Patents by Inventor Gregory McGraw

Gregory McGraw 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: 12252774
    Abstract: Implementations of the disclosed subject matter provide a print bar for organic vapor jet (OVJP) deposition is provided that includes a plurality of n print head segments, where each of the plurality of print head segments may have an OVJP print head. The print bar may include a plurality of distance sensors, where each of the plurality of distance sensors may be configured to measure a distance between a substrate disposed below the print bar and a portion of at least one of the print head segments. The print bar may include a plurality of not more than n+1 actuators configured to adjust at least one of a position and an orientation of one or more of the plurality of print head segments based upon one or more distances between the substrate and the print bar measured by one or more of the plurality of distance sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: William E. Quinn, Gregory McGraw
  • Publication number: 20240360542
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide an apparatus having a device with a micronozzle array disposed on a micro-fabricated fluidic die. The device may include a first gas distribution plate and a second opposing plate, where the micro-fabricated fluidic die is disposed between the first gas distribution plate and the second opposing plate, wherein the first gas distribution plate is irreversibly joined to the micronozzle array with a seal that is gas-tight, and where the first gas distribution plate includes a plurality of sealed flow paths. A manifold may be reversibly joined to the first gas distribution plate, where the micro-fabricated fluidic die and the first gas distribution plate and the second opposing plate are disposed between the manifold. A thermally conductive plate may have at least one window that provides a clearance fit for the device across a range of motion relative to the thermally conductive plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew KING, Gregg KOTTAS, Gregory MCGRAW, William E. QUINN
  • Patent number: 12127467
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a micronozzle array including a linear array having a plurality of depositors connected in series, where a first depositor of the plurality of depositors may border a second depositor on a least one side boundary. The micronozzle array may include plurality of orifice arrays, where a width of each orifice in the plurality of orifice arrays is 20 ?m or less in a minor axis of its cross section to flow, to regulate flow through a delivery gas distribution channel. The micronozzle array may include a plurality of exhaust distribution channels, where the delivery gas distribution channel and at least one of the plurality of exhaust distribution channels have separate fluid communication with each of the plurality of depositors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory McGraw, William E. Quinn, Roman Korotkov
  • Patent number: 12089482
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device including a micronozzle array having separate redundant groups of depositors that each include a delivery aperture disposed between two exhaust apertures. The device may include a first row of depositors of a first redundant group, each of which may be connected in parallel to first common delivery lines and first common exhaust lines. The device may include a second row of depositors of a second redundant group, each of which is connected in parallel to second common delivery and second common exhaust lines. The first row of depositors and the second row of depositors may operate independently from one another. The device may be disposed within a deposition chamber and in proximity of a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: William E. Quinn, Gregory McGraw, Gregg Kottas, Xin Xu, Julia J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20240279789
    Abstract: A deposition nozzle is provided that includes offset deposition apertures disposed between exhaust apertures on either side of the deposition apertures. The provided nozzle arrangements allow for deposition of material with a deposition profile suitable for use in devices such as OLEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Edwin van den Tillaart, Sven Pekelder, Mark Meuwese, William E. Quinn, Gregory McGraw, Gregg Kottas
  • Patent number: 12065728
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide an apparatus having a device with a micronozzle array disposed on a micro-fabricated fluidic die. The device may include a first gas distribution plate and a second opposing plate, where the micro-fabricated fluidic die is disposed between the first gas distribution plate and the second opposing plate, wherein the first gas distribution plate is irreversibly joined to the micronozzle array with a seal that is gas-tight, and where the first gas distribution plate includes a plurality of sealed flow paths. A manifold may be reversibly joined to the first gas distribution plate, where the micro-fabricated fluidic die and the first gas distribution plate and the second opposing plate are disposed between the manifold. A thermally conductive plate may have at least one window that provides a clearance fit for the device across a range of motion relative to the thermally conductive plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew King, Gregg Kottas, Gregory McGraw, William E. Quinn
  • Publication number: 20240247375
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for depositing organic material on a substrate are provided, in which one or more shield gas flows prevents contamination of the substrate by the chamber ambient. Thus, multiple layers of the same or different materials may be deposited in a single deposition chamber, without the need for movement between different deposition chambers, and with reduced chance of cross-contamination between layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory MCGRAW, William E. QUINN, Gregg KOTTAS, Siddharth HARIKRISHNA MOHAN, Matthew KING
  • Publication number: 20240237505
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a laser source configured to output a laser beam, a beam transfer cavity to receive the outputted laser beam on a first side of the apparatus and output the laser beam on a second side of the apparatus, wherein the first side is opposite the second side, and a plume removal device having an exhaust aperture on the second side of the apparatus facing a heat affected zone (HAZ). A bottom surface of the plume removal device may be facing the substrate, where organic matter is disposed on the substrate, and the HAZ may be aligned with the surface of the substrate having the organic matter to be ablated by the laser beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Seckin Gokaltun, Gregory McGraw, William E. Quinn, Craig Anthony Outten, Jeff HAWTHORNE
  • Patent number: 12035596
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device having a substrate, and a plurality of unit areas of an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display disposed on the substrate. The unit areas may be repeating, area-filling subdivisions on the substrate that each have an anode and a cathode. The organic film may be disposed over portions of the device other than the unit areas. The device may include at least one pixel having a plurality of sub-pixels disposed within each of the plurality of unit areas. The cathode of at least one pixel of each of the plurality of unit areas may be a common cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Xin Xu, Gregory McGraw, William E. Quinn, Gregg Kottas, Jason Paynter, Julia J. Brown
  • Patent number: 12029102
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide systems and methods of depositing a film on a selective area of a substrate. A first jet of a first material may be ejected from a first nozzle assembly of a jet head having a plurality of nozzle assemblies to form a first portion of a film deposition on the substrate. A second jet of a second material may be ejected from a second nozzle assembly of the plurality of nozzle assemblies, the second nozzle assembly being aligned with the first nozzle assembly parallel to a direction of motion between the plurality of nozzle assemblies and the substrate, and the second material being different than the first material. The second material may react with the first portion of the film deposition to form a composite film deposition on the substrate when using reactive gas precursors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hack, William E. Quinn, Gregory McGraw, William T. Mayweather, III, Julia J. Brown
  • Patent number: 11981987
    Abstract: A deposition nozzle is provided that includes offset deposition apertures disposed between exhaust apertures on either side of the deposition apertures. The provided nozzle arrangements allow for deposition of material with a deposition profile suitable for use in devices such as OLEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Edwin van den Tillaart, Sven Pekelder, Mark Meuwese, William E. Quinn, Gregory McGraw, Gregg Kottas
  • Publication number: 20240150885
    Abstract: Designs and arrangements for sublimation cells are provided, which enriches an inert carrier gas with organic vapor such that the partial pressure of the organic vapor is highly stable in time. Stability is achieved by controlling the local rates of evaporation along the solid-gas interface through one or more crucibles, thereby reducing the effects of greater headspace and lowering interfacial area as the source depletes. Local evaporation rates also can be controlled using either temperature distribution or convective flow fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory MCGRAW, Edwin VAN DEN TILLAART, William E. QUINN, Sven PEKELDER, Matthew KING
  • Patent number: 11976360
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for depositing organic material on a substrate are provided, in which one or more shield gas flows prevents contamination of the substrate by the chamber ambient. Thus, multiple layers of the same or different materials may be deposited in a single deposition chamber, without the need for movement between different deposition chambers, and with reduced chance of cross-contamination between layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory McGraw, William E. Quinn, Gregg Kottas, Siddharth Harikrishna Mohan, Matthew King
  • Patent number: 11946131
    Abstract: Designs and arrangements for sublimation cells are provided, which enriches an inert carrier gas with organic vapor such that the partial pressure of the organic vapor is highly stable in time. Stability is achieved by controlling the local rates of evaporation along the solid-gas interface through one or more crucibles, thereby reducing the effects of greater headspace and lowering interfacial area as the source depletes. Local evaporation rates also can be controlled using either temperature distribution or convective flow fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory McGraw, Edwin Van Den Tillaart, William E. Quinn, Sven Pekelder, Matthew King
  • Publication number: 20240052474
    Abstract: Devices suitable for use in OVJP and similar deposition techniques are provided that include multiple delivery apertures that are uncoupled from one another, allowing for more plateau-like deposition profiles. Fabrication techniques for such devices are also provided in which multiple wafers are etched and laminated to one another to form a monolithic depositor block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: William E. QUINN, Gregory MCGRAW, Craig Anthony OUTTEN, Roman KOROTKOV, Seckin GOKALTUN
  • Publication number: 20230357918
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are provided for organic vapor jet deposition (OVJP), which require significantly fewer print heads than conventional OVJP deposition systems. The disclosed OVJP systems include half the number of OVJP print heads than a conventional system, or less, and provide for relative movement of the substrate and print heads to allow for rapid and comprehensive material deposition over the full surface of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jeff HAWTHORNE, William E. QUINN, Kent Khuong NGUYEN, Sriram KRISHNASWAMI, Gregory McGRAW, Daniel TOET
  • Patent number: 11793059
    Abstract: Techniques and devices are provided for attaching a die to a metal manifold. A metal-containing ink is used to deposit a metal trace on the die and thereby to form a gasket, after which the die is compressed against the manifold to form a sealed connection between the two.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: William E. Quinn, Jason Paynter, Gregory McGraw, Matthew King
  • Patent number: 11778889
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device having a print head that includes a micronozzle array of depositors to deposit a material on a substrate. A reflective optical device may reflect a signal output by at least one optical sensor, and to reflect the signal from a surface of the substrate to the optical sensor. A processor may determine a distance between the optical sensor and the target surface of the substrate. The device may include one or more actuators coupled to the at least one print head to move the print head relative to an internal reference frame and adjust a position of the print head to the substrate. The sensor may be fixedly coupled with a mount to the internal reference frame. The print head may be configured to move independently of the optical sensor in at least one axis of linear or rotational motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew King, Gregg Kottas, Igor Kozin, Gregory McGraw, William E. Quinn
  • Patent number: 11761076
    Abstract: A microfluidic device for use with a microfluidic delivery system, such as an organic vapor jet printing device, includes a glass layer that is directly bonded to a microfabricated die and a metal plate via a double anodic bond. The double anodic bond is formed by forming a first anodic bond at an interface of the microfabricated die and the glass layer, and forming a second anodic bond at an interface of the metal plate and the glass layer, where the second anodic bond is formed using a voltage that is lower than the voltage used to form the first anodic bond. The second anodic bond is formed with the polarity of the voltage reversed with respect to the glass layer and the formation of the first anodic bond. The metal plate includes attachment features that allow removal of the microfluidic device from a fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Stephen Forrest, Gregory McGraw, Siddharth Harikrishna Mohan, Diane L. Peters
  • Patent number: 11751468
    Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling pressures in microenvironments between a deposition apparatus and a substrate are provided. Each microenvironment is associated with an aperture of the deposition apparatus which can allow for control of the microenvironment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: William E. Quinn, Siddharth Harikrishna Mohan, Gregory McGraw, Xin Xu