Patents by Inventor Frank Bottari

Frank Bottari 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).

  • Patent number: 9093598
    Abstract: A method is provided for the simultaneous diffusion of dopants of different types on respective sides of a solar cell wafer in a single stage process. The dopants are applied to respective sides of the wafer in wet chemical form preferably by pad printing. The doping materials can be applied to the entire wafer surface or effective area thereof, or can be applied in a pattern to suit the intended solar cell configuration. In a typical embodiment, the dopants are boron and phosphorus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: BTU International, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Frank Bottari
  • Publication number: 20140308805
    Abstract: A method is provided for the simultaneous diffusion of dopants of different types on respective sides of a solar cell wafer in a single stage process. The dopants are applied to respective sides of the wafer in wet chemical form preferably by pad printing. The doping materials can be applied to the entire wafer surface or effective area thereof, or can be applied in a pattern to suit the intended solar cell configuration. In a typical embodiment, the dopants are boron and phosphorus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Frank Bottari
  • Publication number: 20080024461
    Abstract: A wiring harness and a touch sensor incorporating same are disclosed. The touch sensor includes a sensing electrode disposed in a touch sensitive area. The touch sensor further includes a plurality of auxiliary electrodes disposed on a self-supporting dielectric substrate in a border area. The auxiliary electrodes transmit a touch signal to electronics configured to use the touch signal to determine the touch location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Richter, Darran Cairns, Frank Bottari
  • Publication number: 20080014341
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate inorganic oxide particles in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Richter, Darran Cairns, Frank Bottari
  • Publication number: 20080014340
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate silica particle in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: PAUL RICHTER, Darran Cairns, Frank Bottari
  • Publication number: 20070215393
    Abstract: A printable composition for forming an insulating layer is disclosed, the insulating layer typically being a dielectric layer. The printable composition is particularly well suited for making cured insulating layers on touch screens, but is also suitable for a variety of other applications. In certain embodiments the composition is suitable for application using digital printing technology such as ink jet printing to precisely apply the printable composition it to a substrate. In addition, the present invention is directed to insulating layers and made using the composition, as well as to methods of applying the composition and articles incorporating insulating layers made using the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Jessica Voss-Kehl, John Brady, D. Thompson, Bruce Nerad, Frank Bottari
  • Publication number: 20060256095
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a touch panel wherein a glass substrate is coated with a resistive layer; a pattern of conductive edge electrodes and a conductive wire trace pattern are applied to the resistive layer; the conductive edge electrodes are electrically isolated from the conductive wire traces; and a protective insulative border layer is applied over the edge electrodes and the wire traces. A touch panel which includes a glass substrate coated with a resistive layer on one surface thereof; a pattern of edge electrodes on the resistive layer; a wire trace pattern on the resistive layer; a trench in the resistive layer between the wire trace pattern and the edge electrode pattern; and a protective insulative border layer over the edge electrode pattern and the wire traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Frank Bottari, Andrea Marble, Michele LaCourse
  • Publication number: 20060046071
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate silica particle in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Richter, Darran Cairns, Frank Bottari
  • Publication number: 20060046078
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate inorganic oxide particles in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Richter, Darran Cairns, Frank Bottari
  • Publication number: 20050253822
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a touch panel wherein a glass substrate is coated with a resistive layer; a pattern of conductive edge electrodes and a conductive wire trace pattern are applied to the resistive layer; the conductive edge electrodes are electrically isolated from the conductive wire traces; and a protective insulative border layer is applied over the edge electrodes and the wire traces. A touch panel which includes a glass substrate coated with a resistive layer on one surface thereof; a pattern of edge electrodes on the resistive layer; a wire trace pattern on the resistive layer; a trench in the resistive layer between the wire trace pattern and the edge electrode pattern; and a protective insulative border layer over the edge electrode pattern and the wire traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Frank Bottari, Andrea Marble, Michele LaCourse
  • Publication number: 20050126831
    Abstract: A wiring harness and a touch sensor incorporating same are disclosed. The touch sensor includes a sensing electrode disposed in a touch sensitive area. The touch sensor further includes a plurality of auxiliary electrodes disposed on a self-supporting dielectric substrate in a border area. The auxiliary electrodes transmit a touch signal to electronics configured to use the touch signal to determine the touch location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Richter, Darran Cairns, Frank Bottari
  • Publication number: 20050073507
    Abstract: A touch sensor and a method of sensing are disclosed. The touch sensor includes a self-supporting flexible glass layer disposed on a conductive film. The touch sensor further includes electrical circuitry configured to detect a signal induced by capacitive coupling between the conductive film and a touch input applied to the flexible glass layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Richter, Darran Cairns, Frank Bottari
  • Publication number: 20050069718
    Abstract: A printable composition for forming an insulating layer is disclosed, the insulating layer typically being a dielectric layer. The printable composition is particularly well suited for making cured insulating layers on touch screens, but is also suitable for a variety of other applications. In certain embodiments the composition is suitable for application using digital printing technology such as ink jet printing to precisely apply the printable composition it to a substrate. In addition, the present invention is directed to insulating layers and made using the composition, as well as to methods of applying the composition and articles incorporating insulating layers made using the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Jessica Voss-Kehl, John Brady, D. Thompson, Bruce Nerad, Frank Bottari
  • Patent number: 6504582
    Abstract: A scratch resistant display includes a substrate; an active portion on one surface of said substrate including at least a conductive layer; and a homeotropic organosilane layer deposited on the said active portion for reducing energy dissipation of an object contacting the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Co
    Inventors: Chia-Yen Li, Frank Bottari