公开(公告)号：US06364469B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09730685

申请日：2000-12-06

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Ravi Sharma ,  Jeffrey I. Hirsh

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Ravi Sharma ,  Jeffrey I. Hirsh

IPC: B41J207

CPC classification number: B41J2/02 ,  B41J2202/03

Abstract: An ink jet printing process comprising the steps of; a) providing an ink jet printer in which a continuous stream of ink jet ink is emitted from a nozzle that is responsive to digital data signals; b) loading the printer with an ink jet recording element; c) loading the printer with an inkjet ink comprising a thermally-responsive polymeric material; and d) ejecting ink from a thermally-steered continuous ink jet print head onto one of the ink jet recording elements in response to the digital data signals.

Abstract translation: 一种喷墨打印方法，包括以下步骤：a）提供一种喷墨打印机，其中喷墨墨水的连续流从响应于数字数据信号的喷嘴发射; b）用喷墨记录元件 ; c）使用包含热响应聚合物材料的喷墨油墨装载所述打印机; 并且d）响应于数字数据信号将墨从热转印连续喷墨打印头喷射到其中一个喷墨记录元件上。

公开(公告)号：US06325490B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09224533

申请日：1998-12-31

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Thomas L. Penner ,  Ravi Sharma

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Thomas L. Penner ,  Ravi Sharma

IPC: B41J2135

CPC classification number: B41J2/1646 ,  B41J2/1433 ,  B41J2/1606 ,  B41J2/162 ,  B41J2/1625 ,  B41J2/1642 ,  B41J2202/03 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00

Abstract: An ink jet nozzle plate is provided comprising an outer surface having a self-assembled monolayer thereon comprising a mixture of at least one hydrophobic compound and at least one ionic compound, which monolayer renders the outer surface non-wetting with respect to aqueous ink solutions. In accordance with preferred embodiments, the self-assembled monolayers comprises a mixture of hydrophobic alkyl thiols and charged alkyl thiols. An advantage of coatings in accordance with the invention is that they provide improved non-wetting characteristics after contact with ink.

Abstract translation: 提供一种喷墨喷嘴板，其包括其上具有自组装单层的外表面，其上包含至少一种疏水化合物和至少一种离子化合物的混合物，所述单层使外表面相对于水性油墨溶液不润湿。 根据优选实施方案，自组装单层包含疏水性烷基硫醇和带电的烷基硫醇的混合物。 根据本发明的涂层的优点是它们在与油墨接触之后提供改善的非润湿特性。

公开(公告)号：US06296344B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-02

申请号：US09470813

申请日：1999-12-22

Applicant: Ravi Sharma ,  Zhihao Yang ,  Thomas L. Penner

Inventor： Ravi Sharma ,  Zhihao Yang ,  Thomas L. Penner

IPC: B41J2165

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B05D1/185 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B05D7/52 ,  B41J2/1606 ,  B41J2/162 ,  B41J2/164 ,  B82Y40/00

Abstract: A method for replenishing fouled coatings on a nozzle plate for an ink jet printhead, the nozzle plate comprising the following layers in the order recited: i) a first monomolecular layer of an organic material having first and second functional groups, the first functional group of the first monomolecular layer being bound to the surface of the nozzle plate, and the second functional group of the first monomolecular layer being bound to a second monomolecular layer, and ii) the second monomolecular layer of an organic material having first and second functional groups, the first functional group of the second monomolecular layer being bound to the second functional group of the first monomolecular layer, and the second functional group of the second monomolecular layer being an anti-wetting group, the second monomolecular layer having been fouled; the method comprising A) unbinding the first functional group of the fouled second monomolecular layer so that it is no longer bound to the second functional group of the first monomolecular layer; B) removing the fouled second monomolecular layer; and C) reattaching a new, unfouled second monomolecular layer to the first monomolecular layer; the new, unfouled second monomolecular layer comprising an organic material having first and second functional groups, the first functional group of the second new, unfouled monomolecular layer being bound to the second functional group of the first monomolecular layer, and the second functional group of the new, unfouled second monomolecular layer being an anti-wetting group.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在用于喷墨打印头的喷嘴板上补充污垢涂层的方法，喷嘴板按照所述顺序包括以下层：i）具有第一和第二官能团的有机材料的第一单分子层，第一官能团 所述第一单分子层与所述喷嘴板的表面结合，并且所述第一单分子层的第二官能团与第二单分子层结合，以及ii）具有第一和第二官能团的有机材料的第二单分子层， 第二单分子层的第一官能团与第一单分子层的第二官能团结合，第二单分子层的第二官能团为防润湿基团，第二单分子层已被污染; 所述方法包括：A）使结垢的第二单分子层的第一官能团与第一单分子层的第二官能团不再结合， B）去除被污染的第二单分子层; 和C）将新的未结合的第二单分子层重新附着到第一单分子层; 新的未结合的第二单分子层包含具有第一和第二官能团的有机材料，第二新的未结合单分子层的第一官能团与第一单分子层的第二官能团结合，第二官能团 新的未结垢的第二单分子层是抗潮湿组。

公开(公告)号：US07850933B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US11734692

申请日：2007-04-12

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Hao Wang ,  Zhiyong Xu

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Hao Wang ,  Zhiyong Xu

IPC: C22B3/00

CPC classification number: C01G1/02 ,  B22F9/24 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C01P2002/84 ,  C01P2002/88 ,  C01P2004/64 ,  C01P2006/40 ,  C09C1/043 ,  B22F1/0018

Abstract: Methods for forming nanoparticles under commercially attractive conditions. The nanoparticles can have very small size and high degree of monodispersity. Low temperature sintering is possible, and highly conductive films can be made. Semiconducting and electroluminescent films can be also made. One embodiment provides a method comprising: (a) providing a first mixture comprising at least one nanoparticle precursor and at least one first solvent for the nanoparticle precursor, wherein the nanoparticle precursor comprises a salt comprising a cation comprising a metal; (b) providing a second mixture comprising at least one reactive moiety reactive for the nanoparticle precursor and at least one second solvent for the reactive moiety, wherein the second solvent phase separates when it is mixed with the first solvent; and (c) combining said first and second mixtures in the presence of a surface stabilizing agent, wherein upon combination the first and second mixtures phase-separate and nanoparticles are formed.

Abstract translation: 在商业上有吸引力的条件下形成纳米颗粒的方法。 纳米颗粒可以具有非常小的尺寸和高度的单分散性。 可以进行低温烧结，可以制成高导电性的膜。 也可以制造半导体和电致发光膜。 一个实施方案提供了一种方法，包括：（a）提供包含至少一种纳米颗粒前体和用于纳米颗粒前体的至少一种第一溶剂的第一混合物，其中所述纳米颗粒前体包含包含金属的阳离子的盐; （b）提供第二混合物，其包含至少一种对于纳米颗粒前体具有反应性的反应性部分和用于反应性部分的至少一种第二溶剂，其中当第二溶剂相与第一溶剂混合时分离; 和（c）在表面稳定剂的存在下组合所述第一和第二混合物，其中在组合时，形成第一和第二混合物相分离和纳米颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US20100009153A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12483190

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Zhiyoung Xu ,  Yu Du

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Zhiyoung Xu ,  Yu Du

IPC: B32B27/00 ,  H01B1/12 ,  B05D5/12

CPC classification number: H01B1/22 ,  C08K3/08 ,  C09D7/67 ,  C09D7/69 ,  C09D7/70 ,  C09D11/037 ,  C09D11/52 ,  C09D17/006 ,  H05K1/097 ,  H05K2201/0266 ,  H05K2201/0272

Abstract: A composition comprises at least one silver nanoparticulate material, at least one conductive microparticulate material, and less than about 3% wt of an organic or polymeric resin. The composition provides a low curing temperature and upon cure good film properties. Also provided herein is a method of using an ink or paste, comprising: (i) providing the ink or paste comprising at least one silver nanoparticulate material, at least one conductive microparticulate material, and less than about 3% wt of an organic or polymeric resin; and (ii) curing the ink or paste at a temperature at lower than about 200° C. to decompose the organic resin.

Abstract translation: 组合物包含至少一种银纳米颗粒材料，至少一种导电微粒材料和小于约3重量％的有机或聚合物树脂。 该组合物提供低固化温度并且在固化时具有良好的膜性能。 本文还提供了使用油墨或糊剂的方法，其包括：（i）提供包含至少一种银纳米颗粒材料，至少一种导电微粒材料和小于约3重量％的有机或聚合物的油墨或糊料 树脂; 和（ii）在低于约200℃的温度下固化油墨或糊状物以分解有机树脂。

公开(公告)号：US20090159121A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12247998

申请日：2008-10-08

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Zhiyong Xu ,  Zeqi Tang

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Zhiyong Xu ,  Zeqi Tang

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  B05D5/12 ,  B32B15/00

CPC classification number: H01B1/16 ,  B22F9/24 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  C09D11/52 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  B22F1/0018

Abstract: A method of fabricating a device, comprising a ink or paste on a silicon based semiconductor material, wherein the ink or paste comprises a mixture of inorganic conductive and additive nanoparticles and wherein the semiconductor material is silicon. An example is a mixture of silver and palladium nanoparticles.

Abstract translation: 一种制造器件的方法，其包括在硅基半导体材料上的油墨或糊料，其中所述油墨或糊料包含无机导电和添加剂纳米颗粒的混合物，并且其中所述半导体材料是硅。 一个例子是银和钯纳米颗粒的混合物。

公开(公告)号：US20060003262A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US10881301

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  David Kay ,  Lee Tutt

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  David Kay ,  Lee Tutt

IPC: G03C5/00 ,  B44C1/22

CPC classification number: H05K3/02 ,  H05K3/102 ,  H05K2201/0112 ,  H05K2201/0257 ,  H05K2203/107

Abstract: A method of forming a pattern of electrical conductors on a substrate (18) consists of forming metal nanoparticles on a conductive material. A light absorbing dye is mixed with the metal nanoparticles. The mixture is then coated on the substrate. The pattern is formed on the coated substrate with laser light (14). Unannealed material is removed from the substrate.

Abstract translation: 在基板（18）上形成电导体图案的方法包括在导电材料上形成金属纳米颗粒。 吸光染料与金属纳米粒子混合。 然后将混合物涂覆在基材上。 用激光在涂覆的基板上形成图案（14）。 未退火的材料从基材上除去。

公开(公告)号：US06843121B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10647360

申请日：2003-08-25

Applicant: Michael J. DeBar ,  Zhihao Yang

Inventor： Michael J. DeBar ,  Zhihao Yang

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  G01L7/20 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01F5/00 ,  G01L7/18

CPC classification number: B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17556 ,  G01L7/20 ,  G01L9/0095

Abstract: A method of measuring absolute static pressure in a microfluidic device transporting a working fluid that is immiscible in a first selected gas environment, includes providing a first fluid conducting channel having an atmosphere provided by the first selected gas environment in a sealed environment and in communication with the microfluidic device at a first point of communication; providing a first sensing mechanism that is electrically interrogated, disposed adjacent to the first fluid conducting channel; and transporting the working fluid under pressure conducted by the microfluidic device into the first fluid conducting channel such that the volume transported into such first fluid conducting channel varies depending upon the absolute static pressure of the working fluid.

Abstract translation: 传输在第一选定气体环境中不混溶的工作流体的微流体装置中测量绝对静压的方法包括在密封环境中提供具有由第一选定气体环境提供的气氛的第一流体传导通道并与 所述微流体装置在第一通信点处; 提供被电询问的第一感测机构，邻近所述第一流体传导通道设置; 以及在由所述微流体装置传导的压力下将所述工作流体输送到所述第一流体传导通道中，使得输送到所述第一流体传导通道中的体积根据所述工作流体的绝对静压而变化。

公开(公告)号：US06386679B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09708881

申请日：2000-11-08

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Ravi Sharma ,  Michael E. Meichle ,  John M. Noonan

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Ravi Sharma ,  Michael E. Meichle ,  John M. Noonan

IPC: B41J2135

CPC classification number: B41J2/16579 ,  B41J2/03 ,  B41J2/16552 ,  B41J2/185 ,  B41J2002/032 ,  B41J2002/1853 ,  B41J2202/16

Abstract: A method for correcting the performance of a continuous ink jet print head having a nozzle plate with a plurality of nozzles each having an orifice, at least one of the nozzles being a malfunctioning nozzle, the method including: a) determining which nozzle of the nozzle plate is malfunctioning; b) applying a heat-activatable material over the surface of the nozzle plate; c) applying heat to the malfunctioning nozzle, thereby causing the heat-activatable material to flow into the orifice of the malfunctioning nozzle to block it; and d) removing any excess heat-activatable material.

Abstract translation: 一种用于校正具有喷嘴板的连续喷墨打印头的性能的方法，所述喷嘴板具有各自具有孔口的多个喷嘴，所述喷嘴中的至少一个是故障喷嘴，所述方法包括：a）确定所述喷嘴的哪个喷嘴 板发生故障; b）在喷嘴板的表面上施加可热激活的材料; c）向故障喷嘴施加热量，从而使可热激活的材料流入故障喷嘴的孔中以阻挡其; 和）去除任何多余的热可活化材料。

公开(公告)号：US06345881B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-12

申请号：US09408193

申请日：1999-09-29

Applicant: Zhihao Yang ,  Yung-Rai Lee ,  Thomas L. Penner ,  Ravi Sharma

Inventor： Zhihao Yang ,  Yung-Rai Lee ,  Thomas L. Penner ,  Ravi Sharma

IPC: B41J2135

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B41J2/1606

Abstract: A method for treating a metallic oxide or metallic nitride ink jet printhead nozzle plate comprising stamping the front surface thereof with an anti-wetting agent using an elastomeric stamp.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理金属氧化物或金属氮化物喷墨打印头喷嘴板的方法，包括使用弹性体印模将其前表面冲压成抗湿润剂。