Patents by Inventor Brian J. Gates

Brian J. Gates 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: 20100294954
    Abstract: A method includes scanning a radiation beam with respect to a multi-photon curable photoreactive composition. The radiation beam includes a power sufficient to at least partially cure a volume of the multiphoton curable photoreactive composition. The method further includes modifying a characteristic of the radiation beam as the radiation beam is scanned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Brian J. Gates, Robert T. Krasa, Przemyslaw P. Markowicz, Crsig R. Sykora, Robert J. DeVoe, Dean Faklis
  • Publication number: 20100296106
    Abstract: A system comprising a substrate having thereon a multiphoton curable photoreactive composition, a light source that emits a light beam comprising a plurality of wavelengths onto at least one region of the composition on the substrate, and a detector that detects a portion of light reflected from the composition to obtain a location signal with respect to the substrate, wherein the location signal is based at least on a wavelength of the reflected light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Brian J. Gates, Craig R. Sykora, Dean Faklis, Andrew J. Murnan, Nestor O. Farmiga
  • Patent number: 7466892
    Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic articles incorporating an amorphous diamond-like film are disclosed. Specifically, the invention includes optical or optoelectronic articles containing an amorphous diamond-like film overlying two or more proximate substrates, and to methods of making optical and optoelectronic articles. In certain implementations, the film comprises at least about 30 atomic percent carbon, from about 0 to about 50 atomic percent silicon, and from about 0 to about 50 atomic percent oxygen on a hydrogen-free basis. Another embodiment includes optical or optoelectronic articles containing an amorphous diamond-like film that is further coated with a metallic or polymeric material for attachment to a device package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Dwayne L LaBrake, Brian J. Gates, Bryon J. Cronk, Moses M. David, Brian K. Nelson, Michael N. Miller, James F. Brennan, III
  • Patent number: 7432124
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making an organic electronic device and articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Jon E. Ottman, David A. Engler, Fred B. McCormick, Donald J. McClure, Brian J. Gates
  • Publication number: 20080230777
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making an organic electronic device and articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Jon E. Ottman, David A. Engler, Fred B. McCormick, Donald J. McClure, Brian J. Gates
  • Patent number: 7189436
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the formation of an organic coating on a substrate. The method includes: providing a substrate in a vacuum; providing at least one vaporized organic material comprising at least one component from at least one source, wherein the vaporized organic material is capable of condensing in a vacuum of less than about 130 Pa; providing a plasma from at least one source other than the source of the vaporized organic material; directing the vaporized organic material and the plasma toward the substrate; and causing the vaporized organic material to condense and polymerize on the substrate in the presence of the plasma to form an organic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gunter A. Kohler, William H. Esswein, Seth M. Kirk, Brian J. Gates
  • Patent number: 7106939
    Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic articles incorporating an amorphous diamond-like film are disclosed. Specifically, the invention includes optical or optoelectronic articles containing an amorphous diamond-like film overlying two or more proximate substrates, and to methods of making optical and optoelectronic articles. In certain implementations, the film comprises at least about 30 atomic percent carbon, from about 0 to about 50 atomic percent silicon, and from about 0 to about 50 atomic percent oxygen on a hydrogen-free basis. Another embodiment includes optical or optoelectronic articles containing an amorphous diamond-like film that is further coated with a metallic or polymeric material for attachment to a device package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Dwayne L. LaBrake, Brian J. Gates, Bryon J. Cronk, Moses M. David, Brian K. Nelson, Michael N. Miller, James F. Brennan, III
  • Patent number: 6946238
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical waveguide device in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of depositing a lower cladding layer; coating a photoresist layer directly on the lower cladding layer; patterning the photoresist layer to create channels; depositing a core layer, wherein a first portion of the core layer is deposited inside the channels and a second portion overlays the patterned photoresist layer; removing the patterned photoresist layer and the second portions of the core layer overlaying the patterned photoresist layer; and depositing an upper cladding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jun-Ying Zhang, Brian J. Gates, Jeremy K. Larsen, Barry J. Koch, Terry L. Smith
  • Patent number: 6749813
    Abstract: Fluid handling devices including a substrate with a diamond-like film. The devices include capillaries and microfluidic articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Moses M. David, Louis C. Haddad, Nicholas A. Lee, Brian J. Gates
  • Publication number: 20030176002
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical waveguide device in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of depositing a lower cladding layer; coating a photoresist layer directly on the lower cladding layer; patterning the photoresist layer to create channels; depositing a core layer, wherein a first portion of the core layer is deposited inside the channels and a second portion overlays the patterned photoresist layer; removing the patterned photoresist layer and the second portions of the core layer overlaying the patterned photoresist layer; and depositing an upper cladding layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Jun-Ying Zhang, Brian J. Gates, Jeremy K. Larsen, Barry J. Koch, Terry L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20030053784
    Abstract: Optical and optoelectronic articles incorporating an amorphous diamond-like film are disclosed. Specifically, the invention includes optical or optoelectronic articles containing an amorphous diamond-like film overlying two or more proximate substrates, and to methods of making optical and optoelectronic articles. In certain implementations, the film comprises at least about 30 atomic percent carbon, from about 0 to about 50 atomic percent silicon, and from about 0 to about 50 atomic percent oxygen on a hydrogen-free basis. Another embodiment includes optical or optoelectronic articles containing an amorphous diamond-like film that is further coated with a metallic or polymeric material for attachment to a device package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Dwayne L. LaBrake, Brian J. Gates, Bryon J. Cronk, Moses M. David, Brian K. Nelson, Michael N. Miller, James F. Brennan
  • Publication number: 20020102361
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the formation of an organic coating on a substrate. The method includes: providing a substrate in a vacuum; providing at least one vaporized organic material comprising at least one component from at least one source, wherein the vaporized organic material is capable of condensing in a vacuum of less than about 130 Pa; providing a plasma from at least one source other than the source of the vaporized organic material; directing the vaporized organic material and the plasma toward the substrate; and causing the vaporized organic material to condense and polymerize on the substrate in the presence of the plasma to form an organic coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gunter A. Kohler, William H. Esswein, Seth M. Kirk, Brian J. Gates
  • Patent number: 6348237
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the formation of an organic coating on a substrate. The method includes: providing a substrate in a vacuum; providing at least one vaporized organic material comprising at least one component from at least one source, wherein the vaporized organic material is capable of condensing in a vacuum of less than about 130 Pa; providing a plasma from at least one source other than the source of the vaporized organic material; directing the vaporized organic material and the plasma toward the substrate; and causing the vaporized organic material to condense and polymerize on the substrate in the presence of the plasma to form an organic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gunter A. Kohler, William H. Esswein, Seth M. Kirk, Brian J. Gates
  • Publication number: 20010002284
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the formation of an organic coating on a substrate. The method includes: providing a substrate in a vacuum; providing at least one vaporized organic material comprising at least one component from at least one source, wherein the vaporized organic material is capable of condensing in a vacuum of less than about 130 Pa; providing a plasma from at least one source other than the source of the vaporized organic material; directing the vaporized organic material and the plasma toward the substrate; and causing the vaporized organic material to condense and polymerize on the substrate in the presence of the plasma to form an organic coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 31, 2001
    Applicant: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Gunter A. Kohler, William H. Esswein, Seth M. Kirk, Brian J. Gates
  • Patent number: 6203898
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the formation of an organic coating on a substrate. The method includes: providing a substrate in a vacuum; providing at least one vaporized organic material comprising at least one component from at least one source, wherein the vaporized organic material is capable of condensing in a vacuum of less than about 130 Pa; providing a plasma 10 from at least one source other than the source of the vaporized organic material; directing the vaporized organic material and the plasma toward the substrate; and causing the vaporized organic material to condense and polymerize on the substrate in the presence of the plasma to form an organic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovatave Properties Company
    Inventors: Gunter A. Kohler, William H. Esswein, Seth M. Kirk, Brian J. Gates