Patents by Inventor Daniel Carothers
Daniel Carothers has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230411642Abstract: A redox flow battery includes positive and negative electrodes respectfully located in half-cells separated by a porous silicon wafer separator formed by MEMS Technology. The first half cell and the second half cell each preferably include a plurality of dividers or barriers configured to create flow channels which introduce turbulence ensuring the electrolytes are changing or mixing at surfaces of the electrodes and the membrane. Also disclosed is a solar energy generation and storage system which includes a photovoltaic cell and an electrochemical energy storage battery which share a common electrode. Also disclosed is a membrane-less redox flow electrical energy storage battery, having a cathode electrode, an anode electrode formed of a porous silicon substrate in which surfaces of the pores of the porous silicon substrate are coated at least in part with a metal silicide, and an electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: THE SUN COMPANY TEXAS, LLC d.b.a. THE SUN COMPANYInventors: Ryan G. Redford, Daniel Carothers, Janet M. Roveda, Joley D. Michaelson
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Patent number: 11808569Abstract: This disclosure provides photonic integrated chip that has an optical waveguide located on a photonic circuit substrate that includes a photonic circuit that is optically coupled to the waveguide. A microfluidic channel is in a silicon substrate and is attached to the photonic circuit substrate. The microfluidic channel is positioned over the optical waveguide such that its side surfaces and an outermost surface extend into the microfluidic channel. The microfluidic channel extends along a length of the optical waveguide, and nanoparticles are located on or adjacent the optical waveguide located within the microfluidic channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Strike Photonics, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Carothers
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Patent number: 11747283Abstract: This disclosure presents a docking station into which a test card can be inserted for rapid analyte detection and reporting. This docking station has portable capability and can include wire or wireless transmission to a local server or cloud-based server. A test card that has a test structure located on the test structure that includes a modified waveguide can be inserted into the and a docking station that includes a laser and interferometer provides for accurate and rapid detection of a test sample.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Strike Photonics, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Carothers
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Publication number: 20220399549Abstract: A redox flow battery includes positive and negative electrodes respectfully located in half-cells separated by a porous silicon wafer separator formed by MEMS Technology. The first half cell and the second half cell each preferably include a plurality of dividers or barriers configured to create flow channels which introduce turbulence insuring the electrolytes are changing or mixing at surfaces of the electrodes and the membrane. Also disclosed is a solar energy generation and storage system which includes a photovoltaic cell and an electrochemical energy storage battery which share a common electrode. Also disclosed is a membrane-less redox flow electrical energy storage battery, having a cathode electrode; an anode electrode formed of a porous silicon substrate in which surfaces of the pores of the porous silicon substrate are coated at least in part with a metal silicide; and, an electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: THE SUN COMPANY TEXAS, LLC d.b.a. THE SUN COMPANYInventors: Ryan G. Redford, Daniel Carothers, Janet M. Roveda, Joley D. Michaelson
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Patent number: 11133375Abstract: In an integrated circuit (IC), a semiconductor substrate has a first side and an opposite second side. The second side has a trench. Circuitry is on the first side. An inductive structure is within the trench. The inductive structure is connected to the circuitry through vias in the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate is mounted on a package substrate. At least a portion of the inductive structure contacts the package substrate. The circuitry is coupled to the inductive structure through wires to the package substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Benjamin Stassen Cook, Roberto Giampiero Massolini, Daniel Carothers
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Publication number: 20210293525Abstract: This disclosure provides photonic integrated chip that has an optical waveguide located on a photonic circuit substrate that includes a photonic circuit that is optically coupled to the waveguide. A microfluidic channel is in a silicon substrate and is attached to the photonic circuit substrate. The microfluidic channel is positioned over the optical waveguide such that its side surfaces and an outermost surface extend into the microfluidic channel. The microfluidic channel extends along a length of the optical waveguide, and nanoparticles are located on or adjacent the optical waveguide located within the microfluidic channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: STRIKE PHOTONICS, INC.Inventor: DANIEL CAROTHERS
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Publication number: 20210293716Abstract: This disclosure presents a docking station into which a test card can be inserted for rapid analyte detection and reporting. This docking station has portable capability and can include wire or wireless transmission to a local server or cloud-based server. A test card that has a test structure located on the test structure that includes a modified waveguide can be inserted into the and a docking station that includes a laser and interferometer provides for accurate and rapid detection of a test sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: STRIKE PHOTONICS, INC.Inventor: DANIEL CAROTHERS
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Publication number: 20210226228Abstract: Disclosed is a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) incorporating a porous membrane element formed of a porous silicon wafer, in which the pores are coated at least in part with a noble metal. Alternatively, the porous silicon wafer may be sandwiched between paper, carbon or graphite sheet impregnated with a noble metal. The separator is formed of using MEMS Technology. Also disclosed is a lithium ion battery, has a cathode electrode; an anode electrode formed of a porous silicon substrate in which surfaces of the pores of the porous silicon substrate are coated at least in part with a metal silicide; a separator element disposed between the cathode and the anode; and an electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: THE SUN COMPANY TEXAS, LLC d.b.a. THE SUN COMPANYInventors: Ryan G. Redford, Daniel Carothers
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Publication number: 20200321430Abstract: In an integrated circuit (IC), a semiconductor substrate has a first side and an opposite second side. The second side has a trench. Circuitry is on the first side. An inductive structure is within the trench. The inductive structure is connected to the circuitry through vias in the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate is mounted on a package substrate. At least a portion of the inductive structure contacts the package substrate. The circuitry is coupled to the inductive structure through wires to the package substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Benjamin Stassen Cook, Roberto Giampiero Massolini, Daniel Carothers
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Patent number: 10692964Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) includes a circuit substrate having a front side surface and an opposite back side surface. Active circuitry is located on the front side surface. An inductive structure is located within a deep trench formed in the circuit substrate below the backside surface. The inductive structure is coupled to the active circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Benjamin Stassen Cook, Roberto Giampiero Massolini, Daniel Carothers
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Publication number: 20180323254Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) includes a circuit substrate having a front side surface and an opposite back side surface. Active circuitry is located on the front side surface. An inductive structure is located within a deep trench formed in the circuit substrate below the backside surface. The inductive structure is coupled to the active circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Benjamin Stassen Cook, Roberto Giampiero Massolini, Daniel Carothers
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Patent number: 10032850Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) that includes a circuit substrate having a front side surface and an opposite back side surface. Active circuitry is located on the front side surface. An inductive structure is located within a deep trench formed in the circuit substrate below the backside surface. The inductive structure is coupled to the active circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Benjamin Stassen Cook, Roberto Giampiero Massolini, Daniel Carothers
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Publication number: 20170330930Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) that includes a circuit substrate having a front side surface and an opposite back side surface. Active circuitry is located on the front side surface. An inductive structure is located within a deep trench formed in the circuit substrate below the backside surface. The inductive structure is coupled to the active circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Benjamin Stassen Cook, Roberto Giampiero Massolini, Daniel Carothers
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Patent number: 8946739Abstract: A device for medium wavelength infrared emission and a method for the manufacture thereof is provided. The device has a semiconductor substrate; a passive hermetic barrier disposed upon the substrate, and an emitter element disposed within said hermetic barrier; and a mirror.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Lateral Research Limited Liability CompanyInventor: Daniel Carothers
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Patent number: 7772038Abstract: A method for the singulation of integrated circuit die, the method including: etching a semiconductor layer disposed on a silicon oxide dielectric layer, thereby forming a trench defining a boundary of the die; depositing a silicon nitride layer in the trench; coating the semiconductor layer with an oxide layer such that the trench is filled; removing part of the oxide layer from the semiconductor layer such that the oxide layer only remains in the trench; mounting the semiconductor layer to a carrier; removing the silicon oxide dialectic layer, the nitride layer, and the oxide layer; and releasing the die from the carrier. The method is suitable for irregularly shaped or extremely small die and is compatible with traditional CMOS processes.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Retro Reflective Optics, LLCInventor: Daniel Carothers
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Publication number: 20090298231Abstract: A method for the singulation of integrated circuit die, the method including: etching a semiconductor layer disposed on a silicon oxide dielectric layer, thereby forming a trench defining a boundary of the die; depositing a silicon nitride layer in the trench; coating the semiconductor layer with an oxide layer such that the trench is filled; removing part of the oxide layer from the semiconductor layer such that the oxide layer only remains in the trench; mounting the semiconductor layer to a carrier; removing the silicon oxide dialectic layer, the nitride layer, and the oxide layer; and releasing the die from the carrier. The method is suitable for irregularly shaped or extremely small die and is compatible with traditional CMOS processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Daniel Carothers
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Publication number: 20070243319Abstract: A system is provided for the manufacture of carbon based electrical components including, an ultraviolet light source; a substrate receiving unit whereby a substrate bearing a first layer of carbon based semiconductor is received and disposed beneath the ultraviolet light source; a mask disposed between the ultraviolet light source and the carbon based semiconductor layer; a doping agent precursor source; and environmental chemical controls, configured such that light from the ultraviolet light source irradiates a doping agent precursor and the first carbon layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.Inventors: Daniel Carothers, Rick Thompson