Patents Assigned to Raythedn Company
  • System and method for nanotube growth via Ion implantation using a catalytic transmembrane
    Patent number: 7883580
    Abstract: Ion implantation is used to grow nanotubes out of carbon and other materials. Catalytic material is placed on or in a membrane that physically and possibly environmentally separates an implantation chamber or region from a growth chamber or region. High-energy ions are implanted into the catalytic material from one side to grow nanotubes on an exposed surface in the growth chamber. Ion implantation via the membrane provides for greater flexibility to separate and independently control the implantation and growth processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Raythedn Company
    Inventors: Delmar L. Barker, Mead M. Jordan, W. Howard Poisl