Patents by Inventor François David

François David 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: 20190280161
    Abstract: A light emitting device is described. The light emitting device includes a substrate and a semiconductor structure. The semiconductor structure includes a light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region and has a first surface adjacent the substrate and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface of the semiconductor structure multiple cavities formed therein, which extend into at least one of the n-type region and the p-type region. The cavities are spaced apart and lined by a dielectric layer. At least a portion of the second surface is roughened to form multiple features spaced apart at a distance smaller than a distance between each of the cavities formed in the first surface to enhance extraction of light emitted from the light emitting layer. At least one contact is disposed between the first surface of the semiconductor structure and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan J. WIERER, Aurelien Jean Francois DAVID, Henry Kwong-Hin CHOY
  • Publication number: 20190259914
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described. An apparatus includes a hexagonal oxide substrate and a III-nitride semiconductor structure adjacent the hexagonal oxide substrate. The III-nitride semiconductor structure includes a light emitting layer between an n-type region and a p-type region. The hexagonal oxide substrate has an in-plane coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) within 30% of a CTE of the III-nitride semiconductor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Fredrick Gardner, Werner Karl Goetz, Michael Jason Grundmann, Melvin Barker Mclaurin, John Edward Epler, Michael David Camras, Aurelien Jean Francois David
  • Patent number: 10217901
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described. An apparatus includes a hexagonal oxide substrate and a III-nitride semiconductor structure adjacent the hexagonal oxide substrate. The III-nitride semiconductor structure includes a light emitting layer between an n-type region and a p-type region. The hexagonal oxide substrate has an in-plane coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) within 30% of a CTE of the III-nitride semiconductor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Fredrick Gardner, Werner Karl Goetz, Michael Jason Grundmann, Melvin Barker McLaurin, John Edward Epler, Michael David Camras, Aurelien Jean Francois David
  • Patent number: 10164155
    Abstract: A light emitting device is described. The light emitting device includes a substrate and a semiconductor structure. The semiconductor structure includes a light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region and has a first surface adjacent the substrate and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface of the semiconductor structure multiple cavities formed therein, which extend into at least one of the n-type region and the p-type region. The cavities are spaced apart and lined by a dielectric layer. At least a portion of the second surface is roughened to form multiple features spaced apart at a distance smaller than a distance between each of the cavities formed in the first surface to enhance extraction of light emitted from the light emitting layer. At least one contact is disposed between the first surface of the semiconductor structure and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Wierer, Aurelien Jean Francois David, Henry Kwong-Hin Choy
  • Patent number: 9935242
    Abstract: Structures are incorporated into a semiconductor light emitting device which may increase the extraction of light emitted at glancing incidence angles. In some embodiments, the device includes a low index material that directs light away from the metal contacts by total internal reflection. In some embodiments, the device includes extraction features such as cavities in the semiconductor structure which may extract glancing angle light directly, or direct the glancing angle light into smaller incidence angles which are more easily extracted from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Wierer, Aurelien Jean Francois David, Henry Kwong-Hin Choy
  • Publication number: 20180053880
    Abstract: A light emitting device is described. The light emitting device includes a substrate and a semiconductor structure. The semiconductor structure includes a light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region and has a first surface adjacent the substrate and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface of the semiconductor structure multiple cavities formed therein, which extend into at least one of the n-type region and the p-type region. The cavities are spaced apart and lined by a dielectric layer. At least a portion of the second surface is roughened to form multiple features spaced apart at a distance smaller than a distance between each of the cavities formed in the first surface to enhance extraction of light emitted from the light emitting layer. At least one contact is disposed between the first surface of the semiconductor structure and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan J. WIERER, Aurelien Jean Francois DAVID, Henry Kwong-Hin CHOY
  • Publication number: 20170317237
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described. An apparatus includes a hexagonal oxide substrate and a III-nitride semiconductor structure adjacent the hexagonal oxide substrate. The III-nitride semiconductor structure includes a light emitting layer between an n-type region and a p-type region. The hexagonal oxide substrate has an in-plane coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) within 30% of a CTE of the III-nitride semiconductor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Fredrick Gardner, Werner Karl Goetz, Michael Jason Grundmann, Melvin Barker McLaurin, John Edward Epler, Michael David Camras, Aurelien Jean Francois David
  • Publication number: 20170293665
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for information retrieval. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a search query in a search interface; determining that the received search query is a flights-related query; and in response to determining that the search query is a flights-related query and without further user input, providing a flight search interface including a plurality of search dimensions and a plurality of flight search results, each dimension associated with an attribute of flight search and each dimension having an associated value, wherein one or more dimension values correspond to values extracted from the search query, and wherein the plurality of flight search results are filtered according to the dimension values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Marcin Z. Brodziak, Emmet J. Connolly, Alejandro Diaz, Emmanuel Francois-David Pellereau, Stefan H. Pharies, Jiri Semecky, Petter Wedum
  • Patent number: 9711687
    Abstract: In embodiments of the invention, a semiconductor structure comprising a III-nitride light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region is grown on a substrate. The substrate is a non-III-nitride material. The substrate has an in-plane lattice constant asubstrate. At least one III-nitride layer in the semiconductor structure has a bulk lattice constant alayer and [(|asubstrate?alayer|)/asubstrate]*100% is no more than 1%. A surface of the substrate opposite the surface on which the semiconductor structure is grown is textured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Nathan Frederick Gardner, Werner Karl Goetz, Michael Jason Grundmann, Melvin Barker McLaurin, John Edward Epler, Michael David Camras, Aurelien Jean Francois David
  • Patent number: 9684690
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for information retrieval. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a search query in a search interface; determining that the received search query is a flights-related query; and in response to determining that the search query is a flights-related query and without further user input, providing a flight search interface including a plurality of search dimensions and a plurality of flight search results, each dimension associated with an attribute of flight search and each dimension having an associated value, wherein one or more dimension values correspond to values extracted from the search query, and wherein the plurality of flight search results are filtered according to the dimension values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Marcin Z. Brodziak, Emmet J. Connolly, Alejandro Diaz, Emmanuel Francois-David Pellereau, Stefan H. Pharies, Jiri Semecky, Petter Wedum
  • Publication number: 20160163927
    Abstract: In embodiments of the invention, a semiconductor structure comprising a III-nitride light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region is grown on a substrate. The substrate is a non-III-nitride material. The substrate has an in-plane lattice constant asubstrate. At least one III-nitride layer in the semiconductor structure has a bulk lattice constant alayer and [(|asubstrate?alayer|)/asubstrate]*100% is no more than 1%. A surface of the substrate opposite the surface on which the semiconductor structure is grown is textured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Nathan Frederick Gardner, Werner Karl Goetz, Michael Jason Grundmann, Melvin Barker McLaurin, John Edward Epler, Michael David Camras, Aurelien Jean Francois David
  • Patent number: 9360820
    Abstract: Printing apparatuses include, among other components, a media path transporting sheets of print media in a process direction. A transfer station is located at a first location of the media path, and a fusing station is located at a second location of the media path (the second location is closer to the end of the media path (in the process direction) relative to the first location). Also, a single blower is located adjacent the fusing station, and two outlets receive air from the single blower. A first outlet (of the two outlets) provides air to the transfer station to reduce the temperature of the transfer station, and a second outlet (of the two outlets) is located between the transfer station and the fusing station and directs the sheets of print media toward one side of the media path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Pearce, Christopher Francois David Watts, Simon Neil Jowett
  • Publication number: 20160116885
    Abstract: Printing apparatuses include, among other components, a media path transporting sheets of print media in a process direction. A transfer station is located at a first location of the media path, and a fusing station is located at a second location of the media path (the second location is closer to the end of the media path (in the process direction) relative to the first location). Also, a single blower is located adjacent the fusing station, and two outlets receive air from the single blower. A first outlet (of the two outlets) provides air to the transfer station to reduce the temperature of the transfer station, and a second outlet (of the two outlets) is located between the transfer station and the fusing station and directs the sheets of print media toward one side of the media path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER PEARCE, CHRISTOPHER FRANCOIS DAVID WATTS, SIMON NEIL JOWETT
  • Patent number: 9263801
    Abstract: An antenna with polarization switching comprises a support comprising at least two faces each supporting a plurality of waveguides fed with radiofrequency signals and pierced with apertures disposed so as to illuminate radiating elements placed some distance from the said apertures. For at least one given antenna pointing, the said support is able to toggle between at least two different configurations, the said support being configured so as to place, in the second configuration, the second face in a position identical to that taken by the first face in the first configuration, several radiating elements of the first face being, in the said position, oriented differently from radiating elements of the second face. It applies notably to the switching of antennas embedded onboard moving objects on the ground having to operate high-speed communications with a satellite, in particular a geostationary satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Thales
    Inventors: Regis Lenormand, Antonin Hirsch, Patrick Martineau, Jose Ignacio Herranz-Herruzo, Alejandro Valero-Nogueria, Paul Vincent, Jean-Francois David, Laurence Laborde
  • Publication number: 20150364654
    Abstract: Structures are incorporated into a semiconductor light emitting device which may increase the extraction of light emitted at glancing incidence angles. In some embodiments, the device includes a low index material that directs light away from the metal contacts by total internal reflection. In some embodiments, the device includes extraction features such as cavities in the semiconductor structure which may extract glancing angle light directly, or direct the glancing angle light into smaller incidence angles which are more easily extracted from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathan J. WIERER, Aurelien Jean Francois DAVID, Henry Kwong-Hin CHOY
  • Patent number: 9209359
    Abstract: In embodiments of the invention, a semiconductor structure comprising a III-nitride light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region is grown on a substrate. The substrate is a non-III-nitride material. The substrate has an in-plane lattice constant asubstrate. At least one III-nitride layer in the semiconductor structure has a bulk lattice constant alayer and [(|asubstrate?alayer|)/asubstrate]100% is no more than 1%. A surface of the substrate opposite the surface on which the semiconductor structure is grown is textured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Nathan Frederick Gardner, Werner Karl Goetz, Michael Jason Grundmann, Melvin Barker McLaurin, John Edward Epler, Michael David Camras, Aurelien Jean Francois David
  • Patent number: 9136596
    Abstract: An antenna with polarization switching comprising a plurality of waveguides fed with radiofrequency signals and perforated with apertures disposed so as to illuminate radiating elements placed on mobile support means in a plane that is distant from the said apertures, it being possible for the said support means to be configured according to at least two distinct configurations. The radiating elements illuminated according to one and the same configuration are adjacent, the support means being adapted for orienting the radiating elements illuminated in a first configuration according to a different direction from the radiating elements illuminated in a second configuration. The antenna applies notably to the switching of antennas onboard objects moving on the ground required to undertake high-speed communications with a satellite, in particular a geostationary satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: THALES
    Inventors: Regis Lenormand, Jean-Francois David, Jean-Luc Almeida, Alejandro Valero-Nogueria, Jose Ignacio Herranz-Herruzo
  • Publication number: 20140052714
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for information retrieval. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a search query in a search interface; determining that the received search query is a flights-related query; and in response to determining that the search query is a flights-related query and without further user input, providing a flight search interface including a plurality of search dimensions and a plurality of flight search results, each dimension associated with an attribute of flight search and each dimension having an associated value, wherein one or more dimension values correspond to values extracted from the search query, and wherein the plurality of flight search results are filtered according to the dimension values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Marcin Z. Brodziak, Emmet J. Connolly, Alejandro Diaz, Emmanuel Francois-David Pellereau, Stefan H. Pharies, Jiri Semecky, Petter Wedum
  • Publication number: 20130278474
    Abstract: An antenna with polarization switching comprises a support comprising at least two faces each supporting a plurality of waveguides fed with radiofrequency signals and pierced with apertures disposed so as to illuminate radiating elements placed some distance from the said apertures. For at least one given antenna pointing, the said support is able to toggle between at least two different configurations, the said support being configured so as to place, in the second configuration, the second face in a position identical to that taken by the first face in the first configuration, several radiating elements of the first face being, in the said position, oriented differently from radiating elements of the second face. It applies notably to the switching of antennas embedded onboard moving objects on the ground having to operate high-speed communications with a satellite, in particular a geostationary satellite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: THALES
    Inventors: Regis LENORMAND, Antonin HIRSCH, Patrick MARTINEAU, Jose Ignacio HERRANZ- HERRUZO, Alejandro VALERO-NOGUERIA, Paul VINCENT, Jean-Francois DAVID, Laurence LABORDE
  • Publication number: 20130265717
    Abstract: A printing device having ultrafine particle (UFP) emissions is disclosed which includes an UFP particle removal assembly comprising a fluid conduit having a printing device emission input and output and an other fluid input and output wherein an emission portion of the conduit is affected by the other fluid portion and communication of the other fluid through the removal assembly effects a condensation/coalescence of the UFP emissions between the emission input and output for a reduction in UFP content of printing device emissions at the printing device emission output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher Francois David Watts