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20080231931 | MEMS CAVITY-COATING LAYERS AND METHODS - Devices, methods, and systems comprising a MEMS device, for example, an interferometric modulator, that comprises a cavity in which a layer coats multiple surfaces. The layer is conformal or non-conformal. In some embodiments, the layer is formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Preferably, the layer comprises a dielectric material. In some embodiments, the MEMS device also exhibits improved characteristics, such as improved electrical insulation between moving electrodes, reduced stiction, and/or improved mechanical properties. | 09-25-2008 |
20090324829 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING UNIFORM GAS DELIVERY TO A REACTOR - A gas distribution system for a reactor having at least two distinct gas source orifice arrays displaced from one another along an axis defined by a gas flow direction from the gas source orifice arrays towards a work-piece deposition surface such that at least a lower one of the gas source orifice arrays is located between a higher one of the gas source orifice arrays and the work-piece deposition surface. Orifices in the higher one of the gas source orifice arrays may spaced an average of 0.2-0.8 times a distance between the higher one of the gas source orifice arrays and the work-piece deposition surface, while orifices in the lower one of the gas source orifice arrays may be spaced an average of 0.1-0.4 times a distance between the higher one of the gas source orifice arrays and the work-piece deposition surface. | 12-31-2009 |
20100219155 | EQUIPMENT AND METHODS FOR ETCHING OF MEMS - Etching equipment and methods are disclosed herein for more efficient etching of sacrificial material from between permanent MEMS structures. An etching head includes an elongate etchant inlet structure, which may be slot-shaped or an elongate distribution of inlet holes. A substrate is supported in proximity to the etching head in a manner that defines a flow path substantially parallel to the substrate face, and permits relative motion for the etching head to scan across the substrate. | 09-02-2010 |
20100245979 | MEMS CAVITY-COATING LAYERS AND METHODS - Devices, methods, and systems comprising a MEMS device, for example, an interferometric modulator, that comprises a cavity in which a layer coats multiple surfaces. The layer is conformal or non-conformal. In some embodiments, the layer is formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Preferably, the layer comprises a dielectric material. In some embodiments, the MEMS device also exhibits improved characteristics, such as improved electrical insulation between moving electrodes, reduced stiction, and/or improved mechanical properties. | 09-30-2010 |
20110253046 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING UNIFORM GAS DELIVERY TO A REACTOR - A gas distribution system for a reactor having at least two distinct gas source orifice arrays displaced from one another along an axis defined by a gas flow direction from the gas source orifice arrays towards a work-piece deposition surface such that at least a lower one of the gas source orifice arrays is located between a higher one of the gas source orifice arrays and the work-piece deposition surface. Orifices in the higher one of the gas source orifice arrays may spaced an average of 0.2-0.8 times a distance between the higher one of the gas source orifice arrays and the work-piece deposition surface, while orifices in the lower one of the gas source orifice arrays may be spaced an average of 0.1-0.4 times a distance between the higher one of the gas source orifice array and the work-piece deposition surface. | 10-20-2011 |
20120206462 | MEMS CAVITY-COATING LAYERS AND METHODS - Devices, methods, and systems comprising a MEMS device, for example, an interferometric modulator, that comprises a cavity in which a layer coats multiple surfaces. The layer is conformal or non-conformal. In some embodiments, the layer is formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Preferably, the layer comprises a dielectric material. In some embodiments, the MEMS device also exhibits improved characteristics, such as improved electrical insulation between moving electrodes, reduced stiction, and/or improved mechanical properties. | 08-16-2012 |
20140267756 | Microbolometer supported by glass substrate - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for forming microbolometers on glass substrates. In one aspect, the formation of microbolometers on glass substrates can reduce the size and cost of the resultant array and associated circuitry. In one aspect, a portion of the measurement and control circuitry can be formed by thin-film deposition on the glass substrate, while sensitive measurement and control circuitry can be formed on ancillary CMOS substrates. In one aspect, the microbolometers may be packaged using a variety of techniques, including a wafer-level packaging process or a pixel-level packaging process. | 09-18-2014 |
20140349469 | PROCESSING FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SAME - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for processing multiple substrates in a processing tool. An apparatus for processing substrates can include a process chamber, a common reactant source, and a common exhaust pump. The process chamber can be configured to process multiple substrates. The process chamber can include a plurality of stacked individual subchambers. Each subchamber can be configured to process one substrate. The common reactant source can be configured to provide reactant to each of the subchambers in parallel. The common exhaust pump can be connected to each of the subchambers. | 11-27-2014 |
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20130057557 | HIGH AREA STACKED LAYERED METALLIC STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS - This disclosure provides implementations of high surface area stacked layered metallic structures, devices, apparatus, systems, and related methods. A plurality of stacked layers on a substrate may be manufactured from a plating bath including a first metal and a second metal. A modulated plating current can deposit alternate first metal layers and alloy layers, the alloy layers including the first metal and the second metal. Gaps between the alloy layers can be formed by selectively etching some portions of the first metal layers to define a stacked layered structure. Stacked layered structures may be useful in applications to form capacitors, inductors, catalytic reactors, heat transfer tubes, non-linear springs, filters, batteries, and heavy metal purifiers. | 03-07-2013 |
20130106875 | METHOD OF IMPROVING THIN-FILM ENCAPSULATION FOR AN ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS ASSEMBLY | 05-02-2013 |
20140144681 | ADHESIVE METAL NITRIDE ON GLASS AND RELATED METHODS - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for an adhesive metal nitride layer on glass. In one aspect, a glass substrate having a surface is provided. A via with a depth to width aspect ratio of 5 to 1 or greater extends at least partially through the glass substrate. An adhesive metal nitride layer is disposed on the surface of the glass substrate and on one or more interior surfaces of the via. The adhesive metal nitride layer includes at least one of titanium nitride and tantalum nitride. | 05-29-2014 |
20140238100 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATION OF SENSORS EMBEDDED OR WIRELESSLY CONNECTED TO A MOBILE DEVICE - Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for obtaining accurate gas sensor data are presented. A mobile device may receive gas sensor data from at least one gas sensor. The mobile device can include the at least one gas sensor and at least one environmental component. Additionally, the mobile device may receive environmental data from the at least one environmental component. Subsequently, the mobile device may calibrate the received gas sensor data based on the received environmental data and one or more reference characteristic curves. In one or more arrangements, the gas sensor can be a Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) gas sensor or an electrochemical gas sensor configured to sense carbon monoxide. | 08-28-2014 |
20150041189 | METAL-INSULATOR-METAL CAPACITORS ON GLASS SUBSTRATES - This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for metal-insulator-metal capacitors on glass substrates. In one aspect, an apparatus may include a glass substrate, with the glass substrate defining at least one via in the glass substrate. A first electrode layer may be disposed over surfaces of the glass substrate, including surfaces of the at least one via. A dielectric layer may be disposed on the first electrode layer. A second electrode layer may be disposed on the dielectric layer, with the dielectric layer electrically isolating the first electrode layer from the second electrode layer. | 02-12-2015 |
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20140018466 | SELF-RENEWING HYDROPHILIC ORGANIC COATINGS - Hydrophilic coaling compositions and methods to make and use the compositions are disclosed. The compositions include a polymer comprising a plurality of isocyanate groups and a blocking agent contacting at least one of the plurality of isocyanate groups. | 01-16-2014 |
20140039988 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING TRAFFIC POLLUTION - Methods and systems for controlling traffic pollution are disclosed. An environmental score and a financial incentive based on the environmental score may be provided. A vehicle having a pollution recording unit may be provided. The pollution recording unit may be configured to provide an environmental score based on the pollution behavior of the vehicle. A financial incentive may be determined based on the environmental score at a processing device communicatively coupled to the pollution recording unit. The financial incentive may be provided to an operator of the vehicle. | 02-06-2014 |
20140045677 | INORGANIC HYDROPHILIC SELF-CLEANING COATINGS - Hydrophilic coating compositions and methods to make and use the compositions are disclosed. The compositions may include at least one metal organic oxide and at least one inorganic photocatalytic pigment. The metal organic oxide may contact the inorganic photocatalytic pigment non-covalently. A coating composition may be applied to a substrate to coat the substrate. | 02-13-2014 |
20140081877 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CALCULATING ENERGY CREDITS FOR MATERIALS - Methods and systems for providing an energy credit for a material are disclosed. A material may be provided. A total carbon content in the material is determined to provide a total carbon count. The total carbon count is associated with an intrinsic energy score for the material that is based on the total carbon count. An acquired character energy score based on an environmental cost of an acquired character of the material is determined. An energy credit for the material is determined based on the intrinsic energy score and the acquired character energy score. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083323 | OXIDIZING AGENTS ON PIGMENTS - Hydrophilic self-cleaning coating compositions and methods to make and use the compositions are disclosed. The compositions include a pigment material made up of an inorganic pigment attached or linked to at least one oxidizing agent. In some embodiments, the oxidizing agent is an organic molecule covalently or non-covalently attached to the inorganic pigment. In some embodiments, the oxidizing agent is linked to the inorganic pigment by a linker moiety. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089074 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSIGNING RECYCLING CREDITS - Methods and systems for determining a recycling credit are disclosed. A total recycling credit for a recycled material may be provided. A manufacturer percentage of the recycled material for a manufacturer may also be provided. The manufacturer percentage may be a percentage of the recycled material associated with the manufacturer. A processing device may determine a raw recycling credit to the manufacturer by multiplying the total recycling credit and the manufacturer percentage. The processing device may further determine a recycling credit to provide to the manufacturer by adjusting the raw recycling credit with a manufacturer green credit determined based on a manufacturer's environmental behavior. | 03-27-2014 |
20140097193 | GECKO-LIKE CONTAINER CAPPING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods, systems, caps, containers, and assemblies for a gecko-like container capping system are described. A gecko-like cap configured to cover an opening in a container may include an inner surface configured to mate with an opening surface of a container. Setae may be located on a surface of the cap and/or a surface of the container that are configured to oppose movement of the cap away from the container by creating an adhesion force between the inner surface and the opening surface. The cap may include one or more release mechanisms configured to deflect the inner surface away from the opening surface, thereby reducing the adhesion force such that the cap is removable from the container. | 04-10-2014 |
20140121296 | HYDROPHILIC AGENTS IN PAINTS - Coating compositions that provide hydrophilic and anti-freeze properties are disclosed. The coatings include at least one hydrophilic agent bound to one or more coating components, such as a rheology modifier, a surfactant, a coalescing agent, and a pigment. The hydrophilic agents are attached to the coating components covalently. | 05-01-2014 |
20140196629 | HYDROPHILIC PAINTS USING PIGMENTS COATED WITH ANTI-OXIDANTS - Hydrophilic coating compositions and methods to make and use the compositions are disclosed. The compositions include a photocatalytic pigment material made up of an inorganic pigment and a monomeric anti-oxidants and free radical scavenger that is contacted to the surface of the inorganic pigment. | 07-17-2014 |
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20130331176 | SELECTING A WAGER FOR AN EVENT - Technologies are generally described for processes and systems effective to select or determine a wager for an event. A wager processor may be configured to be in communication with a wager database and an event status processor over a network. The wager processor may be effective to receive event information and crowd information. The event information may relate to a status of the event. The crowd information may relate to demographics and/or interests of the participants at the event. The wager processor may select or determine the wager based on the event information and the crowd information. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332246 | DISPLAY OF ADVERTISEMENTS AT AN EVENT - Technologies are generally described for processes and systems effective to select an advertisement to be displayed for viewing by participants at an event. An advertisement processor may be configured to be in communication with an advertisement database and an event status processor over a network. The advertisement processor may be effective receive event information and crowd information. The event information may relate to a status of the event. The crowd information may relate to demographics and/or interests of the participants at the event. The advertisement processor may select the advertisement based on the event information and the crowd information. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332485 | INFORMATION REMOVAL FROM A NETWORK - Technologies are generally described for systems, methods and devices effective to remove information from a network such as the Internet. In some examples, a device may include a memory including instructions and a processor configured in communication with the memory. The processor may be configured effective to receive user information relating to a user and search the network using the user information. In response to the search, the processor may find additional information relating to the user stored in the network. The processor may receive a first request to remove particular information from the network. The particular information may be part of the additional information and the particular information may be removable by a second user. The processor may send a second request to remove the particular information from the network. | 12-12-2013 |
20130339123 | GROUP NATURE VERIFICATION FOR PROVIDING GROUP INCENTIVES - Technologies are provided for verifying the group nature of a consumer request to provide a group incentive. In some examples, a consumer may purchase goods and services from a merchant over a network, and may request to take advantage of a group incentive associated with an established group. The merchant may verify that the consumer is a member of the established group before allowing the consumer to receive or use the group incentive. Upon receiving the request associated with the group incentive, the merchant may identify attributes of the consumer and/or the group the consumer claims to belong to. If the attributes match a commonality criterion, the incentive may be authorized. Additionally, the merchant may require a physical appearance of the consumer along with other group members in order to utilize the group incentive. | 12-19-2013 |
20130339175 | ON DEMAND INFORMATION NETWORK - In one example, a user interface may be configured to receive input from a hosting device, a transmitter may be configured to solicit competing bids to subscribing devices for a requested service based on the input from the hosting device, a queue may be configured to store bids from third-parties in response to the transmitted request for bids for the requested service, and a receiver may be configured to receive a manifestation of the requested service from one of the third-parties whose received bid was accepted. | 12-19-2013 |
20130339241 | TRANSACTIONAL PERMISSIONS - In one example a computer-readable medium storing computer-executable components that comprise, at least, a guardian component configured to receive, from an authoritative entity, conditions upon which a potential transaction for a deferring entity may be authorized; and a transactional component configured to receive, from a transacting entity, a request for authorization for an actual transaction with the deferring entity, and to transmit, to the transacting entity, a determination as to whether the request for authorization for the actual transaction is acceptable in view of the stored conditions. | 12-19-2013 |
20140006162 | PROFILE CONSTRUCTION BASED ON ASSERTED INTEREST AND ACTUAL PARTICIPATION IN ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES | 01-02-2014 |
20140032663 | AUTOMATIC CONTENT FORWARDING TO COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Technologies are provided for identifying context associated with received content and automatically forwarding the content to an associated communication network for posting. In some examples, a user may create content for posting to one or more communication networks and send the content over a network for posting to a first communication network. Upon receipt of the content for posting, the first communication network may identify a context of the received content and may associate the context with a second communication network based on a set of content forwarding rules. The first communication network may automatically forward the received content to the associated second communication network for posting at the second communication network. Additionally, a third party entity may be configured to monitor content received at a first communication network, identify a context of the received content, and automatically forward the received content to the associated second communication network for posting. | 01-30-2014 |
20140114868 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EFFICIENT RECYCLING PICK UP SERVICES - Methods and systems for collecting recyclables for recycling are disclosed. A collector may receive a collection request for recyclables for a consumer having an associated recycling account. The recycling account may include an address for the consumer. A determination as to whether an agent for the collector is within a threshold distance of the address may be made. The collector may fulfill the collection request in response to the agent for the collector being within the threshold distance of the address. | 04-24-2014 |