Patents by Inventor Avinoam Kornblit
Avinoam Kornblit 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: 9433907Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed wherein the movement of a droplet disposed on a nanostructured or microstructured surface is determined by at least one characteristic of the nanostructure feature pattern or at least one characteristic of the droplet. In one embodiment, the movement of the droplet is laterally determined by at least one characteristic of the nanostructure feature pattern such that the droplet moves in a desired direction along a nanostructured feature pattern. In another embodiment, the movement of the droplet is determined by either at least one characteristic of the nanostructure feature pattern or at least one characteristic of the droplet in a way such that the droplet penetrates the feature pattern at a desired area and becomes substantially immobile.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: Avinoam Kornblit, Thomas Nikita Krupenkin, Mary Louise Mandich, Tobias Manuel Schneider, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Shu Yang
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Patent number: 8343807Abstract: Apparatus including a chip substrate having a first chip surface facing away from a second chip surface; an array of microelectronic elements on the first chip surface; and an array of conductors each in communication with one of the microelectronic elements, the conductors passing through the chip substrate and fully spanning a distance between the first and second chip surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: Vladimir Anatolyevich Aksyuk, Nagesh R Basavanhally, Avinoam Kornblit, Warren Yiu-Cho Lai, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Robert Francis Fullowan
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Patent number: 8030199Abstract: A method of forming low stack height transistors having controllable linewidth in an integrated circuit without channeling is disclosed. A disposable hardmask of doped glass is utilized to define the gate and subsequently protect the gate (and the underlying substrate) during ion implantation which forms the source and drains. A variety of silicided and non-silicided) structures may be formed.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.Inventors: Sailesh Chittipeddi, Taeho Kook, Avinoam Kornblit
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Patent number: 8025271Abstract: Device including channel having channel input and output. Channel has interior channel surface extending along channel path from channel input to output. In one implementation, channel includes plurality of channel sections in serial communication along channel path. Each of channel sections includes first internal circumference spaced apart along channel path from second internal circumference, in each of channel sections the first and second internal circumferences being substantially different. Each of channel sections includes sub-surface of interior channel surface. At least region of sub-surface of each channel section includes distribution of raised micro-scale features. As another implementation, at least first region of interior channel surface includes distribution of raised micro-scale features interrupted by plurality of raised barriers spaced apart along channel path on interior channel surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: Paul Robert Kolodner, Avinoam Kornblit, Thomas Nikita Krupenkin, Alan Michael Lyons, Todd Richard Salamon
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Patent number: 7832462Abstract: Device having first wick evaporator including first membrane and plurality of first thermally-conductive supports. First membrane has upper and lower surfaces. First membrane also has plurality of pores with upper pore ends at upper surface of first membrane and with lower pore ends at lower surface of first membrane. Each of first thermally-conductive supports has upper and lower support ends. Upper support ends of first thermally-conductive supports are in contact with first membrane. Each of first thermally-conductive supports has longitudinal axis extending between the upper and lower support ends, average cross-sectional area along axis, and membrane support cross-sectional area at upper support end, the membrane support cross-sectional area effectively being smaller than average cross-sectional area. First thermally-conductive supports are configured to conduct thermal energy from lower support ends of first thermally-conductive supports to first membrane.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventors: Nagesh R. Basavanhally, Marc Scott Hodes, Paul Robert Kolodner, Avinoam Kornblit, Thomas Nikita Krupenkin, Wonsuck Lee, Alan Michael Lyons, Todd Richard Salamon, Brijesh Vyas
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Publication number: 20100120216Abstract: A method of forming low stack height transistors having controllable linewidth in an integrated circuit without channeling is disclosed. A disposable hardmask of doped glass is utilized to define the gate and subsequently protect the gate (and the underlying substrate) during ion implantation which forms the source and drains. A variety of silicided and non-silicided) structures may be formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: Agere Systems Inc.Inventors: Sailesh Chittipeddi, Taeho Kook, Avinoam Kornblit
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Publication number: 20090274580Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed wherein the movement of a droplet disposed on a nanostructured or microstructured surface is determined by at least one characteristic of the nanostructure feature pattern or at least one characteristic of the droplet. In one embodiment, the movement of the droplet is laterally determined by at least one characteristic of the nanostructure feature pattern such that the droplet moves in a desired direction along a nanostructured feature pattern. In another embodiment, the movement of the droplet is determined by either at least one characteristic of the nanostructure feature pattern or at least one characteristic of the droplet in a way such that the droplet penetrates the feature pattern at a desired area and becomes substantially immobile.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Avinoam Kornblit, Thomas Nikita Krupenkin, Mary Louise Mandick, Tobias Manuel Schneider, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Shu Yang
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Publication number: 20090242175Abstract: Device having first wick evaporator including first membrane and plurality of first thermally-conductive supports. First membrane has upper and lower surfaces. First membrane also has plurality of pores with upper pore ends at upper surface of first membrane and with lower pore ends at lower surface of first membrane. Each of first thermally-conductive supports has upper and lower support ends. Upper support ends of first thermally-conductive supports are in contact with first membrane. Each of first thermally-conductive supports has longitudinal axis extending between the upper and lower support ends, average cross-sectional area along axis, and membrane support cross-sectional area at upper support end, the membrane support cross-sectional area effectively being smaller than average cross-sectional area. First thermally-conductive supports are configured to conduct thermal energy from lower support ends of first thermally-conductive supports to first membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Lucent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nagesh R. Basavanhally, Marc Scott Hodes, Paul Robert Kolodner, Avinoam Kornblit, Thomas Nikita Krupenkin, Lee Wonsuck, Alan Michael Lyons, Todd Richard Salamon, Brijesh Vyas
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Publication number: 20090242036Abstract: Device including channel having channel input and output. Channel has interior channel surface extending along channel path from channel input to output. In one implementation, channel includes plurality of channel sections in serial communication along channel path. Each of channel sections includes first internal circumference spaced apart along channel path from second internal circumference, in each of channel sections the first and second internal circumferences being substantially different. Each of channel sections includes sub-surface of interior channel surface. At least region of sub-surface of each channel section includes distribution of raised micro-scale features. As another implementation, at least first region of interior channel surface includes distribution of raised micro-scale features interrupted by plurality of raised barriers spaced apart along channel path on interior channel surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Lucent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul Robert Kolodner, Avinoam Kornblit, Thomas Nikita Krupenkin, Alan Michael Lyons, Todd Richard Salamon
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Publication number: 20090008430Abstract: Methods include providing substrate having substrate surface, forming metal-containing pad on substrate surface, and forming metal-containing protective shell enclosing metal-containing body on metal-containing pad. Methods may include forming sacrificial layer on metal-containing pad and including top surface and cavity, cavity having side wall extending between metal-containing pad and top surface; and forming metal-containing protective shell in cavity. Methods may also include providing first, second, third and fourth metal-containing pads on first, second, third and fourth substrate surfaces; forming first metal-containing protective shell on first or second metal-containing pad; forming second metal-containing protective shell on third or fourth metal-containing pad; heating first metal-containing protective shell to form solder-bond between first and second substrate surfaces; and heating second metal-containing protective shell to form solder-bond between third and fourth substrate surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Nagesh R. Basavanhally, Raymond A. Cirelli, Avinoam Kornblit
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Patent number: 7474005Abstract: Apparatus including a chip substrate having a first chip surface facing away from a second chip surface; an array of microelectronic elements on the first chip surface; and an array of conductors each in communication with one of the microelectronic elements, the conductors passing through the chip substrate and fully spanning a distance between the first and second chip surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Anatolyevich Aksyuk, Nagesh R Basavanhally, Avinoam Kornblit, Warren Yiu-Cho Lai, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Robert Francis Fullowan
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Patent number: 7455021Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed wherein nanostructures or microstructures are disposed on a surface of a body (such as a submersible vehicle) that is adapted to move through a fluid, such as water. The nanostructures or microstructures are disposed on the surface in a way such that the contact between the surface and the fluid is reduced and, correspondingly, the friction between the surface and the fluid is reduced. In an illustrative embodiment, the surface is a surface on a submarine or other submersible vehicle (such as a torpedo). Illustratively, electrowetting principles are used to cause the fluid to at least partially penetrate the nanostructures or microstructures on the surface of the body in order to selectively create greater friction in a desired location of the surface. Such penetration may be used, for example, to create drag that alters the direction or speed of travel of the body.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Avinoam Kornblit, Timofei Nikita Kroupenkine, Mary Louise Mandich, Tobias Manuel Schneider, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Donald Weiss, Shu Yang
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Publication number: 20080280403Abstract: A method of forming low stack height transistors having controllable linewidth in an integrated circuit without channeling is disclosed. A disposable hardmask of doped glass is utilized to define the gate and subsequently protect the gate (and the underlying substrate) during ion implantation which forms the source and drains. A variety of silicided and non-silicided) structures may be formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Sailesh Chittipeddi, Taeho Kook, Avinoam Kornblit
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Publication number: 20080236473Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed wherein nanostructures or microstructures are disposed on a surface of a body (such as a submersible vehicle) that is adapted to move through a fluid, such as water. The nanostructures or microstructures are disposed on the surface in a way such that the contact between the surface and the fluid is reduced and, correspondingly, the friction between the surface and the fluid is reduced. In an illustrative embodiment, the surface is a surface on a submarine or other submersible vehicle (such as a torpedo). Illustratively, electrowetting principles are used to cause the fluid to at least partially penetrate the nanostructures or microstructures on the surface of the body in order to selectively create greater friction in a desired location of the surface. Such penetration may be used, for example, to create drag that alters the direction or speed of travel of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2006Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Avinoam Kornblit, Timofei Nikita Kroupenkine, Mary Louise Mandich, Tobias Manuel Schneider, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Donald Weiss, Shu Yang
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Publication number: 20070278699Abstract: Apparatus including a chip substrate having a first chip surface facing away from a second chip surface; an array of microelectronic elements on the first chip surface; and an array of conductors each in communication with one of the microelectronic elements, the conductors passing through the chip substrate and fully spanning a distance between the first and second chip surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Vladimir A. Aksyuk, Nagesh R. Basavanhally, Avinoam Kornblit, Warren Yiu-Cho Lai, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Robert Francis Fullowan
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Publication number: 20070241066Abstract: Apparatus and method for increasing the concentration of a chemical substance in a fluid comprise a micro-fluidic elongated channel formed in a substrate, with the channel being in fluid-flow communication with an ambient region along its elongated dimension. In general, the fluid includes first and second chemical substances having different vapor pressures. The apparatus includes an evaporation controller for increasing the evaporation rate of the fluid from the channel into the ambient region, thereby increasing the concentration of the higher vapor pressure (HVP) substance in the portion of the fluid remaining in the channel and increasing the concentration of the lower vapor pressure (LVP) substance in the portion of the fluid evaporated into the ambient region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: David Bishop, John Gates, Marc Hodes, Avinoam Kornblit, Stanley Pau, Brijesh Vyas
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Patent number: 7220388Abstract: Apparatus and method for increasing the concentration of a chemical substance in a fluid comprise a micro-fluidic elongated channel formed in a substrate, with the channel being in fluid-flow communication with an ambient region along its elongated dimension. In general, the fluid includes first and second chemical substances having different vapor pressures. The apparatus includes an evaporation controller for increasing the evaporation rate of the fluid from the channel into the ambient region, thereby increasing the concentration of the higher vapor pressure (HVP) substance in the portion of the fluid remaining in the channel and increasing the concentration of the lower vapor pressure (LVP) substance in the portion of the fluid evaporated into the ambient region.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: David John Bishop, John VanAtta Gates, Marc Scott Hodes, Avinoam Kornblit, Stanley Pau, Brijesh Vyas
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Patent number: 7156032Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed wherein nanostructures or microstructures are disposed on a surface of a body (such as a submersible vehicle) that is adapted to move through a fluid, such as water. The nanostructures or microstructures are disposed on the surface in a way such that the contact between the surface and the fluid is reduced and, correspondingly, the friction between the surface and the fluid is reduced. In an illustrative embodiment, the surface is a surface on a submarine or other submersible vehicle (such as a torpedo). Illustratively, electrowetting principles are used to cause the fluid to at least partially penetrate the nanostructures or microstructures on the surface of the body in order to selectively create greater friction in a desired location of the surface. Such penetration may be used, for example, to create drag that alters the direction or speed of travel of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2003Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Avinoam Kornblit, Timofei Nikita Kroupenkine, Mary Louise Mandich, Tobias Manuel Schneider, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Donald Weiss, Shu Yang
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Publication number: 20050186118Abstract: Apparatus and method for increasing the concentration of a chemical substance in a fluid comprise a micro-fluidic elongated channel formed in a substrate, with the channel being in fluid-flow communication with an ambient region along its elongated dimension. In general, the fluid includes first and second chemical substances having different vapor pressures. The apparatus includes an evaporation controller for increasing the evaporation rate of the fluid from the channel into the ambient region, thereby increasing the concentration of the higher vapor pressure (HVP) substance in the portion of the fluid remaining in the channel and increasing the concentration of the lower vapor pressure (LVP) substance in the portion of the fluid evaporated into the ambient region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: David Bishop, John Gates, Marc Hodes, Avinoam Kornblit, Stanley Pau, Brijesh Vyas
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Patent number: 6912090Abstract: An adjustable compound optical microlens apparatus comprises first and second microlenses that are separated from one another along their optical axes. At least one of the microlenses is movable relative to the other. In a preferred embodiment, one microlens is stationary, the other movable. A MEMS controller electrically controls the position of the movable microlens relative to the stationary microlens, or the positions of at least two movable microlenses relative to one another. In accordance with one embodiment of our invention, an array of such microlens apparatuses is also contemplated, especially for applications such optical switches and routers. In accordance with another embodiment of our invention, the apparatus functions as an optical filter or dispersion compensator. Also described is method of compensating for variations in an optical parameter (e.g., effective focal length) of such an apparatus in an array.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Avinoam Kornblit, Stanley Pau, Maria Elina Simon