Patents by Inventor Jonathan D. Alberts

Jonathan D. Alberts 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).

  • ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS, AND COLOR FILTERS FOR USE THEREIN
    Publication number: 20120081779
    Abstract: A process for producing a color electro-optic display uses an electro-optic sub-assembly comprising an electro-optic layer and a light-transmissive electrically-conductive layer. This sub-assembly is laminated to a backplane comprising a plurality of electrodes with the electro-optic layer disposed between the backplane and the electrically-conductive layer. A flowable material is placed over the sub-assembly and a color filter array is placed over the electrically-conductive layer and aligned with the electrodes of the backplane to form the color electro-optic display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard J. Paolini, JR., Steven Joseph Battista, Jonathan D. Albert
  • MULTI-COLOR ELECTROPHORETIC DISPLAYS
    Publication number: 20120019898
    Abstract: A multi-color electrophoretic medium contains first, second and third species of particles, the particles having substantially non-overlapping electrophoretic mobilities and bring of three different colors. The particles are dispersed in a fluid having a fourth color. A method for driving such a display is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard J. Paolini, JR., George G. Harris, Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey
  • Electro-optic displays, and color filters for use therein
    Patent number: 8098418
    Abstract: A process for producing a color electro-optic display uses an electro-optic sub-assembly comprising an electro-optic layer and a light-transmissive electrically-conductive layer. This sub-assembly is laminated to a backplane comprising a plurality of electrodes with the electro-optic layer disposed between the backplane and the electrically-conductive layer. A flowable material is placed over the sub-assembly and a color filter array is placed over the electrically-conductive layer and aligned with the electrodes of the backplane to form the color electro-optic display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: E. Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Paolini, Jr., Steven Joseph Battista, Jonathan D. Albert
  • Components and methods for use in electro-optic displays
    Patent number: 8077381
    Abstract: A front plane laminate useful in the manufacture of electro-optic displays comprises, in order, a light-transmissive electrically-conductive layer, a layer of an electro-optic medium in electrical contact with the electrically-conductive layer, an adhesive layer and a release sheet. This front plane laminate can be prepared as a continuous web, cut to size, the release sheet removed and the laminate laminated to a backplane to form a display. Methods for providing conductive vias through the electro-optic medium and for testing the front plane laminate are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Richard D. LeCain, Ara N. Knaian, Steven J. O'Neil, Gregg M. Duthaler, Guy M. Danner, Robert W. Zehner, Alberto Goenaga, Benjamin Max Davis, Randolph W. Chan, Jonathan D. Albert, Glen Crossley
  • ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS, AND MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110297309
    Abstract: An electro-optic display is produced using a sub-assembly comprising a front sheet, an electro-optic medium; and an adhesive layer. An aperture is formed through the adhesive layer where the adhesive layer is not covered by the electro-optic medium, and the sub-assembly is adhered to a backplane having a co-operating member with the aperture engaged with a co-operating member, thus locating the sub-assembly relative to the backplane. In another form of electro-optic display, a chip extends through an aperture in the electro-optic medium and adhesive layer. In a third form, the aforementioned sub-assembly is secured to a backplane and then a cut is made through both backplane and sub-assembly to provide an aligned edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicants: Polymer Vision Ltd., E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Guy M. Danner, Valerie C. Northrop, Jonathan D. Albert, Holly G. Gates, Erik van Veenendaal, Fredericus J. Touwslager
  • Components and methods for use in electro-optic displays
    Patent number: 8068272
    Abstract: A front plane laminate useful in the manufacture of electro-optic displays comprises, in order, a light-transmissive electrically-conductive layer, a layer of an electro-optic medium in electrical contact with the electrically-conductive layer, an adhesive layer and a release sheet. This front plane laminate can be prepared as a continuous web, cut to size, the release sheet removed and the laminate laminated to a backplane to form a display. Methods for providing conductive vias through the electro-optic medium and for testing the front plane laminate are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Richard D. LeCain, Ara N. Knaian, Steven J. O'Neil, Gregg M. Duthaler, Guy M. Danner, Robert W. Zehner, Alberto Goenaga, Benjamin Max Davis, Randolph W. Chan, Jonathan D. Albert, Glen Crossley
  • Multi-color electrophoretic displays
    Patent number: 8040594
    Abstract: A multi-color electrophoretic medium contains first, second and third species of particles, the particles having substantially non-overlapping electrophoretic mobilities and bring of three different colors. The particles are dispersed in a fluid having a fourth color. A method for driving such a display is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Paolini, Jr., George G. Harris, Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey
  • Electro-optic displays, and materials and methods for production thereof
    Patent number: 8034209
    Abstract: An electro-optic display is produced using a sub-assembly comprising a front sheet, an electro-optic medium; and an adhesive layer. An aperture is formed through the adhesive layer where the adhesive layer is not covered by the electro-optic medium, and the sub-assembly is adhered to a backplane having a co-operating member with the aperture engaged with a co-operating member, thus locating the sub-assembly relative to the backplane. In another form of electro-optic display, a chip extends through an aperture in the electro-optic medium and adhesive layer. In a third form, the aforementioned sub-assembly is secured to a backplane and then a cut is made through both backplane and sub-assembly to provide an aligned edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Guy M. Danner, Valerie C. Northrop, Jonathan D. Albert, Holly G. Gates, Erik van Veenendaal, Fredericus J. Touwslager
  • ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS WITH SINGLE EDGE ADDRESSING AND REMOVABLE DRIVER CIRCUITRY
    Publication number: 20110187683
    Abstract: An edge-addressable electronic display is provided including a row electrode in electric communication with a first termination and a column electrode in electric communication with a second termination. The row and column electrodes intersect at a pixel. Both the first and second terminations are disposed proximate to a first edge of the display, and as a result, the pixel may be addressed along the first edge of the display. The display may further include a removable driver circuitry for addressing the pixel in electric communication with at least one of the first and second terminations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell J. Wilcox, Jonathan D. Albert, Holly G. Gates
  • Stylus-based addressing structures for displays
    Patent number: 7956841
    Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey, Joseph M. Jacobson
  • COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR USE IN ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS
    Publication number: 20110075248
    Abstract: A front plane laminate useful in the manufacture of electro-optic displays comprises, in order, a light-transmissive electrically-conductive layer, a layer of an electro-optic medium in electrical contact with the electrically-conductive layer, an adhesive layer and a release sheet. This front plane laminate can be prepared as a continuous web, cut to size, the release sheet removed and the laminate laminated to a backplane to form a display. Methods for providing conductive vias through the electro-optic medium and for testing the front plane laminate are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard D. LeCain, Ara N. Knaian, Steven J. O'Neil, Gregg M. Duthaler, Guy M. Danner, Robert W. Zehner, Alberto Goenaga, Benjamin Max Davis, Randolph W. Chan, Jonathan D. Albert, Glen Crossley
  • EDGE SEALS FOR, AND PROCESSES FOR ASSEMBLY OF, ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS
    Publication number: 20110069370
    Abstract: An electro-optic display comprises a backplane; a layer of electro-optic material disposed adjacent the backplane; a protective layer; and a sealing layer of a metal or a ceramic extending between the backplane and the protective layer, and thus sealing the layer of electro-optic material from the outside environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shamus Ford Patry, Richard J. Paolini, JR., Thomas H. Whistesides, Robert W. Zehner, Jonathan D. Albert, Harit Doshi
  • BLOOD GLUCOSE SENSOR
    Publication number: 20110015546
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus and method for blood sample acquisition and testing. The apparatus incorporates a test strip having a blood sample volume detection area in which a blood sample is accumulated and a minimum blood sample volume is detected. Once a minimum blood sample volume is detected, the test strip is moved with respect to the blood sample extraction site so that a bending surface of the test strip is presented to the blood sample, utilizing the surface tension of the blood sample droplet to facilitate movement of the blood sample to a measurement site on the strip where blood glucose in the sample is measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Jason Mondro, David R. Schiff, Jonathan D. Albert
  • MULTI-COLOR ELECTROPHORETIC DISPLAYS
    Publication number: 20110007381
    Abstract: A multi-color electrophoretic medium contains first, second and third species of particles, the particles having substantially non-overlapping electrophoretic mobilities and bring of three different colors. The particles are dispersed in a fluid having a fourth color. A method for driving such a display is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard J. Paolini, JR., George G. Harris, Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey
  • Photovoltaic Roofing Tile with Fire Suppression
    Publication number: 20110000153
    Abstract: A photovoltaic roofing tile has a substrate, a photovoltaic laminate positioned over the substrate, and a fire suppression material arranged proximate a first end of the substrate. A plurality the photovoltaic roofing tiles are arranged on a roof deck in an overlapping relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: SOLAR ROOFING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Jonathan D. Albert
  • Electrophoretic displays with controlled amounts of pigment
    Patent number: 7848006
    Abstract: An electrophoretic medium has walls defining a microcavity containing an internal phase. This internal phase comprises electrophoretic particles suspended in a suspending fluid and capable of moving therethrough upon application of an electric field to the electrophoretic medium. The average height of the microcavity differs by not more than about 5 ?m from the saturated particle thickness of the electrophoretic particle divided by the volume fraction of the electrophoretic particles in the internal phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Russell J. Wilcox, Lan Cao, Guy M. Danner, Richard J. Paolini, Jr., Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey
  • MULTI-COLOR ELECTROPHORETIC DISPLAYS AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20100283806
    Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey, Joseph M. Jacobson, Libing Zhang, Andrew Loxley, Robert D. Feeney, Paul S. Drzaic, Ian D. Morrison
  • ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS, AND COLOR FILTERS FOR USE THEREIN
    Publication number: 20100225995
    Abstract: A process for producing a color electro-optic display uses an electro-optic sub-assembly comprising an electro-optic layer and a light-transmissive electrically-conductive layer. This sub-assembly is laminated to a backplane comprising a plurality of electrodes with the electro-optic layer disposed between the backplane and the electrically-conductive layer. A flowable material is placed over the sub-assembly and a color filter array is placed over the electrically-conductive layer and aligned with the electrodes of the backplane to form the color electro-optic display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Paolini, JR., Steven Joseph Battista, Jonathan D. Albert
  • Multi-color electrophoretic displays and materials for making the same
    Patent number: 7791789
    Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey, Joseph M. Jacobson, Libing Zhang, Andrew Loxley, Robert D. Feeney, Paul S. Drzaic, Ian D. Morrison
  • COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR USE IN ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS
    Publication number: 20100149630
    Abstract: A front plane laminate useful in the manufacture of electro-optic displays comprises, in order, a light-transmissive electrically-conductive layer, a layer of an electro-optic medium in electrical contact with the electrically-conductive layer, an adhesive layer and a release sheet. This front plane laminate can be prepared as a continuous web, cut to size, the release sheet removed and the laminate laminated to a backplane to form a display. Methods for providing conductive vias through the electro-optic medium and for testing the front plane laminate are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard D. LeCain, Ara N. Knaian, Steven J. O'Neil, Gregg M. Duthaler, Guy M. Danner, Robert W. Zehner, Alberto Goenaga, Benjamin Max Davis, Randolph W. Chan, Jonathan D. Albert, Glen Crossley