Patents by Inventor Andre E. Berghmans
Andre E. Berghmans 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).
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Patent number: 9570695Abstract: A cobalt-carbon (Co—C) eutectic metal alloy ohmic contact for a radio-frequency (RF) carbon nanotube (CNT) field effect transistor (FET) device and a method of manufacturing same are disclosed. Embodiments of a method include providing a graphite crucible, placing Co and a C source within the graphite crucible, heating the graphite crucible containing the Co and C source such that the Co and C source combine with graphite from the graphite crucible to thereby form a Co—C eutectic metal alloy, and creating an ohmic contact by depositing the Co—C eutectic metal alloy directly on top surfaces of CNTs of a RF CNT FET device such that the Co—C eutectic metal alloy is in direct contact with the CNTs. The Co—C eutectic metal alloy ohmic contact formed in this manner is consistently stabile and uniform and functions as a high work function layer that also serves as an adhesion layer to the CNTs.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Monica P. Lilly, Matthew J. Walker, Wayne S. Miller, John X. Przybysz, Andre E. Berghmans
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Patent number: 9559308Abstract: A method of forming carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is disclosed. The method includes dispersing a plurality of substantially semiconductor pure carbon nanotube (CNT) seeds on a substrate to provide a seeded substrate, ozonating the seeded substrate to remove defects on end faces of the plurality of substantially semiconductor pure CNT seeds, and growing carbon extensions on the end faces of the plurality of substantially semiconductor pure CNTs seeds to form a plurality of substantially pure CNTs.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationInventors: Melody E. Grubbs, Andre E. Berghmans, Matthew J. Walker, Monica P. Lilly
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Publication number: 20170018716Abstract: A method of forming carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is disclosed. The method includes dispersing a plurality of substantially semiconductor pure carbon nanotube (CNT) seeds on a substrate to provide a seeded substrate, ozonating the seeded substrate to remove defects on end faces of the plurality of substantially semiconductor pure CNT seeds, and growing carbon extensions on the end faces of the plurality of substantially semiconductor pure CNTs seeds to form a plurality of substantially pure CNTs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: MELODY E. GRUBBS, ANDRE E. BERGHMANS, MATTHEW J. WALKER, MONICA P. LILLY
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Publication number: 20160336524Abstract: A cobalt-carbon (Co—C) eutectic metal alloy ohmic contact for a radio-frequency (RF) carbon nanotube (CNT) field effect transistor (FET) device and a method of manufacturing same are disclosed. Embodiments of a method include providing a graphite crucible, placing Co and a C source within the graphite crucible, heating the graphite crucible containing the Co and C source such that the Co and C source combine with graphite from the graphite crucible to thereby form a Co—C eutectic metal alloy, and creating an ohmic contact by depositing the Co—C eutectic metal alloy directly on top surfaces of CNTs of a RF CNT FET device such that the Co—C eutectic metal alloy is in direct contact with the CNTs. The Co—C eutectic metal alloy ohmic contact formed in this manner is consistently stabile and uniform and functions as a high work function layer that also serves as an adhesion layer to the CNTs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Monica P. Lilly, Matthew J. Walker, Wayne S. Miller, John X. Przybysz, Andre E. Berghmans
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Patent number: 9401488Abstract: A cobalt-carbon (Co—C) eutectic metal alloy ohmic contact for a radio-frequency (RF) carbon nanotube (CNT) field effect transistor (FET) device and a method of manufacturing same are disclosed. Embodiments of a method include providing a graphite crucible, placing Co and a C source within the graphite crucible, heating the graphite crucible containing the Co and C source such that the Co and C source combine with graphite from the graphite crucible to thereby form a Co—C eutectic metal alloy, and creating an ohmic contact by depositing the Co—C eutectic metal alloy directly on top surfaces of CNTs of a RF CNT FET device such that the Co—C eutectic metal alloy is in direct contact with the CNTs. The Co—C eutectic metal alloy ohmic contact formed in this manner is consistently stabile and uniform and functions as a high work function layer that also serves as an adhesion layer to the CNTs.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Monica P. Lilly, Matthew J. Walker, Wayne S. Miller, John X. Przybysz, Sr., Andre E. Berghmans
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Publication number: 20160181557Abstract: A cobalt-carbon (Co—C) eutectic metal alloy ohmic contact for a radio-frequency (RF) carbon nanotube (CNT) field effect transistor (FET) device and a method of manufacturing same are disclosed. Embodiments of a method include providing a graphite crucible, placing Co and a C source within the graphite crucible, heating the graphite crucible containing the Co and C source such that the Co and C source combine with graphite from the graphite crucible to thereby form a Co—C eutectic metal alloy, and creating an ohmic contact by depositing the Co—C eutectic metal alloy directly on top surfaces of CNTs of a RF CNT FET device such that the Co—C eutectic metal alloy is in direct contact with the CNTs. The Co—C eutectic metal alloy ohmic contact formed in this manner is consistently stabile and uniform and functions as a high work function layer that also serves as an adhesion layer to the CNTs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Monica P. Lilly, Matthew J. Walker, Wayne S. Miller, John X. Przybysz, SR., Andre E. Berghmans
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Patent number: 8278666Abstract: The disclosure relates to a high purity 2H-SiC composition and methods for making same. The embodiments represented herein apply to both thin film and bulk growth of 2H-SiC. According to one embodiment, the disclosure relates to doping an underlying substrate or support layer with one or more surfactants to nucleate and grow high purity 2H-SiC. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a method for preparing 2H-SiC compositions by nucleating 2H-SiC on another SiC polytype using one or more surfactants. The surfactants can include AlN, Te, Sb and similar compositions. These nucleate SiC into disc form which changes to hexagonal 2H-SiC material.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationInventors: Narsingh B. Singh, Sean R. McLaughlin, Thomas J. Knight, Robert M. Young, Brian P. Wagner, David A. Kahler, Andre E. Berghmans, David J. Knuteson, Ty R. McNutt, Jerry W. Hedrick, Jr., George M. Bates, Kenneth Petrosky
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Patent number: 7888248Abstract: A method for growing a SiC-containing film on a Si substrate is disclosed. The SiC-containing film can be formed on a Si substrate by, for example, plasma sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, or atomic layer deposition. The thus-grown SiC-containing film provides an alternative to expensive SiC wafers for growing semiconductor crystals.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationInventors: Narsingh Bahadur Singh, Brian P. Wagner, David J. Knuteson, David Kahler, Andre E. Berghmans, Michael Aumer, Jerry W. Hedrick, Marc E. Sherwin, Michael M. Fitelson, Mark S. Usefara, Sean McLaughlin, Travis Randall, Thomas J. Knight
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Publication number: 20090220801Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for growth of high-purity 6H SiC single crystal using a sputtering technique. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a method for depositing a high purity 6H-SiC single crystal film on a substrate, the method including: providing a silicon substrate having an etched surface; placing the substrate and an SiC source in a deposition chamber; achieving a first vacuum level in the deposition chamber; pressurizing the chamber with a gas; depositing the SiC film directly on the etched silicon substrate from a sputtering source by: heating the substrate to a temperature below silicon melting point, using a low energy plasma in the deposition chamber; and depositing a layer of hexagonal SiC film on the etched surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Brian Wagner, Travis J. Randall, Thomas J. Knight, David J. Knuteson, David Kahler, Andre E. Berghmans, Sean R. McLaughlin, Narsingh B. Singh, Mark Usefara
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Publication number: 20090014756Abstract: A method for growing a SiC-containing film on a Si substrate is disclosed. The SiC-containing film can be formed on a Si substrate by, for example, plasma sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, or atomic layer deposition. The thus-grown SiC-containing film provides an alternative to expensive SiC wafers for growing semiconductor crystals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Narsingh Bahadur Singh, Brian P. Wagner, David J. Knuteson, David Kahler, Andre E. Berghmans, Michael Aumer, Jerry W. Hedrick, Marc E. Sherwin, Michael M. Fitelson, Mark S. Usefara, Sean McLaughlin, Travis Randall, Thomas J. Knight
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Patent number: 6783740Abstract: A microbicidal filter system having superior drop pressure and low complexity is provided, as well as a method for producing the same. The system comprises a plurality of glass beads having pores formed therebetween for the flow of air therethrough. The sintered glass beads are coated in a transition metal oxide and water. An ultraviolet light source is used to cause a photocatalytic reaction between the transition metal oxide and water. Free hydroxyl radicals with microbicidal properties are produced. Urethane foam may be inserted between the glass beads before sintering in order to cause a bimodal pore size distribution, and particulates disposed on the glass beads may be added to alter surface activity.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: Mary W. Colby, Andre E. Berghmans, Donald DiMarzio, Ronald Pirich
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Publication number: 20040071612Abstract: A microbicidal filter system having superior drop pressure and low complexity is provided, as well as a method for producing the same. The system comprises a plurality of glass beads having pores formed therebetween for the flow of air therethrough. The sintered glass beads are coated in a transition metal oxide and water. An ultraviolet light source is used to cause a photocatalytic reaction between the transition metal oxide and water. Free hydroxyl radicals with microbicidal properties are produced. Urethane foam may be inserted between the glass beads before sintering in order to cause a bimodal pore size distribution, and particulates disposed on the glass beads may be added to alter surface activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Mary W. Colby, Andre E. Berghmans, Donald DiMarzio, Ronald Pirich