Patents by Inventor Michael J. Motala

Michael J. Motala 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).

  • Burst mode electrohydrodynamic printing system
    Patent number: 9073314
    Abstract: An electrohydrodynamic printing system includes a nozzle that dispenses a printing fluid and a substrate support. The nozzle includes a conductive portion. A voltage source applies a voltage differential between the conductive portion of the nozzle and the substrate support. A controller is configured to provide a burst mode waveform to the voltage source such that a drop of the printing fluid is caused to form from the conductive nozzle and travel toward the substrate support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael J. Motala, Giuseppe Farruggia
  • BURST MODE ELECTROHYDRODYNAMIC PRINTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150015629
    Abstract: An electrohydrodynamic printing system includes a nozzle that dispenses a printing fluid and a substrate support. The nozzle includes a conductive portion. A voltage source applies a voltage differential between the conductive portion of the nozzle and the substrate support. A controller is configured to provide a burst mode waveform to the voltage source such that a drop of the printing fluid is caused to form from the conductive nozzle and travel toward the substrate support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Michael J. Motala, Giuseppe Farruggia
  • BURST MODE ELECTROHYDRODYNAMIC PRINTING
    Publication number: 20150015628
    Abstract: A method of printing using an electrohydrodynamic printing system includes providing an electrohydrodynamic printing system. The electrohydrodynamic printing system includes a nozzle that dispenses a printing fluid and a substrate that receives the printing fluid. The nozzle includes a conductive portion. A voltage source applies a voltage differential between the conductive portion of the nozzle and the substrate. A controller is configured to control the voltage source such that the printing fluid is deposited on the substrate. The method includes causing a drop of the printing fluid to be formed from the conductive nozzle by using the controller to provide a burst mode waveform to the voltage source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Michael J. Motala, Giuseppe Farruggia
  • Decal transfer lithography
    Patent number: 7662545
    Abstract: A method of making a microstructure includes selectively activating a portion of a surface of a silicon-containing elastomer, contacting the activated portion with a substance, and bonding the activated portion and the substance, such that the activated portion of the surface and the substance in contact with the activated portion are irreversibly attached. The selective activation may be accomplished by positioning a mask on the surface of the silicon-containing elastomer, and irradiating the exposed portion with UV radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Ralph G. Nuzzo, William R. Childs, Michael J. Motala, Keon Jae Lee