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| 20090314947 | Radiation Detector with Isolated Pixels Photosensitive Array for CT and Other Imaging Applications - This invention describes an imaging system based on an array of semiconductor photosensitive elements with isolating structure between elements (pixels) of the array. The isolated pixels of the array may be photodiodes and they provide excellent imaging capabilities that are important for many applications. The isolated photosensitive pixels may be comprised also by photoconductors, avalanche photodiodes, photosensitive IC, or other similar solid-state devices. The fields of possible application include but are not limited to the detector modules for homeland security, medical imaging systems (CT, SPECT, and PET including), fundamental and applied research, etc. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100029048 | Field Effect Semiconductor Diodes and Processing Techniques - Field effect semiconductor diodes and improved processing techniques for forming the field effect semiconductor diodes having semiconductor layers forming a source, a body and a drain of a field effect device, the semiconductor layers forming pedestals having an insulating layer and a gate on sides thereof vertically spanning the body and a part of the source and drain layers, and a conductive contact layer over the pedestals making electrical contact with the drain and the gate, the conductive layer being in contact with the body at least one position on each pedestal. The conductive layer may be in contact with the body through at least one opening in the source layer, or the source layer may be a discontinuous doped layer, the body layer extending between the discontinuous doped layer forming the source layer to be in electrical contact with the conductive layer. Other aspects and variations of the invention are disclosed. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100072643 | BINDER OF ENERGIZED COMPONENTS IN AN OPHTHALMIC LENS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with an energy source incorporated therein. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100076553 | ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a an ophthalmic lens with an energy source capable of powering an electrical component incorporated into the lens. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100078837 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMATION OF AN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with an Energy Source capable of powering a component included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and a battery in encapsulated within the ophthalmic lens. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100078838 | ENERGIZED MEDIA FOR AN OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a media insert with an energy source to an ophthalmic lens. The energy source is capable of powering a component included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the component includes an electro-optical lens portion. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100079724 | VARIABLE FOCUS OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100103369 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATION OF COMPONENTS OF AN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS - This present invention provides apparatus and methods for the activation of an energized ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, the present invention provides for activation and deactivation of one or more components via wireless communication with an activation unit external to the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an energized ophthalmic lens contains components which detect external signals, process the detected signal and activate components that change optical characteristics via the control of electrical energy. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100108893 | Devices and Methods for Ultra Thin Photodiode Arrays on Bonded Supports - Ultra thin photodiode array structures and fabrication methods are disclosed. The back illuminated or front illuminated photodiode arrays have the active portion fabricated in a semiconductor layer which may be bonded to a supporting substrate layer. The active portion of semiconductor layer may comprise epitaxially grown layer. The isolation regions between pixels of an array may span the epitaxial layer and a semiconductor layer. Electrical contacts to the diodes are made through the bonded substrate or a portion of active layer. Methods of fabrication include steps to form a photodiode array of this type as well as steps to bond this array to supporting substrates. In some embodiments, supporting substrates are temporarily bonded for support of the methods of processing. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100109175 | PROCESSOR CONTROLLED OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a media insert with a Data Processor into an ophthalmic lens. An energy source is capable of powering the Data Processor included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100110372 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICE WITH EMBEDDED MICROCONTROLLER - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with a microcontroller and an energy source incorporated within the ophthalmic lens. The energy source is capable of powering the microcontroller included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100209226 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO SUPPORT PROCESS TOOL MODULES IN A CLEANSPACE FABRICATOR - The present invention provides various aspects of support for a processing tool in a fabrication facility capable of routine placement and replacement of processing tools and component assemblies of the tools. Support aspects include a support structure for component assemblies and a quick disconnect flange which facilitates connecting and disconnect of electrical, liquid and gas utilities to a tool component placed in the processing tool. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110045112 | VARIABLE FOCUS OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel. | 02-24-2011 |
