公开(公告)号：WO2014120441A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：PCT/US2014/011607

申请日：2014-01-15

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.

Inventor： ORAW, Bradley Steven

IPC: H01L33/00 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L33/36

CPC classification number: H01L25/0756 ,  H01L21/568 ,  H01L33/387 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/44 ,  H01L2224/04105 ,  H01L2224/20 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/92244 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2933/0033 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A first layer of first vertical light emitting diodes (VLEDs) is printed on a conductor surface. A first transparent conductor layer is deposited over the first VLEDs to electrically contact top electrodes of the first VLEDs. A second layer of second VLEDs is printed on the first transparent conductor layer. Since the VLEDs are printed as an ink, the second VLEDs are not vertically aligned with the first VLEDs, so light from the first VLEDs is not substantially blocked by the second VLEDs when the VLEDs are turned on. A second transparent conductor layer is deposited over the second VLEDs to electrically contact top electrodes of the second VLEDs. By this structure, the first VLEDs are connected in parallel, the second VLEDs are connected in parallel, and the first layer of first VLEDs and the second layer of second VLEDs are connected in series by the first transparent conductor layer.

Abstract translation: 第一层第一垂直发光二极管（VLED）印在导体表面上。 在第一VLED上沉积第一透明导体层以电接触第一VLED的顶部电极。 在第一透明导体层上印刷第二层第二VLED。 由于VLED被印刷为墨水，所以第二VLED不与第一VLED垂直对准，因此当VLED被打开时，来自第一VLED的光基本上被第二VLED阻挡。 在第二VLED上沉积第二透明导体层以电接触第二VLED的顶部电极。 通过这种结构，第一VLED并联连接，第二VLED并联连接，第一VLED的第一层和第二VLED的第二层通过第一透明导体层串联连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2014059127A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：PCT/US2013/064309

申请日：2013-10-10

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.

Inventor： LOCKETT, Vera, N. ,  GUSTAFSON, John, G. ,  HARTMAN, Alexandra, E. ,  LOWENTHAL, Mark, D. ,  RAY, William, J.

IPC: H01M2/14 ,  H01M2/16

CPC classification number: H01M6/40 ,  C07D233/58 ,  H01G11/30 ,  H01G11/36 ,  H01M2/145 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M2/166 ,  H01M4/06 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M4/502 ,  H01M4/622 ,  H01M4/625 ,  H01M6/164 ,  H01M6/166 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H01M2300/0045 ,  H01M2300/0085

Abstract: A printed energy storage device includes a first electrode including zinc, a second electrode including manganese dioxide, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode, the first electrode, second, electrode, and separator printed onto a substrate. The device may include a first current collector and/or a second current collector printed onto the substrate. The energy storage device may include a printed intermediate layer between the separator and the second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode may include l-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafiuoroborate (C 2 mimBF 4 ). The separator can be a porous separator and may include a liquid electrolyte including a zinc salt and l-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafiuoroborate (C 2 mimBF 4 ). The first electrode and/or the second electrode, may include an electrolyte including zinc tetrafiuoroborate (ZnBF 4 ) and l-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafiuoroborate (C 2 mimBF 4 ). The separator, the first electrode and/or the second electrode can include a styrene butadiene rubber.

Abstract translation: 印刷储能装置包括：第一电极，包括锌，第二电极，包括二氧化锰;第一电极和第二电极之间的隔膜;第一电极，第二电极和隔膜;印刷在基板上。 该器件可以包括印刷到衬底上的第一集电器和/或第二集电器。 能量存储装置可以包括在分离器和第二电极之间的印刷中间层。 第一电极和第二电极可以包括1-乙基-3-甲基咪唑鎓四氟硼酸盐（C2mimBF4）。 隔膜可以是多孔隔膜，并且可以包括包含锌盐和四氟硼酸1-乙基-3-甲基咪唑鎓（C2mimBF4）的液体电解质。 第一电极和/或第二电极可以包括包含四氟硼酸锌（ZnBF 4）和1-乙基-3-甲基咪唑鎓四氟硼酸盐（C2mimBF4）的电解质。 隔板，第一电极和/或第二电极可以包括苯乙烯丁二烯橡胶。

公开(公告)号：WO2013096336A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：PCT/US2012/070403

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC. ,  YOUNGBULL, Tricia A. ,  RAY, William J. ,  ZHENG, Lixin ,  LOWENTHAL, Mark M. ,  LOCKETT, Vera N. ,  KAMINS, Theodore I. ,  SHOTTON, Neil O.

Inventor： YOUNGBULL, Tricia A. ,  RAY, William J. ,  ZHENG, Lixin ,  LOWENTHAL, Mark M. ,  LOCKETT, Vera N. ,  KAMINS, Theodore I. ,  SHOTTON, Neil O.

IPC: H02N6/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/1804 ,  H01L31/02168 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/02322 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/03529 ,  H01L31/055 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/075 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02E10/548 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A PV panel uses an array of small silicon sphere diodes (10-300 microns in diameter) connected in parallel. The spheres are embedded in an uncured aluminum-containing layer, and the aluminum-containing layer is heated to anneal the aluminum-containing layer as well as p-dope the bottom surface of the spheres. A phosphorus-containing layer is deposited over the spheres to dope the top surface n-type, forming a pn junction. The phosphorus layer is then removed. A conductor is deposited to contact the top surface. Alternatively, the spheres are deposited with a p-type core and an n-type outer shell. After deposition, the top surface is etched to expose the core. A first conductor layer contacts the bottom surface, and a second conductor layer contacts the exposed core. A liquid lens material is deposited over the rounded top surface of the spheres and cured to provide conformal lenses designed to increase the PV panel efficiency.

Abstract translation: PV面板使用并联连接的小硅球二极管阵列（直径10-300微米）。 将球体嵌入未固化的含铝层中，并且将含铝层加热以使含铝层退火，并且对球体的底表面进行p涂覆。 在球体上沉积含磷层以掺杂顶表面n型，形成pn结。 然后除去磷层。 沉积导体以接触顶表面。 或者，球体沉积有p型芯和n型外壳。 沉积后，顶表面被蚀刻以露出芯。 第一导体层接触底表面，并且第二导体层接触暴露的芯。 液体透镜材料沉积在球体的圆形顶表面上并固化以提供设计用于增加PV面板效率的适形透镜。

公开(公告)号：WO2012031092A3

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2011/050168

申请日：2011-09-01

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC. ,  LOWENTHAL, Mark, D. ,  RAY, William, Johnstone ,  SHOTTON, Neil, O. ,  BLANCHARD, Richard, A. ,  ORAW, Brad ,  LEWANDOWSKI, Mark, Allan ,  BALDRIDGE, Jeffrey ,  PEROZZIELLO, Eric, Anthony

Inventor： LOWENTHAL, Mark, D. ,  RAY, William, Johnstone ,  SHOTTON, Neil, O. ,  BLANCHARD, Richard, A. ,  ORAW, Brad ,  LEWANDOWSKI, Mark, Allan ,  BALDRIDGE, Jeffrey ,  PEROZZIELLO, Eric, Anthony

IPC: F21S4/00

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. In other exemplary embodiments a second solvent is also included, and the composition has a viscosity substantially between about 1,000 cps and about 25,000 cps at about 25° C. In an exemplary embodiment, a composition comprises: a plurality of diodes or other two-terminal integrated circuits; one or more solvents comprising about 15% to 99.9% of any of N-propanol, isopropanol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, propylene glycol, l-methoxy-2-propanol, N-octanol, ethanol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, cyclohexanol, and mixtures thereof; a viscosity modifier comprising about 0.10% to 2.5% methoxy propyl methylcellulose resin or hydroxy propyl methylcellulose resin or mixtures thereof; and about 0.01% to 2.5% of a plurality of substantially optically transparent and chemically inert particles having a range of sizes between about 10 to about 30 microns.

公开(公告)号：WO2022103642A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：PCT/US2021/057956

申请日：2021-11-03

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC

Inventor： RAY, William

IPC: H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/00 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L33/62

Abstract: A light emitting structure uses an extruded mixture of a fluorescent material (14) and a transparent plastic (16) to form a thin flexible substrate (12). The extrusion, using a slot die, forms a thin flexible film having very smooth surfaces with a uniform thickness. A transparent first conductive layer (18) is then printed over the substrate (12). Pre-formed micro-LEDs (20, 20A) are then printed over the first conductive layer (18), where the bottom electrodes (22) of the LEDs (20) contact the first conductive layer (18). A dielectric layer (40) is deposited between the LEDs (20, 20A) and exposes the top electrode (28) of the LEDs (20). A second conductive layer (44), which may be transparent or reflective, is printed over the LEDs (20, 20A) to electrically connect at least some of the LEDs in parallel. Primary light (50) emitted from the LEDs energizes the fluorescent material (14) in the substrate (12) to emit secondary light from the substrate.

公开(公告)号：WO2018132600A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：PCT/US2018/013366

申请日：2018-01-11

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.

Inventor： RAY, William Johnstone ,  BLANCHARD, Richard Austin ,  LOWENTHAL, Mark David ,  ORAW, Bradley Steven

IPC: H01L25/00 ,  H01L25/075

Abstract: A programmable circuit includes an array of printed groups of microscopic transistors or diodes. The devices are pre-formed and printed as an ink and cured. A patterned hydrophobic layer defines the locations of the printed dots of the devices. The devices in each group are connected in parallel so that each group acts as a single device. Each group has at least one electrical lead that terminates in a patch area on the substrate. An interconnection conductor pattern interconnects at least some of the leads of the groups in the patch area to create logic circuits for a customized application of the generic circuit. The groups may also be interconnected to be logic gates, and the gate leads terminate in the patch area. The interconnection conductor pattern then interconnects the gates for form complex logic circuits.

公开(公告)号：WO2016039908A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2015/044457

申请日：2015-08-10

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.

Inventor： ORAW, Bradley S. ,  THOMPSON, Travis ,  RAY, Alexander

IPC: H01L33/42 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L33/48 ,  H01L33/54 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L33/00

CPC classification number: H01L25/0753 ,  H01L33/0095 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/505 ,  H01L33/54 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of forming a light sheet (10, 60) includes printing a layer of inorganic LEDs (14) on a first conductive surface (12) of a substrate (11), depositing a first dielectric layer (19), and depositing a second conductor layer (20) over the LEDs (14) so that the LEDs (14) are connected in parallel. At least one of the first conductive surface (12) or the second conductor layer (20) is transparent to allow light to escape. A phosphor layer may be formed over the light sheet so that the LED light mixed with the phosphor light creates white light. The flat light sheet (10, 60) is then folded, such as by molding, to form a three-dimensional structure with angled light emitting walls (64) and reflective surfaces (66) to control a directionality of the emitted light and improve the mixing of light. The folds may form rows of angled walls or polygons.

Abstract translation: 一种形成光片（10,60）的方法包括在衬底（11）的第一导电表面（12）上印刷一层无机LED（14），沉积第一介电层（19），并沉积第二 LED（14）上的导体层（20），使得LED（14）并联连接。 第一导电表面（12）或第二导体层（20）中的至少一个是透明的，以允许光逸出。 可以在光片上形成磷光体层，使得与荧光体光混合的LED光产生白光。 平板光片（10,60）然后例如通过模制被折叠以形成具有成角度的发光壁（64）和反射表面（66）的三维结构，以控制发射光的方向性并且改善 混合光。 折叠可以形成成行的成角度的墙壁或多边形。

公开(公告)号：WO2014197361A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2014/040484

申请日：2014-06-02

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.

Inventor： KAHRS, Eric William ,  ORAW, Bradley Steven

IPC: H01L25/075

CPC classification number: H01L33/58 ,  F21K9/65 ,  F21V33/0052 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An initially flat light sheet is formed by printing conductor layers and microscopic LEDs over a flexible substrate to connect the LEDs in parallel. The light sheet is then subjected to a molding process which forms 3-dimensional features in the light sheet, such as bumps of any shape. The features may be designed to create a desired light emission profile, increase light extraction, and/or create graphical images. In one embodiment, an integrated light sheet and touch sensor is formed, where the molded features convey touch positions of the sensor. In one embodiment, a curable resin is applied to the light sheet to fix the molded features. In another embodiment, optical features are molded over the flat light sheet. In another embodiment, each molded portion of the light sheet forms a separate part that is then singulated from the light sheet.

Abstract translation: 通过在柔性基板上印刷导体层和微观LED以平行地连接LED来形成初始平坦的光片。 然后对光片进行在光片中形成三维特征的成型工艺，例如任何形状的凸块。 特征可以被设计成产生期望的发光轮廓，增加光提取和/或创建图形图像。 在一个实施例中，形成集成的光片和触摸传感器，其中模制特征传送传感器的触摸位置。 在一个实施例中，将可固化树脂施加到光片以固定模制特征。 在另一个实施例中，光学特征被模制在平面光板上。 在另一个实施例中，光片的每个模制部分形成一个单独的部分，然后从光片中分离。

公开(公告)号：WO2014160239A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/026127

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.

Inventor： BLANCHARD, Richard Austin

IPC: H01L21/98 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L25/075

CPC classification number: H01L21/84 ,  H01L21/6835 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/06 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/25 ,  H01L24/32 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L24/82 ,  H01L24/92 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L24/97 ,  H01L25/0655 ,  H01L25/072 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L25/50 ,  H01L27/12 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L2221/68327 ,  H01L2221/68381 ,  H01L2224/05552 ,  H01L2224/05555 ,  H01L2224/06051 ,  H01L2224/06181 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/25105 ,  H01L2224/25174 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/82104 ,  H01L2224/92244 ,  H01L2224/95085 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2224/95115 ,  H01L2224/95144 ,  H01L2224/95145 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/1301 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: A layer of microscopic, 3-terminal transistors (40,74) is printed over a first conductor layer (52) so that bottom electrodes (58,80) of the transistors electrically contact the first conductor layer. A first dielectric layer (60) overlies the first conductor layer, and a second conductor layer (62) over the first dielectric layer contacts intermediate electrodes (48) on the transistors between the bottom electrodes and top electrodes (46). A second dielectric layer (64) overlies the second conductor layer, and a third conductor layer (66) over the second dielectric layer contacts the top electrodes. The devices are thus electrically connected in parallel by a combination of the first conductor layer, the second conductor layer, and the third conductor layer. Separate groups of the devices may be interconnected to form more complex circuits. The resulting circuit may be a very thin flex-circuit.

Abstract translation: 在第一导体层（52）上印刷一层微观的3端子晶体管（40,74），使得晶体管的底部电极（58,80）与第一导体层电接触。 第一介电层（60）覆盖第一导体层，第一介电层上的第二导体层（62）接触底电极和顶电极（46）之间的晶体管上的中间电极（48）。 第二介质层（64）覆盖在第二导体层上，第二介电层上的第三导体层（66）接触顶部电极。 因此，这些器件通过第一导体层，第二导体层和第三导体层的组合而并联连接。 单独的设备组可以互连以形成更复杂的电路。 所得到的电路可能是非常薄的柔性电路。

公开(公告)号：WO2014015074A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：PCT/US2013/050949

申请日：2013-07-17

Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.

Inventor： LOCKETT, Vera, N. ,  GUSTAFSON, John, G. ,  RAY, William, J. ,  LOWENTHAL, Mark, D.

IPC: H01G9/004 ,  H01G11/00

CPC classification number: C01B33/18 ,  B01D21/262 ,  B04B7/12 ,  H01G11/24 ,  H01G11/26 ,  H01G11/36 ,  H01G11/38 ,  H01G11/46 ,  H01G11/52 ,  H01M2/1646 ,  H01M4/62 ,  Y02E60/13

Abstract: A printed energy storage device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and the second electrode. At least one of the first electrode, the second electrode, and the separator includes frustules, for example of diatoms. The frustules may have a uniform or substantially uniform property or attribute such as shape, dimension, and/or porosity. A property or attribute of the frustules can also be modified by applying or forming a surface modifying structure and/or material to a surface of the frustules. A membrane for an energy storage device includes frustules. An ink for a printed film includes frustules.

Abstract translation: 印刷储能装置包括第一电极，第二电极和第一和第二电极之间的隔板。 第一电极，第二电极和分离器中的至少一个包括例如硅藻的截头圆锥体。 截头锥体可以具有均匀或基本均匀的性质或属性，例如形状，尺寸和/或孔隙率。 还可以通过将表面改性结构和/或材料施加或形成到截头体的表面来改变截头体的属性或属性。 用于能量存储装置的膜包括截头圆锥体。 用于印刷膜的油墨包括截头圆锥体。