Patents by Inventor David B. Knowles
David B. Knowles 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: 7029765Abstract: The present invention relates to organic light emitting devices (OLEDs), and more specifically to efficient OLEDs comprising an array of pixels and having reduced pixel shrinkage. The devices of the present invention comprise further relates to materials for use as emissive materials which give reduced shrinkage when incorporated into an OLED.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Universal Display CorporationInventors: Raymond Kwong, Michael S. Weaver, Bin Ma, Jui-Yi Tsai, Michael Barone, David B. Knowles
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Patent number: 7011897Abstract: An organic light emitting device is provided. The device has an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer disposed between the anode and the cathode, the emissive layer further comprising an emissive material having the structure: wherein each of the variables are defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignees: The University of Southern California, Universal Display CorporationInventors: Mark E. Thompson, Peter Djurovich, Raymond Kwong, Yeh-Jiun Tung, David B. Knowles, Jason Brooks, Robert W. Walters, Bin Ma
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Patent number: 6916554Abstract: An organic light emitting device is provided. The device has an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer disposed between the anode and the cathode. The emissive layer further comprises an emissive material having the structure: M may be a metal having an atomic weight greater than 40. R3 may be a substituent having a Hammett value less than about ?0.17, between about ?0.15 and 0.05, or greater than about 0.07. R5 may be H or any substituent. A may be a 5 or 6 member heteroaryl ring system. “m” may be at least 1. “n” may be at least zero. (X-Y) may be an ancillary ligand. The emissive material itself is also provided. The emissive material may have improved stability, and may provide a saturated blue emission.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2002Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignees: The University of Southern California, Universal Display CorporationInventors: Bin Ma, Robert W. Walters, David B. Knowles, Raymond Kwong, Yeh-Jiun Tung, Peter I. Djurovich, Mark E. Thompson
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Patent number: 6835469Abstract: Phosphorescent organometallic complexes comprising phenylquinolinato ligands are provided. High efficiency organic light emitting devices comprising these compounds are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignees: The University of Southern California, Universal Display CorporationInventors: Raymond C. Kwong, David B. Knowles, Mark E. Thompson
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Publication number: 20040241495Abstract: The present invention relates to organic light emitting devices (OLEDs), and more specifically to efficient OLEDs comprising an array of pixels and having reduced pixel shrinkage. The devices of the present invention comprise further relates to materials for use as emissive materials which give reduced shrinkage when incorporated into an OLED.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Raymond Kwong, Michael S. Weaver, Bin Ma, Jui-Yi Tsai, Michael Barone, David B. Knowles
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Publication number: 20040214038Abstract: The present invention relates to organic light emitting devices (OLEDs), and more specifically to efficient OLEDs comprising an array of pixels and having reduced pixel shrinkage. The devices of the present invention comprise further relates to materials for use as emissive materials which give reduced shrinkage when incorporated into an OLED.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2003Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Raymond Kwong, Michael S. Weaver, Bin Ma, Jui-Yi Tsai, Michael Barone, David B. Knowles
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Publication number: 20040121184Abstract: An organic light emitting device is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Mark E. Thompson, Peter Djurovich, Raymond Kwong, Yeh-Jiun Tung, David B. Knowles, Jason Brooks, Robert W. Walters
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Publication number: 20040086743Abstract: An organic light emitting device is provided. The device has an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer disposed between the anode and the cathode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Cory S. Brown, David B. Knowles, Raymond Kwong, Yeh-Jiun Tung, Robert Walters, Peter I. Djurovich, Mark E. Thompson
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Publication number: 20040086742Abstract: An organic light emitting device is provided. The device has an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer disposed between the anode and the cathode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Bin Ma, Robert W. Walters, David B. knowles, Raymond Kwong, Yeh-Jiun Tung, Peter I. Djurovich, Mark E. Thompson
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Patent number: 6687266Abstract: An organic light emitting device is provided. The device includes an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer disposed between the anode and the cathode. The emissive layer includes material having the structure: M is a metal having an atomic weight greater than 40, m is at least 1, n is at least zero, R″ is H or any substituent, X is an ancillary ligand, and A is selected from the group consisting of aryl and heteroaryl rings, and B is an aryl ring. A material including the photoactive ligand of the above material is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignees: Universal Display Corporation, The University of Southern CaliforniaInventors: Bin Ma, David B. Knowles, Cory S. Brown, Drew Murphy, Mark E. Thompson
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Publication number: 20030072964Abstract: Phosphorescent organometallic complexes comprising phenylquinolinato ligands are provided. High efficiency organic light emitting devices comprising these compounds are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Raymond C. Kwong, David B. Knowles, Mark E. Thompson
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Patent number: 6348604Abstract: Described are novel photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds essentially characterized by having two adjacent moderate to strong electron donor substituents at the 8 and 9 positions or a fused heterocyclic group formed by the substituents coming together, weak to moderate electron donors at the 2 position and a rating of at least 80 in the Relative &Dgr;OD at Saturation Test. The compounds also have certain substituents at the 5 position and optionally at the 6 position of the naphtho portion of the compound. These compounds may be represented by the following graphic formula: Also described are polymeric organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Optically clear articles such as ophthalmic lenses or adjacent plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Clara M. Nelson, Anu Chopra, David B. Knowles, Barry Van Gemert, Anil Kumar
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Patent number: 6296785Abstract: Described are novel photochromic indeno-fused naphthopyran compounds, examples of which include naphthopyran compounds having a substituted or unsubstituted indeno group, the 2,1 positions of which are fused to the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran as shown below. Also present on the naphthopyran are moderate to strong electron donor substituents at the number 6- and 7-positions and optionally at the 8-position of the pyran ring or a cyclic group fused to the h side of the naphtho portion and weak to moderate electron donor substiuents at the 3-position of the pyran ring. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 carbon atoms of the compounds. These compounds have a rating of at least 80 in the Relative &Dgr;OD at Saturation Test and may be represented by the following graphic formula: Also described are polymeric organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Clara M. Nelson, Anu Chopra, Olga G. Petrovskaia, David B. Knowles, Barry Van Gemert, Anil Kumar
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Patent number: 5674432Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic diaryl-3H-naphtho?2,1-b!pyran compounds having a substituted or unsubstituted, five or six member heterocyclic ring fused to the g, i, or l side of the naphthopyran. The heterocyclic ring contains an oxygen or nitrogen atom and is attached to the number 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 carbon atom of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials containing such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline)oxazine-type compounds, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: October 7, 1997Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: David B. Knowles, Barry Van Gemert
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Patent number: 5658501Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b] pyran compounds, examples of which are compounds having certain substituents at the number 5 carbon atom of the naphtho-portion of the naphthopyran and at the 2-position of the pyran ring. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 carbon atoms of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1995Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: Anil Kumar, David B. Knowles, Barry Van Gemert
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Patent number: 5658500Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds, examples of which are compounds having certain substituents at the number 5 carbon atom of the naphtho-portion of the naphthopyran and at the 2-position of the pyran ring. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 carbon atoms of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1995Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: Anil Kumar, David B. Knowles, Barry Van Gemert
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Patent number: 5656206Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds, examples of which are compounds having certain substituents at the number 5 carbon atom of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran and at the 2-position of the pyran ring. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 carbon atoms of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: David B. Knowles, Barry Van Gemert, Anil Kumar
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Patent number: 5651923Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds, examples of which are compounds fused on the naphtho-portion of the naphthopyran ring with an indeno group or certain heterocyclic substituents. Certain substituents are also present at the 2 and 5 positions and sometimes at the 6 position of the naphthopyran ring. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1995Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: Anil Kumar, David B. Knowles, Barry Van Gemert
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Patent number: 5650098Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds, examples of which are compounds having certain substituents at the 5 and 6-positions of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran and at the 2-position of the pyran ring, e.g., 2,2-bis(4-methoxy phenyl)-5-methoxycarbonyl-6-morpholino-2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 7, 8, 9 or 10 carbon atoms of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1995Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: Anil Kumar, David B. Knowles, Barry Van Gemert
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Patent number: 5585042Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic naphthopyran compounds substituted at the number eight carbon atom on the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran ring with, for example, a methoxy group. Also described are polymeric organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Optically clear articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., certain spiro(indoline)type compounds, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1994Date of Patent: December 17, 1996Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventor: David B. Knowles