fourth electrode down-leads and a pixel unit. The first, second, third and fourth electrode down-leads are located on the periphery of the grid. The first and the second electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The third and the fourth electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The pixel unit includes a phosphor layer, a first electrode, a second electrode and at least one electron emitter. The first electrode and the second electrode are separately located. The first electrode is electrically connected to the first electrode down-lead, and the second electrode is electrically connected to the third electrode down-lead. The phosphor layer is located on the corresponding first electrode. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090239072 | Carbon nanotube needle and method for making the same - A carbon nanotube needle comprising: an end portion and a broken end portion, the broken end portion comprising a single carbon nanotube tip. A method for manufacturing a carbon nanotube needle, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a carbon nanotube film comprising of a plurality of commonly aligned carbon nanotubes, a first electrode, and a second electrode; (b) fixing the carbon nanotube film to the first electrode and the second electrode, the carbon nanotube film extending from the first electrode to the second electrode; (c) treating the carbon nanotube film with an organic solvent to form at least one carbon nanotube string; and (d) applying a voltage to the carbon nanotube string until the carbon nanotube string snaps. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090239439 | Method for manufacturing field emission electron source having carbon nanotubes - A method for manufacturing a field emission electron source includes: (a) Providing a carbon nanotube (CNT) film, the CNT film has a plurality of CNTs, the CNTs are aligned along a same direction; a first electrode and a second electrode. (b) Fixing the two opposite sides of the CNT film on the first electrode and the second electrode, the CNTs in the CNT film extending from the first electrode to the second electrode. (c) Treating the CNT film with an organic solvent to form at least one CNT string. (d) Applying a voltage between two opposite ends of the CNT string until the CNT string snaps, thereby at least one CNT needle, the CNT needle has an end portion and a broken end portion. (e) Securing the CNT needle to a conductive base by attaching the end portion of the CNT needle to the conductive base. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090250107 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device includes a substrate, a first electrode and a carbon nanotube structure. The substrate has a front surface and a rear surface. The carbon nanotube structure is disposed on the front surface of the substrate. The first electrode is disposed on the rear surface of the substrate. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090250113 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a back electrode, a single crystal silicon substrate, and a carbon nanotube structure. The single crystal silicon substrate includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The back electrode is located on and electrically connected to the lower surface of the single crystal silicon substrate. The carbon nanotube structure is located on and connected to the upper surface of the single crystal silicon substrate. The carbon nanotube structure includes an upper surface and a lower surface. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090250114 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device includes a silicon substrate, a doped silicon layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The silicon substrate has a plurality of cavities defined therein. The doped silicon layer is formed in contact the silicon substrate. The first electrode including a plurality of carbon nanotube cables is adjacent to the silicon substrate. The second electrode is attached to the silicon substrate. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090253247 | Method for manufacturing iron silicide nano-wires - A method for making iron silicide nano-wires comprises the following steps. Firstly, providing a growing substrate and a growing device, the growing device comprising a heating apparatus and a reacting room. Secondly, placing the growing substrate and a quantity of iron powder into the reacting room. Thirdly, introducing a silicon-containing gas into the reacting room. Finally, heating the reacting room to a temperature of 600-1200° C. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090253248 | Method of manufacturing silicon nano-structure - A method for making silicon nano-structure, the method includes the following steps. Firstly, providing a growing substrate and a growing device, the growing device comprising a heating apparatus and a reacting room. Secondly, placing the growing substrate and a quantity of catalyst separately into the reacting room. Thirdly, introducing a silicon-containing gas and hydrogen gas into the reacting room. Lastly, heating the reacting room to a temperature of 500˜1100° C. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090255459 | Method for making zinc oxide nano-structrure - A method for making zinc oxide nano-structure, the method includes the following steps. Firstly, providing a growing device, the growing device comprising a heating apparatus and a reacting room. Secondly, providing a growing substrate and forming a metal layer thereon. Thirdly, depositing a catalyst layer on the metal layer. Fourthly, placing the growing substrate into the reacting room together with a quantity of zinc source material. Fifthly, introducing a oxygen-containing gas into the reacting room. Lastly, heating the reacting room to a temperature range of 500˜1100° C. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090255529 | Solar collector and solar heating system using same - A solar collector includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the upper surface, a sidewall, a transparent cover, and a heat-absorbing layer. The sidewall is arranged on the top surface of the substrate. The transparent cover is disposed on the sidewall opposite to the substrate to form a sealed chamber with the substrate together. The heat-absorbing layer is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate and includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090255706 | Coaxial cable - A coaxial cable includes a core, an insulating layer, a shielding layer, and a sheathing layer. The core includes a carbon nanotube wire-like structure and at least one conductive material layer is disposed on the outside surface of the carbon nanotube wire-like structure. The carbon nanotube wire-like structure includes a plurality carbon nanotubes orderly arranged. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090256135 | Thermal electron emitter and thermal electron emission device using the same - A thermal electron emitter includes at least one carbon nanotube twisted wire and a plurality of electron emission particles mixed with the twisted wire. The carbon nanotube twisted wire comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A work function of the electron emission particles is lower than the work function of the carbon nanotubes. A thermal electron emission device using the thermal electron emitter is also related. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090256462 | Electron emission device and display device using the same - An electron emission device includes a cathode electrode and a gate electrode, the gate electrode is separated and insulated from the cathode electrode, the gate electrode is a carbon nanotube layer, and the carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotube wire-like structures. A display device that includes the electron emission device is also disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090256463 | Electron emission device and display device using the same - An electron emission device includes a cathode electrode and a gate electrode, the gate electrode is separated and insulated from the cathode, the gate electrode is a CNT layer, and the CNT layer includes at least a carbon nanotube film and a plurality of carbon nanotube reinforcement structures. A display that includes the electron emission device is also disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090257947 | Method of manufacturing zinc aluminate nano-material - A method for making zinc aluminate nano-material, the method comprises the following steps. Firstly, providing a growing substrate and a growing device, and the growing device comprising a heating apparatus and a reacting room. Secondly, placing the growing substrate and a quantity of reacting materials into the reaction room, and the reacting materials comprising zinc and aluminum. Thirdly, introducing an oxygen-containing gas into the reaction room. Lastly, heating the reaction room to a temperature of 660˜1100° C. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090258163 | Method for manufacturing nickel silicide nano-wires - A method for making nickel silicide nano-wire, the method includes the following steps. Firstly, providing a silicon substrate and a growing device, and the growing device including a reacting room. Secondly, forming a silicon dioxide layer on a surface of the silicon substrate. Thirdly, forming a titanium layer on the silicon dioxide layer. Fourthly, placing the silicon substrate into the reacting room, and heating the reacting room to a temperature of 500˜1000° C. Finally, forming a plurality of nickel cluster onto the surface of the silicon substrate. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090258448 | Method for making thermal electron emitter - A method for making the thermal electron emitter includes following steps. Providing a carbon nanotube film including a plurality of carbon nanotubes. Treating the carbon nanotube film with a solution comprising of a solvent and compound or a precursor of a compound, wherein the compound and the compound that is the basis of the precursor of a compound has a work function that is lower than the carbon nanotubes. Twisting the treated carbon nanotube film to form a carbon nanotube twisted wire. Drying the carbon nanotube twisted wire. Activating the carbon nanotube twisted wire. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090260679 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device includes a substrate, a doped layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The substrate has a plurality of cavities defined therein. The doped layer is in contact the substrate. The first electrode including a carbon nanotube composite material is adjacent to the substrate. The second electrode is attached to the substrate. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090260688 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device includes a silicon substrate, an intrinsic layer, a carbon nanotube structure and a first electrode. The silicon substrate has a front surface and a rear surface. The intrinsic layer is disposed on the front surface of the silicon substrate. The carbon nanotube structure is disposed on the intrinsic layer. The first electrode is disposed on the rear surface of the silicon substrate. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090266355 | Solar collector and solar heating system using same - A solar collector includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the upper surface, a sidewall, a transparent cover, and a heat-absorbing layer. The sidewall is arranged on the periphery of the top surface of the substrate. Thea transparent cover is disposed on the sidewall opposite to the substrate to form a sealed chamber with the substrate together. The heat-absorbing layer is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate and includes a carbon nanotube film having a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube film are aligned along a same direction or along different directions. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266356 | Solar collector and solar heating system using same - A solar collector includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the upper surface, a sidewall, a transparent cover, and a heat-absorbing layer. The sidewall is arranged on the periphery of the top surface of the substrate. The transparent cover is disposed on the sidewall opposite to the substrate to form a sealed chamber. The heat-absorbing layer is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate and includes a carbon nanotube film having a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube film are joined end-to-end. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090267000 | METHOD OF MAKING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM - A method of making a transparent conductive film includes the steps of: providing a carbon nanotube array. At least one carbon nanotube film extracted from the carbon nanotube array. The carbon nanotube films are stacked on the substrate to form a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure is irradiated by a laser beam along a predetermined path to obtain a predetermined pattern. The predetermined pattern is separated from the other portion of the carbon nanotube film, thereby forming the transparent conductive film from the predetermined pattern of the carbon nanotube film. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268139 | Liquid crystal display - A liquid crystal display includes a first substrate, a first alignment layer, a liquid crystal layer, a second alignment layer, and a second substrate opposite to the first substrate, a first electrode and a second electrode. The liquid crystal layer is sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first alignment layer is located on the first substrate and face the liquid crystal layer. The second alignment layer is located on the second substrate and face the liquid crystal layer. Furthermore, at least one of the first and second alignment layers comprises a carbon nanotube structure, and the carbon nanotube structure is electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268142 | Liquid crystal display screen - A liquid crystal display screen includes a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate opposite to the first electrode plate and a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate. A first alignment layer is located on the first electrode plate and faces the liquid crystal layer. The first alignment layer comprises a plurality of parallel first grooves defined therein. A second alignment layer is located on the second electrode plate and faces the liquid crystal layer. The second alignment layer comprises a plurality of parallel second grooves defined therein. The second grooves are perpendicular to the first grooves. At least one of the first alignment layer and second alignment layer comprises a carbon nanotube layer and a fixing layer located thereon facing the liquid crystal layer. The carbon nanotube layer comprises a plurality of carbon nanotube wires being arranged in parallel and closely located. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268149 | Liquid crystal display - A liquid crystal display with at least one heating element located on at least one of a first substrate and a second substrate comprising at least one carbon nanotube structure. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268556 | Thermoacoustic device - A sound wave generator that includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure produces sound by means of the thermoacoustic effect. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268557 | Method of causing the thermoacoustic effect - A method of producing sound waves. The method includes causing a carbon nanotube structure heat, and thus causing the thermoacoustic effect. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268558 | Thermoacoustic device - A sound wave generator includes one or more carbon nanotube wire structures. The one or more carbon nanotube wire structures produce sound by means of the thermoacoustic effect. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268559 | Thermoacoustic device - A sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes of one or more carbon nanotube films. Each carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. The one or more carbon nanotube films produces sound by means of the thermoacoustic effect. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268560 | Thermoacoustic device - A sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. At least part of the carbon nanotube film is supported by a supporting element. The carbon nanotube film produces sound by means of the thermoacoustic effect. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268561 | Thermoacoustic device - An apparatus includes a signal device, a power amplifier, and a sound wave generator. The power amplifier is electrically connected to the signal device. The power amplifier outputs an amplified electrical signal to the sound wave generator. The sound wave generator produces sound waves by a thermoacoustic effect. The amplified electrical signal is positive or negative. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268562 | Thermoacoustic device - A sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes one or more drawn carbon nanotube films. The one or more drawn carbon nanotube films produce sound by means of the thermoacoustic effect. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090268563 | Acoustic System - An acoustic system includes a sound-electro converting device, a electro-wave converting device, and a sound wave generator. The electro-wave converting device is connected to the sound-electro converting device. The sound wave generator is spaced from the electro-wave converting device and includes a carbon nanotube structure. The sound-electro converting device converts a sound pressure to an electrical signal and transmits the electrical signal to the electro-wave converting device. The electro-wave converting device emits an electromagnetic signal corresponding to the electrical signal and transmits the electromagnetic signal to the carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure converts the electromagnetic signal into heat, and the heat transfers to a medium causing a thermoacoustic effect. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090269257 | APPARATUS FOR SYNTHESIZING A SINGLE-WALL CARBON NANOTUBE ARRAY - An apparatus for synthesizing a single-wall carbon nanotube array, includes a reactor, a local heating device, a gaseous carbon supplier, and a reactant gas supplier. The reactor includes a reaction zone receiving a catalyst. The local heating device is configured for focusing heat at reaction zone and/or the catalyst. The gaseous carbon supplier is configured for introducing gaseous carbon into the reactor from an upstream position of the reaction zone. The reactant gas supplier is configured for introducing a reactant gas containing a carbon source gas into the reactor. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090269684 | Method for making liquid crystal display screen - A method for making a liquid crystal display screen includes the following steps. Firstly, providing a base including a surface. Secondly, forming carbon nanotube structure on the surface of the base to obtain a first electrode plate preform, the carbon nanotubes of each carbon nanotube structure being oriented along the extending direction thereof. Thirdly, forming a fixing layer to cover the carbon nanotube structure, thereby obtaining a first electrode plate. Fourthly, repeating the above-described steps, thereby obtaining a second electrode plate. Lastly, forming a liquid crystal layer between the fixing layers of the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, the carbon nanotubes of the first electrode plate being perpendicular to that of the second electrode plate, thereby forming the liquid crystal display screen. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090272490 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for manufacturing open-ended carbon nanotubes is described. The method includes steps of: providing a substrate having a catalyst layer formed thereon; placing the substrate in a reaction chamber; introducing a carbon source gas containing carbon element into the reaction chamber for growing carbon nanotubes form the catalyst layer; promptly reducing a concentration of the carbon source gas when the growth of carbon nanotubes in process, thereby ceasing the growth of the carbon nanotubes instantly; and separating the carbon nanotubes from the catalyst layer. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090274008 | Thermoacoustic device - A sound wave generator includes one or more carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end to end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. At least part of the one or more carbon nanotube film is supported by a supporting element. The one or more carbon nanotube film produces sound by means of the thermoacoustic effect. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090274009 | Thermoacoustic device - A sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure. At least part of the carbon nanotube structure is supported by a supporting element. The sound wave generator produces sound by means of the thermoacoustic effect. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090278436 | Ionization Vacume gauge - An ionization vacuum gauge includes a cathode, an anode and an ion collector. The anode is surrounding the cathode. The ion collector is surrounding the anode. The cathode, the anode and the ion collector are concentrically aligned and arranged in that order. The anode comprises a carbon nanotube structure including a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090279390 | Thermoacoustic device - An apparatus includes an electromagnetic signal device, a medium, and a sound wave generator. The sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes one or more carbon nanotube films. Each carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. The electromagnetic signal device transmits an electromagnetic signal to the carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure converts the electromagnetic signal into heat. The heat transfers to the medium and causes a thermoacoustic effect. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090282781 | Vacuum device and method for packaging same - A method for establishing a vacuum in a container includes the following steps. The container having an exhaust through hole defined therein is provided. A sealing cover including a connecting material located on the periphery of the sealing cover is provided. The sealing cover is spaced from the exhaust through hole for forrn at least gaps between the sealing cover and the exhaust through hole. A vacuum is established in the container. The connecting material is heated. The sealing cover covers the exhaust through hole and the connecting material is cooled. After that the container is packaged. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090283744 | Thin film transistor - A thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The semiconducting layer is electrically connected to the source electrode and the drain electrode. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconducting layer by an insulating layer. The at least one of the source electrode, drain electrode, and the gate electrode includes a metallic carbon nanotube layer. The metallic carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of metallic carbon nanotubes. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090283752 | Thin film transistor - A thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconductor layer, a channel and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconducting layer by an insulating layer. The channel includes a plurality of carbon nanotube wires, one end of each carbon nanotube wire is connected to the source electrode, and opposite end of each the carbon nanotube wire is connected to the drain electrode. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090283753 | Thin film transistor - A thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The semiconducting layer is electrically connected to the source electrode and the drain electrode. The semiconductor layer comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A semiconductor layer comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes electrically connected to the source electrode and the drain electrode, the plurality of carbon nanotubes having almost the same length are substantially parallel to each other and are joined side by side via van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconducting layer by an insulating layer. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090283754 | Thin film transistor - A thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The semiconducting layer is connected to the source electrode and the drain electrode. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconducting layer by an insulating layer. The semiconducting layer includes at least two stacked carbon nanotube films. Each carbon nanotube film includes an amount of carbon nanotubes. At least a part of the carbon nanotubes of each carbon nanotube film are aligned along a direction from the source electrode to the drain electrode. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090283755 | Thin film transistor - A thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The semiconducting layer is connected to the source electrode and the drain electrode. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconducting layer by an insulating layer. The semiconducting layer includes a carbon nanotube film, a plurality of carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube film oriented along a direction from the source electrode to the drain electrode. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090283770 | Thin film transistor - A thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The semiconducting layer is connected to the source electrode and the drain electrode. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconducting layer by an insulating layer. The semiconducting layer includes a carbon nanotube layer, and the carbon nanotube layer comprises a plurality of semiconducting carbon nanotubes. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090283771 | Thin film transistor - A thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The semiconducting layer is connected to the source electrode and the drain electrode. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconducting layer by an insulating layer. The semiconducting layer comprises at least two stacked carbon nanotube films, and each carbon nanotube film comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes primarily oriented along a same direction, and the carbon nanotubes in at least two adjacent carbon nanotube films are aligned along different directions. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090286362 | Method for making thin film transistor - A method for making a thin film transistor, the method comprising the steps of: providing a growing substrate; applying a catalyst layer on the growing substrate; heating the growing substrate with the catalyst layer in a furnace with a protective gas therein, supplying a carbon source gas and a carrier gas at a ratio ranging from 100:1 to 100:10, and growing a carbon nanotube layer on the growing substrate; forming a source electrode, a drain electrode, and a gate electrode; and covering the carbon nanotube layer with an insulating layer, wherein the source electrode and the drain electrode are electrically connected to the single-walled carbon nanotube layer, the gate electrode is opposite to and electrically insulated from the single-walled carbon nanotube layer. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090288363 | VACUUM PACKAGING SYSTEM - A vacuum packaging system for packaging a vacuum apparatus includes a first accommodating room, a second container, a vacuum room, a first hatch, a second hatch, a delivery apparatus, a discharge device, and a heating apparatus. The delivery apparatus transports the vacuum apparatus from the first accommodating room to the vacuum room to the second accommodating room. The discharge device discharges a sealing element to seal an exhaust through hole of the vacuum apparatus. The heating apparatus is mounted on the inner wall of the vacuum room between the second hatch and the transport pipeline to heat and soften the sealing element. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090288364 | VACUUM PACKAGING SYSTEM - A vacuum packaging system includes a vacuum room, a delivery apparatus, a discharge device, a second heating apparatus. The delivery apparatus transport the pre-packaged container into the vacuum room. The discharge device discharges a sealing material to seal an exhaust through hole of the pre-packaged container. The discharge device includes a vessel configured for containing sealing material, a transport pipeline, a first heating, and a controlling element. The first heating apparatus softens the sealing material into viscous liquid. The second heating apparatus is mounted on the inner wall of the vacuum room between the second hatch and the transport pipeline. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090289203 | Method for making transparent carbon nanotube film - The present method relates to a method for making a transparent carbon nanotube film. The method includes the following steps: (a) making a carbon nanotube film, and (b) irradiating the carbon nanotube film by a laser device with a power density thereof being greater than 0.1×10 | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090289555 | ELECTRON EMISSION DEVICE COMPRISING CARBON NANOTUBES YARN AND METHOD FOR GENERATING EMISSION CURRENT - An exemplary electron emission device includes an electron emitter, an anode opposite to and spaced apart from the electron emitter, a first power supply circuit, and a second power supply circuit. The first power supply circuit is configured for electrically connecting the electron emitter and the anode with a power supply to generate an electric field between the electron emitter and the anode. The second power supply circuit is configured for electrically connecting the electron emitter with a power supply to supply a heating current for heating the electron emitter whereby electrons emit therefrom. Methods for generating an emission current with a relatively higher stability also are provided. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090291534 | Method for making thin film transistor - A method for making a thin film transistor, the method comprising the steps of: providing an insulating substrate; forming a carbon nanotube layer on the insulating substrate, the carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes; applying a source electrode and a drain electrode spaced from each other and electrically connected to two opposite ends of at least one of carbon nanotubes; covering the carbon nanotube layer with an insulating layer; and placing a gate electrode on the insulating layer, the gate electrode being opposite to and electrically insulated from the carbon nanotube layer by the insulating layer. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090296528 | Thermoacoustic device - An apparatus includes an electromagnetic signal device, a medium, and a sound wave generator. The sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure. The electromagnetic signal device transmits an electromagnetic signal to the carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure converts the electromagnetic signal into heat. The heat transfers to the medium and causes a thermoacoustic effect. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090297732 | Method for making carbon nanotube films - A method for making a carbon nanotube film, the method comprising the following steps of: (a) supplying a substrate; (b) forming at least one strip-shaped catalyst film on the substrate, a width of the strip-shaped catalyst films ranging from approximately 1 micrometer to 20 micrometers; (c) growing at least one strip-shaped carbon nanotube array on the substrate using a chemical vapor deposition method; and (d) causing the at least one strip-shaped carbon nanotube array to fold along a direction parallel to a surface of the substrate, thus forming at least one carbon nanotube film. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090298239 | Method for making thin film transistor - A method for making a thin film transistor, the method includes the steps of: providing a plurality of carbon nanotubes and an insulating substrate; flocculating the carbon nanotubes to acquire a carbon nanotube structure, applying the carbon nanotube structure on the insulating substrate; forming a source electrode, a drain electrode, and a gate electrode; and covering the carbon nanotube structure with an insulating layer. The source electrode and the drain electrode are connected to the carbon nanotube structure, the gate electrode is electrically insulated from the carbon nanotube structure by the insulating layer. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090301993 | Method for fabricating carbon nanotube film - A method for making a carbon nanotube film includes the steps of providing an array of carbon nanotubes, treating the array of carbon nanotubes by plasma, and pulling out a carbon nanotube film from the array of carbon nanotubes treated by the plasma. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090302324 | Thin film transistor panel - A thin film transistor panel includes an insulating substrate. The insulating substrate includes a number of parallel source lines, a number of parallel gate lines crossed with the source lines, and a number of girds defined by the source lines and the gate lines. Each of the girds includes a pixel electrode and a thin film transistor. The thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, and a gate electrode. The source electrode is connected with one of the source lines defining the grid. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode and connected with the pixel electrode. The semiconducting layer is connected with the source electrode and the drain electrode. The semiconducting layer includes a semiconducting carbon nanotube layer. The gate electrode is connected with one of the gate lines defining the grid. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090309478 | Emitter and method for manufacturing same - An emitter includes an electrode, and a number of carbon nanotubes fixed on the electrode. The carbon nanotubes each have a first end and a second end. The first end is electrically connected to the substrate and the second end has a needle-shaped tip. Two second ends of carbon nanotubes have a larger distance therebetween than that of the first ends thereof, which is advantageous for a better screening affection. Moreover, the needle-shaped tip of the second ends of the carbon nanotube has a lower size and higher aspect ratio than the conventional carbon nanotube, which, therefore, is attributed to bear a larger emission current. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090311940 | Method for making field emission device - A method for making a field emission device includes the following steps. A base and at least one carbon nanotube yarn are provided. The at least one carbon nanotube yarn is attached to the base. The at least one carbon nanotube yarn includes a plurality of carbon nanotube segments. The carbon nanotube segments are joined end to end by van der Waals attractive force. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090313946 | VACUUM DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING SAME - A method for packaging the vacuum device includes providing a pre-packaged container having an exhaust through hole defined therein and a sealing element placed into the exhaust through hole, pumping the pre-packaged container to create a vacuum, heating and softening the sealing element to seal the exhaust through hole, and cooling the melted low-melting glass to package the pre-packaged container. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090314765 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater includes a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The least two electrodes electrically connected to the heating element. The hollow supporter defines a hollow space, and the hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element is located on the inner surface or the outer surface of the hollow supporter. The heating element comprises at least one carbon nanotube film comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes, and an angle between a primary alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube film is 0 degrees to 15 degrees. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090317926 | METHOD FOR MAKING TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE GRID - A method for making transmission electron microscope gird is provided. An array of carbon nanotubes is provided and drawing a carbon nanotube film from the array of carbon nanotubes. A substrate has a plurality of spaced metal girds attached on the substrate. The metal girds are covered with the carbon nanotube film and treating the carbon nanotube film and the metal girds with organic solvent. A transmission electron microscope (TEM) grid is obtained by removing remaining CNT film. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090321418 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater includes a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The hollow supporter defines a hollow space, the hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element is located on the inner surface or the outer surface of the hollow supporter. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. At least one of the at least two electrodes includes at least a carbon nanotube structure. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090321419 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter; a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes at least one linear carbon nanotube structure. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090321420 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater includes a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element is attached on one of the inner and the outer surfaces of the hollow supporter. The heat element comprises of a carbon nanotube film comprising of carbon nanotubes arranged along a same direction. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090321421 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter; a heating element and two or more electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter. The two or more electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. At least one of the two or more electrodes includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090321718 | Thin film transistor - A thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The semiconducting layer includes a carbon nanotube structure comprised of carbon nanotubes. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconducting layer by an insulating layer. The carbon nanotube structure is connected to both the source electrode and the drain electrode, and an angle exist between each carbon nanotube of the carbon nanotube structure and a surface of the semiconductor layer, and the angle ranges from about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090323475 | Thermoacoustic device - A sound wave generator includes one or more carbon nanotube films. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially parallel to each other and joined side by side via van der Waals attractive force. The one or more carbon nanotube films produce sound by means of the thermoacoustic effect. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090323476 | Thermoacoustic device - A sound wave generator includes one or more carbon nanotube films. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially parallel to each other and joined side by side via van der Waals attractive force therebetween. At least part of the sound wave generator is supported by a supporting element. The one or more carbon nanotube films produce sound by means of the thermoacoustic effect. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100000669 | Carbon nanotube heater - A method for making a hollow heater is provided. The method includes providing a hollow supporter and, the hollow supporter defines a hollow space. A carbon nanotube structure is made and then fixed on a surface of the hollow supporter. A first electrode and a second electrode is provided and electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100000985 | Carbon nanotube heater - A planar heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube film comprising of a plurality of carbon nanotubes. An angle between a primary alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube film is in the range of about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100000986 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater includes a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The hollow supporter defines a hollow space. The hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element is attached on one of the inner and outer surfaces of the hollow supporter. The heat element includes at least one linear carbon nanotube structure. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100000987 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100000988 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube structure. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100000989 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter; a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end-to-end by Van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100000990 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater has a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are separately and electrically connected to the heating element. The hollow supporter defines a hollow space, the hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element disposed on one of the surfaces of the hollow supporter. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film is made of a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100001971 | Liquid crystal display screen - A liquid crystal display screen includes an upper component, a bottom component and a liquid crystal layer. The upper component includes a touch panel. The touch panel includes a first conductive layer. The first conductive layer includes a transparent carbon nanotube structure. The bottom component includes a thin film transistor panel. The thin film transistor panel includes a plurality of thin film transistors. Each of the plurality of thin film transistors includes a semiconducting layer, and the semiconducting layer includes a semiconducting carbon nanotube structure. The liquid crystal layer is located between the upper component and the lower component. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100001972 | Touch Panel - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate connected to the first electrode plated. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate, and a first conductive layer disposed on the first substrate. The second electrode includes a second substrate, and a second conductive layer disposed on the second substrate. The first or the second conductive layer includes at least one carbon nanotube composite layer. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100001975 | Portable computer - A portable computer includes a display panel having a display surface and a touch panel. The touch panel is disposed on the display surface and comprises at least one transparent conductive layer. The transparent conductive layer includes a carbon nanotubes layer having a carbon nanotube film. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100001976 | Liquid crystal display screen - A liquid crystal display screen includes an upper component, a bottom component and a liquid crystal layer. The upper component includes a touch panel. The touch panel includes a first conductive layer. The conductive layer includes a transparent carbon nanotube structure, and the transparent carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of metallic carbon nanotubes. The bottom component includes a thin film transistor panel. The liquid crystal layer is located between the upper component and the lower component. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100006278 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A heat dissipation device for a heat generating element includes a fastening layer and a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The fastening layer is formed on the heat generating element. The carbon nanotubes are arranged in an array structure. The carbon nanotubes are arranged in a predetermined pattern. Ends of the carbon nanotubes are connected to the fastening layer. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100006829 | Diode employing with carbon nanotube - A diode includes an organic composite plate, a pressing element, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The organic composite plate has a plurality of carbon nanotubes uniformly distributed therein and includes a first portion and a second portion opposite to the first portion. The pressing element is disposed on the first portion of the organic composite plate. The first and second electrodes are electrically connected to the first and second portions of the organic composite plate, respectively. The diode employed with the carbon nanotubes has a changeable characteristic, such as voltage, current, via controlling the pressure applied by the pressing element. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100007263 | Field emission cathode and field emission display employing with same - A field emission display includes a field emission cathode and an anode electrode plate arranged above the field emission cathode. The filed emission cathode includes a substrate, and a plurality of electron-emitting areas spaced apart from each other and arranged on the substrate. Each of the electron-emitting areas includes a cathode, a gate electrode, and a number of first and second conductive lines. The cathode includes a first conductive substrate and a first carbon nanotube assembly having a plurality of carbon nanotubes each having a cathode emitting end having a needle-shaped tip. The gate electrode is faced to the cathode emitting end. The taper-shaped tips of the cathode emitting ends and the gate have a small size and higher aspect ratio, allowing them to bear a larger emission current at a lower voltage. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100007619 | Touch panel, liquid crystal display screen using the same, and methods for making the touch panel and the liquid crystal display screen - A liquid crystal display screen includes an upper board, a lower board opposite to the upper board, and a liquid crystal layer located between the upper board and the lower board. The upper board includes a touch panel. The touch panel includes an amount of transparent electrodes. At least one of the transparent electrodes includes a transparent carbon nanotube structure. The lower board includes a thin film transistor panel. The thin film transistor panel includes an amount of thin film transistors. Each of the thin film transistors includes a semiconducting layer. The semiconducting layer includes a semiconducting carbon nanotube structure. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100007624 | Liquid Crystal Display Screen - A liquid crystal display screen includes an upper board, a lower board opposite to the upper board, and a liquid crystal layer located between the upper board and the lower board. The upper board includes a touch panel. The touch panel includes a plurality of transparent electrodes. At least one of the transparent electrodes includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100007625 | Touch panel, liquid crystal display screen using the same, and methods for making the touch panel and the liquid crystal display screen - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate spaced from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate, a plurality of first transparent electrodes, and a plurality of first signal wires. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate, a plurality of second transparent electrodes, and a plurality of second signal wires. Both the second transparent electrode and the first transparent electrode include a transparent carbon nanotube structure, the carbon nanotube structure includes of a plurality of metallic carbon nanotubes. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100019159 | Method and device for measuring electromagnetic signal - An electromagnetic signal measuring device includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is capable of producing a sound by absorbing an electromagnetic signal. The electromagnetic signal measuring device is able to determine the intensity and polarization of the electromagnetic signal. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100019171 | Method and device for measuring electromagnetic Signal - A method for measuring properties of an electromagnetic signal includes following steps. An electromagnetic signal measuring device that includes a carbon nanotube structure is provided. The carbon nanotube structure has a plurality of carbon nanotubes. An electromagnetic signal is received by the carbon nanotube structure in the electromagnetic signal measuring device. The intensity of the electromagnetic signal is measured by a sound produced by the carbon nanotube structure. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100019647 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE AND FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY - The field emission cathode device includes an insulating substrate with a number of cathodes mounted thereon. A number of field emission units are mounted on the cathodes. A dielectric layer is disposed on the insulating substrate and defines a number of voids corresponding to the field emission units. The dielectric layer has an upper and lower section and disposed on the insulating substrate. The dielectric layer defining a plurality of voids corresponding to the field emission units. A number of grids disposed between the upper and lower sections, and wherein each grid are secured by the upper and lower sections of the dielectric layer. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100021774 | Membrane electrode assembly and biofuel cell using the same - A membrane electrode assembly includes a proton exchange membrane, an anode and a cathode. The proton exchange membrane has two opposite surfaces, a first surface and a second surface. The anode is located adjacent to the first surface of the proton exchange membrane, and the cathode is located adjacent to the second surface of the proton exchange membrane. The anode includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure has a plurality of carbon nanotubes and a catalyst material dispersed on the carbon nanotubes. A biofuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly is also provided. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100021797 | Membrane electrode assembly and fuel cell using the same - A membrane electrode assembly includes a proton exchange membrane and at least one electrode. The at least one electrode includes a carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a carbon nanotube structure and a catalyst material. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes and the catalyst material is dispersed on the carbon nanotubes. A fuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly is also provided. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100039015 | Thermionic emission device - A thermionic emission device includes an insulating substrate, and one or more grids located thereon. Each grid includes a first, second, third and fourth electrode down-leads located on the periphery thereof, and a thermionic electron emission unit therein. The first and second electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The third and fourth electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The first and second electrode down-leads are insulated from the third and fourth electrode down-leads. The thermionic electron emission unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a thermionic electron emitter. The first electrode and the second electrode are separately located and electrically connected to the first electrode down-lead and the third electrode down-lead respectively. The thermionic electron emitter includes at least one carbon nanotube wire. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100041217 | Method of synthesizing silicon wires - A method of synthesizing silicon wires is provided. A substrate is provided. A copper catalyst particle layer is formed on a top surface of the substrate. The reactive device is heated at a temperature of above 450° C. in a flowing protective gas. A mixture of a protective gas and a silicon-based reactive gas is introduced at a temperature above 450° C. at a pressure below 700 Torr to form the silicon wires on the substrate. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100041297 | Method for making liquid crystal display adopting touch panel - A method for making a liquid crystal display screen is provided. A touch panel including at least one carbon nanotube structure layer is prepared. A first polarizer is applied on a surface of the touch panel. A thin film transistor panel including a number of thin film transistors is prepared. A liquid crystal layer is placed between the first polarizer and the thin film transistors. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100044647 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBE-CONDUCTING POLYMER COMPOSITE - A method for manufacturing a conducting polymer composite with carbon nanotubes is described. A conducting polymer is compounded with the CNT film by in-situ chemical polymerization. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100045913 | Liquid crystal display - A liquid crystal display includes a first substrate and a second substrate. A liquid crystal layer is located between the first and the second substrates. A first transparent heating layer is attached on the first substrate. A second transparent heating layer is attached on the second substrate. Each of the first and second transparent heating layers includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100046774 | Thermoacoustic device - A thermoacoustic device includes a signal device and a sound wave generator. The sound wave generator includes a base structure and a conductive material located on the base structure. The base structure includes nano-scale elements. The signal device is capable of transmitting an electrical signal to the sound wave generator. The sound wave generator is capable of converting the electrical signal into heat. The heat is capable of being transferred to a medium to cause a thermoacoustic effect. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100046784 | Loudspeaker - A loudspeaker includes an enclosure and at least one sound wave generator disposed in the enclosure. The sound wave generator includes at least one carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is capable of converting electrical signals into heat. The heat is transferred to a medium and causes a thermoacoustic effect. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100048250 | Personal digital assistant - A personal digital assistant includes a body, and a touch panel. The body includes a display screen. The touch panel is located on a surface of the display screen. The touch panel includes at least one transparent conductive layer including a carbon nanotube layer. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100048254 | Mobile phone - A mobile phone includes a body defining a display panel, and a touch panel. The body further includes a communicating system received therein. The touch panel is disposed on a surface of the display panel. The touch panel includes at least a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer includes a carbon nanotube film. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100051471 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBE-CONDUCTING POLYMER COMPOSITE - A method for manufacturing a conducting polymer composite with carbon nanotubes is described. A conducting polymer is compounded with the CNT film by in-situ electrochemical polymerization. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100054503 | Ultrasonic thermoacoustic device - An ultrasonic acoustic device includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is capable of causing a thermoacoustic effect and generating ultrasonic sound wave in liquid medium. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100054504 | Thermoacoustic device - A thermoacoustic device. The thermoacoustic includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is at least partly in contact with a liquid medium. The thermoacoustic device is capable of causing a thermoacoustic effect in the liquid medium. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055024 | Method for making carbon nanotube film - The present invention relates to a method for making a carbon nanotube film. The method includes the following steps. An array of carbon nanotubes is formed on a substrate. The array of carbon nanotubes is pressed by a pressure head to form a carbon nanotube film having properties identical in all directions parallel to a surface of the carbon nanotube film. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100056012 | FIELD EMISSION ELEMENT HAVING CARBON NANOTUBE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A method for manufacturing a field emission element, the method includes providing one supporting member and wrapping a carbon nanotube (CNT) film around an outer surface of the supporting member at least once. The CNT film includes a plurality of bundles of carbon nanotubes connected in series. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100064973 | Apparatus and method for making carbon nanotube array - An apparatus for making an array of carbon nanotubes includes a reaction chamber with a gas inlet and a gas outlet, a quartz boat disposed in the reaction chamber, a substrate with a surface deposited with a film of first catalyst, and a second catalyst disposed in the quartz beside the substrate. The substrate is disposed in the quartz boat. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065042 | Solar colletor and solar heating system using same - A solar collector includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the upper surface, a sidewall, a transparent cover, and a heat-absorbing layer. The sidewall is arranged on the top surface of the substrate. The transparent cover is disposed on the sidewall opposite to the substrate to form a sealed chamber with the substrate together. The heat-absorbing layer is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate and includes a carbon nanotube film having a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube film are entangled with each other. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065043 | Solar collector and solar heating system using same - A solar collector includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the upper surface, a sidewall, a transparent cover, and a heat-absorbing layer. The sidewall is arranged on the top surface of the substrate. A transparent cover is disposed on the sidewall opposite to the substrate to form a sealed chamber with the substrate together. The heat-absorbing layer is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate and includes a carbon nanotube composite material. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065190 | METHOD FOR MAKING COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING CARBON NANOTUBE ARRAY - A method for producing a composite material having a carbon nanotube array, includes the steps of: (a) providing the carbon nanotube array, the carbon nanotube array has a first end surface and a second end surface opposite to the first end surface; (b) providing a first board and a second board, fixing the first end surface of the carbon nanotube array on the first board, fixing the second end surface of the carbon nanotube array on the second board; (c) packaging the first board and the second board to form an apparatus having an entrance; (d) providing a liquid polymer precursor, applying the liquid polymer precursor from the entrance to the apparatus until the liquid polymer precursor submerge carbon nanotube array; and (e) solidifying the liquid polymer precursor. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100073322 | Desktop computer - A desktop computer includes a body, a display and a touch panel. The display is connected to the body by a data wire. The display includes a display screen. The touch panel includes at least one transparent conductive layer including a carbon nanotube structure. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100075469 | Method for making thin transistor - A method for making a thin film transistor, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a carbon nanotube array and an insulating substrate; (b) pulling out a carbon nanotube film from the carbon nanotube array by using a tool; (c) placing at least one carbon nanotube film on a surface of the insulating substrate, to form a carbon nanotube layer thereon; (d) forming a source electrode and a drain electrode; wherein the source electrode and the drain electrode being spaced therebetween, and electrically connected to the carbon nanotube layer; and (e) covering the carbon nanotube layer with an insulating layer, and a gate electrode being located on the insulating layer. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100079234 | Thermistor and electrical device employed with same - An electrical device includes a thermistor and at least two electrodes electrically connected to the thermistor and to which a source of electrical power is applied to cause current to flow through the thermistor. The thermistor may be a composite and includes a polymer material; and a plurality of conductive carbon nanotubes distributed in the polymer material. The electrical device employed with the thermistor performs not only PTC property, but also NTC property. Moreover, the method for fabricating the electrical device is also simple and easy to carry out because of the simple process. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100084957 | FIELD EMISSION ELECTRON SOURCE HAVING CARBON NANOTUBE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A field emission electron source ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100085729 | Illuminating device - An illuminating device includes a holding element, a light source, and an acoustic member. The acoustic member includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100086150 | Flexible thermoacoustic device - A flexible thermoacoustic device includes a soft supporter and a sound wave generator. The sound wave generator is located on a surface of the softer supporter. The sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes combined by van der Waals attractive force. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100086166 | Headphone - An apparatus includes a headphone. The headphone includes at least one housing; and at least one sound wave generator disposed in the housing. The sound wave generator includes at least one carbon nanotube structure. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100093117 | Method for making liquid crystal display screen - A method for making a liquid crystal display screen is provided. The method includes the following steps. A touch panel and a thin film transistor panel are provided, and the touch panel includes at least one TP carbon nanotube layer. The thin film transistor panel includes a plurality of thin film transistors; each of the thin film transistors comprises a TFT carbon nanotube layer. A first polarizer is applied on a surface of the touch panel. Additionally, a liquid crystal layer is provided to be placed between the first polarizer and the thin film transistor panel. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100093247 | Method for fabricating touch panel - A method for fabricating a touch panel is provided. A first substrate and a second substrate are provided. A first carbon nanotube composite layer is applied on a surface of the first substrate to obtain a first electrode plate. A second carbon nanotube composite layer is applied on a surface of the first substrate to obtain a second electrode plate. The first and second electrode plates are assembled to obtain the touch panel. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100098272 | Thermoacoustic device - An apparatus includes an electromagnetic signal device, a medium, and a sound wave generator. The sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes one or more drawn carbon nanotube films. The electromagnetic signal device transmits an electromagnetic signal to the carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure converts the electromagnetic signal into heat. The heat transfers to the medium and causes a thermoacoustic effect. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100098273 | Thermoacoustic device - An apparatus, the apparatus includes an electromagnetic signal device; a medium; and a sound wave generator. The sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes one or more carbon nanotube films. Each carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially parallel to each other and joined side by side via van der Waals attractive force. The electromagnetic signal device transmits an electromagnetic signal to the carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure converts the electromagnetic signal into heat. The heat transfers to the medium causing a thermoacoustic effect. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100104735 | Method for manufacturing a one-dimensional nano-structure-based device - A method for manufacturing a one-dimensional nano-structure-based device includes the steps of preparing a solution ( | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100104808 | Carbon nanotube composite and method for fabricating the same - A carbon nanotube composite includes a carbon nanotube structure and a number of nanoparticles. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes connected to each other via van der Waals force. The nanoparticles are distributed in the carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube composite are connected to each other to form a carbon nanotube structure and are arranged in an orderly or disorderly fashion. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100108664 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater has a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are separately and electrically connected to the heating element. The hollow supporter defines a hollow space, the hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element disposed on one of the surfaces of the hollow supporter. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes combined by wan der Waals attractive force. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100110839 | Thermoacoustic device - A thermoacoustic device includes a sound wave generator and an infra-red reflecting element having an infrared reflection coefficient higher than 30 percent. The infra-red reflecting element can be disposed at one side of the sound wave generator to reflect the emitted heat of the sound wave generator. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100122980 | Carbon nanotube heater - This disclosure related to a heater. The heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes connected to the heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube structure. The at least one carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween to obtain a free-standing carbon nanotube structure. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100123267 | Method for stretching carbon nanotube film - A method for stretching a carbon nanotube film includes providing one or more carbon nanotube films and one or more elastic supporters, attaching at least one portion of the one or more carbon nanotube films to the one or more elastic supporters, and stretching the elastic supporters. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100124622 | Method for making nanowire structure - The disclosure related to a method for making a nanowire structure. The method includes fabricating a free-standing carbon nanotube structure, introducing reacting materials into the carbon nanotube structure, and activating the reacting materials to grow a nanowire structure. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100124645 | Carbon nanotube film - A carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotube strings and one or more carbon nanotubes. The plurality of carbon nanotube strings are separately arranged and located side by side. Distances between adjacent carbon nanotube strings are changed when a force is applied. One or more carbon nanotubes are located between adjacent carbon nanotube strings. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100124646 | Carbon nanotube film - A carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of first carbon nanotubes and a plurality of second carbon nanotubes. The first carbon nanotubes are orientated primarily along a same direction. The second carbon nanotubes have different orientations from that of the plurality of first carbon nanotubes. Each of at least one portion of the second carbon nanotubes contacts with at least two adjacent first carbon nanotubes. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100126985 | Carbon nanotube heater - A heater having a heating element includes a carbon nanotube structure and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heat element. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100129654 | Carbon nanotube yarn and method for making the same - A carbon nanotube yarn includes a number of carbon nanotube yarn strings bound together, and each of the carbon nanotube yarn strings includes a number of carbon nanotube bundles that are joined end to end by van der Waals attractive force, and each of the carbon nanotube bundles includes a number of carbon nanotubes substantially parallel to each other. A method for making the carbon nanotube yarn includes soaking the at least one carbon nanotube yarn string drawn out from a carbon nanotube array in an organic solvent to shrink it and then collecting it. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100133569 | Light emitting diode - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, and at least one transparent conductive layer. The transparent conductive layer comprises of a carbon nanotube structure. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100139845 | Carbon nanotube heater - A method of making a linear heater includes the following steps. Firstly, a linear supporter is provided. Secondly, a carbon nanotube structure is made. Thirdly, the carbon nanotube structure is attached on a surface of the linear supporter. Finally, at least two electrodes are provided and electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100139851 | Carbon nanotube heater - A method for making a heater is provided. A carbon nanotube structure is made, and a first electrode and a second electrode are provided. The first and second electrodes are electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100140257 | Carbon nanotube heater - A heater having a heating element includes a planar carbon nanotube structure and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the planar carbon nanotube structure. The planar carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of linear carbon nanotube structure. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100140258 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a planar heater. The planar heater includes a heating element and two electrodes. The two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. At least one of the two electrodes includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes at least one carbon nanotube film or at least one linear carbon nanotube structure. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100140259 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The angle between an alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and the surface of the heating element ranges from about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100147827 | Carbon nanotube heater - A linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube structures. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100147828 | Carbon nanotube heater - A linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube film. The at least one carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100147829 | Carbon nanotube heater - A linear heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element includes at least one linear carbon nanotube composite structure. The at least one linear carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and a linear carbon nanotube structure. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100147830 | Carbon nanotube heater - A linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one pressed carbon nanotube film. The pressed carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The angle between the carbon nanotubes and the surface of the heating element ranges from about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100151278 | Membrane electrode assembly and biofuel cell using the same - A membrane electrode assembly includes a proton exchange membrane, an anode and a cathode. The proton exchange membrane has two opposite surfaces, a first surface and a second surface. The anode is located adjacent to the first surface of the proton exchange membrane, and the cathode is located adjacent to the second surface of the proton exchange membrane. The anode includes a diffusion layer and a catalyst layers. The diffusion layer includes a carbon nanotube structure. A biofuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly is also provided. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100151297 | Membrane electrode assembly and fuel cell using the same - A membrane electrode assembly includes a proton exchange membrane, a first electrode and a second electrode. The proton exchange membrane has two opposite surfaces, a first surface and a second surface. The first electrode is located adjacent to the first surface of the proton exchange membrane, and the first electrode includes a first diffusion layer and a first catalyst layer. The second electrode is located adjacent to the second surface of the proton exchange membrane, and the second electrode includes a second diffusion layer and a second catalyst layer. At least one of the first diffusion layer and the second diffusion layer includes a carbon nanotube structure. A fuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly is also provided. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154975 | Carbon Nanotube heater - A method of making a linear heater is provided. A carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of micropores is provided. The carbon nanotube structure is fixed on a surface of a linear supporter. At least two electrodes are electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure. A material is supplied into the carbon nanotube structure to achieve a carbon nanotube composite structure. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100163547 | Carbon nanotube heater - This disclosure related to a heater. The heater includes a carbon nanotube composite structure and at least two electrodes connected to the carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure defines a hollow space. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube film. The at least one carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100166231 | Thermoacoustic device - A thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode and a sound wave generator. The at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode are disposed on the substrate. The sound wave generator is contacting with the at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode. The sound wave generator is suspended on the substrate via the first electrode and the second electrode. The sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100170890 | Carbon nanotube heater - This disclosure is related to a heater. The heater includes a hollow supporter, at least one linear carbon nanotube composite structure and at least two electrodes connected to the at least one carbon nanotube composite structure. The at least one linear carbon nanotube composite structure is disposed on a surface of the hollow supporter. The at least one linear carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and a linear carbon nanotube structure. The linear carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100170891 | Carbon nanotube heater - A planar heater includes a planar supporter, two electrodes and a heating element. The heating element is supported by the planar supporter and electrically connected to the two electrodes. The heating element includes at least one carbon nanotube structure and a matrix. The at least one carbon nanotube structure includes a carbon nanotube film including of a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100172101 | THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A thermal interface material includes a carbon nanotube array having a plurality of carbon nanotubes, a matrix, and a plurality of heat conductive particles. The carbon nanotube array includes a first end and a second end. The first and second ends are arranged along longitudinal axes of the carbon nanotubes. The matrix is formed on at least one of the first and second ends of the carbon nanotube array. The heat conductive particles are dispersed in the matrix, and the heat conductive particles are thermally coupled to the carbon nanotubes. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100173203 | CATHODE COMPOSITION FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A cathode composition of lithium ion battery includes a number of nanoparticles and coating material coating outer surfaces of the nanoparticles. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100180429 | CARBON NANOTUBE HEATER - A method for making a planar heater is provided. A first electrode and a second electrode are connected to a carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of micropores. The carbon nanotube structure is fixed on a surface of a planar supporter. A material is supplied into the carbon nanotube structure to achieve a carbon nanotube composite structure. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100181482 | TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE MICRO-GRID - A transmission electron microscope (TEM) micro-grid includes a grid, a carbon nanotube film structure and two electrodes electrically connected to the carbon nanotube film structure. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100181521 | Giant Magnetoresistance Composite Material Containing Carbon Nanotubes - A GMR material includes a polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The plurality of carbon nanotubes are dispersed in such a manner that substantially none of the plurality of carbon nanotubes are in contact with each other. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100187221 | Carbon nanotube hearter - This disclosure related to a heater. The heater includes a carbon nanotube composite structure and at least two electrodes connected to the carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure defines a hollow space. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube film. The at least one carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100190407 | METHODS FOR MAKING FIELD EMISSION ELECTRON SOURCE HAVING CARBON NANOTUBE - A method for manufacturing a field emission electron source includes the following steps: (a) providing a pair of conductive bases ( | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100193350 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE-BASE DEVICE - A method for making a carbon nanotube-based device is provided. A substrate having a shadow mask layer to define an unmasked surface area thereon is provided. A sputter source is disposed on the shadow mask layer. The sputter source is configured for supplying a catalyst material and depositing the catalyst material onto the substrate. A catalyst layer including at least one catalyst block is formed on the substrate. A thickness of the at least one catalyst block is gradually decreased from one end to another opposite end thereof. The at least one catalyst block has a region with a thickness proximal or equal to an optimum thickness. A carbon source gas is introduced. At least one carbon nanotube array extending from the catalyst layer using a chemical vapor deposition process is formed. The at least one carbon nanotube array is arc-shaped, and bend in a direction of deviating from the region. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100200567 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a planar heater. The planar heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element includes a matrix and a plurality of linear carbon nanotube structures dispersed in the matrix. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the plurality of linear carbon nanotube structures. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100200568 | Carbon nanotube heater - A planar heater includes a planar supporter, two electrodes and a heating element. The heating element is supported by the planar supporter and electrically connected between the two electrodes. The heating element includes at least one carbon nanotube structure and a matrix. The at least one carbon nanotube structure includes a carbon nanotube film including of a plurality of carbon nanotubes. An angle between a primary alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube film is about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100201252 | FIELD EMISSION LAMP - A field emission lamp includes a transparent glass tube, a cathode, and an anode. The anode and cathode are both disposed in the transparent glass tube. The cathode includes an electron emission layer. The anode includes a carbon nanotube transparent conductive film located on an inner wall of the transparent glass tube and a fluorescent layer located on the carbon nanotube transparent conductive film. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100212711 | Generator - A generator includes a heat-electricity transforming device and a heat collector. The heat-electricity transforming device is configured to transform heat into electricity. The heat collector includes at least one heat absorption module. The at least one heat absorption module includes a carbon nanotube structure. The at least one heat absorption module is connected to the heat-electricity transforming device and transfers heat to the heat-electricity transforming device. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100213419 | CARBON NANOTUBE ARRAYS - A carbon nanotube array includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes and at least one line mark formed on the carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes have a top end and a bottom end. The at least one line mark is formed on the carbon nanotubes. The at least one line mark transversely extends across the carbon nanotubes, and is located between the top end and the bottom end. The at least one line mark is spaced from the top and bottom ends. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100213790 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME AND ELECTROTHERMIC TYPE ACTUATOR - An electrostrictive composite includes a first material layer and a second material layer. The first material layer and the second material layer are stacked to each other. The thermal expansion coefficients of the first material layer and the second material layer are different. The first material layer includes a polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed therein. Also an electrothermic type actuator using the electrostrictive composite is provided. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100218367 | Method for making carbon nanotube heater - A method of making a hollow heater, and a carbon nanotube structure, having a plurality of micropores, is provided. The carbon nanotube structure is fixed on a surface of a hollow supporter. At least two electrodes are electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure. A material is supplied to the carbon nanotube structure to achieve a carbon nanotube composite structure. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100220379 | Thermochromic component and thermochromic display apparatus using the same - A thermochromic component includes a thermochromic module and a heater. The heater is thermally coupled with the thermochromic module. The heater includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure directly transfers heat to the thermochromic module. A thermochromic display apparatus also is provided. The thermochromic display apparatus uses the thermochromic component. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100221536 | Carbon nanotube composite material and method for making the same - A method for manufacturing a carbon nanotube includes following steps. A carbon nanotube structure comprising of a plurality of carbon nanotubes is provided. Metal is applied to outer surfaces of the carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotube structure is heated in vacuum to a first temperature and a second temperature greater than the first temperature. At the first temperature, there is a reaction between the carbon nanotubes and the metal layer to form metal carbide particles. At the second temperature, the carbon nanotube structure breaks having at least one tip portion. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100221852 | Method for fabricating light emitting diode - A method of fabricating a light emitting diode includes the following steps. A substrate is provided and a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer are placed on the substrate. A carbon nanotube structure is provided and the carbon nanotube structure is lie on the second semiconductor layer. A first electrode is formed on the carbon nanotube structure. A portion of the first semiconductor layer is exposed and a second electrode is formed on the exposed portion of the first semiconductor layer to obtain the light emitting diode. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100227058 | Method for fabricating carbon nanotube array - A method for fabricating a super-aligned carbon nanotube array includes the following steps: ( | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100230400 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a planar heater. The planar heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are separately and electrically connected to the heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube film, and the carbon nanotube film comprises of a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100233472 | Carbon nanotube composite film - A carbon nanotube composite film includes a carbon nanotube film and at least one conductive coating. The carbon nanotube film includes an amount of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes are parallel to a surface of the carbon nanotube film. The least one conductive coating is disposed about the carbon nanotube. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100237340 | DIODE EMPLOYING WITH CARBON NANOTUBE - A diode includes an organic composite plate, a first electrode and a second electrode. The organic composite plate includes a first portion, a second portion and a plurality of carbon nanotubes distributed therein. The carbon nanotubes in the first portion have a first band gap and the carbon nanotubes in the second portion have a second band gap. The first band gap and the second band gap are different from each other. The first electrode is electrically connected to the first portion. The second electrode electrically is connected to the second portion. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100237874 | IONIZATION VACUUM GAUGE - An ionization vacuum gauge includes a cathode electrode, a gate electrode, and an ion collector. The cathode electrode includes a base and a field emission film disposed thereon. The gate electrode is disposed adjacent to the cathode electrode with a distance therebetween. The ion collector is disposed adjacent to the gate electrode with a distance therebetween. The field emission film of the cathode electrode includes carbon nanotubes, a low-melting-point glass, and conductive particles. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100239849 | Composite material - The disclosure related to a composite material. The composite material includes a free-standing carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of carbon nanotubes and a number of nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are spaced from each other and coated on a surface of each of the carbon nanotubes of the carbon nanotube structure. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100239850 | Method for making composite material - A method for fabricating a composite material includes providing a free-standing carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of carbon nanotubes, introducing at least two reacting materials into the carbon nanotube structure to form a reacting layer, activating the reacting materials to grow a plurality of nanoparticles, wherein the nanoparticles are spaced from each other and coated on a surface of each of the carbon nanotubes of the carbon nanotube structure. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100243227 | Thermal interface material and method for manufacturing same - One embodiment of a thermal interface material includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes each having a first end and an opposite second end, a heat current collector covering one of the first ends and the second ends of the carbon nanotubes, and a macromolecular material filled in spaces between the carbon nanotubes and heat current collector. A method for manufacturing a thermal interface material is also provided. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100243637 | Heater - A heater includes a substrate, a plurality of first electrode down-leads, a plurality of second electrode down-leads and a plurality of heating units. The plurality of first electrode down-leads are located on the substrate in parallel to each other and the plurality of second electrode down-leads are located on the substrate in parallel to each other. The first electrode down-leads cross the second electrode down-leads and define a plurality of grids. One heating unit is located in each grid. Each heating unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100244864 | Method for detecting electromagnetic wave - A method for detecting an electromagnetic wave includes: providing a carbon nanotube structure including a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged along a same direction. The carbon nanotube structure is irradiated by an electromagnetic wave to be measured. The resistance of the carbon nanotube structure irradiated by the electromagnetic wave is measured. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100245215 | Incandescent light source display and method for making the same - An incandescent light source display includes a substrate, a plurality of first electrode down-leads, a plurality of second electrode down-leads and a plurality of heating units. The plurality of first electrode down-leads are located on the substrate in parallel to each other and the plurality of second electrode down-leads are located on the substrate in parallel to each other. The first electrode down-leads cross the second electrode down-leads and corporately define a grid having a plurality of cells. Each of the incandescent light sources is located in correspondence with each of the cells. Each incandescent light source includes a first electrode, a second electrode and an incandescent element. The incandescent element includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100245808 | Apparatus for detecting electromagnetic wave - An apparatus for detecting electromagnetic wave includes an electromagnetic wave sensor, a first electrode and a second electrode spaced from each other and electrically connected to the electromagnetic wave sensor, and a measuring device electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode. The electromagnetic wave sensor includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes extending along a same direction from the first electrode to the second electrode. The measuring device is capable of measuring resistance of the carbon nanotube structure. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100247333 | Sputter ion pump - A sputter ion pump includes one vacuum chamber, two parallel anode poles and one cold cathode electron emitter. The vacuum chamber includes at least one aperture located in an outer wall thereof. The two parallel anode poles are positioned in the vacuum chamber and arranged in a symmetrical configuration about a center axis of the vacuum chamber. The cold cathode electron emission device is located on or proximate the outer wall of the vacuum chamber and faces a corresponding aperture. The cold cathode electron emission device is thus configured for injecting electrons through the corresponding aperture and into the vacuum chamber. The sputter ion pump produces a saddle-shaped electrostatic field and is free of a magnetic field. The sputter ion pump has a simplified structure and a low power consumption. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100263783 | Method and device for fabricating carbon nanotube film - A method for fabricating a carbon nanotube film is disclosed. A carbon nanotube array is contacted by an adhesive device having an inclined surface to adhere the carbon nanotubes. The adhesive device is then moved away from the substrate. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100270704 | Method for making carbon nanotube film - A method for making a carbon nanotube film is provided. In the method, a carbon nanotube array is grown on a substrate, and a rigid drawing device is provided. The carbon nanotube array is adhered to the rigid drawing device via an planar adhesive region of the rigid drawing device. The rigid drawing device is pulled at a speed along a direction away from the substrate, thereby pulling out a continuous carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube array includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The planar adhesive region have a linear border, wherein the linear border of the planar adhesive region is the closest border of the planar adhesive region to a surface of the substrate. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube array are adhered via the planar adhesive region. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100270911 | CARBON NANOTUBE FILM, CARBON NANOTUBE FILM PRECURSOR, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND A LIGHT SOURCE - A carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of successively oriented carbon nanotubes joined end-to-end by Van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The carbon nanotubes define a plurality of first areas and a plurality of second areas. The first areas and the second areas have different densities of carbon nanotubes. A method for manufacturing the same is also provided. A light source using the carbon nanotube film is also provided. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100272950 | Positive and negative poisson ratio material - A Poisson's ratio material includes a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A first part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a first direction, a second part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a second direction. The first direction is substantially perpendicular to second direction. When the Poisson's ratio material is stretched or compressed substantially along the first or second direction, a Poisson's ratio value is negative. When the Poisson's ratio material is stretched or compressed in a direction having an angle of about 45 degrees with the first direction, the Poisson's ratio value is positive. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100277735 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBES - An apparatus for manufacturing carbon nanotubes includes an observation device, a work stage, a laser device, and a lighting device. The observation device includes an observation tube, an observation window arranged on the top of the observation tube, a first half-reflecting, pellicle mirror installed with an angle 45° in the observation tube, and a second half-reflecting, pellicle mirror installed parallel to the first half-reflecting, pellicle mirror. The work stage is disposed under and separated from the observation tube with a certain distance. The laser device is arranged perpendicular to the observation device and corresponding to the first half-reflecting, pellicle mirror. The lighting device is arranged perpendicular to the observation device and corresponding to the second half-reflecting, pellicle mirror. The observation device, the laser device and the lighting device are optically conjugated/linked with one another. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100282403 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - An apparatus for making a carbon nanotube film includes a substrate holder, a bar supplying device, a carrier device, and a stretching device arranged in alignment in that order. A method for making a carbon nanotube film is further provided. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100283375 | Ozone generator - An ozone generator includes a plurality of needles having a carbon nanotube linear structure. The carbon nanotube linear structure includes at least one carbon nanotube at a free end thereof. The at least one carbon nanotube acts as a discharge end of each needle. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100284002 | THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS FOR ONE-DIMENSIONAL MATERIAL AND MEASUREMENT METHOD - A thermal conductivity measurement apparatus for measuring a thermal conductivity of a one-dimensional material includes a substrate, a vacuum chamber receiving the substrate and four spaced electrodes. The one-dimensional material spans across the four spaced electrodes. A middle part of the one-dimensional material, located between the second and third electrodes, is suspended. The present disclosure further provides a method for measuring the thermal conductivity of the one-dimensional material. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100284122 | Electronic ignition device - An electronic ignition device includes a discharge electrode. The discharge electrode includes a carbon nanotube linear structure. The carbon nanotube linear structure includes at least one carbon nanotube at a free end thereof. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100285300 | Nano-materials - A nano-material includes a free-standing carbon nanotube structure and a number of nano-particles. The carbon nanotube structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes. The nano-particles are successively and closely linked to each other and coated on a surface of each of the carbon nanotubes of the carbon nanotube structure. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100296088 | Method and apparatus for detecting polarizing direction of electromagnetic wave - A method for detecting polarizing direction of electromagnetic wave includes disposing a carbon nanotube structure in a vacuum environment, irradiating a surface of the carbon nanotube structure by an electromagnetic wave with a polarizing direction while rotating the carbon nanotube structure, and determining the polarizing direction of the electromagnetic wave according to change of the visible light emitted from the carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged along a substantially same direction. The carbon nanotube structure can absorb the electromagnetic wave and emit a visible light. The rotating axis is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the carbon nanotube structure irradiated by the electromagnetic wave. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100296677 | Flat panel piezoelectric loudspeaker - A flat panel piezoelectric loudspeaker includes a piezoelectric element, a first electrode and a second electrode. The piezoelectric element includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first electrode is electrically connected to the piezoelectric element and disposed on the first surface. The second electrode is electrically connected to the piezoelectric element and disposed on the second surface. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes approximately aligned along a same direction. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100301518 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A device for making a carbon nanotube film includes a substrate and a catalyst layer on the substrate. The catalyst layer has two substantially parallel sides. The present disclosure also provides a method for making a carbon nanotube film. The catalyst layer is annealed at a high temperature in air. The annealed catalyst layer is heated up to a predetermined reaction temperature in a furnace with a protective gas therein. A carbonaceous gas is supplied into the furnace to grow a carbon nanotube array having two substantially parallel side faces. A carbon nanotube film is drawn from the carbon nanotube array. A drawing direction is substantially parallel to the two substantially parallel side faces of the carbon nanotube array. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100305504 | SYRINGE SET AND HEATING DEVICE FOR SAME - A syringe set includes a syringe and a heating device. The heating device includes a heating module in thermal engagement with the syringe and a body supporting the heating module. The heating module includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a heating element. The heating element includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes forming at least one electrically conductive path. The first electrode and the second electrode electrically connect with the carbon nanotubes. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100308489 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE WIRE STRUCTURE - The present disclosure provides a method for making a carbon nanotube wire structure. A plurality of carbon nanotube arrays is provided. One carbon nanotube film is formed by drawing a number of carbon nanotubes from each of the plurality of carbon nanotube arrays, whereby a plurality of carbon nanotube films is formed. The carbon nanotube films converge at one spot. The carbon nanotube wire structure is formed by treating the carbon nanotube films via at least one of a mechanical method and an organic solvent method. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100311002 | ROOM HEATING DEVICE CAPABLE OF SIMULTANEOUSLY PRODUCING SOUND WAVES - A room heating device includes a supporting body, a thermoacoustic element, a first electrode and a second electrode. The thermoacoustic element is disposed on the supporting body. The first electrode and the second electrode are connected to the thermoacoustic element. The first electrode is spaced apart from the second electrode. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100317409 | Carbon nanotube based flexible mobile phone - A carbon nanotube based flexible mobile phone includes a flexible body including a flexible display panel a flexible touch panel, and a communicating system received therein. The flexible touch panel is disposed on a surface of the flexible display panel. The flexible touch panel includes at least one carbon nanotube layer including a carbon nanotube film. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100319745 | Method of using thermoelectric device - A method using an apparatus includes the following steps. Providing a thermoelectric composite material, and establishing a sufficient temperature gradient in the thermoelectric composite material to create a voltage. The thermoelectric composite material includes a carbon nanotube structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes and a plurality of spaces defined by and between the carbon nanotubes, and an electrically conductive polymer layer coated on the carbon nanotube structure. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100319750 | Thermoelectric material and thermoelectric device - A thermoelectric composite material includes a carbon nanotube structure and an electrically conductive polymer layer. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes and spaces. The electrically conductive polymer layer is coated on surfaces of the carbon nanotubes. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100319833 | METHOD FOR MAKING TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE MICRO-GRID - A method for making a transmission electron microscope (TEM) micro-grid includes the following steps. A carbon nanotube film and a metallic grid are provided. The carbon nantoube film is laid on the metallic gird. The carbon nanotube film with the metallic gird is treated with an organic solvent. Wherein, the carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotube bundles substantially arranged at the same direction. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110001933 | Projection screen and image projection system using the same - An acoustic projection screen includes a screen base and a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer is attached to the screen base and connected to electrodes. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110012476 | Electrostrictive composite and electrostrictive element using the same - An electrostrictive composite includes a flexible polymer matrix and a number of one dimensional conductive materials dispersed in the flexible polymer matrix. The flexible polymer matrix is a sheet. The one dimensional conductive materials cooperatively form an electrically conductive structure in the flexible polymer matrix. The one dimensional conductive materials are oriented substantially along a same preferred direction. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110017921 | Carbon nanotube film composite structure, transmission electron microscope grid using the same, and method for making the same - The present invention relates to a transmission electron microscope grid including graphene sheet-carbon nanotube film composite. The graphene sheet-carbon nanotube film composite structure includes at least one carbon nanotube film structure and at least one graphene sheet. The carbon nanotube film structure includes at least one pore. The pore is covered by the graphene sheet. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110019273 | Optical polarizer - An optical polarizer includes a supporting element and an optical polarizing film supported by the supporting element. The optical polarizing film includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a metallic layer disposed on the carbon nanotube film structure. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110020210 | Method for making twisted carbon nanotube wire - The present invention relates to a method for making a twisted carbon nanotube wire. Two opposite ends of the at least one carbon nanotube film is clamped by two clamps. The two clamps is pulled along two reversed directions to stretch the at least one carbon nanotube film. The at least one carbon nanotube film is twisted by rotating the two clamps while the at least one carbon nanotube film is in a straightening state. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110020563 | Carbon nanotube film composite structure, transmission electron microscope grid using the same, and method for making the same - The present invention relates to a method for making a carbon nanotube film composite structure. A carbon nanotube film structure and a dispersed solution are provided. The dispersed solution includes a solvent and an amount of graphene sheets dispersed in the solvent. The dispersed solution is applied on a surface of the carbon nanotube film structure. The solvent is removed. The present invention also relates to a method for making a transmission electron microscope grid and a method for making more than one transmission electron microscope grid. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110024410 | Carbon nanotube heater - This disclosure is related to a heater. The heater includes a carbon nanotube composite structure and at least two electrodes connected to the carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure defines a hollow space. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube structure. The at least one carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. An angle between a primary alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube structure is about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027464 | METHOD FOR MAKING CATHODE OF EMISSION DOUBLE-PLANE LIGHT SOURCE AND EMISSION DOUBLE-PLANE LIGHT SOURCE - A method for making a field emission double-plane light source includes following steps. A metallic based network, a pair of anodes, and a number of supporting members, are provided. Each of the anodes includes an anode conductive layer and a fluorescent layer formed on the anode conductive layer. A number of carbon nanotubes, metallic conductive particles, glass particles and getter powders are mixed to form an admixture. The admixture is coated on an upper surface and a bottom surface of the network. The admixture on the upper and bottom surfaces of the network is dried and baked. The anodes, the cathode, and the supporting members are assembled and sealed to obtain the field emission double-plane light source. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027486 | Method for preparing transmission electron microscope sample - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a transmission electron microscope sample. An amount of nano-scale specimens and an amount of graphene sheets are dispersed into a solvent, thereby achieving a dispersed solution. A transmission electron microscope grid including a carbon nanotube film structure is provided. A portion of the carbon nanotube film structure is suspended. The dispersed solution is applied on the carbon nanotube film structure. The solvent in the carbon nanotube structure is removed. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110030938 | HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE AND HEAT DISSIPATION SYSTEM ADOPTING THE SAME - A heat dissipation structure includes a thermal interface material and a transition layer. The thermal interface material includes a matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the matrix. The thermal interface material has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The transition layer is positioned on one of the first surface or the second surface of the thermal interface material. A thickness of the transition layer is in a range from about 1 nanometer to about 100 nanometers. The transition layer is in contact with the carbon nanotubes of the thermal interface material. An interface thermal resistance between the transition layer and the heat source is less than that between the plurality of carbon nanotubes and the heat source. The present application also relates to a heat dissipation system adopting the heat dissipation structure. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110031218 | METHOD FOR MAKING THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to a method for making a thermoacoustic device. The method includes the following steps. A substrate with a surface is provided. A plurality of microspaces is formed on the surface of the substrate. A sacrifice layer is fabricated to fill the microspaces. A metal film is deposited on the sacrifice layer, and the sacrifice layer is removed. A signal input device is provided to electrically connect with the metal film. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110032196 | Touch panel and display device using the same - The present disclosure provides a touch panel and a display device employing the same. The touch panel includes at least one transparent layer consisting of a carbon nanotube metal composite layer including a carbon nanotube layer and a metal layer coated on the carbon nanotube layer. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110033069 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to a thermoacoustic device that includes an acoustic element. The acoustic element includes a substrate, a plurality of microspaces, and a metal film. The metal film is located above the substrate. A plurality of microspaces is defined between the substrate and the metal film. The metal film is partially suspended above the substrate. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110036826 | Carbon nanotube heater-equipped electric oven - An electric oven includes an oven body defining a chamber. The heater is located in the chamber of the oven body. The heater includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end to end by van der Waals attractive force. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110036828 | Carbon nanotube fabric and heater adopting the same - A carbon nanotube fabric includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end to end. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the carbon nanotubes of the heating element. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110037124 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR - The present disclosure provides a thin film transistor which includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, an insulating layer and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced apart from the source electrode. The semiconducting layer is electrically connected with the source electrode and the drain electrode. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconducting layer by the insulating layer. At least one of the gate electrode, the drain electrode, the source electrode includes a carbon nanotube composite layer. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110039075 | CARBON NANOTUBE PRECURSOR, CARBON NANOTUBE FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The plurality of carbon nanotubes is arranged approximately along a same first direction. The plurality of carbon nanotubes are joined end to end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The carbon nanotube film has a uniform width. The carbon nanotube film has substantially the same density of the carbon nanotubes along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The change in density across the width is within 10 percent. The present application also relates to a carbon nanotube film precursor and a method for making the carbon nanotube film. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110051961 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE WITH HEAT DISSIPATING STRUCTURE - A thermoacoustic device includes at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode, a thermoacoustic element, a base and a plurality of fins. The at least one second electrode is spaced from the at least one first electrode. The thermoacoustic element is electrically connected with the at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode. The base supports the thermoacoustic element and the at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode. The fins are in thermal engagement with the base. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110052478 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE WIRE STRUCTURE - The present disclosure provides a method for making a carbon nanotube wire structure. A plurality of carbon nanotube arrays is provided. One carbon nanotube film is formed by drawing a number of carbon nanotubes from each of the plurality of carbon nanotube arrays, whereby a plurality of carbon nanotube films is formed. The carbon nanotube films converge at one spot. The carbon nanotube wire structure is formed by treating the carbon nanotube films by at least one of a mechanical method and an organic solvent method. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110056433 | Device for forming diamond film - A device for forming diamond films includes a reactor chamber, a supporter, a vacuum pump, at least one hot filament, a first electrode and a second electrode. The supporter, the vacuum pump, the at least on hot filament, and the first and second electrodes are received in the reactor chamber. The reactor chamber includes an inlet and an outlet. The vacuum pump is connected with the rector chamber via the inlet. The hot filament includes at least one carbon nanotube wire. The carbon nanotube wire includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110056928 | WALL MOUNTED ELECTRIC HEATER - A wall mounted electric heater includes a substrate, a heat insulated sheet, a heating element, at least two electrodes and an enclosure. The heat insulated sheet is disposed on a surface of the substrate. The heating element is disposed on the heat insulated sheet. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube layer structure. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected with the heating element. The enclosure fixes the substrate, the heat insulated sheet and the heating element therein. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110056929 | ELECTRIC HEATER - An electric heater includes a base, a bracket, a working head and a protecting structure. The bracket is disposed on the base. The working head is disposed on the bracket. The working head includes a supporter and a heating module. The heating module is disposed on the supporter. The heating module includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected with the heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube layer structure. The protecting structure covers the heating module. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110059671 | METHOD FOR SURFACE TREATING COLD CATHODE - A method for surface treating a cold cathode includes the following steps. A cold cathode is provided and the cold cathode includes a plurality of field emitters. A liquid glue is placed on a surface of the cold cathode. The liquid glue is cured to form solid glue on the surface of the cold cathode. The solid glue is removed to allow the plurality of field emitters to stand upright. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110062350 | Infrared physiotherapeutic apparatus - An infrared physiotherapeutic apparatus is provided. The infrared physiotherapeutic apparatus includes a supporting element, an infrared radiating element, and a first and second electrode. The infrared radiating element is mounted on the supporting element. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced apart from each other and electrically connected to the infrared radiating element. The infrared radiating element includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110062856 | COLOR FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY HAVING CARBON NANOTUBES - A color field emission display includes a sealed container and a color element enclosed in the sealed container. The color element includes a cathode, an anode, a phosphor layer and a carbon nanotube string. The anode is located spaced from the cathode. The phosphor layer is formed on an end surface of the anode. The carbon nanotube string has a first end electrically connected to the cathode and an opposite second end functioning as an emission portion. The second end includes a plurality of taper carbon nanotube bundles. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110063612 | RAMAN DETECTING SYSTEM AND DETECTION METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A Raman detecting system for detecting a vapor of an explosive includes a surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate for absorbing the vapor of the explosive. The substrate includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a plurality of metallic particles disposed on the carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of stacked carbon nanotube films. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110063613 | SURFACE-ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING SUBSTRATE AND RAMAN DETECTING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a plurality of metallic particles disposed on the carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes joined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The carbon nanotube film structure is a free-standing structure. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110063951 | Active sonar system - An active sonar system includes at least one transmitter to transmit an acoustic signal, at least one receiver to receive a reflected acoustic signal, and an electronic cabinet to control the at least one transmitter to transmit the acoustic signal and the receiver to receive the reflected acoustic signal. At least one transmitter includes at least one carbon nanotube transmitting transducer. At least one carbon nanotube transmitting transducer includes at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode, and an acoustic element. The acoustic element includes a carbon nanotube structure that is electrically connected to at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110074274 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE STRUCTURE AND FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY USING THE SAME - A field emission cathode structure includes a dielectric layer, a field emission unit, a grid electrode, and a conductive layer. The dielectric layer is positioned on the insulating substrate and defines a cavity. A field emission unit is attached on the cathode electrode and received in the cavity of the dielectric layer. The field emission unit is electrically attached to the cathode electrode. The grid electrode is located on the dielectric layer, and electrons emitted from the field emission unit emit through the grid electrode. The conductive layer is electrically attached to the grid electrode and insulated from the field emission unit. A field emission display device using the above-mentioned field emission cathode structure is also provided. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110088829 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FIELD EMISSION CATHODE - A method for manufacturing a field emission cathode is provided. A carbon nanotube array formed on a substrate in a container and a prepolymer are provided. The prepolymer is put into the container settled for a period of over 30 minutes to fill in clearances of the carbon nanotube array, and part of the prepolymer is covering a top end of the carbon nanotube array. The carbon nanotube array is rotated at a speed to push the part of the prepolymer into the clearances of the carbon nanotube array and a prepolymer film in the carbon nanotube array is obtained. The prepolymer film is then polymerized to form a polymer film. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110094217 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE AND ELECTROSTRICTIVE ELEMENT USING THE SAME - An electrostrictive composite includes a flexible polymer matrix and a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure is located on a surface of the flexible polymer matrix, and at least partly embedded into the flexible polymer matrix through the first surface. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes combined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110094671 | METHOD FOR BONDING MEMBERS - A method for bonding members is provided. A first member, a second member and a carbon nanotube structure are provided. The carbon nanotube structure is placed between the first member and the second member. The carbon nanotube structure is energized to a temperature equal to or higher than a melting temperature of the first member or the second member. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110095237 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CAPACITOR USING THE SAME - A carbon nanotube composite includes a free-standing carbon nanotube structure and an amount of reinforcements. The free-standing carbon nanotube structure includes an amount of carbon nanotubes. The reinforcements are located on the carbon nanotubes and combining the carbon nanotubes together. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110096465 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CAPACITOR USING THE SAME - An electrochemical capacitor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a membrane, and an electrolyte. The first electrode includes a carbon nanotube composite. The carbon nanotube composite includes a free-standing carbon nanotube structure, and a plurality of nano grains located on the carbon nanotube structure. The membrane is located between the first electrode and the second electrode, to separate the first electrode from the second electrode. The first electrode, the second electrode, and the membrane are disposed in the electrolyte. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110097512 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CAPACITOR USING THE SAME - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite includes providing a free-standing carbon nanotube structure and a reacting liquid with a metal compound dissolved therein, treating the carbon nanotube structure by applying the reacting liquid on the carbon nanotube structure, and heating the treated carbon nanotube structure in an oxide-free environment to decompose the metal compound. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110101845 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE AND DISPLAY USING THE SAME - A field emission cathode device includes an insulative substrate, a plurality of cathode electrodes, and a plurality of electron emission units. The insulative substrate has a top surface and a bottom surface. The insulative substrate defines a plurality of openings. The cathode electrodes are located on the bottom surface. Each of the electron emission units has a first portion secured between the insulative substrate and one corresponding cathode electrode and a second portion received in one corresponding opening. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110101846 | FIELD EMISSION ELECTRON SOURCE HAVING CARBON NANOTUBES - A field emission electron source having carbon nanotubes includes a CNT string and a conductive base. The CNT string has an end portion and a broken end portion. The end portion is contacted with and electrically connected to the surface of the conductive base. The CNTs at the broken end portion form a tooth-shape structure, wherein some CNTs protrude and higher than the adjacent CNTs. Each protruded CNT functions as an electron emitter. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110108545 | HEATER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A heater includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a heating element. The second electrode is spaced from the first electrode. The heating element includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer and a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is located between the first substrate and the second substrate, and combined with the first substrate by the first adhesive layer, and combined with the second substrate by the second adhesive layer. The carbon nanotube structure is electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode. A method for making the heater is also provided. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110109006 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for making a carbon nanotube film is provided. First, a carbon nanotube array is formed on a grown substrate. The carbon nanotube array is pressed with a first substrate using a first pressing force to form a carbon nanotube film precursor. Then the first substrate and the grown substrate are separated, and the carbon nanotube film precursor is transferred onto the first substrate. After that, the carbon nanotube film precursor is pressed using a second substrate with a second pressing force. Lastly, the first substrate and the second substrate is separated, with part of the carbon nanotube precursor transferred to the second substrate to form the carbon nanotube film. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110535 | Carbon nanotube speaker - A speaker includes an sound wave generator, at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode, an amplifier circuit, and a connector. The at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode are electrically connected to the sound wave generator. The amplifier is electrically connected to the at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode. The connector is electrically connected to the amplifier circuit. The sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure and insulative reinforcement structure compounded with the carbon nanotube structure. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110120633 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for making a carbon nanotube film includes the following steps. A carbon nanotube array fixed on a substrate holder is provided. A carbon nanotube film is drawn from the carbon nanotube array. A first part of the carbon nanotube film is adhered to a first bar placed on a bar supply device. The carbon nanotube film is stretched by the first bar. A second part of the carbon nanotube film is adhered to a second bar positioned on the bar supply device. A third part of the carbon nanotube film is adhered to a supporting element placed on a carrier device. The third part of the carbon nanotube film is separated from the first part and the second part of carbon nanotube film. The third part of the carbon nanotube film adhered to the supporting element is obtained. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110137577 | STRAIN MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF STRAIN MEASUREMENT USING THE SAME - A strain measurement device includes a strain gauge, a holding device, a transverse strain recorder, and a data processing device. The strain gauge includes at least one first and at least one second layers of carbon nanotube films, each layer of carbon nanotube films having a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in at least one first layer of carbon nanotube film align along a first direction. The carbon nanotubes in at least one second layer of carbon nanotube film align along a second direction. The holding device is used to fasten a specimen and the strain gauge. The transverse strain recorder is used to record a transverse strain of the strain gauge. The data processing device is used to calculate an axial strain of the strain gauge. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110146518 | Carbon nanotube-based detonating fuse and explosive device using the same - A detonating fuse includes at least one CNT wire shaped structure. The at least one CNT wire shaped structure includes a plurality of CNTs and an oxidizing material. The oxidizing material is coated on an outer surface of each of the CNTs. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110149371 | THERMOCHROMATIC DEVICE AND THERMOCHROMATIC DISPLAY APPARATUS - A thermochromatic device includes an insulating substrate, a color element, a heating element, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The color element is located on the insulating substrate and includes a color-changeable material. A phase of the color-changeable material is changeable between a crystalline state and an amorphous state. A temperature phase change of the color-changeable material is above 40° C. A first reflectivity of the color-changeable material at the crystalline state and a second reflectivity of the color-changeable material the amorphous state are different. The heating element is located adjacent to the color element and includes a carbon nanotube structure. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the heating element. A thermochromatic display apparatus using the thermochromatic device is also related. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110149372 | THERMOCHROMATIC DEVICE AND THERMOCHROMATIC DISPLAY APPARATUS - A thermochromatic device includes an insulating substrate, a back color layer, a color element, a heating element, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The back color layer is located on the insulating substrate. The color element is located on the back color layer and includes a transparence-changeable material. The transparence-changeable material performs a transformation between a transparent state and a nontransparent state at a phase change temperature. The heating element is located adjacent to the color element and includes a carbon nanotube structure. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the heating element. A thermochromatic display apparatus using the thermochromatic device is also related. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110149373 | THERMOCHROMATIC DEVICE AND THERMOCHROMATIC DISPLAY APPARATUS - A thermochromatic device includes an insulating substrate, a color element, a heating element, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The color element is located on the insulating substrate and includes a reversible thermochromatic material. The heating element is located adjacent to the color element and includes a carbon nanotube structure. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the heating element. A thermochromatic display apparatus using the thermochromatic device is also related. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155295 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM USING THE SAME - An apparatus for applying carbon nanotube film is provided. The apparatus includes a supplier, a film application device, a cutter and at least one mechanical arm. The supplier is configured for locating a carbon nanotube array, which can supply a continuous carbon nanotube film to the film application device. The film application device includes a rotation axis and a rotator moving about the rotation axis. The rotator has a plurality of support surfaces opposite to the rotation axis. The plurality of support surfaces are used for applying at least one pre-laid supporter. The cutter is configured for cutting the carbon nanotube film. A method for applying carbon nanotube films using the apparatus is also provided. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110156302 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A method for making a carbon nanotube structure is provided. The method includes the following steps. A carbon nanotube array on a substrate is provided. The carbon nanotube array is divided with a separating line to form a strip-shaped carbon nanotube array. A carbon nanotube film is pulled out from the strip-shaped carbon nanotube array. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110157672 | CHROMATIC ELEMENT AND CHROMATIC DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A chromatic element includes a sealed enclosure, an isolation layer, a first heating element, a chromatic material layer and a second heating element. The isolation layer is disposed in the sealed enclosure and separates the sealed enclosure into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first heating element is configured to heat the first chamber. The second heating element is configured to heat the second chamber. The chromatic material layer is disposed in one of the first chamber and the second chamber. The chromatic material layer transfers from the first chamber to the second chamber in a gaseous state. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110157674 | THERMAL-CHROMATIC ELEMENT AND THERMAL-CHROMATIC DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A thermal-chromatic element includes a sealed enclosure, an isolation layer, a first heating element, a thermal-chromatic material layer, a second heating element and an absorption material layer. The isolation layer is disposed in the sealed enclosure and separates the sealed enclosure into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first heating element is configured to heat thermal-chromatic material layer in the first chamber. The thermal-chromatic material layer is disposed in the first chamber. The thermal-chromatic material layer is able to change color by releasing and absorbing water. The second heating element is configured to heat absorption material layer in the second chamber. The absorption material layer is disposed in the second chamber. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110159604 | ISOTOPE-DOPED NANO-MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LABELING METHOD USING THE SAME - An isotope-doped nano-structure of an element is provided. The isotope-doped nano-structure includes at least one isotope-doped nano-structure segment having at least two isotopes of the element, and the at least two isotopes of the element are mixed uniformly in a certain proportion. The present disclosure also provides a method for making the isotope-doped nano-structures, and a labeling method using the isotope-doped nano-structures. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110160095 | CARBON NANOTUBE PRECURSOR - A carbon nanotube precursor includes a strip-shaped carbon nanotube array comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The strip-shaped carbon nanotube array is defined by dividing a carbon nanotube array with a separating line. A length of the strip-shaped carbon nanotube array is greater than a largest width of the carbon nanotube array. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110171419 | Electronic element having carbon nanotubes - An electronic element includes a substrate, and a transparent conductive layer. The substrate includes a surface. The transparent conductive layer is formed on a surface of the substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes at least one carbon nanotube layer. Carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube layer are adhered together by the van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171559 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A membrane electrode assembly includes a proton exchange membrane; and a first electrode and a second electrode located on opposite sides of the proton exchange membrane; each electrode comprising a catalyst layer and a gas diffusion layer; the catalyst layer is located between the gas diffusion layer and the proton exchange membrane; and the gas diffusion layer comprising a carbon nanotube film structure, the carbon nanotube film structure comprising at least one carbon nanotube layer, the carbon nanotube layer comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes oriented along a same direction. A method of making the same is also related. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110180968 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE METAL COMPOSITE - A method for making a carbon nanotube metal composite includes the following steps. A number of carbon nanotubes is dispersed in a solvent to obtain a suspension. Metal powder is added into the suspension, and then the suspension agitated. The suspension containing the metal powder is allowed to stand for a while. The solvent is reduced to obtain a mixture of the number of carbon nanotubes and the metal powder. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110181171 | ELECTRON EMISSION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An electron emission apparatus includes an insulating substrate, one or more grids located on the substrate, wherein the one or more grids includes: a first, second, third and fourth electrode that are located on the periphery of the grid, wherein the first and the second electrode are parallel to each other, and the third and fourth electrodes are parallel to each other; and one or more electron emission units located on the substrate. Each the electron unit includes at least one electron emitter, the electron emitter includes a first end, a second end and a gap; wherein the first end is electrically connected to one of the plurality of the first electrodes and the second end is electrically connected to one of the plurality of the third electrodes; two electron emission ends are located in the gap, and each electron emission end includes a plurality of electron emission tips. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110181424 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH, METHOD FOR USING THE SAME AND ALARM SYSTEM USING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a temperature control switch. The temperature control switch includes a bistable resistance element. The bistable resistance element includes a low-conductivity matrix; and a number of high conductivity particles dispersed in the matrix. The bistable resistance element switches from a low resistance state to a high resistance state by receiving a temperature change applied to the bistable resistance element. The present disclosure also relates to a method for using the temperature control switch and an alarm system. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110181430 | PRESSURE CONTROL SWITCH, METHOD FOR USING THE SAME AND ALARM SYSTEM USING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a pressure control switch. The pressure control switch includes a bistable resistance element. The bistable resistance element includes an organic, soft, low-conductivity matrix, and a plurality of high conductivity particles dispersed in the matrix. The bistable resistance element switches from a low resistance state to a high resistance state by receiving a pressure change applied to the bistable resistance element. The present disclosure also relates to a method for using the pressure control switch and an alarm system. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110194845 | HEATING PIPE - A heating pipe includes a guide pipe, a connector and an outer pipe. A connector is disposed at one end of the guide pipe. The outer pipe surrounds the guide pipe and is positioned apart from the guide pipe. The heating pipe further includes two sealed elements positioned apart from each other and between the guide pipe and the outer pipe. The guide pipe, the outer pipe and the two sealed elements define a sealed room. A heating module is disposed in the sealed room. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110194846 | FLUID HEATER - A fluid heater includes an inner pipe and an outer pipe. The outer pipe surrounds the periphery of the inner pipe and is located separate from the inner pipe. The fluid heater further includes two sealed elements located apart from each other and between the inner pipe and the outer pipe. The inner pipe, the outer pipe and the two sealed elements define a sealed room. A heating module is located in the sealed room. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110195201 | METHOD FOR MAKING A NANO-OPTICAL ANTENNA ARRAY - A method for making a nano-optical antenna array includes following steps. First, an insulative substrate is provided. Second, the insulative substrate is hydrophilicly treated. Third, a monolayer nanosphere array is formed on the insulative substrate. Fourth, a film is deposited on the monolayer nanosphere array. Fifth, the monolayer nanosphere array is removed. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110226413 | CARBON NANOTUBE FILM COMPOSITE STRUCTURE, TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE GRID USING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for making a graphene sheet-carbon nanotube film composite structure. The method includes steps of: providing a carbon nanotube film structure and a dispersed solution, and the dispersed solution comprises a solvent and an amount of functionalized graphene sheets dispersed in the solvent; applying the dispersed solution on a surface of the carbon nanotube film structure; and removing the solvent and thereby locating the functionalized graphene sheets on the carbon nanotube film structure. The present invention also relates to a method for making a transmission electron microscope grid. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110226960 | CARBON NANOTUBE FILM COMPOSITE STRUCTURE, TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE GRID USING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a transmission electron microscope grid including graphene sheet-carbon nanotube film composite. The graphene sheet-carbon nanotube film composite structure includes at least one carbon nanotube film structure and at least one functionalized graphene sheet. The carbon nanotube film structure includes at least one pore. The pore is covered by the functionalized graphene sheet. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110234053 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE STRUCTURE INCORPORATING CARBON NANOTUBES AND ELECTROSTRICTIVE ACTUATOR USING THE SAME - An electrostrictive structure includes a flexible polymer matrix and a carbon nanotube film structure at least partly embedded into the flexible polymer matrix. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes combined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The carbon nanotube film structure extends in a curve in the flexible polymer matrix. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237148 | METHOD FOR MAKING FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE - A method for making a field emission cathode device is presented. First, an insulative substrate is provided. The insulative substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The insulative substrate defines a number of openings extending through from the first surface to the second surface. Second, at least one electron emitter is provided corresponding to each of the number of openings. The electron emitter includes a fixing portion and an electron emission portion connecting to the fixing portion. The fixing portion is fixed on the first surface, and the electron emission portion extends from the fixing portion into the number of openings. Third, a number of cathode electrodes are formed on the first surface to fix the fixing portion between the insulative substrate and the cathode electrodes. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110241527 | CARBON NANOTUBE SLURRY AND FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A carbon nanotube slurry consists of carbon nanotubes, glass powder, and organic carrier. The field emission device includes an insulative substrate, a cathode conductive layer, and an electron emission layer. The cathode conductive layer is located on a surface of the insulative substrate. The electron emission layer is located on a surface of the cathode conductive layer. The electron emission layer consists of a glass layer and a plurality of carbon nanotubes electrically connected to the cathode conductive layer. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110241537 | FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY - A field emission device includes a transparent plate, an insulating substrate, one or more grids located on the insulating substrate. Each grid includes a first, second, third and fourth electrode down-leads and a pixel unit. The first, second, third and fourth electrode down-leads are located on the periphery of the grid. The first and the second electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The third and the fourth electrode down-leads are parallel to each other. The pixel unit includes a phosphor layer, a first electrode, a second electrode and at least one electron emitter. The first electrode and the second electrode are separately located. The first electrode is electrically connected to the first electrode down-lead, and the second electrode is electrically connected to the third electrode down-lead. The phosphor layer is directly located on the corresponding first electrode. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244754 | METHOD FOR MAKING CATHODE SLURRY - A method for making cathode slurry is provided and includes the following steps. First, a plurality of electron emitters, an inorganic binder, and an organic carrier are provided. Second, the plurality of electron emitters, the inorganic binder, and the organic carrier are mixed to obtain a mixture. Third, the mixture is mechanically pressed and sheared. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110262805 | CATHODE OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A method for making a cathode of lithium ion battery is provided. A paste mixture including active material of lithium ion battery cathode and adhesive is provided first. Then the paste mixture is pressed to get a sheet structure. The sheet structure has a surface. A carbon nanotube layer structure is applied on the surface of the sheet structure to form a precursor. Then the precursor is curled to form a curled precursor, and the curled precursor is pressed and dried. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110266927 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE AND ELECTROSTRICTIVE ELEMENT USING THE SAME - An electrostrictive composite includes two electrostrictive layers spaced with each other. The electrostrictive layers extend from a first side to a second side. The first side is spaced with and correspond to the second side. The electrostrictive layers are electrically connected with each other at the first side. The electrostrictive layers are insulated from each other at the second side. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110278758 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - An apparatus for making a carbon nanotube film includes a substrate holder, a bar supplying device, a carrier device, and a stretching device arranged in alignment in that order. A method for making a carbon nanotube film is further provided. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110285271 | FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device includes an insulative substrate, an electron pulling electrode, a secondary electron emission layer, a first dielectric layer, a cathode electrode, and an electron emission layer. The electron pulling electrode is located on a surface of the insulative substrate. The secondary electron emission layer is located on a surface of the electron pulling electrode. The cathode electrode is located apart from the electron pulling electrode by the first dielectric layer. The cathode electrode has a surface oriented to the electron pulling electrode and defines a first opening as an electron output portion. The electron emission layer is located on the surface of the cathode electrode and oriented to the electron pulling electrode. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287684 | METHOD FOR MAKING FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A method for making a field emission device includes the following steps. An insulative substrate is provided. An electron pulling electrode is formed on the insulative substrate. A secondary electron emission layer is formed on the electron pulling electrode. A first dielectric layer is fabricated. The first dielectric layer has a second opening to expose the secondary electron emission layer. A cathode plate having an electron output portion is provided. An electron emission layer is formed on part surface of the cathode plate. The cathode plate is placed on the first dielectric layer. The electron output portion and the second opening have at least one part overlapped, and at least one part of the electron emission layer is oriented to the secondary electron emission layer via the second opening. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110293884 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL NANO-STRUCTURE ARRAY - A three-dimensional nano-structure array includes a substrate and a number of three-dimensional nano-structures. The three-dimensional nano-structures are located on a surface of the substrate. Each of the plurality of three-dimensional nano-structures is a stepped bulge. The stepped bulge includes a first cylinder located on the substrate and a second cylinder located on the first cylinder. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294295 | METHOD FOR MAKING THREE-DIMENSIONAL NANO-STRUCTURE ARRAY - A method for making a three-dimensional nano-structure array includes following steps. First, a substrate is provided. Next, a mask is formed on the substrate. The mask is a monolayer nanosphere array or a film defining a number of holes arranged in an array. The mask is then tailored and simultaneously the substrate is etched by the mask. Lastly, the mask is removed. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110297966 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are orderly stacked on the substrate. The first electrode is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer. The second electrode is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer has a plurality of three-dimensional nano-structures. Each of the plurality of three-dimensional nano-structures has a stepped structure. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110300448 | ANODE OF LITHIUM BATTERY AND LITHIUM BATTERY USING THE SAME - An anode of a lithium battery includes a composite film, the composite film includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a plurality of nanoscale tin oxide particles dispersed therein. A lithium battery includes at least a cathode, an electrolyte, and the anode mentioned above. A charge/discharge capacity of the lithium battery using the anode can be improved. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110304260 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE AND DISPLAY USING THE SAME - A field emission cathode device includes an insulative substrate, a number of cathode electrodes, and a number of liner electron emission units. The insulative substrate has a top surface and a bottom surface. The insulative substrate defines a number of openings. The cathode electrodes are located on the bottom surface. Each of the linear electron emission units has a first portion secured between the insulative substrate and one corresponding cathode electrode and a second portion received in one corresponding opening. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110305625 | METHOD FOR MAKING SEMICONDUCTING CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for making semiconducting carbon nanotubes is provided. A catalyst precursor is disposed on a substrate. The catalyst precursor includes blood. Organic substances contained in the blood are removed and iron ions contained in the blood are oxidized to yield discrete ferric oxide nano-particles on the substrate. The ferric oxide nano-particles are reduced to yield isolated iron nano-particles on the substrate. Carbon nanotubes then grow on the iron nano-particles. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110311729 | METHOD FOR MAKING SURFACE-ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING SUBSTRATE - A method for making a surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate is introduced. The method includes the following steps. A carbon nanotube film structure and a first solution comprising a number of metallic ions are provided. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes. Standard electrode potentials of the metallic ions are greater than Fermi energies of the carbon nanotubes. At least part of the carbon nanotube film structure is dipped into the first solution. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110315194 | PHOTOELECTRIC CELL - A photoelectric cell includes at least one photoelectric conversion module. The photoelectric module includes a first photoelectric conversion element and a second photoelectric conversion element. The first photoelectric conversion element is made of a first thermoelectric material having positive thermoelectric coefficient and comprises a first absorbing part and a first non-absorbing part. The second photoelectric conversion element is made of a second thermoelectric material having negative thermoelectric coefficient and comprises a second absorbing part and a second non-absorbing part. The first absorbing part is electrically connected with the second absorbing part. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315882 | INFRARED DETECTOR - An infrared detector includes a detecting element, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a covering structure. The detecting element defines an absorbing part and a non-absorbing part. The detecting element includes a first end and a second end opposite with the first end. The first end is disposed in the absorbing part. The second end is disposed in the non-absorbing part. The first electrode is electrically connected with the first end. The second electrode is electrically connected with the second end. The covering structure covers the non-absorbing part. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110317155 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES - An apparatus for detecting electromagnetic waves includes a first electromagnetic wave sensor, two first electrodes, a second electromagnetic wave sensor, and two second electrodes. The two first electrodes are electrically connected to different portions of the first electromagnetic wave sensor. The second electromagnetic wave sensor crosses with and is spaced from the first electromagnetic wave sensor. The two second electrodes are electrically connected to different portions of the second electromagnetic wave sensor. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110317244 | CHROMATIC ELEMENT AND CHROMATIC DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A chromatic element includes a sealed enclosure, a first heating element, a chromatic material layer, and a second heating element. The sealed enclosure includes an upper sheet and a lower sheet, and defines a room between the upper sheet and the lower sheet. The upper sheet is semitransparent. The first heating element is located on the upper sheet. The second heating element is located on the lower sheet. The chromatic material layer is located in the room. The location of the chromatic layer changes by heat from the first heating element or the second heating element. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318255 | CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A carbon nanotube structure includes a number of carbon wires and a number of second carbon nanotubes. Each of the carbon nanotube wires includes a number of first carbon nanotubes joined end to end by the carbon-carbon bonds therebetween. The carbon wires and the carbon nanotubes are joined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318258 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A method for making a carbon nanotube structure is introduced. The method includes the following steps. A carbon nanotube precursor including a number of carbon nanotubes is provided. The carbon nanotube precursor is placed in a chamber with low oxygen environment. The carbon nanotube precursor is heated in the chamber. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318485 | METHOD FOR MAKING COMPOSITE CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A method for making a composite carbon nanotube structure includes the following steps. An organic solvent, a polymer, and a carbon nanotube structure are provided. The polymer is dissolved in the organic solvent to obtain a polymer solution. The carbon nanotube film structure is soaked with the polymer solution. A contact angle between the organic solvent and a carbon nanotube is less than 90 degrees. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318486 | METHOD FOR MAKING COMPOSITE CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A method for making a composite carbon nanotube structure is introduced. The method includes the following steps. A carbon nanotube structure and a polymer are provided. The polymer and the carbon nanotube structure are composited together. The composite carbon nanotube structure composited with polymer and the carbon nanotube is then graphitized. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318568 | COMPOSITE CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A composite carbon nanotube structure includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a graphite structure. The carbon nanotube structure defines a number of micropores therein. The graphite structure and the carbon nanotube film structure are composited together. The graphite structure comprising a number of graphite segments filled in the micropores. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318984 | COMPOSITE CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A composite carbon nanotube structure includes a carbon nanotube structure and a graphite structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes joined end to end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The graphite structure is filled in the carbon nanotube structure. The graphite structure and the carbon nanotube structure are combined by carbon-carbon bonds therebetween. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319522 | METHOD FOR MAKING COMPOSITE CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A method for making a composite carbon nanotube structure includes the following steps. An organic solvent, a polymer, and a carbon nanotube structure are provided. The polymer is dissolved in the organic solvent to obtain a polymer solution. The carbon nanotube structure is soaked with the polymer solution. A contact angle between the organic solvent and a carbon nanotube is less than 90 degrees. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120007490 | ION SOURCE - An ion source using a field emission device is provided. The field emission device includes an insulative substrate, an electron pulling electrode, a secondary electron emission layer, a first dielectric layer, a cathode electrode, and an electron emission layer. The electron pulling electrode is located on a surface of the insulative substrate. The secondary electron emission layer is located on a surface of the electron pulling electrode. The cathode electrode is located apart from the electron pulling electrode by the first dielectric layer. The cathode electrode has a surface oriented to the electron pulling electrode and defines a first opening as an electron output portion. The electron emission layer is located on the surface of the cathode electrode and oriented to the electron pulling electrode. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120014038 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED SUPERCAPACITOR - A supercapacitor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a solid-state polymer electrolyte. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and immersed in the solid-state polymer electrolyte. The first and second electrode includes a carbon nanotube structure and an electrically conductive polymer layer. The carbon nanotube structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes and a number of micropores defined between adjacent two carbon nanotubes. The electrically conductive polymer layer coats surfaces of the number of carbon nanotubes. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120025427 | METHOD OF MAKING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM - A method of making a transparent conductive film includes providing a carbon nanotube array and a substrate. At least one carbon nanotube film is extracted from the carbon nanotube array, and stacked on the substrate to form a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure is irradiated by a laser beam along a predetermined path to obtain a predetermined pattern. The predetermined pattern is separated from the other portions of the carbon nanotube film, thereby forming the transparent conductive film from the predetermined pattern of the carbon nanotube film. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120043004 | APPARATUS FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE WIRE STRUCTURE - An apparatus for making a carbon nanotube composite structure includes a supply unit, a wrapping unit, and a collecting unit. The supply unit is configured to supply a linear structure. The wrapping unit includes a drive mechanism, a hollow rotating shaft, and a face plate. The drive mechanism is mounted on a first end of the hollow rotating shaft to drive the hollow rotating shaft. The face plate is fixed on a second end of the hollow rotating shaft and loads a carbon nanotube array with a growing substrate. The carbon nanotube array forms a carbon nanotube structure. The wrapping unit winds the carbon nanotube structure around the linear structure. The collecting unit pulls the linear structure and collects the carbon nanotube composite wire structure. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120043012 | METHOD FOR MAKING MARCO-SCALE CARBON NANOTUBE TUBE STRUCTURE - A method for making a macro-scale carbon nanotube tube structure includes the following steps. A linear structure and a carbon nanotube structure are provided. The carbon nanotube structure includes at least one carbon nanotube film or at least one carbon nanotube wire. The carbon nanotube structure is wrapped around the linear structure to form a carbon nanotube composite structure. The linear structure is removed from the carbon nanotube composite structure, thereby forming the macro-scale carbon nanotube tube structure. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120043690 | MTHODE FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE WIRE STRUCTURE - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite wire structure comprises the following steps. A supply unit, a collecting unit, and a wrapping unit are provided. The wrapping unit comprises a hollow rotating shaft, and a face plate mounted on the hollow rotating shaft. A linear structure is provided by the supply unit. The linear structure passes through the hollow rotating shaft and is fixed on a collecting unit. A carbon nanotube structure is drawn from a carbon nanotube array. The carbon nanotube array is loaded on the face plate. One end of the carbon nanotube structure is adhered to the linear structure. The face plate is rotated, and the linear structure is pulled along a fixed direction. As such the carbon nanotube structure is wrapping around the linear structure | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045172 | GRATING COUPLER AND PACKAGE STRUCTURE INCORPORATING THE SAME - A method for removing phosphorus and nitrogen from an activated sludge wastewater treatment system is provided consisting of one or more anaerobic zones followed by two or more activated sludge reactors operating in parallel each having independent aeration/mixing means, whereby the utilization of the influent organic carbon under anoxic conditions, and thereby, the selection of denitrifying phosphate accumulating organisms (DNPAOs) over non-denitrifying phosphate accumulating organisms (PAOs), is maximized in order to further maximize the removal of phosphorus and nitrogen in the wastewater treatment system. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045599 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE HOLLOW STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A macro-scale carbon nanotube composite hollow structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes and a polymer. The carbon nanotubes are combined with each other via van der Waals attractive force. The polymer is at least partly attached to the carbon nanotubes. A method for making the carbon nanotube composite hollow structure includes the steps of providing a linear structure and a carbon nanotube structure including at least one carbon nanotube film or at least one carbon nanotube wire, wrapping the carbon nanotube structure around the linear structure to form a first carbon nanotube composite structure, applying a polymer liquid to the first carbon nanotube composite structure such that a second carbon nanotube composite structure is formed, and removing the linear structure from the second carbon nanotube composite structure. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045643 | CARBON NANOTUBE WIRE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a carbon nanotube wire structure. The carbon nanotube wire structure includes a flexible core and a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer wraps around the flexible core. The flexible core is a linear structure. The carbon nanotube layer includes a number of carbon nanotubes oriented around the flexible core in a helix manner. The present disclosure also provides a method for making the carbon nanotube wire structure. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045644 | CARBON NANOTUBE WIRE COMPOSITE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A carbon nanotube composite wire structure includes a conductive thread structure and a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer can be wrapped around the conductive thread structure from one end of the conductive thread structure to the other end of the conductive thread structure. The carbon nanotube layer is a consecutive layer structure and comprises of a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A method for making the above mentioned carbon nanotube composite wire structure is also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045645 | MARCO-SCALE CARBON NANOTUBE TUBE STRUCTURE - A macro-scale carbon nanotube tube structure is provided. The carbon nanotube tube structure is a tube-shaped structure. The tube-shaped structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes combined with each other by van der Waals force. The carbon nanotubes are substantially parallel to the outer surface of the tube-shaped structure, and substantially spirally arranged around a linear axis of the tube-shaped structure by van der Waals force therebetween. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120062100 | THERMIONIC ELECTRON EMISSION DEVICE - A thermionic electron emission device includes an insulating substrate and one or more lattices located on the insulating substrate. Each lattice includes a first, second, third and fourth electrode down-leads located on the insulating substrate to define an area. A thermionic electron emission unit is located in the area. The thermionic electron emission unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a thermionic electron emitter. The thermionic electron emitter includes a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a number of carbon nanotubes joined end to end along axial directions of the carbon nanotubes by contacting with each other directly. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120062880 | OPTICAL FIBER PROBE AND RAMAN DETECTING SYSTEM HAVING SAME - An optical fiber probe includes an optical fiber, a carbon nanotube film structure, and a number of metallic particles. The optical fiber includes a detecting end. The carbon nanotube film structure is located on a surface of the detecting end. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes joined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The metallic particles are located on outer surfaces of the carbon nanotubes. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120063968 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING LARGE-AREA CARBON NANOTUBE FILMS - An apparatus for manufacturing a large-area carbon nanotube film includes a reactor chamber, a helical-shaped substrate, and a supporter. The reactor chamber includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet and the outlet are aligned on an axis of the reactor chamber. The helical-shaped substrate and the supporter are located wholly inside the reactor chamber. The supporter is moveable along the axis of the reactor chamber, and the helical-shaped substrate is supported by the supporter. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064258 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for manufacturing carbon nanotubes includes providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, forming a catalyst film on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the catalyst film comprises a carbonaceous material, flowing a mixture of a carrier gas and a carbon source gas across the catalyst film, and irradiating a focused laser beam on the substrate to grow a carbon nanotube array from the substrate. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064794 | METHOD FOR MAKING THERMIONIC ELECTRON EMISSION DEVICE - A method for making a thermionic electron emission device. The method includes the following steps. First, an insulating substrate is provided. Second, a number of lattices are formed on the insulating substrate. Third, a first electrode and a second electrode are fabricated in each lattice on the insulating substrate. Fourth, a carbon nanotube film structure is provided and at least part of the carbon nanotube film is suspended structure above the insulating substrate. Sixth, excess carbon nanotube film structure is cut away to obtain a number of thermionic electron emitters. The thermionic electron emitters are spaced from each other and located between the first electrode and the second electrode in each lattice. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120070625 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for manufacturing a carbon nanotube film, comprises providing a carbon nanotube array and a drawing tool, positioning the drawing tool close to the carbon nanotube array and selecting some carbon nanotubes of the carbon nanotube array, and drawing the selected carbon nanotubes away from the carbon nanotube array along a drawing direction at a drawing angle, thereby forming the carbon nanotube film. The drawing angle is an angle of inclination between the drawing direction and the growth direction. The drawing angle is less than or equal to 80 degrees. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120075582 | EYEGLASSES AND LENS FOR SAME - A lens for eyeglasses includes a substrate and at least one carbon nanotube (CNT) film including a number of CNTs. The substrate includes a surface, or defines at least one cavity. The at least one CNT film is disposed on the surface of the substrate, or embedded in the at least one cavity of the substrate such that a part of light is absorbed by the CNTs of the CNT film. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120076718 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE ARRAY - A method for forming a carbon nanotube array is related. A substrate with a catalyst layer on a surface of the substrate is provided and placed into a reaction device. At least two kinds of carbon source gases including different kinds of single carbon isotope are introduced into the reaction device at the same time. The reaction device is heated to different reaction temperatures to react the carbon source gases under different temperatures to grow a carbon nanotube array on a surface of the catalyst layer. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120077715 | CARBON NANOTUBE ARRAY AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A carbon nanotube array is provided. The carbon nanotube array includes at least two isotope-doped carbon nanotube sub-arrays. Each isotope-doped carbon nanotube sub-array includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in different isotope-doped carbon nanotube sub-array are composed of different kinds of carbon isotopes. The present disclosure also provides a method for making the carbon nanotube arrays. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120103509 | METHOD FOR BONDING MEMBERS - A method for bonding members is provided. First, a first member having a first surface and a second member having a second surface are provided. A carbon nanotube structure is formed and is located between the first member and the second member, and the carbon nanotube structure contacting the first surface and the second surface. Then the carbon nanotube structure is exposed to electromagnetic waves. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103510 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite structure is provided. First, a matrix having a surface and a carbon nanotube structure are provided. The carbon nanotube structure is placed on the surface of the matrix. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotube structure and the matrix are exposed to electromagnetic waves. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120107178 | BIOSENSOR, BIOSENSOR PACKAGE STRUCTURE HAVING SAME, AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A biosensor includes a plurality of electrodes and a receptor. The plurality of electrodes comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The receptor are located between the plurality of electrodes and electrically connected to the plurality of carbon nanotubes of the plurality of electrodes. In addition, the receptor reacts to a measured object to lead current variation which is transmitted by the plurality of electrodes. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120107591 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and a carbon nanotube structure. The matrix has a surface. The carbon nanotube structure is incorporated in the matrix. A distance between the carbon nanotube structure and the surface is less than 10 micrometers. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined with each other by van der Waals attractive force. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120125656 | CABLE - A cable includes a conductive core, an insulating layer, a shielding layer, and a sheath. The sheath coats the shielding layer. The shielding layer coats the insulating layer. The insulating layer coats the conductive wire. The conductive core includes a conductive wire and a carbon nanotube film comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes coat the conductive core. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120125915 | MICRO HEATER - A micro heater includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a first carbon nanotube, and a second carbon nanotube. The first carbon nanotube extends from the first electrode. The second carbon nanotube branches from the second electrode. The first carbon nanotube and the second carbon nanotube intersect with each other to define a node therebetween. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120133266 | ELELCTRON EMITTER AND ELECTRON EMISSION ELEMENT - The present disclosure provides an electron emitter. The electron emitter includes a carbon nanotube pipe. One end of the carbon nanotube pipe has a plurality of carbon nanotube peaks. The present disclosure also provides an electron emission element. The electron emission element comprises a conductive base and a carbon nanotube pipe. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120133267 | ELELCTRON EMITTER AND ELECTRON EMISSION ELEMENT - The present disclosure provides an electron emitter. The electron emitter includes a carbon nanotube linear compound. The carbon nanotube linear compound includes a conductive linear support and a carbon nanotube pipe. The conductive linear support is located in the carbon nanotube pipe. A plurality of carbon nanotube peaks extends from one end of the electron emitter. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120133269 | PIXEL TUBE FOR FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY - A pixel tube for field emission display includes a sealed container, an anode, a phosphor, and a cathode. The sealed container has a light permeable portion. The anode is located on the light permeable portion. The phosphor layer is located on the anode. The cathode is spaced from the anode and includes a cathode emitter. The cathode emitter includes a carbon nanotube pipe. One end of the carbon nanotube pipe has a plurality of carbon nanotube peaks. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120133270 | FIELD EMISSION UNIT AND PIXEL TUBE FOR FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY - A pixel tube for field emission display includes a sealed container, an anode, a phosphor, and a cathode. The sealed container has a light permeable portion. The anode is located in the sealed container and spaced from the light permeable portion. The phosphor layer is located on the anode. The cathode is spaced from the anode and includes a cathode emitter. The cathode emitter includes a carbon nanotube pipe. One end of the carbon nanotube pipe has a plurality of carbon nanotube peaks. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120135662 | METHOD FOR MAKING ELELCTRON EMITTER - The present disclosure provides a method for making electron emitter includes the following steps. First, a linear support is provided. Second, at least one carbon nanotube film or at least one carbon nanotube wire is provided. Third, the at least one carbon nanotube film or wire is wrapped around the linear support. Fourth, the linear support is removed to obtain a carbon nanotube hollow cylinder. Fifth, the carbon nanotube hollow cylinder is fused. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120152353 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A solar cell is provided. The solar cell includes a silicon substrate, a back electrode, a doped silicon layer, and an upper electrode. The silicon substrate includes a lower surface, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, and a plurality of three-dimensional nano-structures located on the upper surface. Each three-dimensional nano-structure has a stepped structure. The back electrode is located on and electrically connected to the lower surface of the silicon substrate. The doped silicon layer is attached to the three-dimensional nano-structures and the upper surface of the silicon substrate between the three-dimensional nano-structures. The upper electrode is located on at least part of the doped silicon layer. A method for making the solar cell is also provided. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120153802 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE AND FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY USING THE SAME - A field emission cathode device includes a cathode substrate, a gate electrode, a first dielectric layer, a cathode electrode, and an electron emission layer. The gate electrode is located on a surface of the cathode substrate. The first dielectric layer is located on a surface of the gate electrode and defines a first opening to expose part of the gate electrode. The cathode electrode is spaced from the gate electrode through the first dielectric layer defining a second opening in alignment with the first opening. A field emission display using the field emission cathode device is also related. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120153810 | FIELD EMISSION DEVICE AND FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY USING SAME - A field emission device includes a cathode, an anode, an emitter, a first adjusting electrode, and a second adjusting electrode. The emitter electrically connects to the cathode. The cathode, the first adjusting electrode, and the second adjusting electrode electrically connect to an electrode down-lead. The anode electrically connects another electrode down-lead. The cathode is disposed between the first adjusting electrode and the second adjusting electrode. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120159683 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The sleeve is configured to conceive a finger. The inputting end is fixed on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a supporter and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is located on a surface of the supporter. The conductive layer includes at least one graphene layer. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120159684 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve. The sleeve includes at least one opening and a close end. The at least one opening is configured to receive a finger. The sleeve is a carbon structure. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120159685 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The sleeve is configured to receive a finger. The sleeve includes at least one opening. The inputting end is located on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a supporter and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is located on a surface of the supporter. The conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube structure and a conductive layer. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The conductive material is coated on a surface of each carbon nanotube to form a coating layer. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120159686 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The sleeve includes at least one opening configured to receive a finger. The inputting end is fixed on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a supporter and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is located on a surface of the supporter. The conductive layer includes a number of carbon nanotubes and a polymer matrix. The carbon nanotubes are located in the polymer matrix. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120159687 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The inputting end is located on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a supporter and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is located on a surface of the supporter. The conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is a substantially pure structure of carbon nanotubes and comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120159688 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve, a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer. The sleeve includes at least one opening and a close end. The at least one opening is configured to receive a finger. The sleeve includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The first conductive layer is located on at least part of the inner surface. The second conductive layer covers the outer surface and comprises a carbon structure. The first conductive layer is electrically connected with the second conductive layer. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120159689 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve and a conductive layer. The sleeve includes at least one opening configured to receive a finger and includes a closed end. The sleeve includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The closed end of the sleeve includes at least one through hole located between the inner surface and the outer surface. The conductive layer is located on the outer surface of the sleeve and covers the closed end and the at least one through hole. The conductive layer includes a carbon structure. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120159690 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The sleeve includes at least one opening configured to receive a finger. The inputting end is fixed on the sleeve. The inputting end is a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is a substantially pure structure of carbon nanotubes and comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120161606 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE STRUCTURE AND FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY USING THE SAME - A field emission cathode structure includes an insulating substrate, a number of strip cathode electrodes, a number of insulators, a number of strip gate electrodes, a number of electron emission units, and a number of fixing layers. The number of insulators is located among and spaced apart from the number of strip cathode electrodes. The field emission cathode structure further satisfies the following conditions: D | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120161607 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A field emission cathode device includes a substrate, a metal plate attached to the substrate, at least one electron emitter electrical connected with the metal plate, and a filler. The metal plate defines at least one through hole extending through the metal plate. The at least one electron emitter is fixed between the substrate and the metal plate and extends through the at least one through hole. The filler is filled into the at least one through hole to fix the at least one electron emitter. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120161608 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE STRUCTURE AND A METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A field emission cathode structure includes a first carbon nanotube structure including a plurality of first carbon nanotubes, and a second carbon nanotube structure located on the surface of the first carbon nanotube structure. The second carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of second carbon nanotubes substantially perpendicular to the first carbon nanotubes structure. The second carbon nanotube structure includes a peak. The heights of the second carbon nanotubes at the peak are tallest. The heights of the carbon second carbon nanotubes gradually decrease along the direction away from the peak. A method for fabricating the field emission cathode structure is also presented. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162146 | TOUCH PEN - A touch pen includes a body and a head fixed on one end of the body and electrically connected with the body. The head includes a number of carbon nanotubes. The number carbon nanotubes are stacked and crossed with each other, and joined by van der Walls attractive force and form a freestanding structure. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162147 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The inputting end is located on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a supporter and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is located on a surface of the supporter. The conductive layer includes a graphene composite layer including a plurality of graphenes and a polymer matrix. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162148 | TOUCH PEN - A touch pen includes a body and a head fixed on one end of the body and electrically connected with the body. The head includes a supporter and a contact layer. The supporter includes a fixing section and a main section. The fixing section is configured to fix the head on the one end of the body. The contact layer covers an outer surface of the main section. A space is defined in the main section. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162149 | TOUCH PEN - A touch pen includes a body and a head fixed on one end of the body and electrically connected with the body. The head includes a fixing section and a main section. The fixing section is configured to fix the head on the one end of the body. A space is defined in the main section. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162150 | TOUCH PEN - A touch pen includes a body and a head fixed on one end of the body and electrically connected with the body. The head includes a carbon nanotube composite material. The carbon nanotube composite material includes a carbon nanotube structure and a conductive material layer coated on the carbon nanotube structure. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162151 | TOUCH PEN - A touch pen includes a body and a head fixed on one end of the body and electrically connected with the body. The head includes a number of carbon nanotube wire structures aggregated with each other. The head includes a number of carbon nanotube composite wires aggregated with each other. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162152 | TOUCH PEN - A touch pen includes a body and a head fixed on one end of the body and electrically connected with the body. The head includes a carbon nanotube composite material including a flexible polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the flexible polymer matrix. The plurality of carbon nanotubes cooperatively form a conductive network. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162153 | TOUCH PEN - A touch pen includes a body and a head fixed on one end of the body and electrically connected with the body. The head includes a graphene composite material including a flexible polymer matrix and a number of graphenes dispersed in the flexible polymer matrix. The graphenes connect each other and cooperatively form a conductive network. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162154 | TOUCH PEN - A touch pen includes a body and a head fixed on one end of the body and electrically connected with the body. The head includes a supporter and a contact layer located on an outer surface of the supporter, the contact layer includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120162155 | TOUCH PEN - A touch pen includes a body and a head fixed on one end of the body and electrically connected with the body. The head includes a supporter and a contact layer. The supporter includes a fixing section and a main section. The contact layer is disposed on an outer surface of the main section. The contact layer includes a graphene layer. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120164372 | CARBON NANOTUBE FILM STRUCTURE - A carbon nanotube film structure includes at least one carbon nanotube film or at least two stacked carbon nanotube films. Each carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes parallel to the surface of the carbon nanotube film and parallel to each other. A length of the carbon nanotube is equal to or greater than 1 centimeter. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120164375 | COMPOSITE CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A method for fabricating composite carbon nanotube structure is presented. A carbon nanotube array is provided. A first carbon nanotube structure is drawn from the carbon nanotube array. The first carbon nanotube structure is located on the substrate. A second carbon nanotube structure is grown on a surface of the first carbon nanotube structure to form a composite carbon nanotube structure. A composite carbon nanotube structure is also presented. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120167938 | SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A solar cell includes a first electrode layer, a P-type silicon layer, an N-type silicon layer, and a second electrode layer. The first electrode layer, the P-type silicon layer, the N-type silicon layer, and the second electrode layer are arranged in series side by side along a straight line and in contact with each other, thereby cooperatively forming a planar structure. The planar structure has a photoreceptive surface substantially parallel to the straight line and directly receives an incident light. A P-N junction is formed near an interface between the P-type silicon layer and the N-type silicon layer. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120168402 | METHOD FOR FORMING RECESS DEFECT ON CARBON NANOTUBE - A method for forming a recess defect on a carbon nanotube is introduced. The method includes the following steps. A substrate with a surface is provided. A first carbon nanotube is deposed on the surface of the substrate. A second carbon nanotube is crossed with the first carbon nanotube. The second carbon nanotube crosses the first carbon nanotube and is in contact with the first carbon nanotube. A mask is deposited on substrate, the first carbon nanotube, and the second carbon nanotube. The substrate is etched to remove the second carbon nanotube and form a recess defect on the first carbon nanotube at a crossing position. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120169209 | FIELD EMISSION DEVICE AND FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY - The present disclosure provides a field emission device. The field emission device includes an insulating substrate having a first surface, a first electrode, a second electrode, at least one cathode emitter and a secondary electron emitter. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and are located on the first surface of the insulating substrate. The cathode emitter is electrically connected to the first electrode and spaced from the second electrode. A secondary electron emitter is spaced from the cathode emitter. The secondary electron emitter has an electron emitting surface exposed to the cathode emitter. A secondary electron emitter is spaced from the cathode emitter. The cathode emitter is oriented toward the secondary electron emitter. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120169212 | FIELD EMISSION DEVICE AND FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY - A field emission display includes an insulating substrate, a number of first electrode down-leads, a number of second electrode down-leads, and a number of electron emission units. The first electrode down-leads are set an angle relative to the second electrode down-leads to define a number of cells and a number of intersections. Each electron emission unit is located at one of the plurality of intersections and in at least two adjacent cells. The electron emission unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a plurality of electron emitters. The second electrode extends surrounding the first electrode. The plurality of electron emitters located on and electrically connected to at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode. A field emission display is also provided. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120169221 | FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY - A field emission display includes an insulating substrate, a number of first electrode down-leads, a number of second electrode down-leads, and a number of pixel units. The first electrode down-leads are set an angle relative to the second electrode down-leads to define a number of cells. Each pixel unit is located in each cell and includes a cathode electrode, an electron emitter, an anode electrode, and a phosphor layer. The electron emitter is electrically connected to the cathode electrode. The anode electrode has a bearing surface inclined to the insulating substrate. The phosphor layer is located on the bearing surface. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120169222 | FIELD EMISSION DEVICE AND FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY - A field emission device includes an insulating substrate, a number of first electrode down-leads, a number of second electrode down-leads, and a number of electron emission units. The first electrode down-leads are set an angle relative to the second electrode down-leads to define a number of cells. Each electron emission unit is located in each cell and includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a plurality of electron emitters. The second electrode extends surrounding the first electrode. The plurality of electron emitters located on and electrically connected to at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode. A field emission display is also provided. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120169347 | VACUUM IONIZATION GAUGE - A vacuum ionization gauge includes a cold cathode, a shield electrode, an anode ring, and a collector. The shield electrode includes a receiving space. The anode ring is located in the receiving space of the shield electrode. The cold cathode includes a field emission unit and a grid electrode corresponding to the field emission unit. The field emission unit includes at least one emitter. Each of the at least one emitter includes a carbon nanotube pipe. The carbon nanotube pipe has a first end, a second end, and a main body connecting to the first end and the second end. The second end has a plurality of carbon nanotube peaks. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120169781 | FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY AND DRIVE METHOD FOR THE SAME - A field emission display includes a panel and a control unit. The panel has a number of pixel units. Each of the pixel units has at least one fluorescent layer. The control unit which electrically connects to the pixel units receives an objective image. The control unit further selects a part of the pixel units corresponding to the objective image, divides the part of the pixel units into a number of pixel unit groups, and scans the pixel unit groups to make the plurality of pixel unit groups sequentially work such that the panel displays the objective image. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171920 | METHOD FOR FORMING TIP FOR CARBON NANOTUBE AND METHOD FOR FORMING FIELD EMISSION STRUCTURE HAVING THE SAME - A method for forming a tip for a carbon nanotube wire is introduced. The method includes the following steps. A carbon nanotube wire is provided. A laser beam irradiates the carbon nanotube wire until the carbon nanotube wire is broken off such that the carbon nanotube wire forms a taper-shaped tip. A scan power of the laser beam is in a range from about 1 watt to about 10 watts. A scan speed of the laser beam is equal to or less than 200 millimeters per second. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120172496 | INKJET INK AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An inkjet ink includes carbon nanotubes, flake graphites, an organic carrier, a binder, a surfactant, a film enhancer and a solvent. A method for making an inkjet ink includes dispersing the plurality of carbon nanotubes in the surfactant solvent to form a first mixture, dispersing the plurality of flake graphites in the organic carrier solvent to form a second mixture, adding the film enhancer into the second mixture to form a third mixture, and mixing the first mixture and the third mixture. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120172953 | THERMAL THERAPY DEVICE INCORPORATING CARBON NANOTUBES - A thermal therapy device includes a substrate and at least one heating unit arranged on the substrate. The at least one heating unit includes a heating element, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a polymer matrix. The carbon nanotube film structure is substantially parallel to and offset from a central plane of the polymer matrix. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the carbon nanotube film structure, and control the amount of heat and deformation produced by the carbon nanotube film structure. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120174855 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making an epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A buffer layer is formed on the epitaxial growth surface. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the buffer layer. An epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the buffer layer. The substrate is removed. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120174856 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making an epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes the following steps. A substrate is provided. The substrate has an epitaxial growth surface for growing epitaxial layer. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the epitaxial growth surface. An epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the epitaxial growth surface. The carbon nanotube layer is removed. The carbon nanotube layer can be removed by heating. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120174858 | BASE AND METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE USING THE SAME - A base for making an epitaxial structure is provided. The base includes a substrate and a carbon nanotube layer. The substrate has an epitaxial growth surface. The carbon nanotube layer is located on the epitaxial growth surface. The carbon nanotube layer defines a plurality of apertures to expose part of the epitaxial growth surface so that an epitaxial layer can grow from an exposed epitaxial growth surface and through the apertures. A method for making an epitaxial structure using the base is also provided. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175606 | EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - An epitaxial structure is provided. The epitaxial structure includes a substrate, an epitaxial layer and a carbon nanotube layer. The epitaxial layer is located on the substrate. The carbon nanotube layer is located between the substrate and the epitaxial layer. The carbon nanotube layer can be a carbon nanotube film drawn from a carbon nanotube array and including a plurality of successive and oriented carbon nanotubes joined end-to-end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175629 | SEMICONDUCTOR EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A semiconductor epitaxial structure is provided. The semiconductor epitaxial structure includes a substrate, a doped semiconductor epitaxial layer, and a carbon nanotube layer. The doped semiconductor epitaxial layer is located on the substrate. The carbon nanotube layer is located between the substrate and the doped semiconductor epitaxial layer. The carbon nanotube layer can be a carbon nanotube film drawn from a carbon nanotube array and including a plurality of successive and oriented carbon nanotubes joined end-to-end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175742 | EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An epitaxial structure and a method for making the same are provided. The epitaxial structure includes a substrate, an epitaxial layer and a carbon nanotube layer. The epitaxial layer is located on the substrate. The carbon nanotube layer is located in the epitaxial layer. The method includes following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A carbon nanotube layer is suspended above the epitaxial growth surface. An epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown from the epitaxial growth surface to enclose the carbon nanotube layer therein. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175743 | EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - An epitaxial structure is provided. The epitaxial structure includes a substrate, an first epitaxial layer, a second epitaxial layer, a first carbon nanotube layer and a second carbon nanotube layer. The first epitaxial layer is located on the substrate. The first carbon nanotube layer is located between the substrate and the first epitaxial layer. The second epitaxial layer is located on the first epitaxial layer. The second carbon nanotube layer is located between the first epitaxial layer and the second epitaxial layer. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178242 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes providing a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface, placing a carbon nanotube layer on the epitaxial growth surface, and epitaxially growing an epitaxial layer on the epitaxial growth surface. The carbon nanotube layer can be a carbon nanotube film drawn from a carbon nanotube array and including a plurality of successive and oriented carbon nanotubes joined end-to-end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178243 | METHOD FOR MAKING SEMICONDUCTOR EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making a semiconductor epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes growing a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface, placing a carbon nanotube layer on the epitaxial growth surface, epitaxially growing a doped semiconductor epitaxial layer on the epitaxial growth surface. The carbon nanotube layer can be suspended above the epitaxial growth surface. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178244 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making an epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes the following steps. A substrate is provided. The substrate has an epitaxial growth surface for growing epitaxial layer. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the epitaxial growth surface. A plurality of epitaxial crystal grains spaced from each other is epitaxially grown on the epitaxial growth surface. Also, the carbon nanotube layer can be further removed. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178245 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making an epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes the following steps. A substrate is provided. The substrate has an epitaxial growth surface for growing epitaxial layer. A first carbon nanotube layer is placed on the epitaxial growth surface. A first epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the epitaxial growth surface. A second carbon nanotube layer is placed on the first epitaxial layer. A second epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the first epitaxial layer. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178248 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making an epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes the following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A buffer layer is formed on the epitaxial growth surface. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the buffer layer. An epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the buffer layer. The substrate and the carbon nanotube layer are removed. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120193203 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer. The first substrate includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The second substrate is located apart from the first substrate and includes a second upper surface and a second lower surface. The second upper surface faces the first lower surface. The first electrode layer is located on the first lower surface and includes a first conductive layer including a carbon nanotube layer structure. The second electrode layer is located on the second upper surface and includes a second conductive layer. A number of keys is located on the first upper surface or the second lower surface. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120193204 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer. The first substrate includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface opposite the first upper surface. The second substrate is positioned apart from the first substrate and includes a second upper surface and a second lower surface. The second upper surface faces the first lower surface. The first electrode layer is positioned on the first lower surface and includes a number of first conductive layers disposed apart from each other and including a carbon nanotube layer structure. The second electrode layer is positioned on the second upper surface and includes a second conductive layer. A number of keys is positioned on the first upper surface or the second lower surface. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120193205 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer. The first substrate includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface opposite the first upper surface. The second substrate is positioned apart from the first substrate and includes a second upper surface and a second lower surface. The second upper surface faces the first lower surface. The first electrode layer is positioned on the first lower surface and comprises a plurality of first conductive layers disposed apart from each other and including at least one lead wire. The second electrode layer is positioned on the second upper surface and includes a second conductive layer including a carbon nanotube layer structure. A plurality of keys is positioned on the first upper surface or the second lower surface. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120193568 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An electrostrictive composite includes a flexible polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the flexible polymer matrix. The carbon nanotubes cooperatively form an electrically conductive network in the flexible polymer matrix. A plurality of bubbles are defined by the flexible polymer matrix. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120194058 | FIELD EMISSION ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a field emission electronic device. The field emission electronic device includes an insulating substrate, a first electrical conductor located on surface of the insulating substrate, a number of electron emitters connected to the first electrical conductor, a second electrical conductor spaced apart from and insulated from the first electrical conductor. Each of the number of electron emitters includes at least one electron emitter. Each of the electron emitters includes a carbon nanotube pipe. The carbon nanotube pipe includes a first end, a second end and a main body connecting the first end and the second end. The first end of the carbon nanotube pipe is electrically connected to one of the plurality of row electrodes. The second end of the carbon nanotube pipe has a number of carbon nanotube peaks. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120200017 | ELASTIC DEVICE USING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - An elastic device includes a first elastic supporter; a second elastic supporter and a carbon nanotube film. The second elastic supporter is spaced from the first elastic supporter. The carbon nanotube film has a first side fixed on the first elastic supporter and a second side opposite to the first side and fixed on the second elastic supporter. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120202050 | ELASTIC DEVICE USING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - An elastic device includes a first elastic supporter; a second elastic supporter and a carbon nanotube film. The second elastic supporter is spaced from the first elastic supporter. The carbon nanotube film has a first side fixed on the first elastic supporter and a second side opposite to the first side and fixed on the second elastic supporter. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of first carbon nanotubes orientated primarily along a first direction and a plurality of second carbon nanotubes having orientations different from the first direction. At least one portion of each of the second carbon nanotubes contacts with at least two adjacent first carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotube film is capable of elastic deformation along a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120220182 | METHOD FOR MAKING ELECTRON EMISSION APPARATUS - A method for making the electron emission apparatus is provided. In the method, an insulating substrate including a surface is provided. A number of grids are formed on the insulating substrate and defined by a plurality of electrodes. A number of conductive linear structures are fabricated and supported by the electrodes. The number of conductive linear structures are substantially parallel to the surface and each of the grids contains at least one of the conductive linear structures. The conductive linear structures are cut to form a number of electron emitters. Each of the electron emitters has two electron emission ends defining a gap therebetween. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120250464 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a sound wave generator and a signal input device. The sound wave generator includes a carbon film. The carbon film includes at least one carbon nanotube layer and at least one graphene layer stacked on each other. The signal input device inputs signals to the sound wave generator. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120250901 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, at least two sound wave generators and at least two signal input devices. The substrate has at least two surfaces. Each of the at least two sound wave generators is located on each of the at least two surfaces. At least one of the at least two sound wave generator includes a carbon film. The carbon film includes at least one carbon nanotube layer and at least one graphene layer stacked with each other. The at least two signal input devices are configured to input signals to the at least two sound wave generator separately. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120250902 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, a sound wave generator and a signal device. The substrate has a net structure and includes a number of first wires and a number of second wires. The first wires and the second wires are crossed with each other. Each of the first wires includes a composite wire. The composite wire includes a carbon nanotube wire structure and a coating layer wrapping the carbon nanotube wire structure. The sound wave generator is located on a surface of the substrate and includes a carbon film. The signal input device is configured to input signals to the sound wave generator. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120250903 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a carbon nanotube composite structure, a sound wave generator and a signal input device. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a carbon nanotube structure and a matrix. The matrix is located on a surface of the carbon nanotube structure. The sound wave generator is located on a surface of the carbon nanotube composite structure and insulated from the carbon nanotube structure via the coating layer. The sound wave generator includes a carbon film. The signal input device is configured to input signals to the sound wave generator. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120250904 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, at least two sound wave generators and at least two signal input devices. The substrate has at least two surfaces. Each of the at least two sound wave generators is located on each of the at least two surfaces. At least one of the at least two sound wave generator includes a carbon film. The carbon film includes at least one carbon nanotube layer and at least one graphene layer stacked with each other. The at least two signal input devices are configured to input signals to the at least two sound wave generator in a one by one manner. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120250905 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, a sound wave generator and a signal device. The substrate has a net structure and includes a number of first wires and a number of second wires. The first wires and the second wires are crossed with each other. Each of the first wires includes a composite wire. The composite wire includes a carbon nanotube wire structure and a coating layer wrapping the carbon nanotube wire structure. The sound wave generator is located on a surface of the substrate and includes a graphene layer including at least one graphene. The signal input device is configured to input signals to the sound wave generator. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120250906 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a carbon nanotube composite structure, a sound wave generator and a signal input device. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a carbon nanotube structure and a matrix. The matrix is located a surface of the carbon nanotube structure. The sound wave generator is located on a surface of the carbon nanotube composite structure and insulated from the carbon nanotube structure via the matrix. The sound wave generator includes a graphene layer including at least one graphene. The signal input device is configured to input signals to the sound wave generator. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120250907 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a sound wave generator and a signal input device. The sound wave generator includes a graphene layer. The graphene layer includes at least one graphene. The signal input device inputs signals to the sound wave generator. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120250908 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a sound wave generator and a signal input device. The sound wave generator includes a composite structure. The composite structure includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a graphene film. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes and micropores. The graphene film is located on a surface of the carbon nanotube film structure, and covers the micropores. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120251764 | GRAPHENE/CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A graphene/carbon nanotube composite structure includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a graphene film. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes form micropores. The graphene film is located on a surface of the carbon nanotube film structure. The graphene film covers the micropores. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120251766 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME - A method for forming a carbon nanotube composite includes the following steps. A substrate having a surface is provided. A carbon nanotube structure is disposed on the surface of the substrate. The carbon nanotube structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes define a number of micro gaps. The substrate and the carbon nanotube structure are disposed in an environment filled with electromagnetic waves such that the surface of the substrate is melted and is permeated into the micro gaps. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120261588 | TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE MICRO-GRID - A transmission electron microscope (TEM) micro-grid includes a grid and a carbon nanotube composite film covered thereon. The carbon nanotube composite film includes a carbon nanotube film and a layer of nano-materials coated thereon. The carbon nanotube composite film covers a surface of the grid. The nano-material layer is coated on a surface of each of the plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120267581 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE SLURRY - A method for making carbon nanotube slurry is presented. At least one carbon nanotube film is provided, the at least one carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes oriented along substantially the same direction. A substrate is provided, and the at least one carbon nanotube film is attached to a surface of the substrate. The at least one carbon nanotube film is cut perpendicular the oriented direction of the carbon nanotubes with a laser to form a carbon nanotube belt. An inorganic binder and an organic carrier is provided, the carbon nanotube belt, the inorganic binder, and the organic carrier are mixed in an organic solvent to form a mixture. The organic solvent is removed. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120267582 | METHODE FOR MAKING CABRON NANOTUBE SLURRY - The present disclosure provides a method for making carbon nanotube slurry. The method includes the following steps. First, a carbon nanotube array is provided on a substrate, the carbon nanotube array comprises a number of carbon nanotubes. Second, the carbon nanotube array is trimmed by a laser to obtain a trimmed carbon nanotube array comprising a plurality of trimmed carbon nanotubes having uniform lengths. Third, the trimmed carbon nanotube array is removed from the substrate to obtain the trimmed carbon nanotubes. Fourth, the trimmed carbon nanotubes are mixed with an inorganic binder and an organic carrier to obtain the carbon nanotube slurry. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120270296 | ISOTOPE-DOPED NANO-STRUCTURE AND ISOTOPE LABELED STRUCTURE USING THE SMAE - An isotope-doped nano-structure is provided. The isotope-doped nano-structure includes at least one isotope-doped nano-structure segment having at least two isotopes of the element. The at least two isotopes of the element are mixed uniformly in a certain proportion. The isotope-doped nano-structure can be used for isotope labeling one type of the unlabeled structures such as DNAs, proteins, glucoses, gluconic acids, starches, biotin enzymes, sorbitols, or organic amines. An isotope labeled structure is also provided. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120273118 | METHOD FOR MAKING PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR PROTECTING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for making a protective device for protecting at least one carbon nanotube film is disclosed. At least one carbon nanotube film is pulled or drawn out from at least one carbon nanotube array. The carbon nanotube film has a first end connected to the carbon nanotube array and a second end opposite to the first end. A portion of the carbon nanotube film from the second end and a portion of a protecting film from one end are stacked on a portion of a base film along a length direction of the base film. Two rollers and a first spool are rotated so that the base film, the carbon nanotube film, and the protecting film pass through the two rollers while being pressed by the two rollers and rolled onto the first spool. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273124 | METHOD FOR MAKING TOUCH PANEL - The present disclosure provides a method for making touch panel. An array of carbon nanotubes, a substrate, and at least two electrodes are provided. The array of carbon nanotubes is pressed via a pressing device. A carbon nanotube structure is formed on a first surface of the substrate. The at least two electrodes and the carbon nanotube structure are electrically connected and a touch panel is formed. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273754 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a second electrode, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a reflector, and a first electrode. The second electrode, the first semiconductor layer, the active layer, the second semiconductor layer, and the reflector are stacked on the first electrode in that order. The first semiconductor layer defines a plurality of grooves on a surface contacting the second electrode. The plurality of grooves form a patterned surface used as the light extraction surface. A carbon nanotube layer is located on the patterned surface and embedded into the grooves. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273755 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer stacked in that order; a first electrode electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer; a second electrode electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. The light emitting diode further includes a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer is enclosed in the interior of the first semiconductor layer. The carbon nanotube layer includes a number of carbon nanotubes. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273756 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, a carbon nanotube layer, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on one side of the substrate in that order. The first semiconductor layer is adjacent to the substrate. The carbon nanotube layer is located between the first semiconductor layer and the substrate. The first electrode is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer. The second electrode is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273818 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a carbon nanotube layer, a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, an active layer, a first electrode and a second electrode stacked on an epitaxial growth surface of a substrate. A first part of the carbon nanotube layer is covered by the first semiconductor layer and a second part of the carbon nanotube layer is exposed. The first electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer and the second electrode electrically is connected with the second part of the carbon nanotube layer. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273827 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, an upper electrode, and a lower electrode. The active layer is sandwiched between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The lower electrode is electrical connected with the first semiconductor layer, and the upper electrode is electrical connected with the second semiconductor layer. A surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer is used as the light extraction surface. A surface of the first semiconductor layer connected with the lower electrode is a patterned surface comprising a plurality of grooves. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273828 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on one side of the substrate in that order. The first semiconductor layer is oriented to the substrate. A number of channels are defined between the first semiconductor layer and the substrate. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120276666 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode, the method includes the following steps. First, a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. Second, a carbon nanotube layer is suspended above the epitaxial growth surface. Third, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer are grown on the epitaxial growth surface in that order. Fourth, a portion of the second semiconductor layer and the active layer is etched to expose a portion of the first semiconductor layer. Fifth, a first electrode is prepared on the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode is prepared on the second semiconductor layer. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120276669 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method of making a LED includes following steps. A substrate is provided, and the substrate includes an epitaxial growth surface. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the epitaxial growth surface. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer are grown in that order on the substrate. A reflector and a first electrode are deposited on the second semiconductor layer in that order. The substrate is removed. A second electrode is deposited on the first semiconductor layer. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120276670 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method of fabricating a light emitting diode includes following steps. A substrate is provided, and the substrate includes an epitaxial growth surface. A carbon nanotube layer is located on the epitaxial growth surface. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer grow in that order on the substrate. An upper electrode is deposited on the second semiconductor layer. The substrate is removed. A lower electrode is deposited on the first semiconductor layer. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120276671 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method of making a LED includes following steps. A substrate with an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the epitaxial growth surface. A semiconductor epitaxial layer is grown on the epitaxial growth surface, and the semiconductor epitaxial layer includes an N-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, a P-type semiconductor layer. The semiconductor epitaxial layer is etched to expose part of the carbon nanotube layer. A first electrode is formed on a surface of the semiconductor epitaxial layer which is away from the substrate. A second electrode is formed to electrically connect with the part of the carbon nanotube layer which is exposed. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120276672 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making a light emitting diode comprises the following steps. First, a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. Second, a carbon nanotube layer is located on the epitaxial growth surface. Third, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is grown on the epitaxial growth surface. Fourth, a portion of the second semiconductor layer and the active layer is etched to expose a portion of the first semiconductor layer. Fifth, a first electrode is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer, and a second electrode electrically is connected to the second semiconductor layer. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120276673 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making a light emitting diode, the method includes the following steps. First, a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. Second, a carbon nanotube layer is placed on the epitaxial growth surface. Third, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer are grown on the epitaxial growth surface. Fourth, a portion of the second semiconductor layer and the active layer is etched to expose a portion of the first semiconductor layer. Fifth, a first electrode is prepared on the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode is prepared on the second semiconductor layer. Sixth, the carbon nanotube layer is removed. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120279052 | METHOD FOR MAKING TOUCH PANEL - A method for making a touch panel is provided. The method includes providing at least one array of carbon nanotubes, a first substrate, and a second substrate. The at least one array of carbon nanotubes is pressed by using a pressing device to form a carbon nanotube structure. A first electrode plate is formed on the first substrate and a second electrode plate on the second substrate. Two first-electrodes are located on opposite sides of the first electrode plate and two second-electrodes on opposite sides of the second electrode plate. The first electrode plate is spaced a distance from the second electrode plate such that the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer face each other. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120288765 | CATHODE OF LITHIUM BATTERY AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A cathode of the lithium battery includes a composite film. The composite film includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a plurality of active material particles dispersed in the carbon nanotube film structure. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120295161 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY CATHODE AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a lithium ion battery cathode. The lithium ion battery cathode includes a plurality of cathode active material particles and a conductive carrier. The conductive carrier includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The plurality of carbon nanotubes are entangled with each other to form a net structure. The present disclosure also relates to a lithium ion battery. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120298289 | METHOD FOR MAKING GRAPHENE/CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - The present disclosure relates to a method for making a graphene/carbon nanotube composite structure. In the method, at least one graphene film is located on a substrate. At least one carbon nanotube layer is combined with the at least one graphene film located on the substrate to form a substrate/graphene/carbon nanotube composite structure. The at least one graphene film is in contact with the at least one carbon nanotube layer in the substrate/graphene/carbon nanotube composite structure. The substrate is removed from the substrate/graphene/carbon nanotube composite structure, thereby forming a graphene/carbon nanotube composite structure. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120298618 | METHOD FOR MAKING GRAPHENE/CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A method for making a graphene/carbon nanotube composite structure includes providing a metal substrate including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, growing a graphene film on the first surface of the metal substrate by a CVD method, providing at least one carbon nanotube film structure on the graphene film, and combining the at least one carbon nanotube film structure with the graphene film, and combining the polymer layer with the at least one carbon nanotube film structure and the graphene film, and forming a plurality of stripped electrodes by etching the metal substrate from the second surface. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120298619 | METHOD FOR MAKING GRAPHENE/CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A method for making a graphene/carbon nanotube composite structure includes providing a metal substrate including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, growing a graphene film on the first surface of the metal substrate by a CVD method, providing at least one carbon nanotube film structure on the graphene film, and combining the at least one carbon nanotube film structure with the graphene film, coating a polymer layer on the at least one carbon nanotube film structure, and combining the polymer layer with the at least one carbon nanotube film structure and the graphene film, and forming a plurality of stripped electrodes by etching the metal substrate from the second surface. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120298620 | METHOD FOR MAKING GRAPHENE COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A method for making a graphene composite structure includes providing a metal substrate including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, growing a graphene film on the first surface of the metal substrate by a CVD method, providing a polymer layer on the graphene film and combining the polymer layer with the graphene film, and forming a plurality of stripped electrodes by etching the metal substrate from the second surface. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120298623 | METHOD FOR MAKING THERMOACOUSTIC ELEMENT - The present disclosure relates to a method for making a thermoacoustic element. In the method, a graphene film is arranged on a metal substrate. A nonmetal substrate is stacked with the graphene film located on the metal substrate to form a laminate structure. The graphene film is sandwiched between the nonmetal substrate and the metal substrate. The metal substrate is removed from the stacked structure. A number of through-holes are formed in the nonmetal substrate. The graphene film is exposed through the plurality of through-holes. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120301620 | METHOD FOR MAKING TRANSPARENT CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE FILMS - The present disclosure relates to a method for making a transparent carbon nanotube composite film. The method includes: (a) providing a transparent carbon nanotube film structure; (b) fixing the transparent carbon nanotube film structure on a supporting; (c) immersing the transparent carbon nanotube film structure with the supporting into a transparent polymer solution; and (d) removing the transparent carbon nanotube film structure with the supporting from the transparent polymer solution, thereby forming the transparent carbon nanotube composite film. A light transmittance of the transparent carbon nanotube composite film structure is higher than a light transmittance of the transparent carbon nanotube film structure. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120315761 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NICKEL SILICIDE NANO-WIRES - A method for making nickel silicide nano-wire, the method includes the following steps. Firstly, a silicon substrate and a growing device, and the growing device including a reacting room are provided. Secondly, a silicon dioxide layer is formed on a surface of the silicon substrate. Thirdly, a titanium layer is formed on the silicon dioxide layer. Fourthly, the silicon substrate is placed into the reacting room, and the reacting room is heated to a temperature of 500˜1000° C. Finally, a plurality of nickel cluster is formed onto the surface of the silicon substrate. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120324724 | METHOD FOR MAKING PHASE CHANGE MEMORY - A method for making phase change memory is provided. The method includes following steps. A substrate is provided. A plurality of first row electrode leads and the second row electrode leads is located on the substrate. A carbon nanotube layer is applied on the substrate to cover the first row electrode lead and the second row electrode lead. The carbon nanotube layer is patterned to form a plurality of carbon nanotube units located on the second row electrode lead. A phase change layer is applied on the surface of each carbon nanotube unit. A plurality of first electrodes, a plurality of second electrodes, a plurality of first row electrode leads and a plurality of second row electrode leads is located on the substrate. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120325139 | EPTAXIAL SUBSTRATE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR GROWING EPITAXIAL LAYER USING THE SAME - An epitaxial substrate is provided, the epitaxial substrate is used to grow epitaxial layer. The epitaxial substrate includes a base having a number of grooves to form a patterned epitaxial growth surface. The patterned epitaxial growth surface is referred as an epitaxial growth surface. A carbon nanotube layer covers on the epitaxial growth surface, and the carbon nanotube layer corresponding to the grooves is suspended on the epitaxial substrate. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120326109 | PHASE CHANGE MEMORY CELL AND PHASE CHAGE MEMORY - A phase change memory cell includes a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit comprises a first electrode, a carbon nanotube layer and a second electrode electrically connected in series. The first circuit is adapted to write data into the phase change memory cell or reset the phase change memory cell. The second circuit comprises a third electrode, a phase change layer and a fourth electrode electrically connected in series, at least part of the phase change layer is overlapped with the carbon nanotube layer. The second circuit is adapted to read data from the phase change memory cell or reset the phase change memory cell. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130001525 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR AND PRESS SENSING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A thin film transistor controlled by a pressure includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconductor layer, a gate electrode, and an insulative layer. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The semiconductor layer includes a polymer composite layer and is electrically connected with the source electrode and the drain electrode. The polymer composite includes a polymer substrate and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the polymer substrate. An elastic modulus of the polymer substrate is ranged from about 0.1 MPa to about 10 MPa. The gate electrode is electrically insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconductor layer by the insulative layer. A press sensing device using the above-mentioned thin film transistor is also provided. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130001556 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR AND PRESS SENSING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A thin film transistor and a press sensing device using the thin film transistor are disclosed. The thin film transistor, comprises a source electrode; a drain electrode spaced from the source electrode; a semiconductor layer electrically connected with the source electrode and the drain electrode, a channel defined in the semiconductor layer and located between the source electrode and the drain electrode; and a gate electrode electrically insulated from the semiconductor layer; and an insulative layer configured for insulating the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconductor layer from each other, wherein the insulative layer is made of a polymeric material with an elastic modulus ranged from about 0.1 megapascal (MPa) to about 10 MPa. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130009073 | TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE MICRO-GRID - A transmission electron microscope (TEM) micro-grid includes a grid and a heater including at least one carbon nanotube film structure located on the grid. The micro-grid with the at least one carbon nanotube film structure prevents a floating of the sample located on the micro-grid to increase the quality of TEM images. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130026410 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An electrostrictive composite includes a flexible polymer matrix, a plurality of carbon nanotubes and a plurality of reinforcing particles dispersed in the flexible polymer matrix. The carbon nanotubes cooperatively form an electrically conductive network in the flexible polymer matrix. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130026598 | SCHOTTKY BARRIER DIODE - A Schottky barrier diode includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer separated form the first metal layer, and a semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer is in Schottky contact with the first metal layer and in ohmic contact with the second metal layer. The semiconductor layer includes an insulated polymer material and a number of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the insulated polymer material. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130026679 | METHOD FOR USING A POISSON RATIO MATERIAL - A method for using a Poisson's ratio material includes a carbon nanotube film structure is provided. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A first part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a first direction, a second part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a second direction. The first direction is substantially perpendicular to second direction. When the Poisson's ratio material is stretched or compressed substantially along the first or second direction, a Poisson's ratio value is negative. When the Poisson's ratio material is stretched or compressed in a direction having an angle of about 45 degrees with the first direction, the Poisson's ratio value is positive. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130029459 | METHOD FOR MAKING SCHOTTKY BARRIER DIODE - A method for making a Schottky barrier diode includes the following steps. A first metal layer, a second metal layer and a carbon nanotube composite material are provided. The carbon nanotube composite material is applied on the first metal layer and the second metal layer to form a semiconductor layer. The carbon nanotube composite material includes an insulated polymer and a number of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the insulated polymer. The semiconductor layer is in Schottky contact with the first metal layer and in ohmic contact with the second metal layer. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130029557 | METHOD FOR MAKING CATHODE SLURRY - A method for making cathode slurry is provided and includes the following steps. First, a number of electron emitters, an inorganic binder, and an organic carrier are provided. Second, the electron emitters, the inorganic binder, and the organic carrier are mixed to obtain a mixture. Third, the mixture is mechanically pressed and sheared. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130045413 | CURRENT COLLECTOR AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A current collector includes a support and at least one carbon nanotube layer. The support includes two surfaces. The at least one carbon nanotube layer is located on one of the two surfaces of the support. The at least one carbon nanotube layer includes a number of uniformly distributed carbon nanotubes. A lithium ion battery includes a cathode electrode and an anode electrode. At least one of the cathode electrode and the anode electrode includes the current collector. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130050136 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - A display device includes an e-paper, a touch panel, and an external data interface. The e-paper has a display surface. The touch panel is located on the display surface of the e-paper. The touch panel is configured to control the e-paper. The data interface is configured to electrically connect the e-paper and the touch panel to an electric device. The e-paper and the touch panel include a plurality of processing units and control units integrated in the electric device. The present disclosure also relates to a display system using the display device. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130062001 | METHOD FOR LAYING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for laying carbon nanotube film includes following steps. A carbon nanotube film is provided. The carbon nanotube film includes a number of carbon nanotube strings substantially parallel to each other and extending along a first direction. The carbon nanotube film is stretched along a second direction substantially perpendicular with the first direction to form a deformation along the second direction. The carbon nanotube film is placed on a surface of a substrate. The deformation along the second direction is kept. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130082423 | METHOD FOR MAKING ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE - A method for making an electrostrictive composite is provided. A number of carbon nanotubes, a number of reinforcing particles, and a polymer precursor are provided. The carbon nanotubes, the reinforcing particles, and the polymer precursor are mixed to obtain a mixture. The polymer precursor in the mixture is polymerized and cured. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130082588 | FIELD EMISSION DEVICE AND FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY HAVING SAME - A field emission device includes a cathode and a carbon nanotube (CNT) gate electrode. The CNT gate electrode which is electrically insulated from the cathode includes a CNT layer and a dielectric layer. The CNT layer which has a surface includes a number of micropores. The dielectric layer is coated on the surface of the CNT layer and an inner wall of each of the micropores. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130087526 | METHOD FOR MAKING THREE-DIMENSIONAL NANO-STRUCTURE ARRAY - A method for making three-dimensional nano-structure array is provided. The method includes following steps. A base is provided. A mask layer is located on the base. The mask layer is patterned, and a number of bar-shaped protruding structures is formed on a surface of the mask layer, a lot is defined between each of two adjacent protruding structures of the number of protruding structures to expose a portion of the base. The exposed portion of the base is etched through the slot so that the each of two adjacent protruding structures begin to slant face to face until they are contacting each other to form a protruding pair. The mask layer is removed. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130087818 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode including a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is provided. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface, and the second surface is a light emitting surface of the LED. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the first surface in that order. A first electrode electrically is connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are located on at least one surface of the substrate and aligned side by side, and a cross section of each of the three-dimensional nano-structure is M-shaped. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130087819 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode is provided. The light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer. The active layer is sandwiched between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, and a surface of the second semiconductor layer which is away from the active layer is a light emitting surface. A first electrode is electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are formed on the light emitting surface. The number of the three-dimensional nano-structure are aligned side by side, and a cross-section of thee three-dimensional nano-structure is M-shaped. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130087820 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode is provided. The light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The active layer is sandwiched between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, and a surface of the second semiconductor layer which is away from the active layer is a light extraction surface of the LED. The first electrode is electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer. The second electrode electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are formed on the light extraction surface of LED, the number of the three-dimensional nano-structures are aligned side by side, and a cross section of each three-dimensional nano-structure is M-shaped. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130089694 | DEVICE FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A device for making a carbon nanotube film includes a substrate having a surface, and two substantially parallel slits defined on the surface of the substrate. The two substantially parallel slits extend into the substrate from the surface of the substrate. A growing surface is defined by the two substantially parallel slits and located between the two substantially parallel slits. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130089709 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL NANO-STRUCTURE ARRAY - A three-dimensional nano-structure array includes a substrate and a number of three-dimensional nano-structures. Each three-dimensional nano-structure has a first peak and a second peak aligned side by side. A first groove is defined between the first peak and the second peak. A second groove is defined between the two adjacent three-dimensional nano-structures. A depth of the first groove is lower than that of the second groove. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130089938 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode is provided. The method includes following steps. A light emitting diode chip is provided, wherein the light emitting diode chip comprises a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layers stacked together in that order. A patterned mask layer is located on a surface of the first semiconductor layer, wherein the patterned mask layer includes a number of bar-shaped protruding structures aligned side by side, and a slot is defined between each two adjacent protruding structures to expose a portion of the first semiconductor layer. The exposed portion of the first semiconductor layer is etched to form a protruding pair. A number of M-shaped three-dimensional nano-structures are formed by removing the mask layer. A first electrode is electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130089939 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode is provided. The method includes following steps. A light emitting diode chip is provided, the light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layers stacked on a surface of a substrate in that order. A patterned mask layer is located on the second semiconductor layer, and the patterned mask layer includes a number of bar-shaped protruding structures aligned side by side. The second semiconductor layer is etched to form a number of three-dimensional nano-structures preform. The mask layer is removed to form a number of M-shaped three-dimensional nano-structures. The second semiconductor layer and the active layer are etched to expose a portion of the first semiconductor layer. A first electrode is electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130104967 | SOLAR CELL | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130105439 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF GRATING | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106025 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY ANODE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106026 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY CATHODE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106431 | IONIZATION VACUUM GAUGE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130108927 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY ANODE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130109127 | METHOD FOR MAKING SOLAR CELL | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130133715 | SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell includes a first electrode layer, a P-type silicon layer, an N-type silicon layer, a second electrode layer, and a reflector. The first electrode layer, the P-type silicon layer, the N-type silicon layer, and the second electrode layer are arranged in series side by side along a first direction and in contact with each other, thereby cooperatively forming a integrated structure. A P-N junction is formed near an interface between the P-type silicon layer and the N-type silicon layer. The integrated structure has a first surface substantially parallel to the first direction and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface is used as a photoreceptive surface to directly receive incident light. The reflector is located on the second surface of the integrated structure. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130133823 | METHOD FOR APPLYING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for applying carbon nanotube films is provided. The method includes the following steps. At least one pre-laid supporter is placed on a film application device including a rotation axis and a rotator. The rotator is capable of rotating about the rotation axis, and includes a number of support surfaces, wherein the at least one pre-laid supporter is attached on the plurality of support surfaces. A carbon nanotube film is drawn from a carbon nanotube array that is supported by a supplier. One end of the carbon nanotube film away from the carbon nanotube array is adhered to one of the at least one pre-laid supporter. The rotator is rotates about the rotation axis such that the carbon nanotube film is applied on the at least one pre-laid supporter; and cutting the carbon nanotube film with a cutter. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130140519 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode including a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is provided. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is connected to the substrate. The active layer and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the second surface in that order, and a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer is configured as the light emitting surface. A first electrode electrically is connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the surface of the first surface of the first semiconductor layer and the light emitting surface, and a cross section of each of the three-dimensional nano-structures is M-shaped. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130140520 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode including a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is provided. The substrate includes an epitaxial growth surface and a light emitting surface. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer and the second semiconductor layer is stacked on the epitaxial growth surface. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is connected to the substrate. The active layer and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the second surface in that order. A first electrode electrically is connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the surface of the first surface of the first semiconductor layer and aligned side by side, and a cross section of each of the three-dimensional nano-structure is M-shaped. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130140593 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode including a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is provided. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is connected to the substrate. The active layer and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the second surface in that order, and a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer is configured as the light emitting surface. A first electrode electrically is connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the surface of the first surface of the first semiconductor layer and aligned side by side, and a cross section of each of the three-dimensional nano-structure is M-shaped. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130140594 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode including a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is provided. A surface of the substrate away from the active layer is configured as the light emitting surface. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is connected to the substrate. The active layer and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the second surface in that order. A first electrode electrically is connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with and covers a surface of the second semiconductor layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the surface of the first surface of the first semiconductor layer and the light emitting surface, and a cross section of each of the three-dimensional nano-structure is M-shaped. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130140595 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode including a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is provided. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface. The active layer and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the second surface in that order, and a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer is configured as the light emitting surface. A first electrode is electrically connected with and covers the first surface of the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the surface of the first surface of the first semiconductor layer and the light emitting surface, and a cross section of each of the three-dimensional nano-structure is M-shaped. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130140596 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode including a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is provided. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is connected to the substrate. The active layer and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the second surface in that order, and a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer is configured as the light emitting surface. A first electrode covers the entire surface of the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the surface of the first surface of the first semiconductor layer and aligned side by side, and a cross section of each of the three-dimensional nano-structure is M-shaped. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130143340 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode includes following steps. A substrate is provided. A first semiconductor layer is grown on a surface of the substrate. A patterned mask layer is located on a surface of the first semiconductor layer, and the patterned mask layer includes a number of bar-shaped protruding structures, a slot is defined between each two adjacent protruding structures to expose a portion of the first semiconductor layer. The exposed first semiconductor layer is etched to form a protruding pair. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are formed by removing the patterned mask layer. An active layer and a second semiconductor layers are grown on the number of three-dimensional nano-structures in that order. A first electrode is electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is located to cover the entire surface of the second semiconductor layer which is away from the active layer. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130143341 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode includes the following steps. A substrate is provided. A first semiconductor layer is grown on a surface of the substrate. A patterned mask layer is located on a surface of the first semiconductor layer, and the patterned mask layer includes a number of bar-shaped protruding structures, a slot is defined between each two adjacent protruding structures to expose a portion of the first semiconductor layer. The exposed first semiconductor layer is etched to form a protruding pair. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are formed. An active layer and a second semiconductor layers are grown on the number of three-dimensional nano-structures in that order. The substrate is removed and a surface of the first semiconductor layer is exposed. A first electrode is applied to cover the exposed surface. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130143342 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode is provided. The method includes following steps. A substrate is provided. A first semiconductor layer is grown on a surface of the substrate. A patterned mask layer is located on a surface of the first semiconductor layer, and the patterned mask layer includes a number of bar-shaped protruding structures, a slot is defined between each two adjacent protruding structures to expose a portion of the first semiconductor layer. The exposed first semiconductor layer is etched to form a protruding pair. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are formed by removing the patterned mask layer. An active layer and a second semiconductor layers are grown on the number of three-dimensional nano-structures in that order. A first electrode is electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130143465 | METHOD FOR MAKING FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE - A method for making a field emission cathode device is provided. A filler, a substrate, and a metal plate are provided. The metal plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and defines at least one through hole extending through from the first surface to the second surface. At least one electron emitter is inserted into the at least one through hole. The first surface of the metal plate is attached to the substrate. At least a part of the at least one electron emitter is located between the first surface and the substrate. The at least one through hole is filled with the filler to firmly fix the at least one electron emitter. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130146119 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell system includes two solar cells. The two solar cells are located in contact with each other and connected in parallel. Each of the two solar cells includes a first electrode layer, a P-type silicon layer, an N-type silicon layer, and a second electrode layer. The first electrode layer, the P-type silicon layer, the N-type silicon layer, and the second electrode layer are arranged in series side by side along a first direction and in contact with each other, thereby cooperatively forming a integrated structure. A P-N junction is formed near an interface between the P-type silicon layer and the N-type silicon layer. The integrated structure has a first surface substantially parallel to the first direction and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface is used as a photoreceptive surface to directly receive incident light. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130152992 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell system includes a number of P-N junction cells, a number of inner electrodes, a first collecting electrode and a second collecting electrode. The number of the P-N junction cells is M. M is equal to or greater than 2. The M P-N junction cells are arranged from a first P-N junction cell to an Mth P-N junction cell along a straight line. The P-N junction cells are arranged in series along the straight line. The number of the inner electrodes is M−1. At least one inner electrode includes a carbon nanotube array. A first collecting electrode located on an outside surface of the first P-N junction cell. A second collecting electrode located on an outside surface of the Mth P-N junction cell. A photoreceptive surface is parallel to the straight line. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130153011 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell system includes a number of P-N junction cells, a number of inner electrodes, a first collecting electrode, a second collecting electrode and a reflector. The number of the P-N junction cells is M. M is equal to or greater than 2. The M P-N junction cells are arranged from a first P-N junction cell to an Mth P-N junction cell along the straight line. The P-N junction cells are arranged in series along a straight line. The number of the inner electrodes is M−1. At least one inner electrode includes a carbon nanotube array. A photoreceptive surface is parallel to the straight line. A reflector is located on an emitting surface opposite to the photoreceptive surface. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130157402 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for manufacturing a solar cell system includes the following steps. First, a number of P-N junction cell preforms are provided. The number of the P-N junction cell preforms is M. The M P-N junction cell preforms is named from a first P-N junction cell preform to a Mth P-N junction cell preform. Second, the M P-N junction cell preforms are arranged along a straight line. Third, an inner electrode preform is formed between each two adjacent P-N junction cell preforms, wherein at least one inner electrode is a carbon nanotube array. Axial directions of the carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube array are parallel to the straight line. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130160818 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell system includes a substrate, a number of solar cells and a number of reflectors. The substrate defines a number of grooves spaced from each other. Each solar cell is located in each groove. Each solar cell includes a first electrode layer, a P-type silicon layer, an N-type silicon layer, and a second electrode layer arranged in series side by side along a first direction and in contact with each other, thereby cooperatively forming an integrated structure. A P-N junction is formed between the P-type silicon layer and the N-type silicon layer. The integrated structure has a photoreceptive surface to expose the P-N junction and receive an incident light directly. Each reflector is located between each solar cell and each groove. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130160819 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM SUBSTRATE - A solar cell system substrate includes a plurality of grooves on a surface of a body and a plurality of conductive wires on the body and between the plurality of grooves. Each of the plurality of grooves is spaced from each other and configured to accommodate at least one solar cell. Each of the plurality of conductive wires is configured to electrically connecting each of the at least one solar cell. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130160822 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell system includes a substrate and a number of solar cells. The substrate defines a number of grooves spaced from each other. Each solar cell is located in each groove. Each solar cell includes a first electrode layer, a P-type silicon layer, an N-type silicon layer, and a second electrode layer arranged in series side by side along a first direction and in contact with each other, thereby cooperatively forming an integrated structure. A P-N junction is formed near an interface between the P-type silicon layer and the N-type silicon layer. The integrated structure has a photoreceptive surface to expose the P-N junction and receive an incident light directly. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130160933 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE PAPER - A method for making carbon nanotube paper is disclosed. The method includes using a roller, a pressing device, and at least one carbon nanotube array. At least one carbon nanotube film structure is formed by drawing a plurality of carbon nanotubes from the at least one carbon nanotube array. The at least one carbon nanotube film structure is wound onto the roller. The carbon nanotube paper is formed by pressing the at least one carbon nanotube film structure using the pressing device. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130160983 | HEAT-DISSIPATION STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A heat-dissipation structure includes a first carbon nanotube layer and a thermal interface material layer. The first carbon nanotube layer and the thermal interface material layer are stacked on each other. The first carbon nanotube layer includes at least one first carbon nanotube paper, and the density of the first carbon nanotube paper ranges from about 0.3 g/cm | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130162137 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE - A field emission cathode device includes a substrate and a carbon nanotube structure. The substrate includes a first surface. The carbon nanotube structure defines a contact body and an emission body. The contact body is contacted to the first surface of substrate. The emission body is curved away from the first surface. The carbon nanotube structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes joined end to end from the contact body to the emission body to form a continuous structure. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130163205 | HEAT-DISSIPATION STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A heat-dissipation structure includes a first carbon nanotube layer and a metal mesh layer. The first carbon nanotube layer and the metal mesh layer are stacked on each other. The first carbon nanotube layer includes at least one first carbon nanotube paper. An electronic device applying the heat-dissipation structure is also disclosed. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130165011 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for making a field emission cathode device, including the following steps: (S1) providing a substrate including a first surface, and a carbon nanotube structure defining a first portion and a second portion, the carbon nanotube structure including a plurality of carbon nanotubes, a longitudinal direction of the plurality of carbon nanotubes being from the first portion to the second portion; (S2) placing the carbon nanotube structure on the first surface of the substrate, and fastening the first portion to the substrate; and (S3) repeatedly rubbing the carbon nanotube structure along the direction from the first portion to the second portion. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130167364 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A method for making lithium ion battery is provided. A cathode material layer and an anode material layer are provided. A first carbon nanotube layer is formed on a surface of the cathode material layer to obtain a cathode electrode. A second carbon nanotube layer is formed on a surface of the anode material layer to obtain an anode electrode. A separator is applied between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode to form a battery cell. At least one battery cell is then encapsulated in an external encapsulating shell, and an electrolyte solution is injected into the external encapsulating shell. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130167899 | SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell includes an integrated structure. The integrated structure includes a first electrode layer, a P-type silicon layer, an N-type silicon layer, and a second electrode layer arranged in the above sequence. At least one curved surface is defined on the integrated structure. The integrated structure includes a P-N junction near an interface between the P-type silicon layer and the N-type silicon layer; and a photoreceptive surface exposing the P-N junction. The photoreceptive surface is one the at least one curved surface of the integrated structure and is configured to receive incident light beams. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130167902 | SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell includes an integrated structure and a reflector. The integrated structure includes a first electrode layer, a P-type silicon layer, an N-type silicon layer, and a second electrode layer arranged in the above sequence; a P-N junction near an interface between the P-type silicon layer and the N-type silicon layer; a photoreceptive surface exposing the P-N junction. The photoreceptive surface is on a curved surface of the integrated structure and is configured to receive incident light beams. The reflector is on another side of the integrated structure, opposite to the photoreceptive surface. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130168012 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY ELECTRODE - A method for making a lithium ion battery electrode is provided. An electrode material layer including a plurality of electrode active material particles is provided. The electrode material layer includes a surface. A carbon nanotube layer is formed on the surface of the electrode material layer. The carbon nanotube layer consists of carbon nanotubes | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130168013 | METHOD FOR MAKING THIN FILM LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A method for making a thin film lithium ion battery is provided. A cathode material layer and an anode material layer are provided. A first carbon nanotube layer is formed on a surface of the cathode material layer to obtain a cathode electrode. A second carbon nanotube layer is formed on a surface of the anode material layer to obtain an anode electrode. A solid electrolyte layer is applied between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode to form a battery cell. At least one battery cell is then encapsulated in an external encapsulating shell. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130168598 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE FILMS - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite film is provided. A PVDF is dissolved into a first solvent to form a PVDF solution. A number of magnetic particles is dispersed into the PVDF solution to form a suspension. A carbon nanotube film is immersed into the suspension and then transferred into a second solvent. The carbon nanotube film structure is transferred from the second solvent and dried to form the carbon nanotube composite film. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171352 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE FILMS - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite film is provided. A PVDF is dissolved into a first solvent to form a PVDF solution. A carbon nanotube film structure is provided and immersed into the PVDF solution. The carbon nanotube film structure is transferred into a second solvent. The carbon nanotube film structure is transferred from the second solvent and dried. A solubility of first solvent in the second solvent is greater than a solubility of PVDF in the second solvent. A boiling point of the second solvent is lower than a boiling point of first solvent. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171359 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite film is provided. A PVDF solution is formed by dissolving a PVDF into a first solvent. A number of carbon nanotubes are provided and distributed into the PVDF solution to form a first suspension. The first suspension is transferred into a second solvent to form a second suspension. The second suspension is filtrated to obtain an intermediate, then the intermediate is dried. A solubility of first solvent in the second solvent is greater than a solubility of PVDF in the second solvent. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171436 | CARBON NANOTUBE MICRO-WAVE ABSORBING FILMS - A carbon nanotube micro-wave absorbing film is provided. The carbon nanotube micro-wave absorbing film includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a PVDF. The carbon nanotube film structure is a free-standing structure and includes a number of interspaces defined in the carbon nanotube film structure. At least a portion of the PVDF is located in the interspaces. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171437 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE FILMS - The present disclosure relates to a carbon nanotube composite film. The carbon nanotube composite film includes a plurality of magnetic particles, a carbon nanotube film structure and a PVDF. The carbon nanotube film structure is a free-standing structure. The carbon nanotube film structure defines a plurality of interspaces. At least a portion of the plurality of magnetic particles and the PVDF is filled in the plurality of interspaces. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171496 | THIN FILM LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A thin film lithium ion battery includes a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, and a solid electrolyte layer. The solid electrolyte layer is sandwiched between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode. At least one of the cathode electrode and the anode electrode includes a current collector. The current collector is a carbon nanotube layer consisting of a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171504 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A lithium ion battery includes at least one battery cell. The battery cell includes a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, and a separator. The separator is sandwiched between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode. At least one of the cathode electrode and the anode electrode includes a current collector. The current collector is a carbon nanotube layer consisting of a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171516 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY ELECTRODE - A lithium ion battery electrode includes an electrode material layer. The lithium ion battery electrode further includes a current collector. The current collector is located on a surface of the electrode material layer. The current collector is a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer consists of a number of carbon nanotubes. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171758 | METHOD FOR MAKING SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell making method includes steps of making a round P-N junction preform by (a) stacking a P-type silicon layer and a N-type silicon layer on top of each other, and (b) forming a P-N junction near an interface between the P-type silicon layer and the N-type silicon layer, wherein the round P-N junction preform defines a first surface and a second surface; forming a first electrode preform on the first surface and forming a second electrode preform on the second surface, thereby forming a round solar cell perform; and forming a photoreceptive surface with the P-N junction exposed on the photoreceptive surface by cutting the round solar cell preform into a plurality of arc shaped solar cells, the photoreceptive surface being on a curved surface of the arc shaped solar cell and being configured to receive incident light beams. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171761 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM MANUFACTURING METHOD - A solar cell system making method includes steps of making a round P-N junction by (a) stacking a P-type silicon layer and a N-type silicon layer on top of each other, and (b) forming a P-N junction near an interface between the P-type silicon layer and the N-type silicon layer; cutting the round P-N junction into a plurality of arc shaped solar cell preforms; forming an arc shaped surface by stacking the plurality of arc shaped solar cell preforms along a first direction and forming an electrode layer between each adjacent two of the plurality of arc shaped solar cell preforms; and forming a first collection electrode and a second collection electrode to form an arc shaped solar cell system having a photoreceptive surface being on the arc shaped surface and being configured to receive incident light beams. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171762 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM MANUFACTURING METHOD - A solar cell system making method includes steps of making a round P-N junction preform by (a) stacking a P-type silicon layer and a N-type silicon layer on top of each other, and (b) forming a P-N junction near an interface between the P-type silicon layer and the N-type silicon layer; stacking the plurality of P-N junction preforms along a first direction and forming an electrode layer between each adjacent two of the plurality of P-N junction preforms; and forming a first collection electrode on a first of the plurality of P-N junction preforms and forming a second collection electrode on a last of the plurality of P-N junction preforms to form a cylindrical solar cell system. Further, a step of cutting the cylindrical solar cell system can be performed. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130203314 | METHOD FOR MAKING EMITTER HAVING CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for making an emitter is disclosed. A number of carbon nanotubes in parallel with each other are provided. The carbon nanotubes have a number of first ends and a number of second ends opposite to the number of first ends. The first ends are attached on a first electrode and the second ends are attached on a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other. A voltage is supplied between the first electrode and the second electrode to break the carbon nanotubes. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130220534 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED MICRO-TIP STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for making a carbon nanotube micro-tip structure is disclosed. A carbon nanotube film structure and an insulting substrate are provided. The insulating substrate includes a surface. At least one strip-shaped recess is defined at the surface. The carbon nanotube film structure is covered on the surface of the insulating substrate, and has a suspended portion covered on the at least one strip-shaped recess. The suspended portion of the carbon nanotube film structure is laser etched, to define a first hollow pattern in the suspended portion and form a patterned carbon nanotube film structure according to the first hollow pattern. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure includes two strip-shaped arms. The two strip-shaped arms are joined at one end to form a tip portion. The tip portion is suspended above the strip-shaped recess. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130220990 | METHOD FOR MAKING SHEET-SHAPED HEAT AND LIGHT SOURCE AND METHOD FOR HEATING OBJECT USING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a method for making the sheet-shaped heat and light source. An array of carbon nanotubes on a substrate is provided. A carbon nanotube film is formed by pressing the array of carbon nanotubes. A first electrode and a second electrode are electrically connected with the carbon nanotube film. Furthermore, a method for heating an object is related. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221836 | FIELD EMISSION ELECTRON SOURCE AND FIELD EMISSION DEVICE USING THE SAME - A field emission electron source includes a carbon nanotube micro-tip structure. The carbon nanotube micro-tip structure includes an insulating substrate and a patterned carbon nanotube film structure. The insulating substrate includes a surface. The surface includes an edge. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure is partially arranged on the surface of the insulating substrate. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure includes two strip-shaped arms joined at one end to form a tip portion protruded from the edge of the surface of the insulating substrate and suspended. Each of the two strip-shaped arms includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes parallel to the surface of the insulating substrate. A field emission device is also disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130224429 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED MICRO-TIP STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A carbon nanotube micro-tip structure includes an insulating substrate and a patterned carbon nanotube film structure. The insulating substrate includes a surface. The surface includes an edge. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure is partially arranged on the surface of the insulating substrate. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure includes two strip-shaped arms joined at one end to form a tip portion protruded from the edge of the surface of the insulating substrate and suspended. Each of the two strip-shaped arms includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes parallel to the surface of the insulating substrate. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130224626 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for making membrane electrode assembly includes providing a proton exchange membrane and two electrodes. An array of carbon nanotubes is formed on a substrate. The array of carbon nanotubes is pressed by a pressing device to form a carbon nanotube film. A catalyst layer is formed on the carbon nanotube film to obtain an electrode. Two electrodes are disposed on two opposite surfaces of a proton exchange membrane, to obtain the membrane electrode assembly. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130224893 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method of making a LED includes following steps. A substrate is provided, and the substrate includes an epitaxial growth surface. A buffer layer is grown on the epitaxial growth surface. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the buffer layer. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer are grown in that order on the buffer layer. A reflector and a first electrode are deposited on the second semiconductor layer in that order. The substrate and the buffer layer are removed. A second electrode is deposited on the first semiconductor layer. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130227749 | ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPE PROBE - An atomic force microscope probe includes a carbon nanotube micro-tip structure. The carbon nanotube micro-tip structure includes an insulating substrate and a patterned carbon nanotube film structure. The insulating substrate includes a surface. The surface includes an edge. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure is partially arranged on the surface of the insulating substrate. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure includes two strip-shaped arms joined together to form a tip portion protruding and suspending from the edge of the surface of the insulating substrate. The two strip-shaped arms include a number of carbon nanotubes parallel to the surface of the insulating substrate. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130233475 | METHOD FOR MAKING ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE - A method for making an electrostrictive composite includes the following steps. Carbon nanotubes and a first polymer precursor are mixed. The first carbon nanotubes and the polymer precursor are polymerized to obtain a first material layer. A second material layer is applied to the first material layer, wherein the thermal expansion coefficient of the first material layer is different from the thermal expansion coefficient of the second material layer. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130235900 | THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS FOR ONE-DIMENSIONAL MATERIAL - A thermal conductivity measurement apparatus for measuring a thermal conductivity of a one-dimensional material includes a substrate, a vacuum chamber receiving the substrate and four spaced electrodes. The one-dimensional material spans across the four spaced electrodes. A middle part of the one-dimensional material, located between the second and third electrodes, is suspended. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130236669 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a number of first wires and a number of second wires. The number of second wires and the number of first wires are crossed with each other to form a sleeve. The number of first wires includes a number of ends converged at one end point. Each of the number of the first wire includes a carbon nanotube wire structure. The sleeve includes at least one opening and a close end, the at least one opening is configured to receive a finger. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130236834 | CARBON NANOTUBE SLURRY, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MAKING CATHOD EMITTER USING THE SAME - A kind of photosensitive carbon nanotube slurry is disclosed. The photosensitive carbon nanotube slurry includes a first mixture and a second mixture. The first mixture includes carbon nanotubes, conducting particles, and a first organic carrier. The second mixture includes a photo polymerization monomer, a photo initiator, and a second organic carrier. The weight percentage of the first mixture and the second mixture ranges from about 50% to about 80% and about 20% to about 50%, respectively. Methods for making the photosensitive carbon nanotube slurry and methods for making cathode emitters using the photosensitive carbon nanotube slurry are also disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130251618 | METHOD FOR MAKING SEMICONDUCTING SINGLE WALL CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for making semiconducting single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) includes providing a substrate. A single walled carbon nanotube film including a plurality of metallic SWCNTs and semiconducting SWCNTs is located on the substrate. A macromolecule material layer is located on the single walled carbon nanotube film to cover the single walled carbon nanotube film. The macromolecule material layer, the single walled carbon nanotube film and the substrate are placed in an environment filled with electromagnetic waves. The macromolecule material layer covering the plurality of the metallic SWCNTs is melted or decomposed to expose the plurality of metallic SWCNTs. The metallic SWCNTs and the macromolecule material layer covering the semiconducting SWCNTs are removed. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130252405 | METHOD FOR MAKING SEMICONDUCTING SINGLE WALL CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for making semiconducting single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) includes providing a substrate. A single walled carbon nanotube film including metallic SWCNTs and semiconducting SWCNTs is located on the substrate. At least one electrode is located on the single walled carbon nanotube film and electrically connected with the single walled carbon nanotube film. A macromolecule material layer is located on the single walled carbon nanotube film to cover the single walled carbon nanotube film. The macromolecule material layer covering the metallic SWCNTs is removed by an electron beam bombardment method, to expose the metallic SWCNTs. The metallic SWCNTs and the macromolecule material layer covering the semiconducting SWCNTs are removed. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130255565 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making an epitaxial structure includes the following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A buffer layer is formed on the epitaxial growth surface. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the buffer layer. A first epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the buffer layer. The substrate and the buffer layer are removed to expose a second epitaxial growth surface. A second epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the second epitaxial growth surface. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130255566 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making an epitaxial structure includes the following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A buffer layer is formed on the epitaxial growth surface. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the buffer layer. A first epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the buffer layer. The substrate and the buffer layer are removed to expose a second epitaxial growth surface. A second epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the second epitaxial growth surface. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130255567 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL BASE - A method for making an epitaxial base includes the following steps. A plurality of grooves and a plurality of bulges are formed on an epitaxial growth surface of a substrate by etching the epitaxial growth surface. A carbon nanotube layer is located on the epitaxial growth surface, wherein the carbon nanotube layer defines a first part attached on top surface of bulges, and a second part suspended on the grooves. The second part of the carbon nanotube layer is attached on bottom surface of the grooves by treating the carbon nanotube layer. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130255759 | SOLAR CELLS - A solar cell is provided. The solar cell includes a silicon substrate, a back electrode, a doped silicon layer, and an upper electrode. The silicon substrate includes a first surface, a second surface, and a number of three-dimensional nano-structures located on the first surface. The three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the second surface. The three-dimensional nano-structures are linear protruding structures that are spaced from each other, and a cross section of each linear protruding structure is an arc. The doped silicon layer is attached to the three-dimensional nano-structures and the second surface between the three-dimensional nano-structures. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130256628 | EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - An epitaxial structure is provided. The epitaxial structure comprises a substrate, a carbon nanotube layer and an epitaxial layer stacked in that order. The substrate has an epitaxial growth surface and defines a plurality of first grooves and first bulges on the epitaxial growth surface. The carbon nanotube layer covers the epitaxial growth surface, wherein a first part of the carbon nanotube layer is attached on top surface of the first bulges, and a second part of the carbon nanotube layer is attached on bottom surface and side surface of the first grooves. The epitaxial layer is formed on the epitaxial growth surface, and the carbon nanotube layer is sandwiched between the epitaxial layer and the substrate. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130256708 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - An LED is provided. The LED includes at least two light emitting units located on a same plane. Each light emitting unit includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer stacked in that order. Each light emitting unit further includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer respectively. The active layer of each light emitting unit is spaced from the active layers of other light emitting units. A distance between adjacent active layer ranges from 1 micron to 1 millimeter. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130256716 | WHITE LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - A white LED includes a red light emitting unit, a green light emitting unit, a blue light emitting unit, and an optical grating located on a same plane. The red light emitting unit, the green light emitting unit and the blue light emitting unit are located around the optical grating. Each light emitting unit includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer and a first reflector layer stacked in that order. The optical grating includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer stacked in that order. The first semiconductor layer of the optical grating and the first semiconductor layers of the light emitting units are a continuous integrated structure. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130256724 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - An LED is provided. The LED includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are stacked in that order and located on a surface of the substrate. A number of first three-dimensional nano-structures are located on a surface of the substrate away from the first semiconductor layer. The first three-dimensional nano-structures are linear protruding structures, a cross-section of each linear protruding structure is an arc. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130256725 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - An LED comprises a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are stacked in that order and located on a surface of the first electrode. The second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of first three-dimensional nano-structures are located on a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer. The first three-dimensional nano-structures are linear protruding structures, a cross-section of each linear protruding structure is an arc. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130256726 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODES AND OPTICAL ELEMENTS - An LED comprises a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are stacked in that order and located on a surface of the substrate. A number of first three-dimensional nano-structures are located on a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer. The first three-dimensional nano-structures are linear protruding structures, a cross-section of each linear protruding structure is an arc. The present disclosure also relates to an optical element. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130257262 | CARBON NANOTUBE FIELD EMITTER - The present application relates to a carbon nanotube field emitter. The carbon nanotube field emitter includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end-to-end by van der waals attractive force. The carbon nanotube structure has two joined portions, one portion is a triangle shaped carbon nanotube film, which is an electron emitting portion, the other portion is a carbon nanotube wire, which is a support portion. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260093 | EPITAXIAL BASE - An epitaxial base is provided. The epitaxial base includes a substrate and a carbon nanotube layer. The substrate has an epitaxial growth surface and defines a plurality of grooves and bulges on the epitaxial growth surface. The carbon nanotube layer covers the epitaxial growth surface, wherein a first part of the carbon nanotube layer attached on top surface of the bulges, and a second part of the carbon nanotube layer attached on bottom surface and side surface of the grooves. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260487 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode, the method includes the following steps. First, a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. Second, a carbon nanotube layer is suspended above the epitaxial growth surface. Third, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer are grown on the epitaxial growth surface in that order, wherein the first semiconductor layer includes a buffer layer, an intrinsic semiconductor layer, and a doped semiconductor layer stacked in that order. Fourth, the doped semiconductor layer is exposed by removing the substrate, the buffer layer, and the intrinsic semiconductor layer. Fifth, a first electrode is prepared on the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode is prepared on the second semiconductor layer. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260491 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - A method for making a LED comprises following steps. A substrate having a first surface and a second surface is provided. A patterned mask layer is applied on a first surface. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are formed on the first surface and the patterned mask layer is removed. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer are formed on the second surface. A first electrode and a second electrode are formed to electrically connect with the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor pre-layer respectively. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260492 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - A method for making a LED comprises following steps. A substrate having a surface is provided. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor pre-layer is formed on the surface of the substrate. A patterned mask layer is applied on a surface of the second semiconductor pre-layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures is formed on the second semiconductor pre-layer and the patterned mask layer is removed. The substrate is removed and a first electrode is formed on a surface of the first semiconductor layer away from the active layer. A second electrode is formed to electrically connect with the second semiconductor pre-layer. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260493 | METHODS FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES AND OPTICAL ELEMENTS - A method for making a LED comprises following steps. A substrate having a surface is provided. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor pre-layer is formed on the surface of the substrate. A first electrode and a second electrode are formed to electrically connect with the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor pre-layer respectively. A patterned mask layer is applied on a surface of the second semiconductor pre-layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are formed on the second semiconductor pre-layer and the patterned mask layer is removed. A method for making an optical element is also provided. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260502 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making a light emitting diode includes the following steps. A substrate having a first epitaxial growth surface is provided. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the first epitaxial growth surface of the substrate. A surface of the first semiconductor layer is exposed by removing the substrate and the carbon nanotube layer. The surface of the first semiconductor layer is defined as a second epitaxial growth surface. An active layer and a second semiconductor layer are grown on the second epitaxial growth surface in that order. A surface of the active layer contacted the first semiconductor layer engages with the second epitaxial growth surface. A part of the first semiconductor layer is exposed by etching a part of the active layer and the second semiconductor layer. A first electrode is applied on the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode is applied on the second semiconductor layer. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260506 | METHOD FOR MAKING SOLAR CELLS - A method for making a solar cell includes the following steps. A silicon plate having a first surface and a second surface is provided. A patterned mask layer is formed on the second surface to expose a portion of the second surface. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are formed by etching the exposed portion of the second surface and the mask layer is removed. A doped silicon layer is formed on surfaces of the three-dimensional nano-structures. An upper electrode is applied to contact with the doped silicon layer. A back electrode is placed on the first surface. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260633 | METHOD FOR MAKING INCANDESCENT LIGHT SOURCE AND INCANDESCENT LIGHT SOURCE DISPLAY - A method for making an incandescent light source display is disclosed. Electrode pairs connected to the driving circuit are formed on a substrate. The electrode pairs are spaced from each other and located on pixel locations. Each electrode pair includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The electrode pairs are covered with a drawn carbon nanotube film. The drawn carbon nanotube film suspends between the first electrode and the second electrode and has the plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially aligned an X direction from the first electrode to the second electrode in each electrode pair. The drawn carbon nanotube film is then cut along the X direction to form at least one carbon nanotube strip in each pixel location. The drawn carbon nanotube film between any adjacent two pixel locations are broken off. The carbon nanotube strip is shrunk into a carbon nanotube wire. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260634 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FIELD EMITTER - The present application relates to a method for making a carbon nanotube field emitter. A carbon nanotube film is drawn from the carbon nanotube array by a drawing tool. The carbon nanotube film includes a triangle region. A portion of the carbon nanotube film closed to the drawing tool is treated into a carbon nanotube wire including a vertex of the triangle region. The triangle region is cut from the carbon nanotube film by a laser beam along a cutting line. A distance between the vertex of the triangle region and the cutting line can be in a range from about 10 microns to about 5 millimeters. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130264011 | METHOD FOR MAKING STRIP SHAPED GRAPHENE LAYER - A method for making a strip shaped graphene layer includes the following steps. First, a graphene film is located on a surface of a substrate is provided. Second, a carbon nanotube structure is disposed on the graphene film. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotube segments and a number of strip-shaped gaps between the adjacent carbon nanotube segments. Third, the graphene film exposed by the strip-shaped gaps is removed by applying a voltage to the carbon nanotube segments and heating the substrate. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130264192 | METHOD FOR MAKING STRIP SHAPED GRAPHENE LAYER - A method for making a strip shaped graphene layer includes the following steps. First, a graphene film located on a surface of a substrate is provided. Second, a drawn carbon nanotube film composite is disposed on the graphene film. The drawn carbon nanotube film composite includes a polymer material and a drawn carbon nanotube film structure disposed in the polymer material. The drawn carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotube segments and a number of strip-shaped gaps between the adjacent carbon nanotube segments. Third, the polymer material is partly removed to expose the carbon nanotube segments. Fourth, the carbon nanotube segments and the graphene film covered by the plurality of carbon nanotube segments are etched. Fifth, the remained polymer material is removed to obtain the strip shaped graphene layer. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130264193 | METHOD FOR MAKING STRIP SHAPED GRAPHENE LAYER - A method for making a strip shaped graphene layer includes the following steps. First, a graphene film is located on a surface of a substrate is provided. Second, a carbon nanotube structure is disposed on the graphene film. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotube segments and a plurality of strip-shaped gaps between the adjacent carbon nanotube segments. Third, the graphene film exposed by the strip-shaped gaps is removed by a reactive ion etching method. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130264307 | METHOD FOR MAKING STRIP SHAPED GRAPHENE LAYER - A method for making a strip shaped graphene layer includes the steps of: first, a graphene film is located on a surface of a substrate is provided. Second, a drawn carbon nanotube film composite is disposed on the graphene film. The drawn carbon nanotube film composite includes a polymer material and a drawn carbon nanotube film structure disposed in the polymer material. The drawn carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotube segments and a plurality of strip-shaped gaps between the adjacent carbon nanotube segments. Third, the polymer material is partly removed to expose the plurality of carbon nanotube segments. Forth, the plurality of carbon nanotube segments and the graphene film covered by the plurality of carbon nanotube segments is etched. Fifth, the remained polymer material is removed to obtain the strip shaped graphene layer. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130264748 | METHOD FOR MAKING STRIP SHAPED GRAPHENE LAYER - A method for making a strip shaped graphene layer includes the following steps. First, a graphene film is located on a surface of a substrate is provided. Second, a carbon nanotube structure is disposed on the graphene film. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes and a number of strip-shaped gaps between the adjacent carbon nanotubes. Third, the graphene film exposed by the strip-shaped gaps is removed by an electron beam bombardment method. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130266729 | METHOD FOR MAKING STRIP SHAPED GRAPHENE LAYER - A method for making a strip shaped graphene layer includes the following steps. First, a carbon nanotube structure on a surface of a metal substrate is provided. The carbon nanotube structure includes at least one drawn carbon nanotube film. The at least one drawn carbon nanotube film includes carbon nanotube segments substantially parallel to each other and separated from each other by a strip-shaped gap. Second, a catalyst layer is disposed on the carbon nanotube structure, and parts of the catalyst layer are contacted to the surface of the substrate in the strip-shaped gaps. Third, the carbon nanotube structure is removed to obtain s plurality of catalyst strips on the surface of the substrate. Fourth, graphene strips are grown on the number of catalyst strips. Third, the metal substrate is annealed to obtain the strip shaped graphene layer. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130266738 | METHOD FOR MAKING STRIP SHAPED GRAPHENE LAYER - A method for making a strip shaped graphene layer includes the following steps. First, a carbon nanotube structure on a surface of a metal substrate is provided. The carbon nanotube structure includes at least one drawn carbon nanotube film. The at least one drawn carbon nanotube film includes a number of carbon nanotube segments, each of the number of carbon nanotube segments being substantially parallel to each other and separated from each other by a strip-shaped gap. Second, carbon ions are implanted into the metal substrate through the strip-shaped gaps. Third, the metal substrate is annealed to obtain the strip shaped graphene layer. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130270603 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are orderly stacked on the substrate. The second semiconductor layer is covered with stepped three-dimensional nano-structures in a particular shape, which act to reabsorb wide-angle incident light and re-emit the light at narrower angles of incidence, to increase the light-giving properties of the light emitting diode | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130285016 | EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - An epitaxial structure is provided. The epitaxial structure includes a substrate, an epitaxial layer and a graphene layer. The epitaxial layer is located on the substrate. The graphene layer is located between the substrate and the epitaxial layer. The graphene layer can be a graphene film or graphene powder. The epitaxial structure can be made by: providing a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface, placing a graphene layer on the epitaxial growth surface, and epitaxially growing an epitaxial layer on the epitaxial growth surface. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130285092 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, graphene layer, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a reflection layer. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the substrate in sequence. The first electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer and the second electrode electrically is connected with the second part of the carbon nanotube layer. The graphene layer is located on at least one of the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The reflection layer covers the second semiconductor layer. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130285105 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, graphene layer, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer is on the epitaxial growth layer of the substrate. The active layer is between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The first electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer and the second electrode electrically is connected with the second part of the carbon nanotube layer. The graphene layer is located on at least one of the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130285106 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a graphene layer, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are stacked with each other in sequence. The first electrode is located on and electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. The second electrode is located on and electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer. The graphene layer is located on at least one of the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130285115 | EPTAXIAL STRUCTURE - An epitaxial structure includes a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface, a first epitaxial layer, a graphene layer and a second epitaxial layer. The first epitaxial layer is stacked on the epitaxial growth surface. The graphene layer is coated on the first epitaxial layer. The second epitaxial layer is located on the first epitaxial layer and covers the graphene layer. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130285212 | EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - An epitaxial structure is provided. The epitaxial structure includes an epitaxial layer and a graphene layer. The epitaxial layer has a patterned surface. The graphene layer is located on the patterned surface of the epitaxial layer. The patterned graphene layers are a continuous structure defining the plurality of apertures. The sizes of the apertures are in a range from about 10 nanometers to about 120 micrometers. The dutyfactor of the graphene layer is in a range from about 1:4 to about 4:1. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130285213 | EPITAXIAL STUCTURE - An epitaxial structure includes a patterned epitaxial growth surface defining a plurality of grooves. A graphene layer covers the patterned epitaxial growth surface. An epitaxial layer is formed on the patterned epitaxial growth surface, wherein a first part of the graphene layer is sandwiched between the substrate, and a second part of the graphene layer is embedded into the epitaxial layer. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130288457 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes providing a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface, placing a graphene layer on the epitaxial growth surface, and epitaxially growing an epitaxial layer on the epitaxial growth surface. The graphene layer includes a number of apertures to expose a part of the epitaxial growth surface. The epitaxial layer is grown from the exposed part of the epitaxial growth surface and through the aperture. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130288458 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes providing a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface, growing a buffer layer on the epitaxial growth surface; placing a graphene layer on the buffer layer; epitaxially growing an epitaxial layer on the buffer layer; and removing the substrate. The graphene layer includes a number of apertures to expose a part of the buffer layer. The epitaxial layer is grown from the exposed part of the buffer layer and through the apertures. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130288459 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes providing a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface, patterning the epitaxial growth surface; placing a graphene layer on the patterned epitaxial growth surface, and epitaxially growing an epitaxial layer on the epitaxial growth surface. The graphene layer includes a number of apertures to expose a part of the patterned epitaxial growth surface. The epitaxial layer is grown from the exposed part of the patterned epitaxial growth surface and through the aperture. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130288464 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPTAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making an epitaxial structure includes following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A first epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the epitaxial growth surface. A graphene layer is applied on the first epitaxial layer. A second epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the first epitaxial layer. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130293090 | FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a field emission device. The field emission device includes a carbon nanotube structure and two electrodes electrically connected with the carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a carbon nanotube array, a carbon nanotube layer located on one side of the carbon nanotube array, and a carbon nanotube cluster between the carbon nanotube array and the carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube array includes a number of first carbon nanotubes that are parallel with each other. The carbon nanotube layer includes a number of second carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotube cluster includes a plurality of third carbon nanotubes that are entangled around both the plurality of first carbon nanotubes and the plurality of second carbon nanotubes. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130294999 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - The present disclosure relates to a method for making carbon nanotube structure. A substrate having a growing surface is provided. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the growing surface of the substrate. Part of the growing surface is exposed from the carbon nanotube layer. A number of first catalysts are deposited on surface of the carbon nanotube layer and a number of second catalysts are deposited on the growing surface. A carbon nanotube array is grown on the growing surface and a carbon nanotube cluster is grown on surface of the carbon nanotube layer. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130295320 | CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - The present disclosure relates to a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a carbon nanotube array, a carbon nanotube layer located on one side of the carbon nanotube array, and a carbon nanotube cluster between the carbon nanotube array and the carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube array includes a number of first carbon nanotubes that are parallel with each other. The carbon nanotube layer includes a number of second carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotube cluster includes a plurality of third carbon nanotubes that are entangled around both the plurality of first carbon nanotubes and the plurality of second carbon nanotubes. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130298394 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING BIOSENSOR - A method for fabricating a plurality of biosensors includes the steps of: providing a base with a surface; forming a carbon nanotube array including a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially parallels to each other on the surface; forming a plurality of lead pairs on the surface, the plurality of lead pairs divides the plurality of carbon nanotubes into a plurality of first carbon nanotubes and a plurality of second carbon nanotubes; eliminating the plurality of second carbon nanotubes; cutting the plurality of first carbon nanotubes to form a plurality of third carbon nanotubes and a plurality of fourth carbon nanotubes; and fabricating a plurality of receptors to electrically connect the plurality of third carbon nanotubes to the plurality of fourth carbon nanotubes. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130312252 | METHOD FOR MAKING TOUCH PANEL - A method for making a touch panel, the method comprises the following steps. Carbon nanotubes, a first substrate and a second substrate are provided. A carbon nanotube floccule structure is obtained by flocculating the carbon nanotubes. A first conductive layer on at least one of the first substrate and second substrates is obtained by treating the carbon nanotube floccule structure on at least one of the first substrate and second substrates. Two first-electrodes are located on opposite ends of a first electrode plate and two second-electrodes are located on opposite ends of a second electrode plate. The first electrode plate is spaced from the second electrode plate. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130321928 | LIQUID LENS - A liquid lens includes a sealed shell, a liquid material, a transparent carbon nanotube structure within the liquid material, and a first electrode and a second electrode, a voltage being applied to the carbon nanotube structure causes rapid heating, which is transferred to the liquid material to change the density thereof, and the refractive index of the liquid material is thus changed. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130321929 | LIQUID LENS - A liquid lens includes a sealed shell, a gaseous material, a transparent carbon nanotube structure within the gaseous material, a liquid material, and a first electrode and a second electrode, a voltage being applied to the carbon nanotube structure causes rapid heating, which is transferred to the gaseous material to change the pressure thereof. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130327937 | METHOD FOR MEASURING LIGHT INTENSITY DISTRIBUTION - A method for measuring intensity distribution of light includes a step of providing a carbon nanotube array having a top surface. The carbon nanotube array is located in an inert gas environment or a vacuum environment. A light source irradiates the top surface of the carbon nanotube array, to make the carbon nanotube array radiate a radiation light. An imaging element images the radiation light, to obtain an intensity distribution of the light source. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130327960 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING LIGHT INTENSITY DISTRIBUTION - A system for measuring intensity distribution of light includes a carbon nanotube array located on a surface of a substrate, a reflector and an imaging element. The carbon nanotube array absorbs photons of a light source and radiates a visible light. The reflector is used to reflect the visible light, and the reflector is spaced from the carbon nanotube array. The carbon nanotube array is located between the reflector and the substrate. The imaging element is used to image the visible light. The imaging element is spaced from the substrate. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328076 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first optical symmetric layer, a metallic layer, and a second optical symmetric layer stacked in that sequence. A first electrode is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer, and a second electrode is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. A first effective refractive index n | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328079 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE - A semiconductor structure includes a first semiconductor layer, a active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a third optical symmetric layer, a metallic layer, a fourth optical symmetric layer, and a first optical symmetric layer stacked in sequence. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer constitute a source layer. A refractive index of the third optical symmetric layer or the fourth optical symmetric layer is in a range from about 1.2 to about 1.5. A refractive index difference between the source layer and the first optical symmetric layer is less than or equal to 0.3. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328080 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a third optical symmetric layer, a metallic layer, a fourth optical symmetric layer, and a first optical symmetric layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The active layer, the second semiconductor layer, the third optical symmetric layer, the metallic layer, the fourth optical symmetric layer, and the first optical symmetric layer are stacked on the second surface in sequence. The first electrode covers and contacts the first surface. The second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer constitute a source layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328081 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a third optical symmetric layer, a metallic layer, a fourth optical symmetric layer, and a first optical symmetric layer, and a second optical symmetric layer stacked with other in the listed sequence. The light emitting diode further includes a first electrode electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A refractive index of the third optical symmetric layer or the fourth optical symmetric layer is in a range from about 1.2 to about 1.5. A refractive index difference between the source layer and the first optical symmetric layer is less than or equal to 0.3. A refractive difference between the second optical symmetric layer and the substrate is less than or equal to 0.1. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328082 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, a source layer, a metallic plasma generating layer, a first optical symmetric layer, a second optical symmetric layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The source layer includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer stacked on a surface of the substrate in series. The first electrode is electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer. The second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. The metallic plasma generating layer is disposed on a surface of the source layer away from the substrate. The first optical symmetric layer is disposed on a surface of the metallic plasma generating layer away from the substrate. The second optical symmetric layer is disposed on a surface of the first optical symmetric layer away from the substrate. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328083 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE - A semiconductor structure includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first optical symmetric layer, a metallic layer, and a second optical symmetric layer stacked in that sequence. A first effective refractive index n | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328084 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first optical symmetric layer, a metallic layer, and a second optical symmetric layer stacked on the substrate in that sequence. A first electrode is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer, and a second electrode is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. A first effective refractive index n | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328085 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE - A semiconductor structure includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, and a cermet layer stacked together. The active layer is on a surface of the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer is on a surface of the active layer away from the first semiconductor layer. The cermet layer is on a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the first semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328086 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, a buffer layer, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, and a cermet layer. The active layer is on the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer is on the active layer. The cermet layer is on the second semiconductor layer. A first electrode is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328087 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, and a cermet layer. The active layer is on the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer is on the active layer. The cermet layer is on the second semiconductor layer. A first electrode covers entire surface of the first semiconductor layer away from the active layer. A second electrode is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328171 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE - A semiconductor structure includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a metallic plasma generating layer, and a first optical symmetric layer stacked in series. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer constitute a source layer. A refractive index difference between the source layer and the first optical symmetric layer is less than or equal to 0.3. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130329213 | METHOD FOR MEASURING LIGHT INTENSITY DISTRIBUTION - A method for measuring intensity distribution of light includes a step of providing a carbon nanotube array located on a surface of a substrate. The carbon nanotube array has a top surface away from the substrate. The carbon nanotube array with the substrate is located in an inertia environment or a vacuum environment. A light source irradiates the top surface of the carbon nanotube array, to make the carbon nanotube array radiate a visible light. A reflector is provided, and the visible light is reflected by the reflector. An imaging element images the visible light reflected by the reflector, to obtain an intensity distribution of the light source. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130329220 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING LIGHT INTENSITY DISTRIBUTION - A system for measuring intensity distribution of light includes a carbon nanotube array and an imaging element. The carbon nanotube array is placed in an environment of inert gas or a vacuum environment. The carbon nanotube array absorbs photons of a light source and radiates radiation light. The imaging element is used to image the radiation light. The carbon nanotube array is between the light source and the imaging element. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130330849 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode includes following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer are epitaxially grown on the epitaxial growth surface of the substrate in that sequence. A cermet layer is formed on the second semiconductor layer. A first electrode is applied to electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is applied to electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130330859 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making a light emitting diode is provided. In the method, a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A buffer layer, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer are grown on the epitaxial growth surface in sequence. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer constitute a source layer. A third optical symmetric layer, a metallic layer, a fourth optical symmetric layer, and a first optical symmetric layer are then disposed on a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the substrate in the listed sequence. The substrate and the buffer layer are removed to expose the first semiconductor layer. A first electrode is applied on an exposed surface of the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode is applied to electrically connect with the second semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130330860 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making a light emitting diode is provided. In the method, a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer are grown on the epitaxial growth surface in the listed sequence. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer constitute a source layer. A third optical symmetric layer, a metallic layer, a fourth optical symmetric layer, a first optical symmetric layer, and a second optical symmetric layer are then disposed on a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the substrate in the listed sequence. A first electrode is applied to electrically connect with the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode is applied to electrically connect with the second semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130330861 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making a light emitting diode is provided. In the method, a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer are grown on the epitaxial growth surface in series. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer constitute a source layer. A metallic plasma generating layer is then formed on a surface of the source layer away from the substrate. A first optical symmetric layer is then disposed on a surface of the metallic plasma generating layer. A first electrode is applied on an exposed surface of the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is applied to electrically connect with the second semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130330862 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making a light emitting diode is provided. In the method, a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer are grown on the epitaxial growth surface in sequence. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer constitute a source layer. A metallic plasma generating layer is then formed on a surface of the source layer away from the substrate. A first optical symmetric layer is then disposed on a surface of the metallic plasma generating layer. a second optical symmetric layer is then disposed on a surface of the first symmetric layer away from the substrate. A first electrode is applied to electrically connect the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is applied to electrically connect the second semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130330863 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode includes following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is epitaxially grown on the epitaxial growth surface of the substrate in that sequence. A first optical symmetric layer is formed on the second semiconductor layer. A metallic layer is applied on the first optical symmetric layer. A second optical symmetric layer is formed on the metallic layer. The substrate is removed. A first electrode is configured to cover entire exposed surface of the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130330864 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode includes following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is epitaxially grown on the epitaxial growth surface of the substrate in that sequence. A first optical symmetric layer is formed on the second semiconductor layer. A metallic layer is applied on the first optical symmetric layer. A second optical symmetric layer is formed on the metallic layer. A first electrode is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130330865 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode includes following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is epitaxially grown on the epitaxial growth surface of the substrate in that sequence. A cermet layer is formed on the second semiconductor layer. The substrate is removed to form an exposed surface. A first electrode is applied to cover the entire exposed surface of the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is applied to electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331270 | SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE - A superconducting wire includes a linear superconductor and a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is located on the linear superconductor. The carbon nanotube structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes joined end to end by van der Waals attractive force between and arranged helically along an axial direction of the linear superconductor | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331271 | SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE - A superconducting wire includes a superconductor layer and a carbon nanotube layer. The superconductor layer and the carbon nanotube layer are stacked on each other and rolled to form the superconducting wire. Thus, the superconductor layer and the carbon nanotube layer are simultaneously rolled and alternately stacked on each other. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331273 | METHOD FOR MAKING SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE - A method for making superconducting wire is provided. A drawn carbon nanotube film is pulled out from a carbon nanotube array. The drawn carbon nanotube film is placed spaced from and opposite to a number of superconducting preforms on a carrier. The superconducting preforms are moved from the carrier onto the drawn carbon nanotube film by applying an electric field between the drawn carbon nanotube film and the carrier. A composite wire is made by twisting the drawn carbon nanotube film with the superconducting preforms thereon. Finally, the composite wire is sintered. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331274 | METHOD FOR MAKING SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE - A method for making superconducting wire is provided. A number of superconducting preforms is formed on a carrier. A carbon nanotube layer is placed spaced from and opposite to the carrier. The superconducting preforms are moved from the carrier onto the carbon nanotube layer by applying an electric field between the carbon nanotube layer and the carrier. A composite wire is made by treating the carbon nanotube layer with the superconducting preforms thereon. Finally, the composite wire is sintered. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130333374 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE AND ELECTROSTRICTIVE ELEMENT USING THE SAME - An electrostrictive composite includes a flexible polymer matrix and a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure is at least partially embedded into the flexible polymer matrix through a first surface. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes combined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130340922 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE HOLLOW STRUCTURE - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite hollow structure is provided. The method includes: passing a linear structure through a hollow rotating shaft and fixing the linear structure on the collecting unit; drawing a carbon nanotube structure from a carbon nanotube array loaded on the face plate, and adhering one end of the carbon nanotube structure to part of the linear structure between the wrapping unit and the collecting unit; forming a first carbon nanotube composite wire collected by the collecting unit by rotating the face plate and pulling the linear structure along a fixed direction such that the carbon nanotube structure wraps around the linear structure; forming a second carbon nanotube composite structure by applying a polymer liquid to the first carbon nanotube composite structure; and forming the carbon nanotube composite hollow structure by removing the linear structure from the second carbon nanotube composite structure. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130341829 | METHOD FOR USING A POISSON RATIO MATERIAL - A method for using a Poisson's ratio material includes a carbon nanotube film structure is provided. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A first part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a first direction, a second part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a second direction. The first direction is substantially perpendicular to second direction. When the Poisson's ratio material is stretched or compressed substantially along the first or second direction, a Poisson's ratio value is negative. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130342106 | THERMIONIC EMISSION DEVICE - A thermionic emission device includes an insulating substrate, a patterned carbon nanotube film structure, a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The insulating substrate includes a surface. The surface includes an edge. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure is partially arranged on the surface of the insulating substrate. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure includes two strip-shaped arms joined at one end to form a tip portion protruded from the edge of the surface of the insulating substrate and suspended. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes parallel to the surface of the insulating substrate. The patterned carbon nanotube film structure is connected between the positive electrode and the negative electrode in series. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140004768 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FIELD EMITTER | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140008677 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a source layer, a metallic plasma generating layer, a first optical symmetric layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The source layer includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer stacked in series. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first electrode covers and contacts the first surface. The second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. The metallic plasma generating layer is disposed on a surface of the source layer away from the first semiconductor layer. The first optical symmetric layer is disposed on a surface of the metallic plasma generating layer away from the first semiconductor layer. A refractive index difference between the source layer and the first optical symmetric layer is less than or equal to 0.3. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140013584 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A method for making lithium ion battery is provided. A cathode material layer and an anode material layer are provided. A cathode current collector is formed on a surface of the cathode material layer to obtain a cathode electrode. The cathode current collector includes a graphene layer and a carbon nanotube layer stacked with the graphene layer. An anode current collector is formed on a surface of the anode material layer to obtain an anode electrode. A separator is applied between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode thereby forming a battery cell. At least one battery cell is encapsulated in an external encapsulating shell. An electrolyte solution is injected into the external encapsulating shell. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140013587 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A method for making lithium ion battery is provided. A cathode material layer and an anode material layer are provided. A first graphene layer is formed on a surface of the cathode material layer to obtain a cathode electrode. A second graphene layer is formed on a surface of the anode material layer to obtain an anode electrode. A separator is applied between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode to form a battery cell. At least one battery cell is then encapsulated in an external encapsulating shell, and an electrolyte solution is injected into the external encapsulating shell. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140013588 | METHOD FOR MAKING THIN FILM LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A method for making a thin film lithium ion battery is provided. A cathode material layer and an anode material layer are provided. A cathode current collector is formed on a surface of the cathode material layer to obtain a cathode electrode. The cathode current collector includes a graphene layer. An anode current collector is applied on a surface of the anode material layer to obtain an anode electrode. A solid electrolyte layer is applied between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode, thereby forming a battery cell. Then at least one battery cell is encapsulated in an external encapsulating shell. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140013589 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHIUM ION BATTERY ELECTRODE - A method for making a lithium ion battery electrode is provided. A support having a support surface is provided. A graphene layer is formed on the support surface of the support. An electrode material layer is applied on an exposed surface of the graphene layer. The graphene layer is located between the electrode material layer and the support. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140014901 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer and a third semiconductor stacked in that order; a first electrode electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer; a second electrode electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. The light emitting diode further includes a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer is enclosed in the interior of the first semiconductor layer. The carbon nanotube layer includes a number of carbon nanotubes. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140015372 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED ELECTROSTRICTIVE ELEMENT - An carbon nanotube based electrostrictive element includes two electrostrictive layers spaced with each other, an electrical connector, and two electrodes. The two electrostrictive layers are electrically connected to each other at a first side, and spaced and insulated from each other at a second side via the electrical connector. The two electrodes are located at the second side and electrically connected respectively to the two electrostrictive layers. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140017550 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A lithium ion battery includes at least one battery cell. The battery cell includes a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, and a separator. The separator is sandwiched between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode. At least one of the cathode electrode and the anode electrode includes a current collector. The current collector includes a graphene layer and a carbon nanotube layer. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140017552 | THIN FILM LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A thin film lithium ion battery includes a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, and a solid electrolyte layer. The solid electrolyte layer is sandwiched between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode. At least one of the cathode electrode and the anode electrode includes a current collector. The current collector is a carbon nanotube layer consisting of a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140017562 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A lithium ion battery includes at least one battery cell. The battery cell includes a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, and a separator. The separator is sandwiched between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode. At least one of the cathode electrode and the anode electrode includes a current collector. The current collector is a graphene layer. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140017563 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY ELECTRODE - A current collector includes a support and at least one graphene layer located on the support. The support includes two surfaces. The at least one graphene layer is located on one of the two surfaces of the support. The at least one graphene layer includes a number of uniformly distributed graphenes. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140017836 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method of making a LED includes steps of providing a substrate having an epitaxial growth surface. A buffer layer and an intrinsic semiconductor layer are grown thereon in that order. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the intrinsic semiconductor layer. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer are grown in that order on the intrinsic semiconductor layer, the first semiconductor layer covering the carbon nanotube layer. A first electrode is applied to a surface of the second semiconductor layer and the substrate, the buffer layer, and the intrinsic semiconductor layer are removed to expose the carbon nanotube layer. A second electrode is applied to make electrical connections with the carbon nanotube layer. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140027404 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE NEEDLE - A method for manufacturing a carbon nanotube needle is provided. A carbon nanotube film comprising of a plurality of commonly aligned carbon nanotubes, a first electrode, and a second electrode are provided. The carbon nanotube film is fixed to the first electrode and the second electrode. An organic solvent is applied to treat the carbon nanotube film to form at least one carbon nanotube string. A voltage is applied to the carbon nanotube string until the carbon nanotube string snaps | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140028178 | CARBON NANOTUBE FIELD EMITTER - A carbon nanotube field emitter is disclosed. The carbon nanotube field emitter includes an emission portion and a supporting portion. The emission portion and the supporting portion are configured as one piece to form a roll structure. The emission portion includes a first rolled carbon nanotube layer, which includes a number of carbon nanotubes. The supporting portion includes a rolled composite layer, which includes at least one second rolled carbon nanotube layer and a rolled metal layer stacked with each other. Another carbon nanotube field emitter with a number of separated emission tips on the emission portion is also disclosed. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140030950 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FIELD EMITTER - A method for making a carbon nanotube field emitter is disclosed. The method includes steps of providing a carbon nanotube layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the first surface is divided into a first area and a second area along a first direction by a line, coating a metal layer on the first area of the first surface, and rolling the coated carbon nanotube layer around the first direction to form the carbon nanotube field emitter. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140037895 | COMPOSITE CARBON NANOTUBE STRUCTURE - A composite carbon nanotube structure comprises a first carbon nanotube structure and a second carbon nanotube structure. The first carbon nanotube structure includes a number of first carbon nanotubes extending substantially along the same direction and joined end-to-end by van der Waals force. The second carbon nanotube structure includes a number of second carbon nanotubes extending from a surface of the first carbon nanotube structure. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140041210 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING LITHIUM BATTERY ANODES - A method for fabricating a lithium battery anode is related. A carbon nanotube film structure and an anode active solution are provided. The anode active solution includes a number of Co(OH) | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140041211 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING LITHIUM BATTERY ANODES - A method for fabricating a lithium battery anode is related. A carbon nanotube film structure and an anode active solution are provided. The anode active solution is obtained by mixing an organic solvent with an Co(NO | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140049184 | FIELD EMISSION DISPLAY - A field emission display is also provided. The field emission display includes a plurality of pixel units. Each of the plurality of pixel units includes a first electrode located on the insulating substrate; a plurality of first electron emitters located on and electrically connected to the first electrode; a first phosphor layer located on the first electrode; a second electrode located on the insulating substrate and spaced from the first electrode, wherein the second electrode extends at least partly around the first electrode; a plurality of second electron emitters located on and electrically connected to the second electrode; and a second phosphor layer located on the second electrode. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140051215 | METHOD FOR MAKING THIN FILM TRANSISTOR - A method for making a thin film transistor, the method comprising: applying a gate electrode on an insulating substrate; covering the gate electrode with an insulating layer; forming a carbon nanotube layer on a growing substrate, wherein the carbon nanotube layer comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes; transfer printing the carbon nanotube layer from the growing substrate onto the insulating layer, wherein the insulating layer insulates the carbon nanotube layer from the gate electrode; and placing a source electrode and a drain electrode spaced from each other and electrically connected to two opposite ends of at least one of the plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140057046 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING ANODES OF LITHIUM BATTERY - A method for fabricating the anode of the lithium battery is related. A carbon nanotube film structure is provided. A metal layer is deposited on the carbon nanotube film structure by vacuum evaporating method. The metal layer deposited on the carbon nanotube film structure is oxidized spontaneously. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140057178 | ANODES OF LITHIUM BATTERY - An anode of a lithium battery includes a carbon nanotube film structure and an anode active material. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes joined by van der Waals force therebetween. The anode active material is located on surface of the carbon nanotubes to form a tubular structure. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140065048 | CARBON NANOTUBE ARRAY - A carbon nanotube array suitable for use in labeling is provided. The carbon nanotube array includes at least two different isotope-doped carbon nanotube sub-arrays. Each isotope-doped carbon nanotube sub-array includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in different isotope-doped carbon nanotube sub-arrays are composed of different kinds of carbon isotopes. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140065742 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making a light emitting diode includes the following steps. A first epitaxial substrate having a first epitaxial growth surface is provided. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the first epitaxial growth surface. An intrinsic semiconductor layer is grown on the first epitaxial growth surface epitaxially. A second epitaxial substrate is formed by removing the carbon nanotube layer, wherein the second epitaxial substrate has a second epitaxial growth surface. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer are grown on the second epitaxial growth surface in that order. A part of the first semiconductor layer is exposed by etching a part of the active layer and the second semiconductor layer. A first electrode is applied on the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode is applied on the second semiconductor layer. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140070257 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a second electrode, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a reflector, and a first electrode. The second electrode, the first semiconductor layer, the active layer, the second semiconductor layer, and the reflector are stacked on the first electrode in that order. The first semiconductor layer defines a number of grooves on a surface contacting the second electrode. The grooves form a patterned surface used as the light extraction surface. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140084243 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL NANO-STRUCTURES - A light emitting diode including a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is provided. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface. The active layer and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the second surface in that order, and a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer is configured as the light emitting surface. A first electrode is electrically connected with and covers the first surface of the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the surface of the first surface of the first semiconductor layer and a surface of the active layer, and a cross section of each of the three-dimensional nano-structure is M-shaped. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140090777 | METHOD FOR MAKING TOUCH PANEL - The present disclosure provides a method for making touch panel. A carbon nanotube structure is formed on a substrate. The carbon nanotube structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes. The number of carbon nanotubes are arranged isotropically, arranged along a same direction, or arranged along different directions. Two electrodes are electrically connected with the carbon nanotube structure. Furthermore, a primary alignment direction of the number of carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube structure in contact with the substrate is greater than 0° and smaller than 15°. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140091276 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode including a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is provided. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is connected to the substrate. The active layer and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the second surface in that order, and a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer is configured as the light emitting surface. A first electrode electrically is connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of first three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the surface of the first surface of the first semiconductor layer. A number of second three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the substrate, and a cross section of each of the three-dimensional nano-structures is M-shaped. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140091323 | SEMICONDUCTOR EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A semiconductor epitaxial structure is provided. The semiconductor epitaxial structure includes a substrate, a doped semiconductor epitaxial layer, and a carbon nanotube layer. The doped semiconductor epitaxial layer is located on the substrate. The carbon nanotube layer is located between the substrate and the doped semiconductor epitaxial layer. The carbon nanotube layer can be a carbon nanotube film drawn from a carbon nanotube array and including a number of successive and oriented carbon nanotubes joined end-to-end by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140091436 | EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - An epitaxial structure is provided. The epitaxial structure includes a substrate, an first epitaxial layer, a second epitaxial layer, a first carbon nanotube layer and a second carbon nanotube layer. The first epitaxial layer is located on the substrate. The first carbon nanotube layer is located between the substrate and the first epitaxial layer. The second epitaxial layer is located on the first epitaxial layer. The second carbon nanotube layer is located between the first epitaxial layer and the second epitaxial layer. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140094022 | METHOD FOR MAKING EPITAXIAL STRUCTURE - A method for making an epitaxial structure is provided. The method includes the following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A buffer layer is formed on the epitaxial growth surface. A carbon nanotube layer is placed on the buffer layer. An epitaxial layer is epitaxially grown on the buffer layer. The substrate and the carbon nanotube layer are removed. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140097741 | FIELD EMISSION ELECTRON SOURCE AND FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission electron source includes a linear carbon nanotube structure, an insulating layer and at least one conductive ring. The linear carbon nanotube structure has a first end and a second end. The insulating layer is located on outer surface of the linear carbon nanotube structure. The first conductive ring includes a first ring face | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140099852 | METHOD FOR MAKING FIELD EMISSION ELECTRON SOURCE - A method for making field emission electron source comprises following steps. An insulating layer is coated on outer surface of a linear carbon nanotube structure. A field emission electron source preform is formed by locating a plurality of conductive ring on outer surface of the insulating layer, wherein the plurality of conductive ring is space from each other, and each conductive ring comprises a first ring face and a second ring face opposite to the first ring face. A plurality of field emission electron source is formed by cutting off the plurality of conductive ring, the insulating layer, and the linear carbon nanotube structure, wherein each field emission electron source comprises at least one conductive ring, and a ring face of the conductive ring, end surface of the insulating layer, and end surface of the linear carbon nanotube structure are coplanar. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140104144 | INCANDESCENT LIGHT SOURCE DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An incandescent light source display includes a container and a number of incandescent light sources. The incandescent light sources are located in the container. Each of the incandescent light sources includes a first electrode, a second electrode and an incandescent element. The second electrode is spaced from the first electrode. The incandescent element is electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode. The incandescent element includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140110889 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for making carbon nanotube array includes providing a carbon nanotube array formed on a surface of a substrate. The carbon nanotube array is stripped from the surface of the substrate. The carbon nanotube array is suspended in an inert gas environment or a vacuum environment. A temperature of the carbon nanotube array can be in a range from about 200° C. to about 2400° C. by heating the carbon nanotube array. In a state of heating the carbon nanotube array, a plurality of carbon nanotubes of the carbon nanotube array is selected and a carbon nanotube film is pulled out by a drawing tool. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140113219 | METHOD FOR MAKING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to method for making a membrane electrode assembly. First, a carbon nanotube film is fabricated to act as a gas diffusion layer. Second, a catalyst layer is formed on the carbon nanotube film to obtain an electrode. Third, a proton exchange membrane is provided, and two electrodes are separately disposed on two opposite surfaces of the proton exchange membrane, thereby forming the membrane electrode assembly. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140124649 | OFF-AXIAL THREE-MIRROR SYSTEM - An off-axial three-mirror system includes a primary mirror, a secondary mirror, a tertiary mirror, and an image sensor. The secondary mirror is located on a reflective optical path of the primary mirror. The tertiary mirror is located on a reflective optical path of the secondary mirror. The image sensor is located on a reflecting optical path of the tertiary mirror. The primary mirror and the tertiary mirror are formed as one piece. The surface type of both the primary mirror and the tertiary mirror is a freeform surface. The primary mirror is a convex mirror, and the tertiary mirror is a concave mirror. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140124657 | OFF-AXIAL THREE-MIRROR SYSTEM - An off-axial three-mirror system includes a primary mirror, a secondary mirror, a tertiary mirror, and an image sensor. The secondary mirror is located on a reflective optical path of the primary mirror. The tertiary mirror is located on a reflective optical path of the secondary mirror. The image sensor is located on a reflecting optical path of the tertiary mirror. The primary mirror and the tertiary mirror are formed as one piece. The surface type of both the primary mirror and the tertiary mirror is a freeform surface. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140137397 | METHOD FOR MAKING THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A method for making thermoacoustic device includes following steps. A silicon substrate having a first surface and second surface opposite to the first surface is provided. The first surface is patterned by forming a plurality of grooves substantially oriented along a first direction, wherein the plurality of grooves is spaced from each other, and a bulge is formed between each two adjacent grooves. An insulating layer is coated on the patterned surface. A first electrode and a second electrode are formed on the insulating layer, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other. A carbon nanotube structure is applied on the insulating layer, wherein the carbon nanotube structure is electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, the carbon nanotube structure is suspended above the plurality of grooves. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140137398 | METHOD FOR MAKING THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE ARRAY - A method for making a thermoacoustic device array includes the following step. A substrate having a surface is provided. The surface defines a grid having a number of cells. A number of recesses are defined on each of the cells. The recesses are parallel with and spaced from each other. A first electrode and a second electrode are formed on each of the cells. The first electrode is spaced from the second electrode, and one of the recesses is located between the first electrode and the second electrode. A sound wave generator is applied on the substrate and electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode. The sound wave generator is suspended over the recesses. The sound wave generator is separated according to the cells. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140528 | EARPHONE - An earphone includes a housing and a thermoacoustic device array. The housing has a hollow structure. The thermoacoustic device array is disposed in the housing. The thermoacoustic device array includes a number of thermoacoustic device units. The thermoacoustic device unit includes a substrate, a sound wave generator, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and electrically connected to the sound wave generator. The first surface defines a number of recesses parallel with and spaced from each other. At least one of the recesses is located between the first electrode and the second electrode. A depth of each recess ranges from about 100 micrometers to about 200 micrometers. The sound wave generator is located on and insulated with the substrate. The sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure suspended over the at least one recess. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140529 | EARPHONE - An earphone includes a shell and a thermoacoustic chip. The shell defines a first space. The thermoacoustic chip is disposed in the space of the shell. The thermoacoustic chip includes a speaker and a capsule defining a second space to accommodate the speaker. The speaker includes a substrate, a sound wave generator, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and electrically connected to the sound wave generator. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The capsule has at least one through hole and at least two connectors. The sound wave generator is opposite to the at least one through hole. Two of the at least two connectors are electrically connected with the first electrode and the second electrode. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140544 | EARPHONE - An earphone includes a loudspeaker, a signal process, an audio signal input port, and a driving port. The loudspeaker includes a thermoacoustic device disposed in a housing. The signal processor is electrically connected to the loudspeaker to provide signal to the loudspeaker. The audio input port is electrically connected to the signal processor to provide audio signal. The power supply device is electrically connected to the signal processor to provide driving current. The thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, and the substrate defines a plurality of grooves, a sound wave generator is suspended on the plurality of grooves. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140545 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, a sound wave generator, an insulating layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and electrically connected to the sound wave generator. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface defines a plurality of grooves, and a bulge is formed between the adjacent two grooves. The insulating layer is located on the first surface, and continuously attached on the grooves and the bulge. The sound wave generator is located on the insulating layer. The sound wave generator defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is suspended on the grooves. The second portion is attached on the bulge. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140546 | EARPHONE - An earphone includes a housing and a thermoacoustic device. The housing has a hollow structure. The thermoacoustic device is disposed in the housing. The thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, a sound wave generator, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and electrically connected to the sound wave generator. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface defines a number of recesses parallel with and spaced from each other. A depth of each of the recesses ranges from about 100 micrometers to about 200 micrometers. The sound wave generator is located on the first surface of the substrate. The sound wave generator includes a carbon nanotube structure that is suspended over the recesses. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140547 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a PCB substrate, a speaker installed on the PCB substrate and including a sound wave generator, and an IC chip installed on the PCB substrate. The speaker and the IC chip are electrically connected by the PCB substrate. The IC chip input an audio signal to the speaker. The speaker heats surrounding medium intermittently according to the input signal so that the surrounding medium to produce a sound by expansion and contraction. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140548 | THERMOACOUSTIC CHIP - A thermoacoustic chip includes a shell having a hole and a speaker located in the shell. The speaker includes a substrate having a surface, a sound wave generator located on the surface of the substrate and opposite to the hole of the shell, and, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and electrically connected to the sound wave generator. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140549 | THERMOACOUSTIC CHIP - A thermoacoustic chip includes a substrate, a sound wave generator, a first electrode, and a second electrode, and an integrated circuit chip. The substrate has a first surface. The sound wave generator is located on the first surface of the substrate. The first electrode and a second electrode are spaced from each other and electrically connected to the sound wave generator. The integrated circuit chip is located on the substrate and electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140550 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE ARRAY - A thermoacoustic device array includes a substrate and a plurality of thermoacoustic device units located on a surface of the substrate. The substrate defines a number of recesses on the surface, and the recesses are spaced from and parallel with each other. Each thermoacoustic device unit includes a sound wave generator, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and electrically connected to the sound wave generator. The sound wave generator is located on the surface and suspended over the recesses. At least one of the recesses is located between the first electrode and the second electrode, and one portion of the sound wave generator that is between the first electrode and the second electrode is suspended over the at least one of the recesses. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140563 | EARPHONE - An earphone includes a loudspeaker, a signal process, an audio signal input port, and a driving port. The loudspeaker includes a thermoacoustic device disposed in a housing. The signal processor is electrically connected to the loudspeaker to provide signal to the loudspeaker. The audio input port is electrically connected to the signal processor to provide audio signal. The power supply device is electrically connected to the signal processor to provide driving current. The thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, and the substrate defines a plurality of grooves, a sound wave generator is suspended on the plurality of grooves. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140564 | EARPHONE - An earphone includes a loudspeaker, a signal process, an audio signal input port, and a driving port. The loudspeaker includes a thermoacoustic device disposed in a housing. The signal processor is electrically connected to the loudspeaker to provide signal to the loudspeaker. The audio input port is electrically connected to the signal processor to provide audio signal. The driving port is electrically connected to the signal processor to provide driving signal. The thermoacoustic device includes a substrate, and the substrate defines a number of grooves, a sound wave generator is suspended on the grooves. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140144576 | METHOD FOR MAKING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT - A method for making a transparent conductive element includes providing a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a number of carbon nanotube wires in parallel with and spaced from each other and a number of carbon nanotubes in contact with adjacent two of the carbon nanotube wires. The carbon nanotube film is placed on a surface of a softened polymer substrate. The polymer substrate and the carbon nanotube film are stretched. The softened polymer substrate is solidified to maintain the stretched state of the carbon nanotube film. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140159566 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE AND FIELD EMISSION EQUIPMENT USING THE SAME - A field emission cathode device includes a cathode electrode. An electron emitter is electrically connected to the cathode electrode, wherein the electron emitter includes a number of sub-electron emitters. An electron extracting electrode is spaced from the cathode electrode by a dielectric layer, wherein the electron extracting electrode defines a through-hole. The distances between an end of each of the sub-electron emitters away from the cathode electrode and a sidewall of the through-hole are substantially equal. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140166494 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING FIELD EMISSION CATHODE STRUCTURE - A method for fabricating the field emission cathode structure includes following steps. A first carbon nanotube structure is provided. The first carbon nanotube structure is suspended. A voltage is applied to heat the first carbon nanotube structure to form a temperature gradient. A number of second carbon nanotubes are grown on a surface of the first carbon nanotube structure to form a second carbon nanotube structure. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140170056 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for making carbon nanotubes is disclosed. The method includes steps of: (a) providing a growing device, wherein the growing device comprises a reacting room having a gas inlet and a gas outlet; (b) forming a catalyst layer on a first planar surface of a growing substrate; (c) placing the growing substrate and a receiving substrate having a second planar surface in the reacting room, wherein the first planar surface and the second planar surface are parallel with each other; (d) introducing a carbonaceous gas in the reaction room to form a gas flow and growing a first plurality of carbon nanotubes from the growing substrate, wherein the first plurality of carbon nanotubes are brought above the receiving substrate by the gas flow; and (e) stopping the introducing the carbonaceous gas such that the first plurality of carbon nanotubes deposits on the receiving substrate. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140175045 | METHOD FOR MAKING GRATING - A method for making grating is provided. The method includes following steps. A substrate is provided. A mask layer is located on the substrate. The mask layer is patterned, and a number of bar-shaped protruding structures are formed on a surface of the mask layer, a slot is defined between each of two adjacent protruding structures of the number of protruding structures to expose a portion of the substrate. The protruding structures are etched so that each of two adjacent protruding structures begin to slant face to face until they are contacting each other. The exposed portion of the substrate is etched through the slot. The mask layer is removed. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140177029 | THERMOCHROMATIC DEVICE AND THERMOCHROMATIC DISPLAY APPARATUS - A thermochromatic device in a thermochromatic display includes an insulating substrate, a color element, a heating element, a first electrode, and a second electrode, the color element and the heating element located on the insulating substrate being virtually integral but together are physically isolated and heat-insulated and allow such fast electrically-governed color changes that moving color images can be displayed. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140177665 | LASER - A laser includes a total reflective mirror, an output mirror, a discharge lamp, and an active laser medium. The total reflective mirror, the output mirror, and the discharge lamp define a resonant cavity. The active laser medium is filled in the resonant cavity. The total reflective mirror includes a body, a metal film, and at least one microstructure. The at least one microstructure is concaved from a first reflective surface of the total reflective mirror. The at least one microstructure has a depth and a lateral size, and both the depth and the lateral size are in a range from about 0.5λ to about 2λ, while λ is a working wavelength of the laser. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140177666 | LASER - A laser includes a total reflective mirror, an output mirror, a discharge lamp, and an active laser medium. The total reflective mirror, the output mirror, and the discharge lamp define a resonant cavity. The active laser medium is filled in the resonant cavity. The total reflective mirror includes a microstructure. The microstructure is convex ring-shaped structure. The convex ring-shaped structure has a height and a width, and both the height and the width are in a range from about 0.5λ to about 2λ, while λ is a working wavelength of the laser. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140177667 | LASER - A laser includes a total reflective mirror, an output mirror, a discharge lamp, and an active laser medium. The total reflective mirror, the output mirror, and the discharge lamp define a resonant cavity. The active laser medium is filled in the resonant cavity. The total reflective mirror includes a body, a metal film, and at least one microstructure. The at least one microstructure has a height and a lateral size, and both the height and the lateral size are in a range from about 0.5λ to about 2λ, while λ is a working wavelength of the laser. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140184092 | FIELD EMISSION CATHODE DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD - A driving method includes providing a field emission cathode device. The field emission cathode device includes a cathode electrode, an electron emission layer electrically connected to the cathode electrode, a first gate electrode spaced from the cathode electrode by a first dielectric layer, and a second grid electrode spaced from the first gate electrode by a second dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer has a second opening. A first voltage is supplied to the cathode electrode, a second voltage is supplied to the first gate electrode, and a third voltage is supplied to the second grid electrode, to extract electrons from the electron emission layer to a space formed by the second opening, until the electrons of the space saturate. The third voltage is greater than the second voltage, such that the electrons of the space are emitted through the second grid electrode. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140184250 | METHOD FOR MEASURING ELECTRIC POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE - A method for measuring electric potential difference comprises following steps. A carbon nanotube composite layer is located on an object and electrically connected to a first region and a second region spaced from each other in the object, wherein an unknown electric potential difference U exists between the first region and the second region. Characteristic band frequency value Y* of Raman-spectra of the carbon nanotube composite layer under the unknown electric potential difference U is measured. A relationship between the characteristic band frequency value Y of Raman-spectra and the electric potential difference ΔU of the carbon nanotube composite layer is obtained. Value of unknown electric potential difference U is obtained through the relationship between the characteristic band frequency value Y of Raman-spectra and the electric potential difference ΔU. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140185777 | X-RAY TUBE - An X-ray tube includes a vacuum tube. A field emission cathode structure and an anode spaced from each other are located in the vacuum tube. The field emission cathode structure includes a first metal plate, a second metal plate, and an electron emitter. The electron emitter is fixed between the first metal plate and the second metal plate. One end of the electron emitter extends out of the first metal plate and the second metal plate to act as an electron emission end. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140185840 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device comprise a substrate, a number of thermoacoustic units on the substrate, a number of switches, a driving integrated circuit, a scanning integrated circuit, and a common electrode. The switches are electrically connected to the thermoacoustic units. Each of the switches is electrically connected in series between the first electrode and the driving integrated circuit through a driving electrode. Each of the switches is electrically connected to the scanning integrated circuit through a scanning electrode. The common electrode is electrically connected to the second electrode of the number of thermoacoustic units. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140185841 | THERMOACOUSTIC DEVICE - A thermoacoustic device includes a first substrate, a sound wave generator, a first electrode, a second electrode and a second substrate. A number of recesses are defined on a surface of the first substrate. The sound-producing parts of the wave generator are located on the surface and suspended over the recesses to enable very rapid expansion by heat, and contraction. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and electrically connected to the sound wave generator. The sound wave generator is held in place by the first substrate and the second substrate. A number of through holes are defined by the second substrate. Some of the through holes correspond with the recesses to allow the output of sound. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140186256 | REACTOR AND METHOD FOR GROWING CARBON NANOTUBE USING THE SAME - A reactor includes a reactor chamber and a carbon nanotube catalyst composite layer. The reactor chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The carbon nanotube catalyst composite layer is suspended in the reactor chamber, wherein the carbon nanotube catalyst composite layer defines a number of apertures, gases in the reactor chamber penetrate the carbon nanotube catalyst composite layer through the plurality of apertures. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140186546 | REACTOR AND METHOD FOR GROWING CARBON NANOTUBE USING THE SAME - A reactor includes a reactor chamber and a carbon nanotube catalyst composite layer. The reactor chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The carbon nanotube catalyst composite layer rotates in the reactor chamber, wherein the carbon nanotube catalyst composite layer defines a number of apertures, gases in the reactor chamber flow penetrate the carbon nanotube catalyst composite layer through the plurality of apertures. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140186547 | REACTOR AND METHOD FOR GROWING CARBON NANOTUBE USING THE SAME - A reactor includes a reactor chamber and a substrate. The reactor chamber having an inlet and an outlet. The hollow structure is received in the reactor chamber, wherein the hollow structure includes a sidewall, a bottom, and a opening opposite to the bottom, the sidewall defines a number of apertures, gases in the reactor chamber flow penetrate the hollow structure through the number of apertures. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140199855 | Method for making a carbon nanotube film - A method for making a carbon nanotube film includes the steps of: (a) adding a plurality of carbon nanotubes to a solvent to create a carbon nanotube floccule structure in the solvent; (b) separating the carbon nanotube floccule structure from the solvent; and (c) shaping the separated carbon nanotube floccule structure to obtain the carbon nanotube film. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140205765 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for manufacturing carbon nanotubes is provided. First, a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface is provided. Second, a catalyst film is formed on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the catalyst film comprises a carbonaceous material. Third, a mixture of a carrier gas and a carbon source gas is flew across the catalyst film. Forth, a focused laser beam is irradiated on the substrate to grow a carbon nanotube array from the substrate. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140217262 | METHOD FOR DETECTING POLARIZED LIGHT - A method for detecting polarized light is disclosed. Providing a polarized light detection system including a photoresistor, a power source and a detection apparatus. The photoresistor includes a first electrode layer and a photosensitive material layer. The detection apparatus includes a current detection device and a computer analysis system. An incident light is irradiated onto a surface of the photoresistor. Polarization information of the incident light is identified by the photoresistor. Current change in the photoresistor is detected by the current detection device. The polarization information of the incident light is analyzed by the computer analysis system. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140217453 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, an upper electrode, and a lower electrode. The active layer is sandwiched between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The lower electrode is electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer, and the upper electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer is used as the light extraction surface. A surface of the first semiconductor layer connected with the lower electrode is a patterned surface including a number of grooves. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140217536 | POLARIZED LIGHT DETECTION SYSTEM - A polarized light detection system includes a detection apparatus, a power source, and a photoresistor. The detection apparatus, power source and photoresistor are electrically connected with wires to form a galvanic circle. The photoresistor includes a photosensitive material layer with a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, a first electrode layer located on the first surface of the photosensitive material layer, and a second electrode layer located on the second surface of the photosensitive material layer. The first electrode layer includes a carbon nanotube film structure. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140218161 | PHOTORESISTOR - A photoresistor includes a first electrode layer, a photosensitive material layer, and a second electrode layer. The first electrode layer, photosensitive material layer and second electrode layer are stacked with each other. The first electrode layer is located on a first surface of the photosensitive material layer. The second electrode layer is located on a second surface of the photosensitive material layer. The first surface and second surface of the photosensitive material layer are opposite to each other. The first electrode layer includes a carbon nanotube film structure. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140231409 | METHOD FOR HEATING OBJECT USING SHEET-SHAPED HEAT AND LIGHT SOURCE - The present disclosure relates to a method for heating an object. A sheet-shaped heat and light source is provided. The sheet-shaped heat and light source includes a carbon nanotube film curved to form a hollow cylinder, and at least two electrodes spaced from each other, located on a surface of the hollow cylinder and electrically connected to the carbon nanotube film. An object is located in the hollow cylinder. A voltage is supplied between the at least two electrodes. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140246811 | METHOD FOR MAKING NANOWIRE STRUCTURE - The disclosure related to a method for making a nanowire structure. First, a free-standing carbon nanotube structure is suspended. Second, a metal layer is coated on a surface of the carbon nanotube structure. The metal layer is oxidized to grow metal oxide nanowires. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140283893 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - A solar cell system includes a number of P-N junction cells, a number of inner electrodes, a first collecting electrode, a second collecting electrode and a reflector. The number of the P-N junction cells is M. M is equal to or greater than 2. The M P-N junction cells are arranged from a first P-N junction cell to an Mth P-N junction cell along the straight line. The P-N junction cells are arranged in series along a straight line. The number of the inner electrodes is M−1. At least one inner electrode includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A photoreceptive surface is parallel to the straight line. A reflector is located on an emitting surface opposite to the photoreceptive surface. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140284319 | ELECTRIC HEATER - An electric heater includes a base, a bracket, a working head and a protecting structure. The bracket is disposed on the base. The working head is disposed on the bracket. The working head includes a supporter and a heating module. The heating module is disposed on the supporter. The heating module includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected with the heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube layer structure. The protecting structure covers the heating module. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140291614 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR - A thin film transistor is provided. The thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, a transition layer, an insulating layer and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced apart from the source electrode. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconductor layer by the insulating layer. The transition layer is sandwiched between the insulating layer and the semiconductor layer. The transition layer is a silicon-oxide cross-linked polymer layer including a plurality of Si atoms. The plurality of Si atoms is bonded with atoms of the insulating layer and atoms of the semiconductor layer. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140291718 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - A LED includes a red light emitting unit, a green light emitting unit, a blue light emitting unit, and an optical grating located on a same plane. The red light emitting unit, the green light emitting unit and the blue light emitting unit are located around the optical grating. Each light emitting unit includes a first substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an first active layer, a second semiconductor layer and a first reflector layer stacked in that order. The optical grating includes a second substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer stacked in that order. The second substrate and the three first substrates are a continuous integrated substrate structure. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140294033 | LASER - A laser includes a total reflective mirror, an output mirror, a discharge lamp, and an active laser medium. The total reflective mirror, the output mirror, and the discharge lamp define a resonant cavity. The active laser medium is filled in the resonant cavity. The total reflective mirror includes a body, a metal film, and at least one microstructure. Each of the at least one microstructure is a step structure. The step structure includes a plurality of cylinders stacked with each other with respect to their diameters. Both the height and the diameter of the cylinders are in a range from about 0.5λ to about 2λ, while λ is a working wavelength of the laser. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140294034 | LASER - A laser includes a total reflective mirror, an output mirror, a discharge lamp, and an active laser medium. The total reflective mirror, the output mirror, and the discharge lamp define a resonant cavity. The active laser medium is filled in the resonant cavity. The total reflective mirror includes a microstructure. The microstructure is concave ring-shaped structure. The concave ring-shaped structure has a depth and a width, and both the depth and the width are in a range from about 0.5λ to about 2λ, while λ is a working wavelength of the laser. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140299819 | METHOD FOR MAKING A CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for making a carbon nanotube film includes the steps of: (a) adding a plurality of carbon nanotubes into a solvent containing metallic ions, and flocculating the carbon nanotubes to get a floccule structure with the metallic ions therein; (b) reducing the metallic ions into metallic atoms, thereby the metallic atoms being attached onto outer surfaces of the carbon nanotubes to form a floccule structure of carbon nanotubes compounded with metal atoms; and (c) separating the floccule structure compounded with metal atoms from the solvent; and (d) shaping the floccule structure compounded with metal atoms to obtain/get the carbon nanotube film. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140302375 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A lithium ion battery includes at least one battery cell. The battery cell includes a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, and a separator. The separator is sandwiched between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode. At least one of the cathode electrode and the anode electrode includes a current collector. The current collector is a carbon nanotube layer consisting of a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140306185 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A thin film transistor is provided. The thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, an insulating layer and a gate electrode. The insulating layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The gate electrode is located on the first surface of the insulating layer. The source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconductor layer are located on the second surface of the insulating layer. The gate electrode, the source electrode, and the drain electrode include a first carbon nanotube layer. The semiconductor layer includes a second carbon nanotube layer. A first film resistor of the first carbon nanotube layer is smaller than or equal to 10 kΩ per square. A second film resistor of the second carbon nanotube layer is greater than or equal to 100 kΩ per square. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140306255 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, graphene layer, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer is on the epitaxial growth surface of the substrate. The active layer is between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The first electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer and the second electrode electrically is connected with the second part of the carbon nanotube layer. The graphene layer is located between the active layer and the first semiconductor layer. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140306256 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a graphene layer, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are stacked with each other in sequence. The first electrode is located on and electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. The second electrode is located on and electrically connected with the first semiconductor layer. The graphene layer is located between the active layer and the first semiconductor layer. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140308200 | METHOD FOR MAKING ANODE ACTIVE MATERIAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A method for making an anode active material of a lithium ion battery is provided. In the method, a tetrabutyl titanate solution and a water solution of lithium hydroxide is provided. The tetrabutyl titanate solution is incrementally added into the water solution of lithium hydroxide to react with the water solution of lithium hydroxide in an alkaline environment to obtain a mixed precipitate. The mixed precipitate is calcined to synthesize a spinel type lithium titanate. The spine lithium titanate is used as the anode active material to improve an electrochemical performance of the lithium ion battery. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140326946 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, graphene layer, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a reflection layer. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the substrate in sequence. The first electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer and the second electrode electrically is connected with the second part of the carbon nanotube layer. The graphene layer is located between the active layer and the second semiconductor layer. The reflection layer covers the second semiconductor layer. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140326947 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer and a third semiconductor stacked in that order; a first electrode electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer; a second electrode electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. The light emitting diode further includes a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer is enclosed in the interior of the first semiconductor layer. The carbon nanotube layer includes a number of carbon nanotubes. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140329163 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL CELL USING THE SAME - A membrane electrode assembly includes a proton exchange membrane, a first electrode and a second electrode. The proton exchange membrane has two opposite surfaces, a first surface and a second surface. The first electrode is located adjacent to the first surface of the proton exchange membrane, and the first electrode includes a first diffusion layer and a first catalyst layer. The second electrode is located adjacent to the second surface of the proton exchange membrane, and the second electrode includes a second diffusion layer and a second catalyst layer. At least one of the first diffusion layer and the second diffusion layer includes a carbon nanotube structure. A fuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly is also provided. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140335438 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL CELL USING THE SAME - A membrane electrode assembly includes a proton exchange membrane having two surfaces, and two electrodes separately located on the two surfaces. At least one of the two electrodes comprises a carbon nanotube composite structure, the carbon nanotube composite structure includes a carbon nanotube structure and a catalyst material dispersed in the carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is a planar structure including a plurality of carbon nanotube wires located side by side, crossed, or weaved together to form the carbon nanotube structure. Each of the plurality of carbon nanotube wires includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes aligned around an axis of the carbon nanotube twisted wire in a helix way. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140339592 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a patterned carbon nanotube layer, a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, an active layer stacked on an epitaxial growth surface of a substrate in that sequence. A first portion of the patterned carbon nanotube layer is covered by the first semiconductor layer and a second portion of the patterned carbon nanotube layer is exposed. A first electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A second electrode electrically is electrically connected with the second portion of the patterned carbon nanotube layer. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140346137 | METHOD FOR MAKING THREE-DIMENSIONAL NANO-STRUCTURE ARRAY - A method for making three-dimensional nano-structure array is provided. The method includes following steps. A base is provided. A mask layer is located on the base. The mask layer is patterned, and a number of bar-shaped protruding structures is formed on a surface of the mask layer, a lot is defined between each of two adjacent bar-shaped protruding structures of the number of protruding structures to expose a portion of the base. The exposed portion of the base is etched through the slot so that the each of two adjacent bar-shaped protruding structures begin to slant face to face until they are contacting each other to form a protruding pair. The mask layer is removed. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140356791 | METHOD OF MAKING NANOSTRUCTURE - A method for making nanostructure is provided. The method includes following steps. A conductive layer including a graphene film is applied on an insulating substrate. A resist layer is placed on the conductive layer. A number of openings are formed by patterning the resist layer via electron beam lithography. A part of the conductive layer is exposed to form a first exposed portion through the plurality of openings. The first exposed portion of the conductive layer is removed to expose a part of the insulting substrate to form a second exposed portion. A preform layer is introduced on the second exposed portion of the insulating substrate. Remaining resist layer and remaining conductive layer are eliminated. A number of nanostructures are formed. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140361225 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE SLURRY - A kind of photosensitive carbon nanotube slurry is disclosed. The photosensitive carbon nanotube slurry includes a first mixture and a second mixture. The first mixture includes carbon nanotubes, conducting particles, and a first organic carrier. The second mixture includes a photo polymerization monomer, a photo initiator, and a second organic carrier. The weight percentage of the first mixture and the second mixture ranges from about 50% to about 80% and about 20% to about 50%, respectively. Methods for making the photosensitive carbon nanotube slurry and methods for making cathode emitters using the photosensitive carbon nanotube slurry are also disclosed. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140363586 | Laser-based method for growing an array of carbon nanotubes - A method for growing an array of carbon nanotubes includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a catalyst film on the substrate, the catalyst film including carbonaceous material; (c) introducing a mixture of a carrier gas and a carbon source gas flowing across the catalyst film; (d) focusing a laser beam on the catalyst film to locally heat the catalyst to a predetermined reaction temperature; and (e) growing an array of the carbon nanotubes from the substrate. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150023864 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for manufacturing a large-area carbon nanotube film is provided. A helical-shaped substrate having a smoothly curved surface configured for growing carbon nanotube film thereon is provided. The helical-shaped substrate is fixed in a reactor chamber using a supporter. The helical-shaped substrate gradually increases along an axis of the reactor chamber, and the supporter is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the reactor chamber. A catalyst layer is formed on the smoothly curved surface of the substrate. A carbon nanotube film is grown on the smoothly curved surface of the helical-shaped substrate by a chemical vapor deposition process. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150050786 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR - A thin film transistor is provided. The thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, a transition layer, an insulating layer and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced apart from the source electrode. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconductor layer by the insulating layer. The transition layer is sandwiched between the insulating layer and the semiconductor layer. The transition layer is a silicon-oxide cross-linked polymer layer including a plurality of Si atoms. The plurality of Si atoms is bonded with atoms of the insulating layer and atoms of the semiconductor layer. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150060769 | INFRARED DETECTOR - An infrared detector includes a detecting element, a first electrode and a second electrode. The detecting element includes an absorbing part and a non-absorbing part. A first end is located in the absorbing part. A second end is located in the non-absorbing part. An angle between the absorbing part and the non-absorbing part is less than 90 degrees. A first electrode is electrically connected with the first end. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second end. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150064816 | METHOD FOR MAKING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for making light emitting diode, the method includes the following steps. A substrate having an epitaxial growth surface is provided. A carbon nanotube layer is suspended above the epitaxial growth surface. A first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer are grown on the epitaxial growth surface in that order. A third semiconductor layer is formed on a surface of the second semiconductor layer, wherein the third semiconductor layer includes a plurality of spaced protrusions. A portion of the first semiconductor layer is exposed by etching a portion of the third semiconductor layer, the second semiconductor layer, and the active layer. A first electrode is formed to electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode is formed to electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150065342 | CARBON NANOTUBE SPONGE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a method for making a carbon nanotube sponge. A carbon nanotube film structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes and an oxidizing solution formed by an oxidizing agent and hydrogen peroxide is provided. The carbon nanotube film structure is soaked in the oxidizing solution to form a preform. Finally, the carbon nanotube sponge is obtained by freeze-drying the preform under vacuum condition. The present disclosure also relates to a carbon nanotube sponge obtained by above method. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150069326 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode including a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer is provided. The first semiconductor layer includes a first surface and a second surface. The active layer and the second semiconductor layer are stacked on the second surface in that order, and a surface of the second semiconductor layer away from the active layer is configured as the light emitting surface. A first electrode electrically is connected with the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second semiconductor layer. A number of first three-dimensional nano-structures are located on the second surface of the first semiconductor layer. A number of second three-dimensional nano-structures are located on a surface of the active layer contacting the second semiconductor layer, and a cross section of each of the three-dimensional nano-structures is M-shaped. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150069446 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are orderly stacked on the substrate. The first electrode is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer. The second electrode electrically is connected to the second semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer has a number of three-dimensional nano-structures, and each of the number of three-dimensional nano-structures has a stepped structure. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150085364 | HOWLLOW-STRUCTURE METAL GRATING - A hollow-structure metal grating is provided. The hollow-structure metal grating includes a substrate, a number of connecting metal layers, and a number of hollow metal protrusions spaced and located on a surface of the substrate. A space is defined between each of the number of hollow metal protrusions and the substrate. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150087141 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING METAL GRATING - A method for making a metal grating is provided. The method includes providing a substrate, applying a metal layer on a surface of the substrate, forming a number of protrusions spaced from each other on a surface of the metal layer, wherein each of the number of protrusions is made of two resist layer, one of the two resist layers being made of silicone oligomer, etching the surface of the metal layer exposed out of the number of protrusions using a physical etching gas and a reactive etching gas, and dissolving the number of protrusions on the surface of the metal layer. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150087152 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HOWLLOW-STRUCTURE METAL GRATING - A method for making a hollow-structure metal grating is provided. The method includes the following steps. First, a substrate is provided. Second, a metal layer is located on a surface of the substrate. Third, a patterned mask layer is formed on a surface of the metal layer. The patterned mask layer is made of a chemical amplified photoresist. Fourth, the surface of the metal layer exposed out of the patterned mask layer is plasma etched. Lastly, the patterned mask layer on the surface of the metal layer is dissolved. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150087153 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HOWLLOW-STRUCTURE METAL GRATING - A method for making a hollow-structure metal grating is provided. The method includes providing a substrate, forming a patterned mask layer on a surface of the substrate, applying a metal layer with a thickness greater than 10 nanometers on the patterned mask layer, and removing the patterned mask layer by a washing method using organic solvent. The patterned mask layer includes a plurality of first protruding structures and a plurality of first cavities arranged in intervals. | 03-26-2015 |
