16th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140106415 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ACRYLAMIDE AQUEOUS SOLUTION - There is provided a method for producing an aqueous acrylamide solution by producing acrylamide by reacting a composition including acrylonitrile with water, in which the composition including acrylonitrile includes 20 to 80 mg of methacrylonitrile per 1 kg of the total weight of the composition including acrylonitrile. According to the present invention, a production method allowing stable obtainment of an aqueous acrylamide solution can be provided as polymerization of the acrylamide can be suppressed without causing a decreas+455e in quality. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106416 | MANIPULATION OF GENES OF THE MEVALONATE AND ISOPRENOID PATHWAYS TO CREATE NOVEL TRAITS IN TRANSGENIC ORGANISMS - Disclosed are the uses of specific genes of the mevalonate and isoprenoid biosynthetic pathways, and of inactive gene sites (the pseudogene) to (1) enhance biosynthesis of isopentenyl diphosphate, dimethylallyl diphosphate and isoprenoid pathway derived products in the plastids of transgenic plants and microalgae, (2) create novel antibiotic resistant transgenic plants and microalgae, and (3) create a novel selection system and/or targeting sites for mediating the insertion of genetic material into plant and microalgae plastids. The specific polynucleotides to be used, solely or in any combination thereof, are publicly available from GeneBank and contain open reading frames having sequences that upon expression will produce active proteins with the following enzyme activities: (a) acetoacetyl CoA thiolase (EC 2.3.1.9), (b) 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) synthase (EC 4.1.3.5), (c) HMG-CoA reductase (EC 1.1.1.34), (d) mevalonate kinase (EC 2.7.1.36), (e) phosphomevalonate kinase (EC 2.7.4.2), (f) mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.33), (g) isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) isomerase (EC 5.3.3.2), and (h) phytoene synthase (EC 2.5.1.32). | 2014-04-17 |
20140106417 | DGAT GENES AND METHODS OF USE FOR TRIGLYCERIDE PRODUCTION IN RECOMBINANT MICROORGANISMS - The present invention provides novel diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT) genes, including novel genes encoding localization peptides. The present invention also provides recombinant cells, such as algae, transformed with DGAT genes and methods of using such recombinant cells to produce triglyceride. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106418 | Enhanced Fermentation From Pretreatment Products - Provided are methods and compositions for higher yields through the addition of pretreatment/hydrolysis extracts in the fermentation process. These fractions increase the rate of growth for biocatalysts and result in improved composition of fermentation end products. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106419 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTATION PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to processes and systems for the production of fermentation products such as alcohols. The present invention also provides methods for separating feed stream components for improved biomass processing and productivity. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106420 | BIOCONVERSION PROCESSES USING WATER-INSOLUBLE LIQUIDS - Processes are disclosed for bioconversion processes in which a ME biocatalyst is surrounded by water-insoluble liquid during the bioconversion to facilitate one or more of mass transfer of substrate to and bioproduct from the biocatalyst and the separation and recovery of bioproduct from the water-insoluble liquid. The ME biocatalyst irreversibly retains microorganisms for the bioconversion and has, in its interior, an aqueous environment. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106421 | Methods Of Producing Carboxylic Acids And/Or Alcohols - Carboxylic acids and/or alcohols are produced by a fermentation process comprising: growing an immobilized microorganism capable of producing carboxylic acids and/or alcohols in an aqueous medium and in the presence of an organic medium, and recovering the carboxylic acids and/or alcohols from the organic medium; wherein a mesh is placed at an interface of the organic medium and the aqueous medium; and further wherein the organic medium comprises at least one organic solvent and at least one extractant chosen from tri-alkylphosphine oxides and tri-alkylamines. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106422 | DIFFUSION-BASED METHOD FOR OBTAINING VOLATILE HYDROCARBONS PRODUCED BY PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS IN TWO-PHASE BIOREACTORS - This invention relates to methods of obtaining volatile hydrocarbons produced by photosynthetic microorganisms using a two-phase gaseous/aqueous bioreactor. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106423 | Method of Preparing Piceatannol Using Bacterial Cytochrome P450 and Composition Therefor - Provided is a method of preparing piceatannol, and more particularly, to a method of preparing piceatannol from resveratrol using bacterial cytochrome P450 BM3 (CYP102A1) or mutants thereof, and a composition and a kit therefor. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106424 | Reducing Carbon Dioxide Production and Increasing Ethanol Yield During Microbial Ethanol Fermentation - The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing ethanol wherein the amount of CO | 2014-04-17 |
20140106425 | BIOPROCESSES FOR MAKING BUTANOL - Butanol is produced by the bioconversion of substrate using a biocatalyst comprising an open, porous hydrophilic polymeric structure having microorganisms for the bioconversion irreversibly retained therein wherein the microorganisms have undergone phenotypic alterations which includes enhanced tolerance to butanol. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106426 | SEPARATION OF LIGNIN FROM HYDROLYZATE - A method for the production water insoluble reactive lignin having low sulfur content and lignosulfonates from lignocellulosic material in a batch or continuous process. Lignocellulosic material is fractionated to produce water insoluble native lignin and lignosulfonates in various ratios, while preserving the cellulose and hydrolyzed hemicelluloses using water, ethanol and sulfur dioxide. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106427 | Biogas From Enzyme-Treated Bagasse - The present invention relates to a process for treatment of a bagasse-derived material which treatment increases the degradability of the lignocellulosic fibres. In particular the invention relates to methane production from enzymatically treated bagasse-derived material, where the enzyme-treatment of the invention is used to increase the methane production in comparison with untreated bagasse. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106428 | PHOTOCATALYTIC HYDROGEN PRODUCTION IN CYANOBACTERIA - A cyanobacterial cell comprising a PSI complex which accepts electrons from at least one respiratory cytochrome is disclosed. Methods of generating same and use of same for the production of hydrogen gas are also disclosed. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106429 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY TRANSFECTION OF siRNA - Described herein are methods and compositions for high efficiency transfection of siRNA into a cell population. Such methods and compositions utilize a low voltage pre-conditioning pulse to modulate the efficiency of siRNA transfection. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions permit spatial and temporal control of siRNA transfection efficiency within a population of cells. The disclosed methods and compositions, in some embodiments, are amenable to high throughput applications such as siRNA library-based phenotypic screening. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106430 | ACTIVATION AND AGGREGATION OF HUMAN PLATELETS AND FORMATION OF PLATELET GELS BY NANOSECOND PULSED ELECTRIC FIELDS - Methods for forming activated platelet gels using nsPEF's and applying the activated gels to wounds, such as heart tissue after myocardial infarction. The platelets are activated by applying at least one nsPEF with a duration between about 10 picoseconds to 1 microsecond and electrical field strengths between about 10 kV/cm and 350 kV/cm. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106431 | HIGH FIDELITY THERMOSTABLE LIGASE AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to a mutant thermostable ligase having substantially higher fidelity than either T4 ligase or | 2014-04-17 |
20140106432 | CELL MASS CAPABLE OF SERVING AS A PRIMITIVE ORGAN-LIKE STRUCTURE COMPRISED OF A PLURALITY OF CELL TYPES OF SOMATIC ORIGIN - The present invention provides a method of producing a cell mass capable of serving as a primitive organ-like structure comprised of a plurality of somatic cell types of somatic origin, comprising: preparing cultures containing the plurality of types of somatic cells; mixing the plurality of types of somatic cell cultures followed by adding a Wnt signal activator to the mixed cell culture; subjecting the culture containing the Wnt signal activator to non-plate contact culturing over a predetermined time period; and replacing the medium of the culture cultured by the non-plate contact culturing with medium not containing Wnt signal activator and further culturing for a predetermined time period; wherein, at least one type of the plurality of somatic cells is maintained in an undifferentiated state. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106433 | RNase H-Based Assays Utilizing Modified RNA Monomers - The present invention pertains to novel oligonucleotide compounds for use in various biological assays, such as nucleic acid amplification, ligation and sequencing reactions. The novel oligonucleotides comprise a ribonucleic acid domain and a blocking group at or near the 3′ end of the oligonucleotide. These compounds offer an added level of specificity previously unseen. Methods for performing nucleic acid amplification, ligation and sequencing are also provided. Additionally, kits containing the oligonucleotides are also disclosed herein. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106434 | APOPLAST WASH FLUID RECOVERY FOR IMPROVED RECOMBINANT ENDOGLUCANASE PRODUCTION IN TOBACCO LEAVES - The present disclosure relates to methods of increasing the production of an apoplast-targeted recombinant protein in a plant tissue and to methods of increasing the purity of an apoplast-targeted recombinant protein recovered from a plant tissue. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106435 | NOVEL LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM ISOLATED FROM LEAVES OF CAMELLIA SINENSIS - Disclosed are novel | 2014-04-17 |
20140106436 | USE OF AT LEAST ONE CHELATING AGENT INTRODUCED INTO THE CULTURE MEDIUM OF MAGNETOTACTIC BACTERIA IN ORDER TO STIMULATE THE GROWTH THEREOF - The invention relates to the use of at least one chelating agent, including an iron chelating agent, in order to stimulate the growth of magnetotactic bacteria. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106437 | REMOVING COMPOUNDS FROM WATER USING A SERIES OF REACTOR TUBES CONTAINING CATHODES COMPRISED OF A MIXED METAL OXIDE - A series of reactor tubes can be employed to remove a biofilm from a growth medium. Each reactor tube can contain a cathode comprised of a blend of transition metal oxides. As the growth medium is passed through the series of reactor tubes, a specific voltage and amperage can be applied to the reactor tubes to cause the biofilm to aggregate without damaging the algae. The aggregated biofilm can then be easily removed from the growth medium. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106438 | Bacteria Cultures and Compositions Comprising Bacteria Cultures - The present invention relates to bacteria cultures and composition comprising one or more cultures of the invention. The invention also relates to methods of washing or cleaning laundry or fabrics and surfaces as well as degrading waste material using a bacteria culture of the invention. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106439 | DISHWASHING LIQUID HAVING BLEACHING CATALYST AND PROTEASE - In a dishwashing liquid, the cleaning performance, in particular on bleachable stains such as, for example, tea stains, is to be improved. This succeeds using a dishwashing liquid which comprises a hydrogen peroxide source, a bleaching catalyst and a protease that, in native electrophoresis on a polyacrylamide gel, has a migration distance that is longer than the migration distance of the protease as per SEQ ID NO. 1. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106440 | ENHANCED ENZYMATIC CO2 CAPTURE TECHNIQUES ACCORDING TO SOLUTION PKA, TEMPERATURE AND/OR ENZYME CHARACTER - Techniques related to enhancement of CO | 2014-04-17 |
20140106441 | BIOAFFINITY SENSORS BASED ON SURFACE MONOLAYERS - Methods, systems, devices and materials are disclosed for implementing a bioaffinity sensor having a self-assembled monolayer interface for detection of a target molecule. In one aspect, a sensor device for detecting a target molecule includes a surface capable of attaching a thiol and a molecular monolayer formed on the surface that includes a molecular capture probe having a thiol region, a linear alkanethiol molecule having one thiol region, and a linear alkanedithiol molecule having two thiol regions, in which the molecular capture probe includes a region for receiving a target substance having a complimentary region that couples with the region of the molecular capture probe to generate a detectable signal. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106442 | NMR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE RAPID DETECTION OF ANALYTES - This invention features systems and methods for the detection of analytes, and their use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106443 | COMPOSTER - A composter comprising a container for receiving material to be composted, an aerator within the container having at least one opening for allowing air to pass from the aerator into the container, a base structure defining a floor on which the composting material sits above a leachate tank located under the floor, an air flow path through the base structure for providing air from outside the composter to the aerator and to openings located in the floor above the leachate tank to facilitate aerobic decomposition of the composting material. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106444 | MULTILAYERED CELL CULTURE APPARATUS - A multilayered cell culture apparatus for the culturing of cells is disclosed. The cell culture apparatus is defined as an integral structure having a plurality of cell culture chambers in combination with tracheal space(s). The body of the apparatus has imparted therein gas permeable membranes in combination with tracheal spaces that will allow the free flow of gases between the cell culture chambers and the external environment. The flask body also includes an aperture that will allow access to the cell growth chambers by means of a needle or cannula. The size of the apparatus, and location of an optional neck and cap section, allows for its manipulation by standard automated assay equipment, further making the apparatus ideal for high throughput applications. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106445 | METHOD FOR QUANTITATIVE TRANSFER OF ANALYTES - A method for transferring a quantity of analytes comprising at least stages of: predisposing a substantially homogeneous mixture of a predetermined initial quantity of at least an analyte and a liquid, obtaining a known concentration value or known amount of the analyte in the mixture; introducing into the mixture at least a collecting portion ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140106446 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR LONG TERM HEMATOPOIETIC REPOPULATION - Methods for isolating a CD133 | 2014-04-17 |
20140106447 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR RECRUITING STEM CELLS - Described herein are compositions and methods of using modified placental tissue grafts composed of at least one membrane, capable of recruiting stem cells in vivo and in vitro. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106448 | METHODS OF ISOLATING CELLS - Provided herein are methods of isolating and expanding a plurality of multipotent cells (e.g., MSCs and ASCs) using a first culture in a suitable 2-dimensional substrate and a second culture in a suitable 3-dimensional substrate containing the basement membrane component and ROCK inhibitors. Also described are multipotent cell cultures made by the methods. Multipotent cell cultures as described may be used for transplantation or as niche cells for supporting other types of stem cells. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106449 | Use of Chimeric Antigen Receptor-Modified T Cells to Treat Cancer - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer in a human. The invention includes relates to administering a genetically modified T cell to express a CAR wherein the CAR comprises an antigen binding domain, a transmembrane domain, a costimulatory signaling region, and a CD3 zeta signaling domain. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106450 | Compositions and Methods for Inhibiting Expression of a Target Gene - The present invention relates to a double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) having a nucleotide sequence which is substantially identical to at least a part of a target gene and which is no more than 49, preferably less than 25, nucleotides in length, and which comprises a complementary (antisense) RNA strand having a 1 to 4 nucleotide overhang at the 3′-end and a blunt 5′-end. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the dsRNA and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical compositions are useful for inhibiting the expression of a target gene, as well as for treating diseases caused by expression of the target gene, at low dosages (i.e., less than 5 milligrams, preferably less than 25 micrograms, per kg body weight per day). The invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the expression of a target gene, as well as methods for treating diseases caused by the expression of the gene. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106451 | SUBSTITUTED 2'-THIO-BICYCLIC NUCLEOSIDES AND OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS PREPARED THEREFROM - Provided herein are novel bicyclic nucleosides, oligomeric compounds that include such bicyclic nucleosides and methods of using the oligomeric compounds. More particularly, the novel bicyclic nucleosides comprise a furanose ring system having a bridge comprising a 4′-methylene group attached to a 2′-sulfoxide or sulfone group and optionally including one or more substituent groups attached to the 4′-methylene and or the 5′-position. In certain embodiments, the oligomeric compounds provided herein are expected to hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106452 | Intra-Culture Perfusion Methods and Applications Thereof - Disclosed are intra-culture perfusion methods applied to standard cell culture disposables using three-dimensional cell culture scaffold and synthetic vasculature compositions in high-throughput screening and high-content screening applications, and assay development. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106453 | STIRRED TANK REACTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A method of mixing a fluid includes positioning a flexible bag into the chamber of a support housing, the support housing having a plurality of baffles positioned so that the bag folds around the baffles. A fluid is delivered into a compartment of the flexible bag. A mixing element, such as an impeller, is moved within the compartment of the flexible bag so as to mix the fluid therein. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106454 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MONOLITHIC MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - A method is described for producing a microfluidic device ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140106455 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING VACCINE COMPOSITION - A method of preparing a composition comprising one or more antigens adsorbed to an amino acid wherein said method comprises: (i) mixing a solution of one or more antigens with a solution of the amino acid in an aqueous acid whilst neutralising the mixture of solutions, thereby forming an adsorbate comprising the one or more antigens and the amino acid; (ii) separating the adsorbate into a desired buffer by cross-flow filtration thereby forming said composition; and (iii) recovering said composition; wherein steps (i) to (iii) are performed in a sterile environment and within a closed system. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106456 | APPARATUS FOR INTRODUCING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL, METHOD OF INTRODUCING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL AND MAGNETIC SUPPORT FOR INTRODUCING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - The invention relates to an apparatus for introducing a biological material, a method of introducing a biological material, and a magnetic support for introducing a biological material with the object of providing an apparatus for introducing a biological material, a method of introducing a biological material, and a magnetic support for introducing a biological material whereby a biological material can be efficiently introduced into a host. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106457 | Stably maintained multiple copies of at least two ORF in the same orientation - The present invention relates to a method for constructing a host cell expressing a polypeptide of interest from at least two ORF's stably integrated onto the chromosome of the host cell comprising the steps of:
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20140106458 | Conjugative Plasmids and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides novel | 2014-04-17 |
20140106459 | METHOD OF USING A CONTROL SOLUTION AND PREPARING FOR TESTING USING THE SAME - A method of distinguishing a control solution from a sample in an electrochemical test sensor is performed. The method includes adding a control marker to the control solution. The control solution includes the control marker and analyte. The test sensor includes working and counter electrodes, and a reagent. A potential is applied to the test sensor to oxidize the control marker and the analyte. The resulting electrical current is measured. A potential is applied to the test sensor lower than the other potential in which the potential is sufficient to oxidize the analyte and not the control marker. The resulting electrical current is measured. Determining whether a control solution or a sample is present based on the measured electrical currents. To increase the measured current, a salt may be added to the control solution in an amount sufficient to increase the electrical current by at least 5% as compared to a control solution in the absence of a salt. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106460 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSTICS OF AN EMISSION SYSTEM WITH MORE THAN ONE SCR REGION - Methods and systems for controlling and/or diagnosing an emission control system of a vehicle having a first SCR region upstream of a second SCR region are provided herein. One exemplary method includes, indicating degradation based on a first SCR region performance during a first condition; and indicating degradation based on a second SCR region performance during a second condition, the first condition different than the second condition. In this way, different levels of degradation among different SCR regions may be used to indicate emissions levels have increased above a threshold value, for example. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106461 | MERCURY MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Mercury monitoring system and methods for detecting an amount of total mercury in a liquid sample include a sample inlet for receiving a liquid sample, a heating chamber in direct fluid communication with the sample inlet, an oxidation chamber for oxidizing the evaporated sample, a mercury amalgamator for trapping elemental mercury, and may include a mercury detector. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106462 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT, DROPLET-BASED SINGLE MOLECULE ANALYSIS WITH LOW REAGENT CONSUMPTION - A microfluidic device for a confocal fluorescence detection system has an input channel defined by a body of the microfluidic device, a sample concentration section defined by the body of the microfluidic device and in fluid connection with the input channel, a mixing section defined by the body of the microfluidic device and in fluid connection with the concentration section, and a detection region that is at least partially transparent to illumination light of the confocal fluorescence detection system and at least partially transparent to fluorescent light when emitted from a sample under observation as the sample flows through the detection region. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106463 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR DETECTING OXIDIZING SALTS - The present invention provides methods for determining the presence of oxidizing salts. According to the current invention, analyte is collected on a swipe and subsequently heated to a temperature sufficient to release a detectible vapor phase component of the oxidizing salt. The vapor phase component passes reacts with a pH sensitive molecule. Reaction of the vapor phase product with the pH sensitive molecule produces a detectible change in response intensity. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106464 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING ALKALINITY CONDITIONS IN AQUEOUS LIQUIDS - Method for analyzing the alkalinity conditions in aqueous liquids, comprising: sampling a known amount of the aqueous liquid and placing it in a container of known volume, measuring pH in the sampled liquid and pressure in the container, adding a known amount of CO | 2014-04-17 |
20140106465 | LUMINESCENT NANOSYSTEMS - The present invention relates to nanosystems comprising metal atomic quantum clusters (AQCs) of at least two different sizes encapsulated in a cavity with an inner diameter less than or equal to 10 nm for the use thereof as luminescent nanosystems, particularly for the use thereof as fluorescent nanosystems; as well as the method for obtaining and detecting them. The invention also relates to the use of said luminescent nanosystems as a fluorescent probe, biomarker or contrasting agent. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106466 | GLASS BEAD FLOW RATES TO FACILITATE IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC TEST ELEMENT MANUFACTURE - A method of preparing a glass bead mixture using inert nanoparticles to improve flow rates of the glass beads for purposes of manufacturing an immunodiagnostic test element, such as a column agglutination test cassette, and a test element made in accordance with the method. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106467 | PIPETTING UNIT AND METHOD OF PIPETTING A TEST LIQUID - A pipetting unit and a method of using the pipetting unit for pipetting a volume V | 2014-04-17 |
20140106468 | PHOTONIC CRYSTAL SENSOR - Optical sensor for detecting an analyte ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140106469 | Nanoparticle Plasmonic Sensor for Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance - The present invention provides a sensor for detecting the binding of molecules to membrane surfaces. The sensor comprises a nanoparticle coated with a continuous layer of silica, and having a ligand attached thereto, for detection of an analyte in a solution. The nanoparticle can be further coated with a continuous membrane, such as a lipid bilayer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106470 | COMPACT ANALYZER FOR ACQUIRING CHARACTERISTICS OF SMALL TABS PLACED IN A VESSEL - Provided among other things is an analyzer for use with tabs placed in a vessel comprising: a stochastic sampling device adapted to receive the vessel; a light beam source adapted to enter the moving vessel and selectively illuminate tabs; an analytical signal receiver adapted to receive a signal indicative of an analytical process occurring on the surface of the tab as the tab is selectively illuminated; a tab ID receiver adapted to collect ID data from the tabs in coordination with their selective illumination; and a controller for associating identified tabs with analytical signals. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106471 | SENSOR USING MASS ENHANCEMENT OF NANOPARTICLES - Provided herein is a method of detecting a biomolecule, which enhances a mass of the target biomolecule by irradiating light to a photocatalytic nanoparticle binding to the target biomolecule. Accordingly, the method can effectively detect a change in mass, and provide economical and rapid detection using a low-priced photocatalyst. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106472 | SITE SPECIFIC CHEMICALLY MODIFIED NANOPORE DEVICES - Provided are site specific chemically modified nanopore devices and methods for manufacturing and using them. Site specific chemically modified nanopore devices can be used for analyte sensing and analysis, for example. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106473 | ADVANCED HANDLER WAFER BONDING AND DEBONDING - A method for processing a semiconductor wafer includes applying a release layer to a transparent handler. An adhesive layer, that is distinct from the release layer, is applied between a semiconductor wafer and the transparent handler having the release layer applied thereon. The semiconductor wafer is bonded to the transparent handler using the adhesive layer. The semiconductor wafer is processed while it is bonded to the transparent handler. The release layer is ablated by irradiating the release layer through the transparent handler with a laser. The semiconductor wafer is removed from the transparent handler. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106474 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING FAILURE PATTERNS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER FABRICATION PROCESSES - A system and method of automatically detecting failure patterns for a semiconductor wafer process is provided. The method includes receiving a test data set collected from testing a plurality of semiconductor wafers, forming a respective wafer map for each of the wafers, determining whether each respective wafer map comprises one or more respective objects, selecting the wafer maps that are determined to comprise one or more respective objects, selecting one or more object indices for selecting a respective object in each respective selected wafer map, determining a plurality of object index values in each respective selected wafer map, selecting an object in each respective selected wafer map, determining a respective feature in each of the respective selected wafer, classifying a respective pattern for each of the respective selected wafer maps and using the respective wafer fingerprints to adjust one or more parameters of the semiconductor fabrication process. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106475 | METHOD FOR ETCHING POLYSILICON GATE - A method for etching a polysilicon gate is disclosed, wherein the polysilicon gate includes an undoped polysilicon portion and a doped polysilicon portion that is situated on the undoped polysilicon portion. The method includes: obtaining a thickness of the undoped polysilicon portion and a thickness of the doped polysilicon portion by using an optical linewidth measurement device; and etching the undoped polysilicon portion and the doped polysilicon portion by using two respective steps with different parameters, respective etching time for the undoped polysilicon portion and the doped polysilicon portion of every wafer being adjusted in real time by using an advanced process control system. This method enables the doped and undoped polysilicon portions of each polysilicon gate on every wafer to have substantially consistent profiles between each other. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106476 | DIFFERENTIAL MEASUREMENTS FOR ENDPOINT SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT - A method for etching a layer is provided. A substrate is provided in a chamber. An etch plasma for etching a layer on the substrate is generated. Light from a first region of the chamber is measured to provide a first signal. Light from a second region of the chamber is measured to provide a second signal. The first signal with the second signal are compared to determine an etch endpoint. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106477 | METHOD OF ENDPOINT DETECTION OF PLASMA ETCHING PROCESS USING MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS - Disclosed is a method for determining an endpoint of an etch process using optical emission spectroscopy (OES) data as an input. Optical emission spectroscopy (OES) data are acquired by a spectrometer attached to a plasma etch processing tool. The acquired time-evolving spectral data are first filtered and demeaned, and thereafter transformed into transformed spectral data, or trends, using multivariate analysis such as principal components analysis, in which previously calculated principal component weights are used to accomplish the transform. A functional form incorporating multiple trends may be used to more precisely determine the endpoint of an etch process. A method for calculating principal component weights prior to actual etching, based on OES data collected from previous etch processing, is disclosed, which method facilitates rapid calculation of trends and functional forms involving multiple trends, for efficient and accurate in-line determination of etch process endpoint. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106478 | SLIT VALVE UNIT AND FILM FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - There is provided a slit valve unit including: a body disposed on an outer side of a process chamber and having an entrance connected to an opening of the process chamber; a slit valve provided in an internal space of the body and selectively opening and closing the entrance; a plurality of packing members provided along the circumference of the entrance on an inner side of the body and tightly attached to the slit valve when the slit valve shields the entrance; and a connection pipe having one end exposed between the plurality of packing members on the inner side of the body so as to be connected to an airtight space formed among the plurality of packing members, the body, and the slit valve, and the other end exposed to the outer side of the body, the connection pipe penetrating the body. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106479 | End-Cut First Approach For Critical Dimension Control - A method for fabricating a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes forming at least one material layer over a substrate; performing an end-cut patterning process to form an end-cut pattern overlying the at least one material layer; transferring the end-cut pattern to the at least one material layer; performing a line-cut patterning process after the end-cut patterning process to form a line-cut pattern overlying the at least one material layer; and transferring the line-cut pattern to the at least one material layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106480 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING PHOSPHOR ON SEMICONDUCTOR-LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A method and apparatus for depositing a phosphor using transfer molding. The method includes: forming a plurality of light-emitting devices on a wafer and rearranging the light-emitting devices on a carrier substrate according to luminance characteristics of the plurality of light-emitting devices by examining the luminance characteristics of the plurality of light-emitting devices; depositing the phosphor on the rearranged light-emitting devices using transfer molding; and separating the light-emitting devices on the carrier substrate. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106481 | METHOD FOR WAFER LEVEL RELIABILITY - A method for ensuring wafer level reliability is provided. The method involves: forming a gate oxide layer having a thickness of less than 50 Å on a semiconductor substrate; forming a PMOS element having a channel length of less than 0.13 μm on the semiconductor substrate; and assessing hot carrier injection (HCI) for the PMOS element. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106482 | DEPOSITING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY USING THE SAME - A deposition apparatus includes a deposition source containing a deposition material, the deposition source including a center area between two outer areas along a first direction, and a plurality of spray nozzles arranged on the center area of the deposition source along the first direction, the plurality of spray nozzles being configured to spray the deposition material toward a surface substrate, wherein the spray nozzles include first and second spray nozzles, the first spray nozzles having terminal ends thereof parallel to and facing the surface of the substrate, and the second spray nozzles having terminal ends thereof at an oblique angle with respect to the surface of the substrate. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106483 | VERTICAL NITRIDE-BASED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE HAVING OHMIC CONTACTPATTERN AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is a vertical nitride-based LED including a first electrode; a first nitride semiconductor layer that is disposed on the first electrode; an active layer that is disposed on the first nitride semiconductor layer; a second nitride semiconductor layer that is disposed on the active layer; an ohmic contact pattern that is disposed on the second nitride semiconductor layer; a second electrode that is disposed on the ohmic contact pattern; and a bonding pad that is electrically connected to the second electrode and disposed on the second nitride semiconductor layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106484 | BONDING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAY DEVICE - A bonding apparatus for a display device includes a film bonding device for bonding an anisotropic conductive film to a display substrate; and a pressure device for bonding a driving chip to the anisotropic conductive film of the display substrate, wherein the pressure device includes a pressure head with a heat source, and a pressure tip attached to a lower surface of the pressure head and including a plurality of sub-pressure tips that are separated from each other. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106485 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - An LED manufacturing method includes following steps: providing an LED die; providing an electrode layer having a first section and a second section electrically insulated from the first section, and arranging the LED die on the second section wherein an electrically conductive material electrical connects a bottom of the LED die with second section; forming a transparent conductive layer to electrically connect a top of the LED die with the first section; providing a base and coating an outer surface of the base with a layer of electrically conductive material, defining a continuous gap in the electrically conductive material to divide the electrically conductive material into a first electrode part, and a second electrode part, arranging the electrode layer on the base so that the first section contacts the first electrode part, and the second section contacts the second electrode part. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106486 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting device includes: a substrate; a light emitting element disposed on the substrate; a wavelength conversion unit disposed on the substrate to cover at least an upper surface of the light emitting element; and a reflection unit formed to cover a side surface and a lower surface of the substrate and having a resin and a reflective filler dispersed in the resin. Light emitting devices having uniform characteristics can be obtained by minimizing a chromaticity distribution of white light with respect to the different light emitting devices. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106487 | OPTICAL-SEMICONDUCTOR ENCAPSULATING MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a sheet-shaped, optical-semiconductor encapsulating material including: a first resin layer containing inorganic particles; and a second resin layer containing a phosphor and being superposed directly or indirectly on the first resin layer, and relates to a kit for optical-semiconductor encapsulation including: a sheet-shaped molded body including a first resin layer containing inorganic particles; and a sheet-shaped molded body including a second resin layer containing a phosphor. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106488 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR LED WITH PHOSPHOR COATING - The present disclosure provides a light emitting diode (LED) apparatus. The LED apparatus includes an LED emitter having a top surface; and a phosphor feature disposed on the LED emitter. The phosphor feature includes a first phosphor film disposed on the top surface of the LED emitter and having a first dimension defined in a direction parallel to the top surface of the LED emitter; a second phosphor film disposed on the first phosphor film and having a second dimension defined in the direction; and the second dimension is substantially less than the first dimension. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106489 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A DISPLAY DEVICE - It is provided a method of manufacturing a display device for which the damage caused to the display panel due to processing at high temperatures is reduced. The method of manufacturing a display device includes: preparing a carrier substrate including a surface treated region; laying a mother substrate on the carrier substrate; progressing a process of forming a thin film on the mother substrate; and separating the carrier substrate from the mother substrate by using the surface treated region as an initial separation point. Bonding is formed between the carrier substrate and the mother substrate during forming the thin film over the areas that are not surface treated. The two substrates may be separated by disposing permeating oil on the surface treated region wherefrom oil permeates through the remaining regions by osmotic pressure. This way damage caused to the display panel during thin film processing is reduced. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106490 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device for improving an aperture ratio of the pixel is provided. In the display device, a transparent oxide layer, an insulating film, and a conductive layer are sequentially stacked on a pixel region on a substrate, the conductive layer has a gate electrode of a thin film transistor connected to a gate signal line, and a region of the transparent oxide layer other than at least a channel region portion directly below the gate electrode is converted into an electrically conductive region, and a source signal line, a source region portion of the thin film transistor connected to the source signal line, a pixel electrode, and a drain region portion of the thin film transistor connected to the pixel electrode are formed from the conductive region. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106491 | METHOD OF FABRICATING PATTERNED SUBSTRATE - A method of fabricating a patterned substrate, with which the optical performance of a photovoltaic cell including an organic solar cell and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) can be improved. The method includes generating electrostatic force on a surface of a substrate by treating the substrate with electrolytes, causing nano-particles to be adsorbed on the surface of the substrate, etching the surface of the substrate using the nano-particles as an etching mask, and removing the nano-particles residing on the surface of the substrate. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106492 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING AN OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE - The invention relates to methods for fabricating an optoelectronic device, including: directly applying a printing ink composition to a patterning process, wherein the printing ink composition includes (1) at least one compound selected from the group of compounds represented by Chemical Formula 1, Chemical Formula 2, Chemical Formula 3, and mixtures thereof as disclosed herein in an amount of 0.01-90 wt % based on the total weight of the composition and (2) at least one material for an optoelectronic device. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106493 | P-TYPE DOPING LAYERS FOR USE WITH LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an n-type Group III-V semiconductor layer, an active layer adjacent to the n-type Group III-V semiconductor layer, and a p-type Group III-V semiconductor layer adjacent to the active layer. The active layer includes one or more V-pits. A portion of the p-type Group III-V semiconductor layer is in the V-pits. A p-type dopant injection layer provided during the formation of the p-type Group III-V layer aids in providing a predetermined concentration, distribution and/or uniformity of the p-type dopant in the V-pits. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106494 | DUAL-GATE BIO/CHEM SENSOR - A dual gate extremely thin semiconductor-on-insulator transistor with asymmetric gate dielectrics is provided. This structure can improve the sensor detection limit and also relieve the drift effects. Detection is performed at a constant current mode while the species will be detected at a gate electrode with a thin equivalent oxide thickness (EOT) and the gate bias will be applied to the second gate electrode with thicker EOT to maintain current flow through the transistor. As a result, a small change in the charge on the first electrode with the thin EOT will be translated into a larger voltage on the gate electrode with the thick EOT to sustain the current flow through the transistor. This allows a reduction of the sensor dimension and therefore an increase in the array size. The dual gate structure further includes cavities, i.e., microwell arrays, for chemical sensing. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106495 | SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE, METHOD OF PRODUCING SOLID STATE IMAGING DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A solid state imaging device includes: a substrate; a photoelectric conversion unit that is formed on the substrate to generate and accumulate signal charges according to light quantity of incident light; a vertical transmission gate electrode that is formed to be embedded in a groove portion formed in a depth direction from one side face of the substrate according to a depth of the photoelectric conversion unit; and an overflow path that is formed on a bottom portion of the transmission gate to overflow the signal charges accumulated in the photoelectric conversion unit. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106496 | SOLID STATE IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A method of manufacturing an active pixel sensor having a plurality of pixels, each of the pixels having a photodiode formed by a part of a first semiconductor region of a first conductive type and a second semiconductor region of a second conductive type, and a transfer transistor for transferring a charge carrier from the photodiode, includes the steps of preparing a substrate on which the first semiconductor region of the first conductive type is formed, forming a mask to form the second semiconductor region on the substrate, forming the second semiconductor region using the mask, and forming a gate of the transferring transistor after forming the second semiconductor region. The gate of the transferring transistor overlaps the second semiconductor region in a planar view. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106497 | SOLAR CELL MODULE WITH SEALING MEMBERS - Disclosed is a solar cell module that reduces entering of moisture into a solar cell module from a side surface SF thereof, and has high moisture-resistant properties. The disclosed solar cell module is a solar cell module in which solar cells | 2014-04-17 |
20140106498 | METHOD OF MAKING A REFLECTIVE SHIELD - A method of creating a reflective shield for an image sensor device includes depositing a first dielectric layer on a substrate, wherein a photodiode is on the substrate. The method further includes removing surface topography by performing chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) on the first dielectric layer. The method further includes patterning the substrate to define an area on a surface of the first dielectric layer, wherein the area is directly above the photodiode. The method further includes depositing a layer of a material with high reflectivity on the substrate, wherein the material fills the area on the surface of the first dielectric layer. The method further includes removing excess material with high reflectivity, wherein the reflective shield is formed and is embedded in the first dielectric layer. The method further includes depositing a second dielectric material on the substrate, wherein the second dielectric material covers the reflective shield. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106499 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING SOLAR CELL ELEMENT - A method for fabricating a solar cell element, the method comprising a step (a) of preparing a laminate and a chamber, a step (b) of bringing the laminate into contact with the aqueous solution in such a manner that the second surface is immersed in the aqueous solution after the step (a); a step (c) of applying a voltage difference between an anode electrode and the laminate under an atmosphere of the inert gas to form a Zn layer on the second surface after the step (b); and a step (d) of exposing the Zn layer to oxygen so as to convert the Zn layer into a ZnO crystalline layer after the step (c). | 2014-04-17 |
20140106500 | ROLL-TO-ROLL NON-VACUUM DEPOSITION OF TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE ELECTRODES - Methods and devices are provided for improved photovoltaic devices. Non-vacuum deposition of transparent conductive electrodes in a roll-to-roll manufacturing environment is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is provided for forming a photovoltaic device. The method comprises processing a precursor layer in one or more steps to form a photovoltaic absorber layer; depositing a smoothing layer to fill gaps and depression in the absorber layer to reduce a roughness of the absorber layer; adding an insulating layer over the smooth layer; and forming a web-like layer of conductive material over the insulating layer. By way of nonlimiting example, the web-like layer of conductive material comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes. In some embodiments, the absorber layer is a group IB-IIIA-VIA absorber layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106501 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRODEPOSITION OF GROUP IIB-VIA COMPOUND LAYERS - Methods and apparatus are described for electrodeposition of Group IIB-VIA materials out of electrolytes comprising Group IIB and Group VIA species onto surfaces of workpieces. In one embodiment a method of electrodeposition is described wherein the control of the process is achieved by measuring an initial value of the electrodeposition current at the beginning of the process and adding Group VIA species into the electrolyte to keep the electrodeposition current substantially constant, such a within +/−10% of the initial value throughout the deposition period. In another embodiment an apparatus comprising multiple deposition chambers are described, each deposition chamber containing an anode and a workpiece, and wherein two thirds of the deposition chambers within the apparatus contain anodes comprising a substantially pure Group VIA element in their composition, and the rest of the deposition chambers contain anodes free from any Group VIA element in their composition. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106502 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Stable electrical characteristics and high reliability are provided for a miniaturized semiconductor device including an oxide semiconductor, and the semiconductor device is manufactured. The semiconductor device includes a base insulating layer; an oxide stack which is over the base insulating layer and includes an oxide semiconductor layer; a source electrode layer and a drain electrode layer over the oxide stack; a gate insulating layer over the oxide stack, the source electrode layer, and the drain electrode layer; a gate electrode layer over the gate insulating layer; and an interlayer insulating layer over the gate electrode layer. In the semiconductor device, the defect density in the oxide semiconductor layer is reduced. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106503 | Method for Manufacturing Semiconductor Device and Manufacturing Apparatus of Semiconductor Device - A semiconductor device including an oxide semiconductor and an organic resin film is manufactured in the following manner. Heat treatment is performed on a first substrate provided with an organic resin film over a transistor including an oxide semiconductor in a reduced pressure atmosphere; handling of the first substrate is performed in an atmosphere containing moisture as little as possible in an inert gas (e.g., nitrogen) atmosphere with a dew point of lower than or equal to −60° C., preferably with a dew point of lower than or equal to −75° C. without exposing the first substrate after the heat treatment to the air; and then, the first substrate is bonded to a second substrate that serves as an opposite substrate. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106504 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - To provide a semiconductor device in which an increase in oxygen vacancies is suppressed. To provide a semiconductor device with favorable electrical characteristics. To provide a highly reliable semiconductor device. In a semiconductor device in which a channel formation region is included in an oxide semiconductor layer, an oxide insulating film below and in contact with the oxide semiconductor layer and a gate insulating film over and in contact with the oxide semiconductor layer are used to supply oxygen of the gate insulating film, which is introduced by an ion implantation method, to the oxide semiconductor layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106505 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Disclosed is a method to manufacture a thin film transistor having an oxide semiconductor as a channel formation region. The method includes; forming an oxide semiconductor layer over a gate insulating layer; forming a source and drain electrode layers over and in contact with the oxide semiconductor layer so that at least portion of the oxide semiconductor layer is exposed; and forming an oxide insulating film over and in contact with the oxide semiconductor layer. The exposed portion of the oxide semiconductor may be exposed to a gas containing oxygen in the presence of plasma before the formation of the oxide insulating film. The method allows oxygen to be diffused into the oxide semiconductor layer, which contributes to the excellent characteristics of the thin film transistor. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106506 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A semiconductor device includes an oxide semiconductor layer including a crystalline region over an insulating surface, a source electrode layer and a drain electrode layer in contact with the oxide semiconductor layer, a gate insulating layer covering the oxide semiconductor layer, the source electrode layer, and the drain electrode layer, and a gate electrode layer over the gate insulating layer in a region overlapping with the crystalline region. The crystalline region includes a crystal whose c-axis is aligned in a direction substantially perpendicular to a surface of the oxide semiconductor layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106507 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES - A method of processing semiconductor chips includes measuring locations of semiconductor dies placed on a carrier with a scanner to generate die location information. The method includes applying a dielectric layer over the semiconductor dies and communicating the die location information to a laser assembly. The method includes aligning the laser assembly with the carrier and laser structuring the dielectric layer with the laser assembly based on the die location information generated by the scanner. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106508 | STRUCTURES EMBEDDED WITHIN CORE MATERIAL AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method that comprises providing a first die having a surface comprising a bond pad to route electrical signals of the first die and attaching the first die to a layer of a substrate. The method further comprises forming one or more additional layers of the substrate to embed the first die in the substrate and coupling a second die to the one or more additional layers, the second die having a surface comprising a bond pad to route electrical signals of the second die. The second die is coupled to the one or more additional layers such that electrical signals are routed between the first die and the second die. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106509 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND A MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - The semiconductor device includes a tab including a chip supporting surface, and a back surface opposite to the chip supporting surface; a plurality of suspension leads supporting the tab; a plurality of leads arranged between the suspension leads; a semiconductor chip mounted on the chip supporting surface of the tab, the semiconductor chip including a main surface, a plurality of pads formed on the main surface, and a rear surface opposite to the main surface; a seal portion sealing the semiconductor chip such that a part of each of the leads is exposed from the seal portion; and a Pb-free solder formed on the part of each of the leads. A part of the rear surface of the semiconductor chip is contacted with the seal portion. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106510 | DIE MOUNTING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - In accordance with various embodiments, there is provided a method of fabricating a die mounting substrate, including the steps of preparing a mounting substrate including a pad and a die including a terminal, and printing a conductive paste bump on one of the pad or the terminal. The method further includes the step of connecting the pad and the terminal to each other using the conductive paste bump, thereby surface-mounting the die on the mounting substrate. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106511 | FLIP-CHIP PACKAGING TECHNIQUES AND CONFIGURATIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure flip-chip packaging techniques and configurations. An apparatus may include a package substrate having a plurality of pads formed on the package substrate, the plurality of pads being configured to receive a corresponding plurality of interconnect structures formed on a die and a fluxing underfill material disposed on the package substrate, the fluxing underfill material comprising a fluxing agent configured to facilitate formation of solder bonds between individual interconnect structures of the plurality of interconnect structures and individual pads of the plurality of pads and an epoxy material configured to harden during formation of the solder bonds to mechanically strengthen the solder bonds. Other embodiments may also be described and/or claimed. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106512 | MICROCHIP CHARGE PATTERNING - A method of forming a charge pattern on a microchip includes depositing a material on the surface of the microchip, and using an external device to develop charge in the material. | 2014-04-17 |
20140106513 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR, METHOD OF FABRICATING THIN FILM TRANSISTOR AND PIXEL STRUCTURE - A method of fabricating a TFT includes providing a substrate where a gate, an insulating layer, and a channel layer are formed. A conductive layer is formed on the substrate to cover the channel layer and the insulating layer. A photoresist layer is formed on the conductive layer. A photo mask is placed above the photoresist layer and has a data line pattern, a source pattern, and a drain pattern. A first width (W | 2014-04-17 |
20140106514 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GROWING GRAPHENE - A catalyst film ( | 2014-04-17 |