| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Patent applications |
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| 20120107723 | PORE FORMATION BY IN SITU ETCHING OF NANOROD PEM FUEL CELL ELECTRODES - The invention includes a method for use in creating electrochemical electrodes including removing a supporting structure in situ after the assembly of the electrochemical cell. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120081880 | SOLID STATE LIGHT SOURCE LIGHT BULB - A light emitting apparatus includes a lamp base, a light-transmissive bulb envelope, a light source for emitting light, and a heat sink coupled to the light source. A solid state LED light bulb may further include a down conversion material. The down conversion material is disposed within the bulb envelope, remote from the light source and between the light source and the lamp base. The heat sink may include at least one metal fin and, additionally or alternatively, include a mesh disposed over at least an outer portion of the bulb envelope. A solid state light bulb may include a light guide for directing the light emitted by the light source. The solid state light bulb configurations place the light source and heat sink at the apex of the light bulb envelope, distant from the lamp base, in order to dissipate heat produced by the light source into the environment. In addition, at least part of the heat sink is outside the light bulb envelope to maximize the heat dissipation. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120027247 | PINNED-CONTACT, OSCILLATING LIQUID-LIQUID LENS AND IMAGING SYSTEMS - An oscillating liquid lens and imaging system and method employing the lens are provided. The liquid lens includes a substrate with a channel opening extending through the substrate. A liquid drop is disposed within the channel and is sized with a first droplet portion, including a first capillary surface, protruding away from a first substrate surface, and a second droplet portion, including a second capillary surface, protruding away from a second substrate surface. The liquid lens further includes an enclosure at least partially surrounding the substrate, and including a chamber. The liquid drop resides within the chamber, and the liquid lens includes a second liquid disposed within the chamber in direct or indirect contact with the liquid drop, and the liquid lens further includes a driver for oscillating the liquid drop within the channel. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026599 | RECONFIGURABLE, NON-OSCILLATING LIQUID LENS AND IMAGING SYSTEMS - A non-oscillating liquid lens and imaging system and method employing the lens are provided. The liquid lens includes a substrate with a channel opening extending through the substrate. A liquid lens drop is held within the channel and is sized with a first droplet portion, including a first capillary surface, protruding away from a first substrate surface, and a second droplet portion, including a second capillary surface, protruding away from a second substrate surface. The liquid lens further includes an enclosure at least partially surrounding the substrate, and which includes a chamber. The liquid lens drop resides within the chamber, and the liquid lens includes a second liquid disposed within the chamber in direct or indirect contact with the liquid lens drop, and an actuator which facilitates adjusting configuration of the liquid lens drop within the channel, and thus, a focal distance of the liquid lens. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20110306603 | LARGE SUBSTITUENT, NON-PHENOLIC OPIOIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - 8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110272584 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING TERAHERTZ RADIATION BY RADIATION ENHANCED EMISSION OF FLUORESCENCE - Methods and systems for detecting radiation, particularly, terahertz (THz) radiation, are disclosed. The methods and systems disclosed include directing an optical beam in a volume of gas; ionizing at least a portion of the volume of gas with the optical beam to produce a plasma; and detecting a fluorescence produced from an interaction of a radiation wave with the plasma. The information contained in the characteristics of the detected fluorescence, for example, the amplitude and/or phase are used to characterize the radiation wave. Aspects of the invention may be used for homeland security, medicine, and astronomy, among other fields. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110230511 | CARBOXAMIDE BIOISOSTERES OF OPIATES - A compound of formula I is disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110207763 | 8-CARBOXAMIDO-2,6-METHANO-3-BENZAZOCINES - 8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure I in which A is —CH | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110128489 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY WITH REFRACTIVE INDEX MATCHED ELECTRODES - Image display structures and methods of forming image display structures are provided. The image display structure includes a liquid crystal layer disposed between opposing substrates and first and second transparent electrodes disposed between the liquid crystal layer and the respective opposing substrates. At least one of the first and second transparent electrodes includes a porosity such that a refractive index of the respective transparent electrode is reduced. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110102884 | HIGH-POWER WHITE LEDS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting apparatus has a radiation source for emitting short wavelength radiation. A down conversion material receives and down converts at least some of the short wavelength radiation emitted by the radiation source and back transfers a portion of the received and down converted radiation. An optic device adjacent the down conversion material at least partially surrounds the radiation source. The optic device is configured to extract at least some of the back transferred radiation. A sealant substantially seals a space between the radiation source and the optic device. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110102883 | HIGH-POWER WHITE LEDS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting apparatus has a radiation source for emitting short wavelength radiation. A down conversion material receives and down converts at least some of the short wavelength radiation emitted by the radiation source and back transfers a portion of the received and down converted radiation. An optic device adjacent the down conversion material at least partially surrounds the radiation source. The optic device is configured to extract at least some of the back transferred radiation. A sealant substantially seals a space between the radiation source and the optic device. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110099437 | Loss Tolerant Transmission Control Protocol - A particular device includes a transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to estimate a packet erasure rate for packets of a data window to be transmitted to a receiver. The transmitter is adapted to determine a number of proactive forward error control (FEC) packets for the data window based on the estimated packet erasure rate. The transmitter is adapted to determine a packet size for the packets in the data window based on a window size of the data window and the determined number of proactive FEC packets. The transmitter is also adapted to transmit the data window to the receiver. The packets in the transmitted data window have a size corresponding to the determined packet size and include the determined number of proactive FEC packets. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110063830 | LIGHTING SOURCE USING SOLID STATE EMITTER AND PHOSPHOR MATERIALS - A light emitting apparatus has a light source for emitting a first light in a forward direction. A wavelength-converting layer is spaced apart from the light source and disposed in a path of the first light. The wavelength-converting layer is configured to absorb at least a portion of the first light and emit a second light. A reflective layer is configured to be reflective of at least the second light, and the wavelength-converting layer is disposed between the reflective layer and the light source. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110061891 | DIBLOCK COPOLYMER MODIFIED NANOPARTICLE-POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES FOR ELECTRICAL INSULATION - The invention relates to an electric insulation material including modified nanoparticles, a porous substrate and polymer matrix, wherein the modified nanoparticles include a nanoparticle and a diblock copolymer covalently attached to the nanoparticle, the diblock copolymer including a first block polymer of molecular weight greater than 1000 and a glass transition temperature below room temperature attached to the nanoparticle and a second block polymer of molecular weight greater than 1000 covalently linked to the first block polymer, wherein the second block polymer and the matrix both possess the same chemical functionality. Other electrical insulation materials and methods of making such electrical insulation materials are also disclosed. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110036984 | TUNABLE BROADBAND ANTI-RELFECTION APPARATUS - A broadband anti-reflection apparatus for use with terahertz radiation includes a layer having an outer surface comprising a plurality of pyramid structures having about a 30 μm to about a 110 μm period, and wherein reflectance of the terahertz radiation is reduced compared to a layer comprising a planar outer surface. Also disclosed is a method for modifying terahertz radiation which includes receiving terahertz radiation on a device having an anti-reflection layer having an outer surface comprising a plurality of pyramid structures having about a 30 μm to a 110 μm period, and modifying the terahertz radiation passing through the device or processing the terahertz radiation in the device. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110015088 | BIOCATALYTIC SOLGEL MICROARRAYS - A system and method for conducting high-throughput interactions between test compositions and analytes, comprising one or more test compositions, and a plurality of independent micromatrices, wherein each said micromatrix encapsulates at least one said test composition; and said micromatrices are made of a material that is permeable to an analyte. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110006226 | TERAHERTZ RADIATION SOURCE MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS OF MOUNTING A TERAHERTZ SOURCE - Methods and apparatus for detecting variations in electromagnetic fields, in particular, terahertz (THz) electromagnetic fields, are provided. The methods and apparatus employ polarization detection devices and controllers to maintain or vary the polarization of modulated signals as desired. The methods and apparatus are provided to characterize electromagnetic fields by directing the electromagnetic field and a probe beam upon an electro-crystal and detecting the modulation of the resulting probe beam. Detection of the modulation of the probe beam is practiced by detecting and comparing the polarization components of the modulated probe beam. Aspects of the invention may be used to analyze or detect explosives, explosive related compounds, and pharmaceuticals, among other substances. A compact apparatus, modular optical devices for use with the apparatus, sample holders, and radiation source mounts are also disclosed. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110001123 | Nitride semiconductor light emitting device - A nitride semiconductor light emitting device includes n-type and p-type nitride semiconductor layers, and an active layer disposed between the n-type and p-type nitride semiconductor layers and having a stack structure in which a plurality of quantum barrier layers and one or more quantum well layers are alternately stacked. A net polarization of the quantum barrier layer is smaller than or equal to a net polarization of the quantum well layer. A nitride semiconductor light emitting device can be provided, which can realize high efficiency even at high currents by minimizing the net polarization mismatch between the quantum barrier layer and the quantum well layer. Also, a high-efficiency nitride semiconductor light emitting device can be achieved by reducing the degree of energy-level bending of the quantum well layer. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20100323204 | PROCESS FOR MAKING RARE EARTH CONTAINING GLASS - The invention relates to a process for making a SiO | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100277718 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLASMA-INDUCED TERAHERTZ SPECTROSCOPY - A method of analyzing a remotely-located object includes the step of illuminating at least a portion of a targeted object with electromagnetic radiation to induce a phase transformation in the targeted object, wherein the phase transformation produces an emitter plasma, which emits terahertz radiation. The method also includes the step of ionizing a volume of an ambient gas to produce a sensor plasma by focusing an optical probe beam in the volume and the step of detecting an optical component of resultant radiation produced from an interaction of the focused optical probe beam and the terahertz radiation in the sensor plasma. Detecting an optical component of the resultant radiation emitted by the sensor plasma facilitates detection of a characteristic fingerprint of the targeted object imposed onto the terahertz radiation produced as a result of the induced phase transformation. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100261808 | DIBLOCK COPOLYMER MODIFIED NANOPARTICLE/POLYMER COMPOSITES - The invention relates to a modified nanoparticle including a nanoparticle and a diblock copolymer covalently attached to the nanoparticle, the diblock copolymer comprising a first block polymer of molecular weight greater than 1000 attached to the nanoparticle and a second block polymer of molecular weight greater than 1000 covalently linked to the first block polymer, wherein at least one of the first block polymer and second block polymer comprises repeating units having an azide, acetylene or triazole side chain. Nanocomposites incorporating modified nanoparticles, as well as methods of making modified nanoparticles and nanocomposites are also disclosed. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100254155 | Simulated Candle and Method For Simulating a Candle - Simulated candles and methods of simulating a candle are disclosed. The simulated candles include a cylindrical housing having an open top, a plurality of LEDs positioned in the housing, a plurality of optical fibers positioned to receive and transmit light from the plurality of LEDs through the open top of the housing, and a translucent conical light diffuser mounted about the plurality of optical fibers to simulate the appearance of a candle flame. The housing may simulate a candle taper, and may include simulated wax drippings. The simulated candle may include a power source and control electronics positioned within the housing. The color of the LEDs is selected to provide the realistic appearance of a lit candle, for example, the appearance of historically accurate candle, such as, a spermaceti candle. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100249250 | REVERSIBLE BIOGEL FOR MANIPULATION AND SEPARATION OF SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES - The invention provides the use of novel, binary guanosine gels for simple, rapid and nondestructive solubilization of individual single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) at high concentrations. The gels exhibit selectivity between metallic and semiconducting SWNTs and, further, among SWNTs with different chiralities. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100190817 | LARGE SUBSTITUENT, NON-PHENOLIC AMINE OPIOIDS - 8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100166983 | OMNI-DIRECTIONAL REFLECTOR AND LIGHT EMITTING DIODE ADOPTING THE SAME - An omni-directional reflector having a transparent conductive low-index layer formed of conductive nanorods and a light emitting diode utilizing the omni-directional reflector are provided. The omni-directional reflector includes: a transparent conductive low-index layer formed of conductive nanorods; and a reflective layer formed of a metal. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163988 | HIGH VOLTAGE (>100V) LATERAL TRENCH POWER MOSFET WITH LOW SPECIFIC-ON-RESISTANCE - In one aspect, a lateral MOS device is provided. The lateral MOS device includes a gate electrode disposed at least partially in a gate trench to apply a voltage to a channel region, and a drain electrode spaced from the gate electrode, and in electrical communication with a drift region having a boundary with a lower end of the channel region. The device includes a gate dielectric layer in contact with the gate electrode, and disposed between the gate electrode and the drain electrode. The channel region is adjacent to a substantially vertical wall of the gate trench. The device includes a field plate contacting the gate electrode and configured to increase a breakdown voltage of the device. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100148199 | Light emitting device with fine pattern - A semiconductor light emitting device includes a semiconductor light emitting structure including first and second conductivity type semiconductor layers, and an active layer disposed therebetween, first and second electrodes connected to the first and second conductivity type semiconductor layers, respectively, and a fine pattern for light extraction, formed on a light emitting surface from which light generated from the active layer is emitted. The fine pattern for light extraction is formed as a graded refractive index layer having a refractive index which decreases with vertical distance from the light emitting surface. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100130512 | FUSED-RING HETEROCYCLE OPIOIDS - Compounds of formula: | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100119075 | SPATIALLY ENVELOPING REVERBERATION IN SOUND FIXING, PROCESSING, AND ROOM-ACOUSTIC SIMULATIONS USING CODED SEQUENCES - Methods and systems for simulating at least one room impulse response between two or more sound sources and two or more receivers positioned in an enclosure are provided. At least one early impulse response is generated that includes early reflections from the two or more sound sources to at least one of the receivers. At least one late impulse response is generated including a reverberation portion. The late impulse response is generated to spatially shape the reverberation portion corresponding to a spatial parameter of the enclosure. The at least one early impulse response is combined with the at least one late impulse response to form the at least one simulated room impulse response. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100051560 | WASTE WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS - An improved draft tube spout fluid bed (DTSFB) mixing, handling, conveying, and treating apparatus and systems, and methods for operating are provided. The apparatus and systems can accept particulate material and pneumatically or hydraulically conveying the material to mix and/or treat the material. In addition to conveying apparatus, a collection and separation apparatus adapted to receive the conveyed particulate material is also provided. The collection apparatus may include an impaction plate against which the conveyed material is directed to improve mixing and/or treatment. The improved apparatus are characterized by means of controlling the operation of the pneumatic or hydraulic transfer to enhance the mixing and/or reacting by controlling the flow of fluids, for example, air, into and out of the apparatus. The disclosed apparatus may be used to mix particulate material, for example, mortar; react fluids with particulate material; coat particulate material, or simply convey particulate material. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100036035 | Nanostructured Dielectric Composite Materials - A nanocomposite material suitable for electrical insulation includes a polymer compounded with a substantially homogeneously distributed functionalized nanoparticle filler. The nanocomposite material is produced by compounding the polymer with the functionalized nanoparticle filler by imparting a shear force to a mixture of the polymer and filler capable of preventing agglomeration of the filler whereby the filler is substantially homogeneously distributed in the nanocomposite material. The electrical insulation may be adapted for AC or DC high voltage, and may also be adapted for low or medium voltage to prevent formation of water tree structures. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100021422 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DELIVERY OF EXOGENOUS FACTORS TO NERVOUS SYSTEM SITES - The present invention relates to treatment methods and methods for sustained delivery of one or more exogenous factors to desired nervous system sites. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to the use of biodegradable microspheres to deliver exogenous factors, such as the morphogenic factor, sonic hedgehog (Shh), to the site of spinal cord injury. In certain embodiments, the Shh-releasing microspheres are administered together with stem cells, which may be spinal cord neural stem cells. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to regrowth of neural cells in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100004196 | HEPARAN SULFATE PROTEOGLYCAN COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to method for the preparation of glycosaminoglycan compositions, isolated glycosaminoglycan compositions obtainable therefrom, glycosaminoglycan compositions, kits and use thereof. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for isolating glycosaminoglycan compositions of the invention from human follicular fluid. The compositions, related methods and uses according to the present invention are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of thrombotic diseases, cell proliferation disorders, proteolysis and inflammation mediated cell invasion and infertility. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20090316003 | PINNED-CONTACT OSCILLATING LIQUID LENS AND IMAGING SYSTEM - An oscillating liquid lens and imaging system and method employing the lens are provided. The liquid lens includes a substrate with a channel opening extending therethrough between a first and second surface. A liquid drop is disposed within the channel and is sized with a first droplet portion, including a first capillary surface, protruding away from the first surface, and a second droplet portion, including a second capillary surface, protruding away from the second surface. The liquid lens further includes an oscillator operatively coupled to either the first droplet portion or the second droplet portion for oscillating the liquid drop within the channel. The imaging system, in addition to the oscillating liquid lens, also includes an image sensor coupled to an image path which passes through the first and second droplet portions for capturing one or more images through the oscillating liquid drop. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090247562 | LARGE SUBSTITUENT, NON-PHENOLIC OPIOIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - 8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090221441 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL CELLULAR ARRAY CHIP AND PLATFORM FOR TOXICOLOGY ASSAYS - The present invention is directed to a screening platform employing a miniaturized three-dimensional cell chip for high-throughput toxicology screening of test and lead compounds, prodrugs, drugs and P-450 generated drug metabolites. To this end, the three-dimensional cell chip, employs human cells encapsulated in a matrix (e.g., collagen or alginate gels) in volumes as small as 10 nL arrayed on a functionalized substrates (e.g., glass microscope slides) for spatially addressable screening against multiple test compounds. With the present platform, over 3,000 cell-matrix islands may be spotted providing for simultaneous screening against multiple compounds at multiple doses and in high replicate. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090197905 | QUATERNARY OPIOID CARBOXAMIDES - Compounds of formulas: | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090176958 | SILOXANE MONOMERS AND OLIGOMERS - A process for preparing a cationically photopolymerizable siloxane oligomer, that includes: combining a platinum group catalyst, a hydrosiloxane compound selected from | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090080217 | Encapsulant shapes for light emitting devices lacking rotational symmetry designed to enhance extraction of light with a particular linear polarization - The light-emitting device includes a light source and a transparent encapsulating material that is shaped to modify the polarization anisotropy of light emitted by the light source in at least one direction. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090050875 | NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A nitride semiconductor light emitting device includes n-type and p-type nitride semiconductor layers, and an active layer disposed between the n-type and p-type nitride semiconductor layers and having a stack structure in which a plurality of quantum barrier layers and one or more quantum well layers are alternately stacked. A net polarization of the quantum barrier layer is smaller than or equal to a net polarization of the quantum well layer. A nitride semiconductor light emitting device can be provided, which can realize high efficiency even at high currents by minimizing the net polarization mismatch between the quantum barrier layer and the quantum well layer. Also, a high-efficiency nitride semiconductor light emitting device can be achieved by reducing the degree of energy-level bending of the quantum well layer. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090050874 | NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A nitride semiconductor light emitting device includes n-type and p-type nitride semiconductor layers, an active layer disposed between the n-type and p-type nitride semiconductor layers and having a structure in which a plurality of quantum barrier layers and one or more quantum well layers are alternately stacked, and an electron blocking layer disposed between the active layer and the p-type nitride semiconductor layer. The electron blocking layer has greater bandgap energy than a quantum barrier layer adjacent to the electron blocking layer among the plurality of quantum barrier layers, and has a net polarization equal to or smaller than that of the quantum barrier layer adjacent thereto. The nitride semiconductor light emitting device can achieve high efficiency in every current region by minimizing a net polarization mismatch between a quantum barrier layer and an electron blocking layer. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090048447 | METHOD FOR DECREASING OPIOID METABOLISM - 8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure I in which A is —CH | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090042365 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL FACE-TO-FACE INTEGRATION ASSEMBLY - A via for connecting metallization layers of chips bonded in a face-to-face configuration is provided, as well as methods of fabricating the via. The via may function as an interconnection of metallization layers in three-dimensional, stacked, integrated circuits, and may enable high density, low-resistance interconnection formation. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20080316751 | Reflector shapes for light emitting diode-polarized light sources - A light-emitting device including a light source that exhibits polarization anisotropy and a reflector that is shaped so that for light emitted in at least two directions from the light source, the angle between the dominant polarization directions after reflecting from the reflector is smaller than the angle between the dominant polarization directions before reflecting from the reflector. In the light-emitting device the light source may be a light-emitting diode chip or one of a plurality of light sources. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080260960 | Curcumin and Curcuminoid Compounds, and Use Thereof as Photosensitizers of Onium Salts - Curcumin and curcuminoid compounds as photosensitizers for onium salt photoinitiators in cationic photopolymerization reactions are presented. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080258629 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING POWER FROM AND CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF A FLUORESCENT LAMP - An apparatus and method are provided for extracting power from and controlling temperature of a fluorescent lamp. The apparatus includes a magnetic structure having a magnetic core and a power extraction winding disposed at least partially around the magnetic core. The magnetic core is sized and configured to surround at least a portion of the fluorescent lamp having plasma current passing therethrough when the fluorescent lamp is powered ON. When the fluorescent lamp is powered ON, with the magnetic core surrounding the portion of the fluorescent lamp, plasma current of the fluorescent lamp forms a primary winding of a transformer defined by the magnetic structure and plasma current of the fluorescent lamp passing therethrough. Power is magnetically coupled via the transformer from the plasma current of the fluorescent lamp to the power extraction winding of the magnetic structure for use in powering a device to be coupled thereto. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080239317 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR HANDLING TERAHERTZ RADIATION - Methods and apparatus for detecting variations in electromagnetic fields, in particular, terahertz (THz) electromagnetic fields, are provided. The methods and apparatus employ polarization detection devices and controllers to maintain or vary the polarization of modulated signals as desired. The methods and apparatus are provided to characterize electromagnetic fields by directing the electromagnetic field and a probe beam upon an electro-crystal and detecting the modulation of the resulting probe beam. Detection of the modulation of the probe beam is practiced by detecting and comparing the polarization components of the modulated probe beam. Aspects of the invention may be used to analyze or detect explosives, explosive related compounds, and pharmaceuticals, among other substances. A compact apparatus, modular optical devices for use with the apparatus, sample holders, and radiation source mounts are also disclosed. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080212261 | Energy storage devices and composite articles associated with the same - Embodiments of the invention relate to energy storage devices, e.g., capacitors and batteries, that may include a composite article of elongated conductive structures embedded in a polymer matrix. In some embodiments, a liquid containing ionic species may be dispersed within the polymer matrix of the article. The liquid may contact the elongated conductive structures within the polymer matrix. When the composite article is used as an energy storage device, the large surface area at the interface between the elongated conductive structures and the liquid can provide high energy storage. Embodiments of the invention enable storing energy using a composite article that exhibits both high and low temperature stability, high cyclic repeatability, and mechanical flexibility. The composite article can also be non-toxic, biocompatible and environmentally friendly. Thus, the composite article may be useful for a variety of energy storage applications, such as in the automotive, RFID, MEMS and medical fields. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080203361 | Method and Apparatus for Growth of Multi-Component Single Crystals - A method and apparatus for growth of uniform multi-component single crystals is provided. The single crystal material has at least three elements and has a diameter of at least 50 mm, a dislocation density of less than 100 cm | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080203306 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLASMA-INDUCED TERAHERTZ SPECTROSCOPY - A method of analyzing a remotely-located object includes the step of illuminating at least a portion of a targeted object with electromagnetic radiation to induce a phase transformation in the targeted object, wherein the phase transformation produces an emitter plasma, which emits terahertz radiation. The method also includes the step of ionizing a volume of an ambient gas to produce a sensor plasma by focusing an optical probe beam in the volume and the step of detecting an optical component of resultant radiation produced from an interaction of the focused optical probe beam and the terahertz radiation in the sensor plasma. Detecting an optical component of the resultant radiation emitted by the sensor plasma facilitates detection of a characteristic fingerprint of the targeted object imposed onto the terahertz radiation produced as a result of the induced phase transformation. | 08-28-2008 |
