Patents by Inventor Ian Howard
Ian Howard 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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Patent number: 8422266Abstract: Various embodiment include optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit having an array of conductive regions, and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals, the nanocrystals having a core and an outer surface, wherein the core of at least a portion of the fused nanocrystals is in direct physical contact and electrical communication with the core of at least one adjacent fused nanocrystal, and wherein the film has substantially no defect states in the regions where the cores of the nanocrystals are fused. Additional devices and methods are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Jason Clifford, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Ian Howard, Ethan J. D. Klem, Larissa Levina
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Publication number: 20130009129Abstract: Various embodiment include optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit having an array of conductive regions, and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals, the nanocrystals having a core and an outer surface, wherein the core of at least a portion of the fused nanocrystals is in direct physical contact and electrical communication with the core of at least one adjacent fused nanocrystal, and wherein the film has substantially no defect states in the regions where the cores of the nanocrystals are fused. Additional devices and methods are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Edward Sargent, Jason Clifford, Gerasimos Kanstantatos, Ian Howard, Ethan J.D. Klem, Larissa Levina
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Patent number: 8284587Abstract: Various embodiments include apparatuses including optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. One such device includes an image sensor having an integrated circuit with a number of pixel electrodes, a substantially-continuous optically-sensitive layer, and at least one counter-electrode. The substantially continuous optically sensitive layer is in electrical communication with both the number of pixel electrodes and also the counter-electrode. Additional apparatuses and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Jason Clifford, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Ian Howard, Ethan J. D. Klem, Larissa Levina
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Patent number: 8284586Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Larissa Levina, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Ian Howard, Ethan J. D. Klem, Jason Clifford
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Publication number: 20120213386Abstract: An audio crossover system and method is disclosed. An audio system includes two driver circuits, one for each of two audio frequency ranges, e.g., high and low frequency ranges. The driver circuits are designed to provide a combined frequency response curve that has a pronounced midrange attenuation dip, in contrast to prior art designs that attempt to provide a flat response over all frequency ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Ian Howard Knight, Anthony Richard Milat, Kym Martinelli, Giles Garwell Smith
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Patent number: 8213212Abstract: In an example embodiment, an optical device includes an integrated circuit, an array of conductive regions, and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region. In another example embodiment, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces, exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of a different chemical composition, forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals, removing the second ligands, and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals. In another example embodiment, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals with at least portions of the fused nanocrystals being in direct physical contact with adjacent nanocrystals, the film having substantially no defect states in regions where cores of the nanocrystals are fused.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Larissa Levina, Ian Howard, Ethan J. D. Klem, Jason Clifford
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Publication number: 20120145884Abstract: Various embodiments include apparatuses including optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. One such device includes an image sensor having an integrated circuit with a number of pixel electrodes, a substantially-continuous optically-sensitive layer, and at least one counter-electrode. The substantially continuous optically sensitive layer is in electrical communication with both the number of pixel electrodes and also the counter-electrode. Additional apparatuses and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Edward Sargent, Jason Clifford, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Ian Howard, Ethan J.D. Klem, Larissa Levina
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Publication number: 20120100699Abstract: In an example embodiment, an optical device includes an integrated circuit, an array of conductive regions, and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region. In another example embodiment, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces, exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of a different chemical composition, forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals, removing the second ligands, and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals. In another example embodiment, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals with at least portions of the fused nanocrystals being in direct physical contact with adjacent nanocrystals, the film having substantially no defect states in regions where cores of the nanocrystals are fused.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Larissa Levina, Ian Howard, Ethan J.D. Klem, Jason Clifford
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Patent number: 8102693Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Jason Clifford, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Ian Howard, Ethan J. D. Klem, Larissa Levina
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Publication number: 20110315959Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Larissa Levina, Ian Howard, Ethan J.D. Klem, Jason Clifford
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Patent number: 8054671Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Larissa Levina, Ian Howard, Ethan J. D. Klem, Jason Clifford
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Patent number: 8023306Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Larissa Levina, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Ian Howard, Ethan J. D. Klem, Jason Clifford
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Publication number: 20110220032Abstract: The invention relates to an aquaculture basket (10) including a top basket part (20), a bottom basket part (30) and at least one door (40). The top and bottom basket pans (20, 30) include connection means (22, 24) for connecting the top and bottom basket parts (20, 30) together. The top and bottom basket parts (20, 30) are interchangeable so as to reduce manufacture costs and to make assembly of the basket (10) easier. The top basket part (10), bottom basket part (20) and the at least one door (40) form an enclosure for housing an aquaculture product. The basket (10) typically includes a door (40) at either end of the basket (10). The top and bottom basket parts (20, 30) are typically identical in construction. The invention also relates to an aquaculture basket attachment system. The attachment system including a connection area (32) integrally formed with or connectable to the basket (10) and a connection member (50) arranged for attachment to the connection area (32).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: HEXCYL SYSTEMS PTY LTDInventors: Ian Howard Pendergrast, Garry Bruno Seidl, Andre Josef Seidl, Paul Stewart Huxtable
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Patent number: 7881091Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: InVisage Technologies. Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Larissa Levina, Ian Howard, Ethan J. D. Klem, Jason Clifford
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Publication number: 20100314529Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Edward Sargent, Jason Clifford, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Ian Howard, Ethan J.D. Klem, Larissa Levina
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Publication number: 20100317175Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Edward Sargent, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Larissa Levina, Ian Howard, Ethan J.D. Klem, Jason Clifford
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Publication number: 20100314603Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Edward Sargent, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Larissa Levina, Ian Howard, Ethan J.D. Klem, Jason Clifford
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Patent number: 7770861Abstract: The invention relates to a protecting apparatus (10) for protecting a structure (100) from an impact. The protecting apparatus (10) is arranged to be mounted on the structure (100) and includes a bumper member (12), a structure positioning member (14) and at least one resiliently flexible joining portion (16). The structure positioning member (14) is arranged in use to be positioned in contact with or adjacent to a portion of the structure (100) being protected. The at least one resiliently flexible joining portion (16) extends between the bumper member (12) and the structure positioning member (14) so that when an outer surface (12a) of the bumper member (12) is impacted, the impact force is dissipated at least in part by flexure of the at least one joining portion (16).Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Innovation Central Pty LtdInventors: Paul Stewart Huxtable, Ian Howard Pendergrast
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Patent number: 7773404Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Jason Clifford, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Ian Howard, Ethan J. D. Klem, Larissa Levina
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Patent number: 7746681Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: InVisage Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edward Sargent, Gerasimos Konstantatos, Larissa Levina, Ian Howard, Ethan J. D. Klem, Jason Clifford