Patents by Inventor Franciscus C. Dings

Franciscus C. Dings 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: 20110079506
    Abstract: A cascade source provided with a cathode housing, a number of cascade plates insulated from each other and stacked on top of each other which together bound at least one plasma channel, and an anode plate provided with an outflow opening connecting to the plasma channel, wherein one cathode is provided per plasma channel, which cathode comprises an electrode which is adjustable relative to the cathode housing in the direction of the plasma channel, wherein the clamping provision is preferably of the collet chuck type. Also described is method for controlling the cascade source in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: OTB Solar B.V.
    Inventors: Martin D. Bijker, Leonardus P., M. Clijsen, Franciscus C. Dings, Remco L., J., R. Pennings
  • Patent number: 7872207
    Abstract: A cascade source includes a cathode housing, a number of cascade plates insulated from each other and stacked on top of each other which together bound at least one plasma channel, and an anode plate provided with an outflow opening connecting to the plasma channel. One cathode is provided per plasma channel, which cathode includes an electrode which is adjustable relative to the cathode housing in the direction of the plasma channel. The clamp may be of the collet chuck type. At least a part of the housing of the source may be substantially transparent. A method for controlling the cascade source in use includes monitoring the electromagnetic radiation of the plasma through the substantially transparent housing part, and, dependent on the monitored radiation, controlling the plasma forming process in the source by variation of the gas supply, or variation of the potential difference between the cathode and the anode or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: OTB Solar B.V.
    Inventors: Martin D. Bijker, Leonardus P. M. Clijsen, Franciscus C. Dings, Remco L. J. R. Pennings
  • Patent number: 7695754
    Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a display including a substrate on which a structure, such as, for instance, a matrix structure in relief, is provided, which structure bounds a number of areas, wherein, with the aid of an inkjet printhead, substantially in each area an amount of liquid is deposited, wherein with the aid of at least one sensor a measurement is performed on the substrate to determine the position of a respective area, and on the basis of the thus determined position the printhead is controlled to deliver an amount of liquid at the correct place. Also described is an apparatus for carrying out the method, a substrate for use in the method and a display obtained with the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Pixdro Ltd.
    Inventors: Franciscus C. Dings, Marinus F. J. Evers, Peter Brier
  • Patent number: 7591906
    Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a display including a substrate on which a structure, such as, for instance, a matrix structure in relief, is provided, which structure bounds a number of areas, wherein, with the aid of an inkjet printhead, substantially in each area an amount of liquid is deposited, wherein with the aid of at least one sensor a measurement is performed on the substrate to determine the position of a respective area, and on the basis of the thus determined position the printhead is controlled to deliver an amount of liquid at the correct place. Also described is an apparatus for carrying out the method, a substrate for use in the method and a display obtained with the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: PixDro Ltd.
    Inventors: Franciscus C. Dings, Marinus F. J. Evers, Peter Briƫr
  • Publication number: 20030218645
    Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a display including a substrate on which a structure, such as, for instance, a matrix structure in relief, is provided, which structure bounds a number of areas, wherein, with the aid of an inkjet printhead, substantially in each area an amount of liquid is deposited, wherein with the aid of at least one sensor a measurement is performed on the substrate to determine the position of a respective area, and on the basis of the thus determined position the printhead is controlled to deliver an amount of liquid at the correct place. Also described is an apparatus for carrying out the method, a substrate for use in the method and a display obtained with the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Franciscus C. Dings, Marinus F.J. Evers, Peter Brier