公开(公告)号：EP1808896B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-12

申请号：EP07007909.0

申请日：2004-02-25

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Xu, Baomin ,  Buhler, Steven A. ,  Wong, William S. ,  Weisberg, Michael C. ,  Solberg, Scott E. ,  Littau, Karl A. ,  Elrod, Scott A.

IPC: H01L27/20 ,  H01L41/22 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01N29/24 ,  H01L41/47

CPC classification number: G01N29/245 ,  B06B1/0622 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01N29/2475 ,  G01N2291/02827 ,  G01N2291/2694 ,  H01L27/20 ,  H01L41/313 ,  H01L41/314 ,  H01L41/47

Abstract: A flexible detection/test tape includes a first flexible conductive layer, and a second flexible conductive layer positioned opposite the first conductive layer. A plurality of at least one of sensors, actuators or transducers are positioned between and are bonded to the first flexible conductive layer and the second flexible conductive layer. An insulative material is inserted around the plurality of at least one of the sensors, actuators or transducers. An electrical contact network connects to the first flexible conductive layer and the second flexible conductive layer, whereby power and control signals are provided to the flexible detection/test tape. In an alternative embodiment, a method for producing a detection/test tape includes depositing a material onto a surface of at least one first substrate to form a plurality of element structures. Electrodes are deposited on a surface of each of the plurality of element structures, and the element structures are bonded to a second substrate, where the second substrate is conductive or has a conductive layer, and the second substrate is carried on a carrier plate. The at least one first substrate is removed from the element structures and second side electrodes are deposited on a second surface of each of the plurality of element structures. An insulative material is inserted around the element structures to electrically isolate the two substrates used to bond the element structures. A second side of the element structures is then bonded to another substrate, where the other substrate is conductive or has a conductive layer. Thereafter, the carrier plate carrying the second substrate is removed.

Abstract translation: 灵活的检测/测试带包括第一柔性导电层和与第一导电层相对定位的第二柔性导电层。 多个传感器，致动器或换能器中的至少一个位于第一柔性导电层和第二柔性导电层之间并且被结合到第一柔性导电层和第二柔性导电层之间。 绝缘材料插入到多个传感器，致动器或换能器中的至少一个传感器周围。 电接触网络连接到第一柔性导电层和第二柔性导电层，由此将功率和控制信号提供给柔性检测/测试带。 在替代实施例中，用于产生检测/测试带的方法包括将材料沉积在至少一个第一基底的表面上以形成多个元件结构。 电极沉积在多个元件结构中的每一个的表面上，并且元件结构被结合到第二基板，其中第二基板是导电的或具有导电层，并且第二基板被承载在载体板上。 从元件结构中去除至少一个第一衬底，并且将第二侧电极沉积在多个元件结构中的每一个的第二表面上。 绝缘材料插入在元件结构周围以电隔离用于结合元件结构的两个基板。 然后将元件结构的第二面接合到另一个衬底，其中另一个衬底是导电的或具有导电层。 此后，移除承载第二基板的载板。

公开(公告)号：EP1453103A3

公开(公告)日：2006-04-12

申请号：EP04004266.5

申请日：2004-02-25

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Xu, Baomin ,  Buhler, Steven A. ,  Wong, William S. ,  Weisberg, Michael C. ,  Solberg, Scott E. ,  Littau, Karl A. ,  Elrod, Scott A.

IPC: H01L27/20 ,  H01L41/22 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G01L1/16

CPC classification number: G01N29/245 ,  B06B1/0622 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01N29/2475 ,  G01N2291/02827 ,  G01N2291/2694 ,  H01L27/20 ,  H01L41/313 ,  H01L41/314 ,  H01L41/47

Abstract: A flexible detection/test tape includes a first flexible conductive layer, and a second flexible conductive layer positioned opposite the first conductive layer. A plurality of at least one of sensors, actuators or transducers are positioned between and are bonded to the first flexible conductive layer and the second flexible conductive layer. An insulative material is inserted around the plurality of at least one of the sensors, actuators or transducers. An electrical contact network connects to the first flexible conductive layer and the second flexible conductive layer, whereby power and control signals are provided to the flexible detection/test tape.
In an alternative embodiment, a method for producing a detection/test tape includes depositing a material onto a surface of at least one first substrate to form a plurality of element structures. Electrodes are deposited on a surface of each of the plurality of element structures, and the element structures are bonded to a second substrate, where the second substrate is conductive or has a conductive layer, and the second substrate is carried on a carrier plate. The at least one first substrate is removed from the element structures and second side electrodes are deposited on a second surface of each of the plurality of element structures. An insulative material is inserted around the element structures to electrically isolate the two substrates used to bond the element structures. A second side of the element structures is then bonded to another substrate, where the other substrate is conductive or has a conductive layer. Thereafter, the carrier plate carrying the second substrate is removed.

公开(公告)号：EP1486781A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-15

申请号：EP04013742.4

申请日：2004-06-11

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Lean, Meng H. ,  Fitch, John S. ,  Preas, Bryan T. ,  Bruce, Richard H. ,  Torres, Francisco E. ,  ben Hsieh, H. ,  Volkel, Armin R. ,  Elrod, Scott A. ,  Peeters, Eric ,  Chabinyc, Michael L.

IPC: G01N27/447

CPC classification number: G01N27/44713

Abstract: An electrophoretic cell configuration and related method are disclosed that employ oppositely directed traveling electrical waves. The waves travel across the cell and samples undergoing separation. Various strategies are used to selectively direct the movement and arrangement of the samples and resulting sample patterns.

Abstract translation: 公开了采用相反方向的行进电波的电泳池结构和相关方法。 波浪穿过细胞，样品进行分离。 使用各种策略来选择性地引导样品的移动和排列以及产生的样品图案。

公开(公告)号：EP1229334A3

公开(公告)日：2004-02-04

申请号：EP02001601.0

申请日：2002-01-23

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Bruce, Richard H. ,  Elrod, Scott A. ,  Hadimioglu, Babur B. ,  Horine, David A. ,  Noolandi, Jaan ,  Roy, Joy ,  Sprague, Robert A.

IPC: G01N35/10

CPC classification number: G01N35/10 ,  G01N35/00712 ,  G01N35/1009 ,  G01N2035/1037 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: A method and mechanism for ensuring quality control in printed biological assays is provided. A multi-ejector system having a plurality of individual drop ejectors is loaded with a variety of biofluids. Biofluids include at least a carrier fluid, a biological material to be used in the testing, and markers, such as fluorescent dyes. Data regarding the biofluid loaded in each of the drop ejectors is stored along with an expected signature output of the biofluid. Particularly, the signature output represents signals from individual ones of the fluorescent markers included within the biofluid. Once a biological assay consisting of the biofluid drops has been printed, a scanner capable of detecting the markers scans the biological assay and obtains signature output signals for each of the drops of the biological assay. A comparing operation is undertaken to compare the obtained signature output through the scanning operation, with the expected signature output signals for the biofluid loaded in the corresponding drop ejector. The biological material itself may also be tagged with a marker to ensure its inclusion in the biofluid. By the comparing operation, it is possible to verify the biofluids were loaded in the proper drop ejector, including the proper biological material, and that the drop ejectors are functioning properly.

公开(公告)号：EP1209466A3

公开(公告)日：2003-11-19

申请号：EP01126951.1

申请日：2001-11-13

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Horine, David A. ,  Hadimioglu, Babur B. ,  Bruce, Richard H. ,  Elrod, Scott A. ,  Noolandi, Jaan

IPC: G01N33/48 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B01L3/02

CPC classification number: B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2/1714 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: A level control mechanism is provided for a biofluid drop ejection device which ejects biofluid drops in small volumes. The biofluid drop device includes a drop ejection mechanism having a transducer (16) which generates energy used to emit the biofluid drops. A reagent cartridge (12) or biofluid holding area holds a biofluid, isolated from the drop ejection mechanism to avoid contamination between the biofluid drop ejection mechanism and the reagent cartridge. The reagent cartridge is connected to the drop ejection mechanism such that upon operation of the mechanism, the biofluid is emitted in controlled biofluid drops. A level sensor is positioned to sense a height of the biofluid within the cartridge. Upon sensing the height of the biofluid below a certain level, an adjustment is made to the height by providing at least one of additional biofluid to the cartridge, and raising the level of the entire reagent cartridge.

公开(公告)号：EP1354630A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-22

申请号：EP03007358.9

申请日：2003-04-01

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Elrod, Scott A. ,  Peeters, Eric ,  Torres, Francisco E. ,  Biegelsen, David K. ,  Dunec, John L. ,  Bell, Alan G.

IPC: B01L3/00 ,  B01L3/02

CPC classification number: B01F13/0071 ,  B01F5/0085 ,  B01F13/0076 ,  B01J2219/0036 ,  B01J2219/00527 ,  B01J2219/00653 ,  B01L3/502792 ,  B01L2300/089 ,  B01L2400/0415 ,  B01L2400/0427 ,  C40B60/14 ,  G02B26/005

Abstract: A device for effecting motion of liquid droplets on a surface through the use of electrostatic field force includes a single substrate on which are disposed a plurality of spaced-apart electrodes. A dielectric material surrounds the electrodes on the substrate. The surface on which the liquid droplets are deposited is fabricated from a material that facilitates motion of the liquid droplets.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过使用静电场力 - 影响液滴的运动的表面上器件包括在其布置间隔开的电极的多个A单一基材。 介电材料包围所述基板上的电极。 在其上的液体液滴沉积由一种材料制成的表面确实的液滴的功能有助于运动。

公开(公告)号：EP1229334A2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-07

申请号：EP02001601.0

申请日：2002-01-23

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Bruce, Richard H. ,  Elrod, Scott A. ,  Hadimioglu, Babur B. ,  Horine, David A. ,  Noolandi, Jaan ,  Roy, Joy ,  Sprague, Robert A.

IPC: G01N35/10

CPC classification number: G01N35/10 ,  G01N35/00712 ,  G01N35/1009 ,  G01N2035/1037 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: A method and mechanism for ensuring quality control in printed biological assays is provided. A multi-ejector system having a plurality of individual drop ejectors is loaded with a variety of biofluids. Biofluids include at least a carrier fluid, a biological material to be used in the testing, and markers, such as fluorescent dyes. Data regarding the biofluid loaded in each of the drop ejectors is stored along with an expected signature output of the biofluid. Particularly, the signature output represents signals from individual ones of the fluorescent markers included within the biofluid. Once a biological assay consisting of the biofluid drops has been printed, a scanner capable of detecting the markers scans the biological assay and obtains signature output signals for each of the drops of the biological assay. A comparing operation is undertaken to compare the obtained signature output through the scanning operation, with the expected signature output signals for the biofluid loaded in the corresponding drop ejector. The biological material itself may also be tagged with a marker to ensure its inclusion in the biofluid. By the comparing operation, it is possible to verify the biofluids were loaded in the proper drop ejector, including the proper biological material, and that the drop ejectors are functioning properly.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确保印刷生物测定中的质量控制的方法和机制。 具有多个单独的液滴喷射器的多喷射器系统装载有各种生物流体。 生物流体至少包括载体流体，用于测试的生物材料和标记物，例如荧光染料。 关于装载在每个液滴喷射器中的生物流体的数据与生物流体的预期签名输出一起存储。 特别地，签名输出表示来自生物流体内包含的各个荧光标记的信号。 一旦已经印刷了由生物流体液滴组成的生物测定法，能够检测标记物的扫描仪扫描生物测定，并获得生物测定中每一滴的签名输出信号。 进行比较操作以将获得的通过扫描操作的签名输出与加载在相应的滴液喷射器中的生物流体的预期签名输出信号进行比较。 生物材料本身也可以用标记来标记，以确保其包含在生物流体中。 通过比较操作，可以验证生物流体是否装载在适当的滴液喷射器中，包括适当的生物材料，并且液滴喷射器正常工作。

公开(公告)号：EP1013421A3

公开(公告)日：2001-08-08

申请号：EP99125139.8

申请日：1999-12-16

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Wong, Kaiser H. ,  Steinmetz, David ,  Elrod, Scott A. ,  Hadimioglu, Babur B.

IPC: B41J2/04

CPC classification number: B41J2/14008 ,  B41J2002/14322

Abstract: Low acoustic solid wave attenuation structures are formed with an electroformed nickel mold, and are incorporated within acoustic ink emitters, between the focusing lens and surface of an ink layer. The structures have characteristics of low attenuation of acoustic waves to increase the efficiency of acoustic wave transmission within the acoustic ink emitter. Using the described structures, acoustic ink printers can accurately emit materials having high viscosity, including hot melt inks.

公开(公告)号：EP1095771A2

公开(公告)日：2001-05-02

申请号：EP00123260.2

申请日：2000-10-26

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Elrod, Scott A. ,  Roy, Joy ,  Stearns, Richard G. ,  Fitch, John S.

IPC: B41J2/045

CPC classification number: B41J2/14008 ,  B41J2202/08

Abstract: A system for improving the uniformity of ink droplets delivered from a plurality of droplet sources on a printhead is described. The system includes a cooling system that compensates for nonuniform heating effects in a printhead which results in nonuniform temperatures. The distribution of the cooling system, and the effectiveness of the cooling system is set to maintain an approximately uniform ink temperature across the printhead.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于改善从打印头上的多个液滴源输送的墨滴的均匀性的系统。 该系统包括一个冷却系统，可补偿打印头中不均匀的加热效应，从而导致温度不均匀。 冷却系统的分布和冷却系统的有效性被设置为保持打印头上的墨水温度大致均匀。

公开(公告)号：EP0484160B1

公开(公告)日：1998-09-30

申请号：EP91310077.2

申请日：1991-10-31

Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION

Inventor： Elrod, Scott A. ,  Tang, John ,  Minneman, Scott L. ,  Jackson, Warren B.

IPC: G06K11/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/0386

Abstract: An input device for simultaneously entering position and function information into an electronic system having a viewing surface (20) upon which is displayed information generated by the electronic system. A light pen (22) is provided for projecting a light spot onto the viewing surface for indicating the position of a location marker thereon and for indicating a function to be performed. The optical output of the light pen is modified to represent the selected function. A sensor (28) receives the light spot and, in conjunction with discrimination electronics, determines the location of the centroid of the light spot relative to the viewing surface, and determines the function to be performed.