Patents Assigned to University of Massachussets
  • Backside configured surface plasmonic structure for infrared photodetector and imaging focal plane array enhancement
    Patent number: 9780240
    Abstract: The invention relates to quantum dot and photodetector technology, and more particularly, to quantum dot infrared photodetectors (QDIPs) and focal plane array. The invention further relates to devices and methods for the enhancement of the photocurrent of quantum dot infrared photodetectors in focal plane arrays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: University of Massachussets
    Inventors: Xuejun Lu, Guiru Gu, Puminun Vasinajindakaw
  • Viscous liquid applicator
    Patent number: 5964380
    Abstract: The invention features an applicator for delivering a defined, adjustable quantity of a viscous liquid, in a short stream. The applicator can be used, for example, to accurately and easily apply oil to ears of sweet corn to prevent infestation by corn earworms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignees: University of Massachussets, Trustees of Hampshire College
    Inventors: Ruth V. Hazzard, Ellen D. Siedlecki, Brian B. Schultz, Douglas A. Hartwell