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20080203571 | BACKSIDE METALLIZATION FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES - A method of forming backside metallization on a substrate that includes a plurality of integrated circuit die formed on a front side of the substrate is disclosed. The method includes forming an adhesion layer of aluminum or an aluminum alloy on a backside surface of the substrate, forming a barrier metal layer on the adhesion layer and forming a metal layer on the barrier metal layer. An integrated circuit device is also disclosed which includes a substrate having an integrated circuit die formed on a front side of the substrate, an adhesion layer on a backside surface of the substrate, wherein the adhesion layer is aluminum or an aluminum alloy, a barrier metal layer on the adhesion layer and a metal layer on the barrier metal layer. | 08-28-2008 |
20110074031 | BACK SIDE METALLIZATION WITH SUPERIOR ADHESION IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - In sophisticated semiconductor devices, the metal-containing layer stack at the back side of the substrate may be provided so as to obtain superior adhesion to the semiconductor material in order to reduce the probability of creating leakage paths in a bump structure upon separating the substrate into individual semiconductor chips. For this purpose, in some illustrative embodiments, an adhesion layer including a metal and at least one non-metal species may be used, such as titanium oxide, in combination with further metal-containing materials, such as titanium, vanadium and gold. | 03-31-2011 |
20130099372 | Methods of Forming Bump Structures That Include a Protection Layer - One illustrative method disclosed herein includes forming a conductive pad in a layer of insulating material, forming a passivation layer above the conductive pad, performing at least one etching process on the passivation layer to define an opening in the passivation layer that exposes at least a portion of the conductive pad, forming a protective layer on the passivation layer, in the opening and on the exposed portion of the conductive pad, forming a heat-curable material layer above the protective layer, performing an etching process to define a patterned heat-curable material layer having an opening that exposes a portion of the protective layer, performing an etching process on the protective layer to thereby expose at least a portion of the conductive pad and forming a conductive bump that is conductively coupled to the conductive pad. | 04-25-2013 |
20140021604 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES WITH BUMP STRUCTURES THAT INCLUDE A PROTECTION LAYER - Disclosed herein is a device that includes first and second spaced-apart conductive pads positioned in a layer of insulating material, first and second under-bump metallization layers that are conductively coupled to the first and second conductive pads, respectively, and first and second spaced-apart conductive bumps that are conductively coupled to the first and second under-bump metallization layers, respectively. Additionally, the device includes, among other things, a passivation layer positioned above the layer of insulating material between the first and second spaced-apart conductive bumps, and a protective layer positioned on the passivation layer, wherein the protective layer extends between and contacts the first and second under-bump metallization layers, the material of the protective layer being one of silicon dioxide, silicon oxyfluoride (SiOF), silicon nitride (SiN), and silicone carbon nitride (SiCN). | 01-23-2014 |
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20100043157 | Electro-Polymer Motor - An electro-polymer motor comprising a fixed member and a first actuator having a first end fixedly connected to the fixed member and a second end is presented. The first actuator comprises a polymer positioned between two electrodes. The electrodes are in communication with a power supply. The motor also comprises a driven member comprising a first leg and a second leg such that the first leg and the second leg are separated by an axis. The driven member is fixedly connected to the second end of the first actuator. The motor also comprises a compressible member having a first end fixedly connected to the fixed member and a second end fixedly connected to the second leg of the driven member. The compressible member is spaced apart from the first actuator. The first actuator elongates after the power supply applies a voltage across the electrodes to move the driven member. | 02-25-2010 |
20110072603 | Toothbrush - A toothbrush having a brush section and a handle section that longitudinally extends between a first end distal to the brush section and a second end proximal to the brush section is provided. The handle section includes at least three longitudinally extending edges on the outer surface of the handle section defining at least three longitudinally extending surface areas that each span between two neighboring edges. The at least three edges each twist in the longitudinal direction by a total twist angle lying in the range of from about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees. | 03-31-2011 |
20110080122 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE FREQUENCY OF A DRIVE CURRENT OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - A small electric appliance is described which comprises an oscillation-capable mechanism ( | 04-07-2011 |
20110265818 | Electric Toothbrush - An electric toothbrush is disclosed. The electric toothbrush includes at least one switch element and a control unit. The at least one switch element is operable by a user to switch the toothbrush to an on/off state, and operable by a user during the time that the at least one switch element is in its on state to select a brushing mode from a set of at least a first brushing mode and a second brushing mode. The control unit is arranged to control the electric toothbrush such that when the at least one switch element is operated to select a particular brushing mode in the on state, the toothbrush will then operate in that particular selected brushing mode when the at least one switch element is thereafter switched to an off state and then subsequently switched back to an on state, provided that the toothbrush was in the off state for a time period less than a threshold period (T). | 11-03-2011 |
20120068634 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE AND ELECTRIC APPLIANCE - An electrical appliance with a resonant motor for driving a vibratory component is provided that has a control unit for driving the resonant motor with a predetermined driving frequency and for measuring the motion-induced voltage of the resonant motor and for determining whether the measured voltage value coincides with a predetermined target voltage value or whether the measured voltage value has crossed over the predetermined target value. The control unit measures the motion-induced voltage at a predetermined time of measurement (t | 03-22-2012 |
20130071805 | ORAL CARE DEVICES HAVING AUTOMATIC MODE SELECTION - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to oral care devices, system and methods for advanced ionic micro-current control. In some embodiments, an oral care device is actuated upon completion of an electric circuit by a users hand and oral cavity. The electrode on an oral care implement may be configured to lose conductivity over time to indicate a replacement oral care implement is need. In some embodiments, a controller of the oral care device may detect the type of oral care implement and control the ionic micro-current accordingly. Additionally, embodiments may detect a region within the oral cavity that the oral care device is in contact with and apply the ionic micro-current accordingly. Further, in some embodiments, the health status of various regions of a user's oral cavity may be detected and monitored over time. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071806 | IONTOPHORETIC ORAL CARE DEVICES AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to oral care devices, system and methods for advanced ionic micro-current control. In some embodiments, an oral care device is actuated upon completion of an electric circuit by a users hand and oral cavity. The electrode on an oral care implement may be configured to lose conductivity over time to indicate a replacement oral care implement is need. In some embodiments, a controller of the oral care device may detect the type of oral care implement and control the ionic micro-current accordingly. Additionally, embodiments may detect a region within the oral cavity that the oral care device is in contact with and apply the ionic micro-current accordingly. Further, in some embodiments, the health status of various regions of a user's oral cavity may be detected and monitored over time. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071807 | IONTOPHORETIC ORAL CARE DEVICES WITH AUTOMATIC ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT DETECTION AND MODE SELECTION - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to oral care devices, system and methods for advanced ionic micro-current control. In some embodiments, an oral care device is actuated upon completion of an electric circuit by a users hand and oral cavity. The electrode on an oral care implement may be configured to lose conductivity over time to indicate a replacement oral care implement is need. In some embodiments, a controller of the oral care device may detect the type of oral care implement and control the ionic micro-current accordingly. Additionally, embodiments may detect a region within the oral cavity that the oral care device is in contact with and apply the ionic micro-current accordingly. Further, in some embodiments, the health status of various regions of a user's oral cavity may be detected and monitored over time. | 03-21-2013 |
20140359956 | Head For An Oral Care Implement - A head for an oral care implement comprises a mounting surface and at least one tuft extending from the mounting surface. The tuft comprises a first group of filaments and at least a second group of filaments. The first group of filaments is surrounded by the second group of filaments. The filaments of the first group have a first length and the filaments of the second group have a second length, the first length being different from the second length. The difference in length between the first length and the second length is about 1.1 mm to about 1.9 mm. | 12-11-2014 |
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20100277013 | Oscillatory System For A Motorized Drive Unit - An oscillatory system for a motorized drive unit for the generation of a rotary oscillatory movement is provided. The system includes a first oscillatory component and a second oscillatory component, the components capable of oscillating relative to one another around an axis of oscillation; and at least two elongate spring elements, each spring element having a first fastening point and a second fastening point spaced apart from one another. The spring elements are elastic in the direction of the rotary oscillatory movement. For each spring element the first fastening point is connected to the first oscillatory component and the second fastening point is connected to the second oscillatory component such that the spring elements intersect at the axis of oscillation, the axis of oscillation having an angle of intersection different from 0 degrees. | 11-04-2010 |
20110138562 | Oral Cleaning Section Of An Oral Cleaning Device And Oral Cleaning Device - An oral cleaning section for detachable connection with a handle section of an oral cleaning device is disclosed. The oral cleaning section has a connector structure for detachably attaching the oral cleaning section to the handle section. The connector structure has a first receptacle suitable for accommodating a first protrusion of the handle section in the attached state, the first receptacle having a first resilient element provided on a first circumferential side of the first receptacle arranged in a circumferential direction, the circumferential direction being defined with respect to the longitudinal extension axis of the oral cleaning section. The disclosure is also directed to an oral cleaning device that includes an oral cleaning section attached to a handle section. | 06-16-2011 |
20110247158 | Display Panel And Manufacturing A Translucent Carrier Element Of The Display Panel - A display panel including a translucent carrier element that has an inner side, an outer side, and a display area is provided. At least one display element is arranged within the display area, the display element being formed by geometric structures realized as protrusions and/or depressions on both of the inner side and the outer side of the translucent carrier element. The display panel can be used in an information display that in particular comprises at least a light emitting element for backlighting the display element. The information display can be used in an appliance such as an electric toothbrush, wherein the protrusions and/or depressions integrally formed with the translucent carrier element. | 10-13-2011 |
20120110763 | FORCE SENSING ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT - An oral hygiene implement for evaluating applied force is described herein. The oral hygiene implement has a handle region, a head, and a neck extending between the handle region and the head. The head has a plurality of cleaning elements attached to the head. The handle region has a first portion and a second portion and a force sensor pivotally connected to the first portion and the second portion. The force sensor includes the head and the neck and at least a portion of the force sensor is integrally formed with the first portion and/or the second portion. | 05-10-2012 |
20120198640 | FORCE SENSING ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT - An insert for an oral hygiene handle having a cavity is described. The insert has a load member capable of pivoting with respect to the housing and an output source disposed in electromagnetic communication with the load member, a power source in electrical communication with the output source having first and second contact areas, and an indication element forming an outer facing surface. When the load member pivots a predetermined amount, a first contact arm makes contact with a first contact area and/or a second contact arm makes contact with the second contact area thereby causing the power source to deliver power to the output source, wherein the output source provides electromagnetic energy to the load member, wherein the load member transmits the electromagnetic energy from the output source to the indication element, and wherein load member, the indication element, and the engagement section are integral with one another. | 08-09-2012 |
20120198643 | ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT - An oral hygiene implement is described herein. The oral hygiene implement has a handle; a head, and a neck disposed between the handle and the head. The head has a plurality of contact elements. A sealing element is positioned between the handle and the neck. The sealing element is translucent. An indication element is positioned between the adjacent the sealing element. A light emitting source provides electromagnetic energy to the indication element, and the electromagnetic energy passes through the sealing element. | 08-09-2012 |
20120308953 | ORAL HYGIENE IMPLEMENT - An oral hygiene implement is described herein. The oral hygiene implement has a handle; a head, and a neck disposed between the handle and the head. The head has a plurality of contact elements. An indication element is positioned between the neck and handle of the oral hygiene element. A transmission element is positioned between the indication element and a light emitting source. The light emitting source provides electromagnetic energy to the transmission element. | 12-06-2012 |
20130000059 | Oral Hygiene Implement - An oral hygiene implement is provided. The oral hygiene implement includes a handle; a head including a plurality of contact elements; a neck disposed between the handle and the head; an indication element; and an electromagnetic energy output source. The electromagnetic energy is directed from the output source to the indication element such that a Total Visible Projected Angle (φ | 01-03-2013 |
20130091643 | Electro-Polymer Motor - An electro-polymer motor comprising a fixed member and a first actuator having a first end fixedly connected to the fixed member and a second end is presented. The first actuator comprises a polymer positioned between two electrodes. The electrodes are in communication with a power supply. The motor also comprises a driven member comprising a first leg and a second leg such that the first leg and the second leg are separated by an axis. The driven member is fixedly connected to the second end of the first actuator. The motor also comprises a compressible member having a first end fixedly connected to the fixed member and a second end fixedly connected to the second leg of the driven member. The compressible member is spaced apart from the first actuator. The first actuator elongates after the power supply applies a voltage across the electrodes to move the driven member. | 04-18-2013 |
20130205528 | ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT AND PACKAGE THEREFORE - A toothbrush having a handle and a head in a display package is described. The head is attached to a neck which is attached to the handle. An indication element is between the head and the handle and is in electrical communication with a power source. A switch connects the indication element to the power source and has a first position where the indication element is not energized and a second position where the indication element is energized. An adequate force applied to the head and an at least partially translucent package body moves the switch to the second position. The package body has a first face and a second face. The first face and/or the second face have a rugose area configured to facilitate application of a force to the head and/or neck through the package body to place the switch in the second position. | 08-15-2013 |
20150020334 | Oral Care Instrument - An oral hygiene implement is described herein. The oral hygiene implement has a handle; a head, and a neck disposed between the handle and the head. The head has a plurality of contact elements. A sealing element is positioned between the handle and the neck. The sealing element is translucent. An indication element is positioned between the adjacent the sealing element. A light emitting source provides electromagnetic energy to the indication element, and the electromagnetic energy passes through the sealing element. | 01-22-2015 |