Patents Examined by Tracie Green
  • Patent number: 7612489
    Abstract: A display filter for use with a plurality of microlenses in a display system includes an external light and electromagnetic (EM)-shielding portion having a photosensitive transparent resin layer with a photocatalyst, and an external light and EM-shielding pattern formed on regions of the photosensitive transparent resin layer to prevent external light from entering the display system and to prevent EM waves generated in the display device from exiting the display device, the regions corresponding to boundaries between the plurality of microlenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Corning Precision Glass Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dae-chul Park, Yong-won Choi, Sang-cheol Jung, Wang-kyu Choi
  • Patent number: 7612501
    Abstract: A plasma display apparatus comprising a connector is provided. The plasma display apparatus comprises a plasma display panel comprising an electrode of a predetermined width and a connector comprising an electrode line of a width narrower than the predetermined width of the electrode to supply a driving signal to the electrode. A distance between the electrode line and an adjacent electrode line is longer than a distance between the electrode and an adjacent electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Sung-Tae Kim
  • Patent number: 7608990
    Abstract: This invention provides an anode plate structure for a flat panel light source of field emission. The structure for the flat panel light source includes an anode plate structure in addition to a known cathode plate structure. The anode plate structure comprises an anode plate and a fluorescent layer formed on the anode plate. The flat panel light source utilizes a cubic-bump structure of the fluorescent layer or a rough surface of the anode plate to increase the lighting areas per unit volume, thereby enhancing the lighting effect of the light source. In the embodiments of the flat panel light source, the rough surface of the anode plate may be formed with a plurality of cubic-bumps, or have a shape of plural concave lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Hung Lin, Yu-Yang Chang, Wei-Yi Lin, Cheng-Chung Lee
  • Patent number: 7602111
    Abstract: A plasma accelerating apparatus and a plasma processing system having the same are provided. The apparatus includes a channel comprising an inner wall, an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall by a distance for encircling the inner wall, and an end wall connected to an end of the inner wall and the outer wall to form an outlet port at the other ends of the walls; a gas supply portion to supply a gas to an inside of the channel; and a plasma generating and accelerating portion to supply ionization energy to the gas to generate a plasma beam and to accelerate the generated plasma beam toward the outlet port, wherein a coating layer comprising a first layer composed of a carbon nano tube is formed on at least one of the inner wall, the outer wall, and the end wall of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Won-tae Lee
  • Patent number: 7602124
    Abstract: A Plasma Display Panel (PDP) having enhanced efficiency includes: first and second substrates arranged facing each other and defining a space therebetween partitioned into at least one discharge cell; a phosphor layer arranged in the at least one discharge cell; an address electrode arranged along a first direction in the space between the first and second substrates; and first and second electrodes electrically insulated from the address electrode and arranged along a second direction crossing the first direction at opposite sides of each of the at least one discharge cells in the space between the first and second substrates. At least one of the first and second electrodes includes a plurality of electrode portions that are separate from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Hur, Mizuta Takahisa
  • Patent number: 7602113
    Abstract: Light source and backlight module utilizing the same. The light source includes a hollow glass tube and an electrode disposed therein. The electrode comprises a bent surface, increasing surface area, thereby increasing light emission efficiency and reducing temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Shiuan Tsai, Yi-Jing Wang, Yi-Chun Lin
  • Patent number: 7598662
    Abstract: A compact self-ballasted fluorescent lamp includes a double-spiral arc tube and a holder. The holder has a tubular protrusion which is surrounded by the arc tube, at a center of its main surface. A closed end of the protrusion and a part of the arc tube facing the end of the protrusion are bonded together using a silicone adhesive. A part of a vertical printed circuit board that is used as a lighting circuit is housed within the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Masahiro Miki, Hiroki Kitagawa
  • Patent number: 7598673
    Abstract: A plasma display panel exhibiting a reduced discharge firing voltage and/or improved luminescence efficiency is disclosed. In one embodiment, the plasma display panel includes first and second substrates facing each other with a predetermined gap such that a plurality of discharge cells are formed in a space therebetween, wherein each discharge cell comprises an address electrode elongated in a first direction, a pair of first electrodes elongated in a second direction crossing the first direction, and a pair of second electrodes elongated in a second direction, and wherein each discharge cell includes a pair of discharge spaces, the pair of first electrodes are disposed at opposite sides of the each discharge cell, and the pair of second electrodes are disposed substantially at a center of the discharge cell, between the pair of first electrodes, and parallel with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Hur, Hoon-Young Choi
  • Patent number: 7595593
    Abstract: A metal halide fill for forming an ionizable fill comprises at least one inert gas, mercury and metal halides, the fill comprising the constituents V halide, Cs halide, Tl halide and halides of the rare earths. This fill may in particular be contained in the discharge vessel of a metal halide lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: OSRAM Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventors: Andreas Genz, Martin Tüshaus
  • Patent number: 7591699
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing light-emitting elements including providing an emissive layer and a carrier transfer layer between a pair of electrodes, the carrier transfer layer mainly made of an organic polymer and contacting the emissive layer, performing an affinity improvement treatment to a face of a first electrode of the pair of electrodes on which the carrier transfer layer is formed, forming a liquid film by providing a liquid material containing a constituent material of the emissive layer, the organic polymer and a fluid medium to the face of the first electrode and separating the organic polymer on the first electrode side, and separating the constituent material of the emissive layer on a second electrode side of the pair of electrodes while removing the fluid medium from the liquid film, wherein the carrier transfer layer and the emissive layer are simultaneously formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Katsuyuki Morii
  • Patent number: 7592750
    Abstract: An external-electrode fluorescent lamp has two external electrodes disposed on its ends, wherein each external electrode has an extended portion flattened to form two substantially flat circumferential areas. With such flattened circumferential areas, the electric contact made to the conductive strip can be improved. For mounting a row of external-electrode fluorescent lamps, a mounting base with two electrically conductive strips are used. Each electrically conductive strip has a plurality of curved sections to fit the extended portion of the external electrode. The curved section has two substantially sidewalls to make contact with the flat circumferential areas of the extended portion of the external electrode. The extended portion can also be slightly tapered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Chuan Lin, Kuo-Chih Lee
  • Patent number: 7573189
    Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination system comprising a radiation source and a fluorescent material comprising at least one phosphor capable of absorbing a portion of the light emitted by the radiation source and emitting light of a wavelength different from that of the absorbed light; wherein said at least one phosphor is a green-emitting cerium-activated lutetium-aluminum-garnet of general formula (Lu1-x-y-a-bYxGdy)3(Al1-zGaz)5O12:CeaPrb wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, 0<z£0.1, 0<a£0.2 and 0<b£0.1. The invention also relates to with a green-emitting cerium-activated lutetium-aluminum-garnet of general formula (Lu1-x-y-a-bYxGdy)3(Al1-zGaz)5O12:CeaPrb wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, 0<z£0.1, 0<a£0.2 and 0<b£0.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Thomas Juestel, Wolfgang Busselt, Peter Schmidt, Walter Mayr
  • Patent number: 7569981
    Abstract: An ultraviolet gas discharge lamp having contact pins extending downward from a base cap toward an opposing end. The lamp is placed within a conduit or duct for disinfecting air or water flowing within the conduit. The reverse contact pins that extend toward the opposing end mate with contact holes in a socket attached to the conduit through which the lamp is inserted. The lamp is only energized when the lamp is fully inserted into the duct and is de-energized upon removing the lamp from the duct. A shield protects the pins. A window may be place in the base cap so as to visually confirm that the lamp is energized and radiating. A key and mating receiver may be used on the base cap and the socket so as to prevent accidental insertion of an inappropriate lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Light Sources, Inc.
    Inventor: Gino Ciancanelli
  • Patent number: 7567028
    Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device includes: an array element layer having a pad on a first substrate having first and second sides; an organic electroluminescent diode connected to the array element, the organic electroluminescent diode emitting light in an opposite direction away from the first substrate; a printed circuit board adjacent to a backside of the first substrate, the printed circuit board supplying the array element with external signals through the pad; and a supporting plate between the first substrate and the printed circuit board, the supporting plate having better thermal conductivity than the first substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Yong Park, Nam-Yang Lee