Patents by Inventor Gregory J. Marquez

Gregory J. Marquez 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).

  • Publication number: 20130260056
    Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for maskless deposition of electronic and biological materials. The process is capable of direct deposition of features with linewidths varying from the micron range up to a fraction of a millimeter, and may be used to deposit features on substrates with damage thresholds near 100° C. Deposition and subsequent processing may be carried out under ambient conditions, eliminating the need for a vacuum atmosphere. The process may also be performed in an inert gas environment. Deposition of and subsequent laser post processing produces linewidths as low as 1 micron, with sub-micron edge definition. The apparatus nozzle has a large working distance—the orifice to substrate distance may be several millimeters—and direct write onto non-planar surfaces is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Michael J. Renn, Bruce H. King, Marcelino Essien, Gregory J. Marquez, Manampathy G. Giridharan, Jyh-Cherng Sheu
  • Patent number: 8455051
    Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for maskless deposition of electronic and biological materials. The process is capable of direct deposition of features with linewidths varying from the micron range up to a fraction of a millimeter, and may be used to deposit features on substrates with damage thresholds near 100° C. Deposition and subsequent processing may be carried out under ambient conditions, eliminating the need for a vacuum atmosphere. The process may also be performed in an inert gas environment. Deposition of and subsequent laser post processing produces linewidths as low as 1 micron, with sub-micron edge definition. The apparatus nozzle has a large working distance—the orifice to substrate distance may be several millimeters—and direct write onto non-planar surfaces is possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Optomec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Renn, Bruce H. King, Marcelino Essien, Gregory J. Marquez, Manampathy G. Giridharan, Jyh-Cherng Sheu
  • Patent number: 8272579
    Abstract: A deposition apparatus comprising one or more atomizers structurally integrated with a deposition head. The entire head may be replaceable, and prefilled with material. The deposition head may comprise multiple nozzles. Also an apparatus for three dimensional materials deposition comprising a tiltable deposition head attached to a non-tiltable atomizer. Also methods and apparatuses for depositing different materials either simultaneously or sequentially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Optomec, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce H. King, Gregory J. Marquez, Michael J. Renn
  • Patent number: 7987813
    Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for maskless deposition of electronic and biological materials. The process is capable of direct deposition of features with linewidths varying from the micron range up to a fraction of a millimeter, and may be used to deposit features on substrates with damage thresholds near 100° C. Deposition and subsequent processing may be carried out under ambient conditions, eliminating the need for a vacuum atmosphere. The process may also be performed in an inert gas environment. Deposition of and subsequent laser post processing produces linewidths as low as 1 micron, with sub-micron edge definition. The apparatus nozzle has a large working distance—the orifice to substrate distance may be several millimeters—and direct write onto non-planar surfaces is possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Optomec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Renn, Bruce H. King, Marcelino Essien, Gregory J. Marquez, Manampathy G. Giridharan, Jyh-Cherng Sheu
  • Publication number: 20110129615
    Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for maskless deposition of electronic and biological materials. The process is capable of direct deposition of features with linewidths varying from the micron range up to a fraction of a millimeter, and may be used to deposit features on substrates with damage thresholds near 100° C. Deposition and subsequent processing may be carried out under ambient conditions, eliminating the need for a vacuum atmosphere. The process may also be performed in an inert gas environment. Deposition of and subsequent laser post processing produces linewidths as low as 1 micron, with sub-micron edge definition. The apparatus nozzle has a large working distance—the orifice to substrate distance may be several millimeters—and direct write onto non-planar surfaces is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: OPTOMEC, INC. FKA OPTOMEC DESIGN COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael J. Renn, Bruce H. King, Marcelino Essien, Gregory J. Marquez, Manampathy G. Giridharan, Jyh-Cherng Sheu
  • Patent number: 7938079
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for improved maskless deposition of electronic and biological materials using an extended nozzle. The process is capable of direct deposition of features with linewidths varying from a few microns to a fraction of a millimeter, and can be used to deposit features on targets with damage thresholds near 100° C. or less. Deposition and subsequent processing may be performed under ambient conditions and produce linewidths as low as 1 micron, with sub-micron edge definition. The extended nozzle reduces particle overspray and has a large working distance; that is, the orifice to target distance may be several millimeters or more, enabling direct write onto non-planar surfaces. The nozzle allows for deposition of features with linewidths that are approximately as small as one-twentieth the size of the nozzle orifice diameter, and is preferably interchangeable, enabling rapid variance of deposited linewidth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Optomec Design Company
    Inventors: Bruce H. King, Michael J. Renn, Marcelino Essien, Gregory J. Marquez, Manampathy G. Giridharan, Jyh-Cherng Sheu
  • Publication number: 20090114151
    Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for maskless deposition of electronic and biological materials. The process is capable of direct deposition of features with linewidths varying from the micron range up to a fraction of a millimeter, and may be used to deposit features on substrates with damage thresholds near 100° C. Deposition and subsequent processing may be carried out under ambient conditions, eliminating the need for a vacuum atmosphere. The process may also be performed in an inert gas environment. Deposition of and subsequent laser post processing produces linewidths as low as 1 micron, with sub-micron edge definition. The apparatus nozzle has a large working distance—the orifice to substrate distance may be several millimeters—and direct write onto non-planar surfaces is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: OPTOMEC, INC. FKA OPTOMEC DESIGN COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael J. Renn, Bruce H. King, Marcelino Essien, Gregory J. Marquez, Manampathy G. Giridharan, Jyh-Cherng Sheu
  • Publication number: 20090061089
    Abstract: A deposition apparatus comprising one or more atomizers structurally integrated with a deposition head. The entire head may be replaceable, and prefilled with material. The deposition head may comprise multiple nozzles. Also an apparatus for three dimensional materials deposition comprising a tiltable deposition head attached to a non-tiltable atomizer. Also methods and apparatuses for depositing different materials either simultaneously or sequentially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: OPTOMEC, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce H. King, Gregory J. Marquez, Michael J. Renn
  • Patent number: 7485345
    Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for maskless deposition of electronic and biological materials. The process is capable of direct deposition of features with linewidths varying from the micron range up to a fraction of a millimeter, and may be used to deposit features on substrates with damage thresholds near 100° C. Deposition and subsequent processing may be carried out under ambient conditions, eliminating the need for a vacuum atmosphere. The process may also be performed in an inert gas environment. Deposition of and subsequent laser post processing produces linewidths as low as 1 micron, with sub-micron edge definition. The apparatus nozzle has a large working distance—the orifice to substrate distance may be several millimeters—and direct write onto non-planar surfaces is possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Optomec Design Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Renn, Bruce H. King, Marcelino Essien, Gregory J. Marquez, Manampathy G. Giridharan, Jyh-Cherng Sheu