Patents by Inventor Bernard Eid
Bernard Eid 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: 6884626Abstract: Methods and apparatus for depositing a high density biological or chemical array onto a solid support. Specifically, the apparatus is made up of a plurality of open ended channels collectively forming a matrix. The matrix has been redrawn and cut such that the pitch of the channels on the loading end is larger than the pitch of the channels on the liquid delivery end. The upper portion of each channel serves as a reservoir, while the opposing end, which has been formed by the redrawing process, is diametrically sized such that liquid in the reservoir is retained by capillary pressure at the delivery end. At any point along the height of the capillary reservoir device, all cross-sectional dimensions and areas are uniformly reduced. In other words, the on-center orientation of any two channels, also referred to as the pitch between 2 channels, measured as a function of the diameter of any cross section, is constant throughout the structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2000Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Nicholas F. Borrelli, Alain R. E. Carre, Thierry L. A. Dannoux, Bernard Eid, David Root, Raja Rao Wusirika
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Patent number: 6762061Abstract: Methods and apparatus for depositing a high density biological or chemical array onto a solid support. Specifically, the apparatus is made up of a plurality of open ended channels collectively forming a matrix. The matrix has been redrawn and cut such that the pitch of the channels on the loading end is larger than the pitch of the channels on the liquid delivery end. The upper portion of each channel serves as a reservoir, while the opposing end, which has been formed by the redrawing process, is diametrically sized such that liquid in the reservoir is retained by capillary pressure at the delivery end. At any point along the height of the capillary reservoir device, all cross-sectional dimensions and areas are uniformly reduced. In other words, the on-center orientation of any two channels, also referred to as the pitch between 2 channels, measured as a function of the diameter of any cross section, is constant throughout the structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2000Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Nicholas F. Borrelli, Alain R. E. Carre, Thierry L. A. Dannoux, Bernard Eid, David Root, Raja Rao Wusirika
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Patent number: 6596237Abstract: Methods and apparatus for depositing a high density biological or chemical array onto a solid support. Specifically, the apparatus is made up of a plurality of open ended channels collectively forming a matrix. The matrix has been redrawn and cut such that the pitch of the channels on the loading end is larger than the pitch of the channels on the liquid delivery end. The upper portion of each channel serves as a reservoir, while the opposing end, which has been formed by the redrawing process, is diametrically sized such that liquid in the reservoir is retained by capillary pressure at the delivery end. At any point along the height of the capillary reservoir device, all cross-sectional dimensions and areas are uniformly reduced. In other words, the on-center orientation of any two channels, also referred to as the pitch between 2 channels, measured as a function of the diameter of any cross section, is constant throughout the structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1999Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Inventors: Nicholas F. Borrelli, Alain R. E. Carre, Thierry L. A. Dannoux, Bernard Eid, David Root, Raja Rao Wusirika
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Patent number: 6542682Abstract: Active photonic crystal devices for controlling an optical signal is disclosed. The devices include a planar photonic crystal with a defect waveguide. In one embodiment of the invention, the propagation of the optical signal is controlled by changing a dimension of the planar photonic crystal structure. In another embodiment, the propagation of the optical signal is controlled by inserting rods into the columnar holes of the planar photonic crystal structure. In a third embodiment of the invention, the propagation of the optical signal is controlled by filling the holes of the planar photonic crystal structure with fluid.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Jean-Charles J. C. Cotteverte, Bernard A. Eid, Christophe F. P. Renvaze
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Patent number: 6539140Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) optical switch has a passive latching system. The switch includes a reflective element and a switch actuator for moving the reflective element to a first position based on a switching signal. The passive latching system is coupled to the switch actuator, where the passive latching system maintains the reflective element in the first position when the switching signal is discontinued. The latching system has a first magnet configuration coupled to a first portion of the switch actuator, and a second magnet configuration coupled to a second portion of the actuator. Thus, a magnetic force biases the magnetic configurations together when the reflective element is in the first position and the switching signal is discontinued. The latching is discontinued by using the switching signal to raise the temperature of one of the magnet configurations above its Curie point.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Charles W. Deneka, Bernard Eid, Xiaodong R. Fu
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Patent number: 6404942Abstract: A fluid encapsulated MEMS optical switch includes an optical waveguide matrix with MEMS mirrors situated in trenches located at waveguide cross-points. The trenches are filled with collimation-maintaining fluid and the mirrors are immersed therein. The collimation maintaining fluid prevents the light beam from spreading when it enters the switch cross-points. This feature enables the use of much smaller MEMS mirrors and prevents some of the typical MEMS mirror problems found in the related art. In particular, the MEMS mirror disclosed in the present invention is reduced to approximately 15 &mgr;m wide and 2 &mgr;m thick, resulting in shorter actuation distances of approximately 15 &mgr;m. This feature results in an optical switch having faster switching times.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Victoria Ann Edwards, Bernard Eid, Christopher Philip Brophy, Darol Chamberlain
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Patent number: 6389189Abstract: A fluid encapsulated MEMS optical switch includes an optical waveguide matrix with MEMS mirrors situated in trenches located at waveguide cross-points. The trenches are filled with collimation-maintaining fluid and the mirrors are immersed the rein. The collimation maintaining fluid prevents the light beam from spreading when it enters the switch cross-points.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Victoria Ann Edwards, Bernard Eid, Christopher Philip Brophy, Darol Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20020048422Abstract: Active photonic crystal devices for controlling an optical signal is disclosed. The devices include a planar photonic crystal with a defect waveguide. In one embodiment of the invention, the propagation of the optical signal is controlled by changing a dimension of the planar photonic crystal structure. In another embodiment, the propagation of the optical signal is controlled by inserting rods into the columnar holes of the planar photonic crystal structure. In a third embodiment of the invention, the propagation of the optical signal is controlled by filling the holes of the planar photonic crystal structure with fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Inventors: Jean-Charles J.C. Cotteverte, Bernard A. Eid, Christophe F.P. Renvaze
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Patent number: 6350618Abstract: Methods and apparatus for depositing a high density biological or chemical array onto a solid support. Specifically, the apparatus is made up of a plurality of open ended channels collectively forming a matrix. The matrix has been redrawn and cut such that the pitch of the channels on the loading end is larger than the pitch of the channels on the liquid delivery end. The upper portion of each channel serves as a reservoir, while the opposing end, which has been formed by the redrawing process, is diametrically sized such that liquid in the reservoir is retained by capillary pressure at the delivery end. At any point along the height of the capillary reservoir device, all cross-sectional dimensions and areas are uniformly reduced. In other words, the on-center orientation of any two channels, also referred to as the pitch between 2 channels, measured as a function of the diameter of any cross section, is constant throughout the structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1999Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Nicholas F. Borrelli, Alain R. E. Carre, Thierry L. A. Dannoux, Bernard Eid, David Root, Raja Rao Wusirika
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Patent number: 6152033Abstract: A method of printing electrode and electronic circuit patterns. A metal frit containing part is transferred from an intaglio recessed imaging pattern to a suitable substrate. The frit pattern is preferrably cured during deposition to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Bernard Eid, Ronald E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5972545Abstract: A method for making color filters for liquid crystal display panels. A raised pattern corresponding to the desired black matrix pattern is formed on a substrate, e.g., by an embossing means. A plurality of colored ink patterns is formed in the appropriate location within the boundaries formed by the raised pattern, thereby forming the multicolor image that will become the color filter.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Bernard Eid, Ronald E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5853446Abstract: A method and apparatus for making formed glass structures. A glass frit containing material is deposited within a recessed pattern, hardened in the recessed pattern, and transferred to a substrate. The method and apparatus of the invention are particularly useful for forming barrier rib structures for use in plasma display panels.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Alain R.E. Carre, Bernard Eid, Mark S. Friske, Ronald E. Johnson, Candace J. Quinn, Frances M. Smith, Jean-Pierre Themont
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Patent number: 5836798Abstract: The panel has substrate (4) which has a network of barriers each incorporating electrode (6.sub.i) of a first network of electrodes for control of the panel, a periodic arrangement (R.sub.i, V.sub.i, B.sub.i) of areas of phosphorescent products being formed on substrate (4), transparent front plate (8), second network of electrodes (10.sub.j) perpendicular to electrodes (6.sub.i), an ionizable gas which is introduced between this substrate and this plate.In order to manufacture substrate (4), one forms a metallic plate which has joined preforms of electrodes (6.sub.i) of the first network, one covers the preforms with a layer of a dielectric material which is molded on it them and on the spaces separating them, and one removes the material from the metallic plate which joins the preforms of electrodes (6.sub.i), so as to electrically insulate these electrodes from one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1996Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Thierry L. A. Dannoux, Bernard Eid, Jean M. M. G. Pegouret, Gilbert Dominique Pujol
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Patent number: 5701815Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus useful for making color filters for liquid crystal display panels. A multicolored ink pattern is deposited to a substrate while in a deformable state, flattened during the deposition process, and the deformed, more uniform shape of the printed dot is thereafter retained, preferably by curing during deposition. The transfer layer is preferably formed on a collector roll. A plurality of colored ink patterns is then transferred to the collector roll, preferably from a single pattern roll having multiple patterns thereon, to form the multicolor image that will become the color filter. This multicolored image is then transferred to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1996Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Peter L. Bocko, Bernard A. Eid, Ronald E. Johnson, William E. Lock, Robert D. Shoup, Jean-Pierre Themont
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Patent number: 5624775Abstract: A method and apparatus for making color filters for liquid crystal display panels. A transfer layer is formed on a collector roll, and a raised pattern corresponding to the desired black matrix pattern is formed on the transfer layer by an embossing means. A plurality of colored ink patterns is formed in the appropriate location within the boundaries formed by the raised pattern, thereby forming the multicolor image that will become the color filter. This multicolored image is then transferred to the substrate. Preferably, the inks are deposited into the black matrix pattern using typographic imaging pins which are smaller than the cells of the black matrix pattern.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1995Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Alain R. E. Carre, Bernard Eid, Ronald E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5544582Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus useful for making color filters for liquid crystal display panels. A multicolored ink pattern is deposited to a substrate while in a deformable state, flattened during the deposition process, and the deformed, more uniform shape of the printed dot is thereafter retained, preferably by curing during deposition. The transfer layer is preferably formed on a collector roll. A plurality of colored ink patterns is then transferred to the collector roll, preferably from a single pattern roll having multiple patterns thereon, to form the multicolor image that will become the color filter. This multicolored image is then transferred to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1994Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Peter L. Bocko, Bernard A. Eid, Ronald E. Johnson, William E. Lock, Robert D. Shoup, Jean-Pierre Themont
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Patent number: 5252987Abstract: Process for magnetographic printing and apparatus for carrying out said process, said process being characterized in that:a) a first information is recordedb) part of the information recorded at step (a) is erasedc) a second information is recorded, at least one part of said second information is recorded in the area erased during step (b).Apparatus comprising at least three magnetic heads with at least one erasing head and two recording heads, characterized in that said erasing head is arranged so as to erase the writing area (14) common to at least two recording heads.Application to continuous printing of information of the bar code type.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1991Date of Patent: October 12, 1993Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Bernard Eid, Jean-Marie Vau
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Patent number: 5252406Abstract: Disclosed is a pigment receiving support for electrostatic transfer.The support comprises a base of transparent or non-transparent plastic material and a receiving layer. The receiving layer comprises a surface-active agent and a hydrophilic binder. The concentration of the surface-active agent is at least 1 mg/dm.sup.2, and is at least 2 times greater than that of the hydrophilic binder, preferably 10 times greater than that of the hydrophilic binder.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1991Date of Patent: October 12, 1993Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Bernard A. Eid, Jeannine Rigola
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Patent number: 5210638Abstract: This invention is directed to an electrolytic material for use in light modulation devices. The material consists essentially of four components:(1) at least one organic solvent;(2) at least one salt of an electrodepositable metal;(3) at least one organic acid; and(4) at least one salt of a non-electrodepositable metal which facilitates the dissolution of the salt of the electrodepositable metal.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1991Date of Patent: May 11, 1993Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Bernard Eid, Pascal Marque, Jean-Pierre Themont