Patents Assigned to Nanosys, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10243114
    Abstract: Embodiments of a display device including barrier layer coated quantum dots and a method of making the barrier layer coated quantum dots are described. Each of the barrier layer coated quantum dots includes a core-shell structure and a hydrophobic barrier layer disposed on the core-shell structure. The hydrophobic barrier layer is configured to provide a distance between the core-shell structure of one of the quantum dots with the core-shell structures of other quantum dots that are in substantial contact with the one of the quantum dots. The method for making the barrier layer coated quantum dots includes forming reverse micro-micelles using surfactants and incorporating quantum dots into the reverse micro-micelles. The method further includes individually coating the incorporated quantum dots with a barrier layer and isolating the barrier layer coated quantum dots with the surfactants of the reverse micro-micelles disposed on the barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Hartlove, Veeral Hardev, Shihai Kan, Jian Chen, Jay Yamanaga, Christian Ippen, Wenzhuo Guo, Charles Hotz, Robert Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190088830
    Abstract: Embodiments of a display device including barrier layer coated quantum dots and a method of making the barrier layer coated quantum dots are described. Each of the barrier layer coated quantum dots includes a core-shell structure and a hydrophobic barrier layer disposed on the core-shell structure. The hydrophobic barrier layer is configured to provide a distance between the core-shell structure of one of the quantum dots with the core-shell structures of other quantum dots that are in substantial contact with the one of the quantum dots. The method for making the barrier layer coated quantum dots includes forming reverse micro-micelles using surfactants and incorporating quantum dots into the reverse micro-micelles. The method further includes individually coating the incorporated quantum dots with a barrier layer and isolating the barrier layer coated quantum dots with the surfactants of the reverse micro-micelles disposed on the barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason HARTLOVE, Veeral HARDEV, Shihai KAN, Jian CHEN, Jay YAMANAGA, Christian IPPEN, Wenzhou GUO, Charles HOTZ, Robert WILSON
  • Publication number: 20190077954
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides nanostructure compositions and methods of producing nanostructure compositions. The nanostructure compositions comprise at least one population of nanostructures, at least one poly(alkylene oxide) ligand bound to the surface of the nanostructures, and optionally at least one organic resin. The present disclosure also provides nanostructure films comprising a nanostructure layer and methods of making nanostructure films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravisubhash Tangirala, Shihai Kan, Jay Yamanaga, Charles Hotz, Donald Zehnder
  • Publication number: 20190064592
    Abstract: A display device includes a backlight unit having a light source and a liquid crystal display (LCD) module. The light source is configured to emit a primary light in a first wavelength region. The LCD module includes a pixel having a first, second, and third sub-pixels. The first sub-pixel includes a first emissive surface configured to emit a first light in a second wavelength region. The second sub-pixel includes a second emissive surface configured to emit a second light in a third wavelength region. The third sub-pixel includes a third emissive surface configured to emit a third light in the first wavelength region. The third luminance is greater than the first luminance and the second luminance. An area of the third emissive surface is smaller than an area of the first emissive surface and an area of the second emissive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest LEE, Charles HOTZ, ZhongSheng LUO, Jason HARTLOVE, Shihai KAN, Jian CHEN
  • Publication number: 20190064591
    Abstract: Embodiments of a display device are described. A display device includes a backlight unit having a light source and a liquid crystal display (LCD) module. The LCD module includes a phosphor film and a filter element. The phosphor film is configured to receive a primary light, from the light source, having a first peak wavelength and to convert a portion of the primary light to emit a secondary light having a second peak wavelength. The second peak wavelength is different from the first peak wavelength. The filter element is optically coupled to the phosphor film and is configured to allow the secondary light to pass through the filter element and to block an unconverted portion of the primary light from passing through the filter element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Lee, Jason Hartlove, Shihai Kan, Jian Chen
  • Patent number: 10214686
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for hermetically sealing luminescent nanocrystals, as well as compositions and containers comprising hermetically sealed luminescent nanocrystals. By hermetically sealing the luminescent nanocrystals, enhanced lifetime and luminescence can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Dubrow
  • Patent number: 10209129
    Abstract: Embodiments of measurement apparatus for measuring the optical properties of a sample film are described. The measurement apparatus includes a first stage, a second stage, and an arm structure coupled to the second stage. The first stage includes an optical source and a block of transparent material. The block of transparent material includes a surface that supports a sample film. The second stage includes a plurality of layers and an optical detector. The arm structure is designed to translate the second stage with respect to the first stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Carpenter, Robert Wilson, Ernest C. Lee, Alexander Puski
  • Publication number: 20180370800
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides nanostructure compositions and methods of producing nanostructure compositions. The nanostructure compositions comprise at least one population of nanostructures, at least one reactive diluent, at least one anaerobic stabilizer, and optionally at least one organic resin. The present disclosure also provides nanostructure films comprising a nanostructure layer and methods of making nanostructure films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin SMITH, David OLMEIJER, Jared LYNCH, Minghu TU, Charles HOTZ
  • Publication number: 20180354244
    Abstract: The present invention provides nanostructure compositions and methods of producing nanostructure compositions. The nanostructure compositions comprise a population of nanostructures comprising thiol-functionalized ligands to increase the stability of the composition in thiol resins. The present invention also provides nanostructure films comprising a population of nanostructures comprising thiol-functionalized ligands and methods of making nanostructure films using these nanostructures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Ilan JEN-LA PLANTE, Chunming WANG
  • Publication number: 20180345638
    Abstract: The present invention provides nanostructure compositions and methods of producing nanostructure compositions. The nanostructure compositions comprise a population of nanostructures, a stabilization additive, and an organic resin. The present invention also provides nanostructure films comprising a nanostructure layer and methods of making nanostructure films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin SMITH, Martin DEVENNEY, David OLMEIJER
  • Publication number: 20180331262
    Abstract: Quantum dots and methods of making quantum dots are described. A method begins with forming quantum dots having a core-shell structure with a plurality of ligands on the shell structure. The method includes exchanging the plurality of ligands with a plurality of second ligands. The plurality of second ligands have a weaker binding affinity to the shell structure than the plurality of first ligands. The plurality of second ligands are then exchanged with hydrolyzed alkoxysilane to form a monolayer of hydrolyzed alkoxysilane on a surface of the shell structure. The method includes forming a barrier layer around the shell structure by using the hydrolyzed alkoxysilane as a nucleation center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Shihai KAN, Jay YAMANAGA, Charles HOTZ, Jason HARTLOVE, Veeral HARDEV, Jian CHEN, Christian IPPEN, Wenzhuo GUO, Robert WILSON
  • Publication number: 20180327660
    Abstract: The present invention provides quantum dot compositions and methods of producing quantum dot compositions. The quantum dot compositions comprise a population of quantum dots, an aminosilicone polymer, an epoxy-functional silicone, and an organic resin. The present invention also provides quantum dot films comprising a quantum dot layer and methods of making quantum dot films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: NANOSYS, INC.
    Inventor: David OLMEIJER
  • Publication number: 20180327661
    Abstract: The present invention provides quantum dot compositions and methods of producing quantum dot compositions. The quantum dot compositions comprise a population of quantum dots, a siloxane polymer, an emulsification additive, and an organic resin. The present invention also provides quantum dot films comprising a quantum dot layer and methods of making quantum dot films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: NANOSYS, INC.
    Inventors: David OLMEIJER, Anh DUONG, Austin SMITH, Kao SAECHAO
  • Patent number: 10128417
    Abstract: Embodiments of a display device including barrier layer coated quantum dots and a method of making the barrier layer coated quantum dots are described. Each of the barrier layer coated quantum dots includes a core-shell structure and a hydrophobic barrier layer disposed on the core-shell structure. The hydrophobic barrier layer is configured to provide a distance between the core-shell structure of one of the quantum dots with the core-shell structures of other quantum dots that are in substantial contact with the one of the quantum dots. The method for making the barrier layer coated quantum dots includes forming reverse micro-micelles using surfactants and incorporating quantum dots into the reverse micro-micelles. The method further includes individually coating the incorporated quantum dots with a barrier layer and isolating the barrier layer coated quantum dots with the surfactants of the reverse micro-micelles disposed on the barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Hartlove, Veeral Hardev, Shihai Kan, Jian Chen, Jay Yamanaga, Christian Ippen, Wenzhuo Guo, Charles Hotz, Robert Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180320068
    Abstract: Disclosed are highly luminescent nanostructures, particularly highly luminescent quantum dots, comprising a nanocrystal core of InP and shell layers of GaP and AlP. The nanostructures may have an additional shell layer. Also provided are methods of preparing the nanostructures, films comprising the nanostructure and devices comprising the nanostructures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Curley, Chunming WANG
  • Patent number: 10066161
    Abstract: Disclosed are highly luminescent nanostructures, particularly highly luminescent quantum dots, comprising a nanocrystal core of InP and shell layers of GaP and AlP. The nanostructures may have an additional shell layer. Also provided are methods of preparing the nanostructures, films comprising the nanostructure and devices comprising the nanostructures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Curley, Chunming Wang
  • Patent number: 10056533
    Abstract: Quantum dots and methods of making quantum dots are described. A method begins with forming quantum dots having a core-shell structure with a plurality of ligands on the shell structure. The method includes exchanging the plurality of ligands with a plurality of second ligands. The plurality of second ligands have a weaker binding affinity to the shell structure than the plurality of first ligands. The plurality of second ligands are then exchanged with hydrolyzed alkoxysilane to form a monolayer of hydrolyzed alkoxysilane on a surface of the shell structure. The method includes forming a barrier layer around the shell structure by using the hydrolyzed alkoxysilane as a nucleation center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: NANOSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Shihai Kan, Jay Yamanaga, Charles Hotz, Jason Hartlove, Veeral Hardev, Jian Chen, Christian Ippen, Wenzhuo Guo, Robert Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180223182
    Abstract: The present invention provides nanostructure compositions and methods of producing nanostructure compositions. The nanostructure compositions comprise a population of nanostructures, an aminosilicone polymer, an organic resin, and a cation. The present invention also provides nanostructure films comprising a nanostructure layer and methods of making nanostructure films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: NANOSYS, INC.
    Inventors: James Kundrat, David Olmeijer
  • Patent number: 10029972
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of nanostructure synthesis. The present invention is directed to methods for producing nanostructures, particularly Group III-V semiconductor nanostructures. The present invention is also directed to preparing Group III inorganic compounds that can be used as precursors for nanostructure synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Curley, Tim Slugocki, Charlie Hotz
  • Publication number: 20180198035
    Abstract: Embodiments of a display device including barrier layer coated quantum dots and a method of making the barrier layer coated quantum dots are described. Each of the barrier layer coated quantum dots includes a core-shell structure and a hydrophobic barrier layer disposed on the core-shell structure. The hydrophobic barrier layer is configured to provide a distance between the core-shell structure of one of the quantum dots with the core-shell structures of other quantum dots that are in substantial contact with the one of the quantum dots. The method for making the barrier layer coated quantum dots includes forming reverse micro-micelles using surfactants and incorporating quantum dots into the reverse micro-micelles. The method further includes individually coating the incorporated quantum dots with a barrier layer and isolating the barrier layer coated quantum dots with the surfactants of the reverse micro-micelles disposed on the barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Hartlove, Veeral Hardev, Shihai Kan, Jian Chen, Jay Yamanaga, Christian Ippen, Wenzhuo Guo, Charles Hotz, Robert Wilson