Patents by Inventor Andrew Ingle

Andrew Ingle 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).

  • Publication number: 20120132894
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment of the organic optoelectronic component (1), the latter comprises a carrier (2) and a first electrode (11), which is mounted on the carrier (2). Furthermore, the component (1) contains at least one organic layer sequence (3) with at least one organic active layer (33). Furthermore, the component (1) comprises a second electrode (22), such that the organic layer sequence (3) is located between the first electrode (11) and the second electrode (22). At least one dark region (4) and at least one bright region (5) are formed in a lateral direction. In both the dark region (4) and the bright region (5), both the first electrode (11) and the second electrode (22) and also the organic layer sequence (3) are applied to the carrier (2) in places or over the entire surface. A first reflectivity of the dark region (4) differs from a second reflectivity of the bright region (5) by at most 15 percentage points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Osram Opto Semiconductors GmBh
    Inventor: Andrew Ingle
  • Publication number: 20110260201
    Abstract: A radiation-emitting device is provided which comprises a substrate (10), at least one organic functional layer (100) on the substrate (10) and a second electrode (80) on the at least one organic functional layer (100). The substrate (10) includes a plastics film (1) and a metal film (3), and the metal film (3) is arranged between the plastics film (1) and the at least one organic functional layer (100) and is set up as a first electrode. A method is additionally provided for producing such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Klein, Tilman Schlenker, Andrew Ingle
  • Publication number: 20100314648
    Abstract: A radiation-emitting device with a first electrode, a first emission layer, a second emission layer and a second electrode. The invention additionally relates to a method of producing a radiation-emitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Fehrer, Karsten Heuser, Egbert Höfling, Tilman Schlenker, Andrew Ingle, Michael Popp, Markus Klein, Nina Riegel, Günter Schmid, Ralf Krause, Stefan Seidel, Fryderyk Kozlowski, Arvid Hunze, Günter Gieres
  • Patent number: 7629061
    Abstract: What is disclosed is an organic electronic device which has at least one hetero-structure of film layers. The layers can be cross-linked and stacked one upon another to add a plurality of different functions and optimizations to the device, particularly in organic light emitting diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Rahul Gupta, Andrew Ingle
  • Patent number: 7132788
    Abstract: The shapes of the photo-resist layer “banks” which define pockets for inkjet printing or other patterned processes are optimized to provide a more uniform drying profile for substances which are to be deposited in those pockets and dried therein. Preferably, the shapes of the banks are “mushroom” shaped such that a portion of the photo-resist layer overhangs the exposed lower electrode layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Rahul Gupta, Andrew Ingle, Sriram Natarajan, Stefan Grebler
  • Publication number: 20060159842
    Abstract: The composition of a organic (e.g. conducting polymer) solution is reformulated and the device upon which the organic solution is to be deposited is plasma treated to provide a more uniform and flat drying profile for the resulting dried film. This reformulation and treatment induces a more uniform and flatter profile when the reformulated organic solution is allowed to dry into a film on the treated device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Rahul Gupta, Andrew Ingle, Sriram Natarajan, Pierre-Marc Allemand
  • Patent number: 7022534
    Abstract: The height of the photo-resist layer “banks” which define pockets for inkjet printing or other patterned processes is optimized to provide a more uniform drying profile for substances which are to be deposited in those pockets and dried therein. Preferably, the height of the photo-resist layer is less than or equal to about three microns and more, preferably, about one micron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Rahul Gupta, Andrew Ingle, Sriram Natarajan
  • Patent number: 6937325
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for obtaining measurements of eccentricity in optical fibers, from which the spin imparted to the optical fiber can be ascertained. The method and apparatus enable eccentricity to be measured in such a way that this measurement can be utilized to determine the amount of spin imparted to an optical fiber as the optical fiber was being drawn, although the eccentricity measurement may be used for purposes other than to determine the amount of spin in the fiber. By viewing the fiber from one or more positions along the length of the fiber, the eccentricity of the fiber as a function of position along the length of the fiber can be determined. The amount of spin in the fiber can then be determined from the eccentricity measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Fitel U.S.A. Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Ingles, Jr., Albert Ritger, Zhi Zhou, Harry D. Garner
  • Publication number: 20050158523
    Abstract: What is disclosed is an organic electronic device which has at least one hetero-structure of film layers. The layers can be cross-linked and stacked one upon another to add a plurality of different functions and optimizations to the device, particularly in organic light emitting diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Rahul Gupta, Andrew Ingle
  • Publication number: 20050156176
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a method for fabricating an organic electronic device is disclosed. The method consists primarily of 1) depositing a first organic solution by inkjet or other techniques, 2) cross-linking the deposited and dried (or partially dry or not dried organic film resulting therefrom, and then 3) depositing a second organic solution over the cross-linked film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Rahul Gupta, Andrew Ingle
  • Publication number: 20050153114
    Abstract: The composition of a organic (e.g. conducting polymer) solution is reformulated and the device upon which the organic solution is to be deposited is plasma treated to provide a more uniform and flat drying profile for the resulting dried film. This reformulation and treatment induces a more uniform and flatter profile when the reformulated organic solution is allowed to dry into a film on the treated device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Rahul Gupta, Andrew Ingle, Sriram Natarajan, Pierre-Marc Allemand
  • Publication number: 20050151129
    Abstract: A precipitation agent is deposited on a lower electrode layer of an organic electronic device prior to fabrication of organic layers. After the precipitation agent is deposited, organic material is deposited over the precipitation agent. The precipitation agent induces a more uniform and flatter profile when the organic material is allowed to dry into a film on the treated surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Rahul Gupta, Andrew Ingle, Sriram Natarajan
  • Publication number: 20050153468
    Abstract: The height of the photo-resist layer “banks” which define pockets for inkjet printing or other patterned processes is optimized to provide a more uniform drying profile for substances which are to be deposited in those pockets and dried therein. Preferably, the height of the photo-resist layer is less than or equal to about three microns and more, preferably, about one micron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Rahul Gupta, Andrew Ingle, Sriram Natarajan
  • Publication number: 20050067949
    Abstract: An organic polymer solution is made of at least one organic polymer, a first solvent, and a second solvent. The first solvent has a high solubility (e.g., the first solvent dissolves at least about one weight percent of the organic polymers) and has a faster evaporation rate than the second solvent, and the second solvent has a very low solubility (e.g., the second solvent dissolves less than about one-fourth weight percent of the organic polymers). After the solution is deposited on an object, the solution is allowed to dry. As the solution dries, the first solvent due to its faster evaporation rate than the second solvent starts to evaporate from the solution, and soon after the first solvent starts to evaporate, the one or more organic polymers, due to its lower solubility in the second solvent, rapidly gels resulting in a substantially uniform organic polymer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Sriram Natarajan, Andrew Ingle, Rahul Gupta
  • Publication number: 20050062174
    Abstract: In a first embodiment of the invention, an organic electronic device is encapsulated using an epoxy that includes a desiccant. The epoxy is around a perimeter of the organic electronic device. The epoxy bonds an encapsulation lid to a substrate and also absorbs oxygen and/or moisture. The desiccant in the epoxy is: barium oxide, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, cobalt chloride, calcium chloride, calcium bromide, lithium chloride, zinc chloride, zinc bromide, sodium molevular, silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, calcium sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, titanium dioxide, bentonite, acidic clay, montmorillonite, diatomaceous earth silica alumina, zeolite, silica, zirconia, activated carbon, or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventor: Andrew Ingle
  • Publication number: 20050052120
    Abstract: The shapes of the photo-resist layer “banks” which define pockets for inkjet printing or other patterned processes are optimized to provide a more uniform drying profile for substances which are to be deposited in those pockets and dried therein. Preferably, the shapes of the banks are “mushroom” shaped such that a portion of the photo-resist layer overhangs the exposed lower electrode layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Rahul Gupta, Andrew Ingle, Sriram Natarajan, Stefan Grebler
  • Publication number: 20040150811
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for obtaining measurements of eccentricity in optical fibers, from which the spin imparted to the optical fiber can be ascertained. The method and apparatus of the present invention enable eccentricity to be measured in such a way that this measurement can be utilized to determine the amount of spin imparted to an optical fiber as the optical fiber was being drawn, although the eccentricity measurement may be used for purposes other than to determine the amount of spin in the fiber. In accordance with the present invention, it has been determined that by viewing the fiber from one or more positions along the length of the fiber, the eccentricity of the fiber as a function of position along the length of the fiber can be determined. The amount of spin in the fiber can then be determined from the eccentricity measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew Ingles, Albert Ritger, Zhi Zhou, Harry D. Garner
  • Patent number: 6266177
    Abstract: Electrochromic devices incorporate reversible oxidizers to improve device kinetics, incorporate counterelectrodes composed of an alkali metal oxide and vanadium oxide to improve stability, and doped tungsten or molybdenum oxide in the electrochromic layer to improve UV durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Donnelly Corporation
    Inventors: Pierre Marc Allemand, Andrew Ingle, John P. Cronin, Steven R. Kennedy, Yongjin Yao, Juan Carlos Lopez Tonazzi, Jonathan M. Boulton, Anoop Agrawal