Patents by Inventor Kari N. Haley

Kari N. Haley 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: 11569421
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure, a method for producing a semiconductor structure and a light emitting device are disclosed. In an embodiment a semiconductor structure includes a plurality of discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and a plurality of discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles, wherein the discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and the discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles form an agglomerate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: James Wyckoff, Joseph Treadway, Kari N. Haley
  • Patent number: 11450793
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure, a method for producing a semiconductor structure and a light emitting device are disclosed. In an embodiment a semiconductor structure includes a plurality of discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and a plurality of discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles, wherein the discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and the discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles form an agglomerate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: James Wyckoff, Joseph Treadway, Kari N. Haley
  • Patent number: 11053435
    Abstract: Quantum dot delivery methods are described. In a first example, a method of delivering or storing a plurality of nano-particles involves providing a plurality of nano-particles. The method also involves forming a dispersion of the plurality of nano-particles in a medium for delivery or storage, wherein the medium is free of organic solvent. In a second example, a method of delivering or storing a plurality of nano-particles involves providing a plurality of nano-particles in an organic solvent. The method also involves drying the plurality of nano-particles for delivery or storage, the drying removing entirely all of the organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Georgeta Masson, Kari N. Haley, Brian Theobald, Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Publication number: 20200287105
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure, a method for producing a semiconductor structure and a light emitting device are disclosed. In an embodiment a semiconductor structure includes a plurality of discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and a plurality of discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles, wherein the discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and the discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles form an agglomerate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: James Wyckoff, Joseph Treadway, Kari N. Haley
  • Patent number: 10573791
    Abstract: Quantum dot polymer composites for on-chip light emitting diode applications are described. In an example, a composite for on-chip light emitting diode application includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of quantum dots dispersed in the polymer matrix, and a base dispersed in the polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Kari N. Haley, Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Nathan Evan Stott, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Patent number: 10544313
    Abstract: A method of increasing photo-luminescent quantum yield (PLQY) of QDs to be used as down-converters placed directly on an LED chip includes synthesizing a plurality of quantum dots, applying energy to the plurality of quantum dots to increase PLQY of the plurality of quantum dots, dispensing the plurality of quantum dots onto the LED chip, and curing the LED chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Nathan Mclaughlin, Kari N. Haley, Morgan Vonnahme, Brian Theobald, Norbert Puetz
  • Publication number: 20190144743
    Abstract: Quantum dot delivery methods are described. In a first example, a method of delivering or storing a plurality of nano-particles involves providing a plurality of nano-particles. The method also involves forming a dispersion of the plurality of nano-particles in a medium for delivery or storage, wherein the medium is free of organic solvent. In a second example, a method of delivering or storing a plurality of nano-particles involves providing a plurality of nano-particles in an organic solvent. The method also involves drying the plurality of nano-particles for delivery or storage, the drying removing entirely all of the organic solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Georgeta Masson, Kari N. Haley, Brian Theobald, Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Patent number: 10202543
    Abstract: Quantum dot delivery methods are described. In a first example, a method of delivering or storing a plurality of nano-particles involves providing a plurality of nano-particles. The method also involves forming a dispersion of the plurality of nano-particles in a medium for delivery or storage, wherein the medium is free of organic solvent. In a second example, a method of delivering or storing a plurality of nano-particles involves providing a plurality of nano-particles in an organic solvent. The method also involves drying the plurality of nano-particles for delivery or storage, the drying removing entirely all of the organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Georgeta Masson, Kari N. Haley, Brian Theobald, Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Publication number: 20180122998
    Abstract: Quantum dot polymer composites for on-chip light emitting diode applications are described. In an example, a composite for on-chip light emitting diode application includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of quantum dots dispersed in the polymer matrix, and a base dispersed in the polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Kari N. Haley, Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Nathan Evan Stott, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Publication number: 20180006195
    Abstract: Quantum dot polymer composites for on-chip light emitting diode applications are described. In an example, a composite for on-chip light emitting diode application includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of quantum dots dispersed in the polymer matrix, and a base dispersed in the polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Kari N. Haley, Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Nathan Evan Stott, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Patent number: 9825205
    Abstract: Quantum dot polymer composites for on-chip light emitting diode applications are described. In an example, a composite for on-chip light emitting diode application includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of quantum dots dispersed in the polymer matrix, and a base dispersed in the polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Pacific Light Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Kari N. Haley, Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Nathan Evan Stott, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Publication number: 20170229619
    Abstract: A method of increasing photo-luminescent quantum yield (PLQY) of QDs to be used as down-converters placed directly on an LED chip includes synthesizing a plurality of quantum dots, applying energy to the plurality of quantum dots to increase PLQY of the plurality of quantum dots, dispensing the plurality of quantum dots onto the LED chip, and curing the LED chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Nathan Mclaughlin, Kari N. Haley, Morgan Vonnahme, Brian Theobald, Norbert Puetz
  • Patent number: 9722147
    Abstract: Networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings and methods of fabricating networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings are described. In an example, a semiconductor structure includes an insulator network. A plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is disposed in the insulator network. Each of the plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is spaced apart from one another by the insulator network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Pacific Light Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Kari N. Haley, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Patent number: 9478717
    Abstract: Networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings and methods of fabricating networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings are described. In an example, a semiconductor structure includes an insulator network. A plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is disposed in the insulator network. Each of the plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is spaced apart from one another by the insulator network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Pacific Light Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Kari N. Haley, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Publication number: 20160043287
    Abstract: Networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings and methods of fabricating networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings are described. In an example, a semiconductor structure includes an insulator network. A plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is disposed in the insulator network. Each of the plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is spaced apart from one another by the insulator network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: Pacific Light Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Kari N. Haley, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Patent number: 9249354
    Abstract: Networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings and methods of fabricating networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings are described. In an example, a method of fabricating a semiconductor structure involves forming a mixture including a plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals. Each of the plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is discretely coated by an insulator shell. The method also involves adding a base to the mixture to fuse the insulator shells of each of the plurality of discrete nanocrystals, providing an insulator network. Each of the plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is spaced apart from one another by the insulator network. The base one such as, but not limited to, LiOH, RbOH, CsOH, MgOH, Ca(OH)2, Sr(OH)2, Ba(OH)2, (Me)4NOH, (Et)4NOH, or (Bu)4NOH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Pacific Light Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Kari N. Haley, Juanita N. Kurtin, Nathan Evan Stott
  • Publication number: 20150203747
    Abstract: Quantum dot polymer composites for on-chip light emitting diode applications are described. In an example, a composite for on-chip light emitting diode application includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of quantum dots dispersed in the polymer matrix, and a base dispersed in the polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Kari N. Haley, Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Nathan Evan Stott, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Publication number: 20150011029
    Abstract: Networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings and methods of fabricating networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings are described. In an example, a method of fabricating a semiconductor structure involves forming a mixture including a plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals. Each of the plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is discretely coated by an insulator shell. The method also involves adding a base to the mixture to fuse the insulator shells of each of the plurality of discrete nanocrystals, providing an insulator network. Each of the plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is spaced apart from one another by the insulator network. The base one such as, but not limited to, LiOH, RbOH, CsOH, MgOH, Ca(OH)2, Sr(OH)2, Ba(OH)2, (Me)4NOH, (Et)4NOH, or (Bu)4NOH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Kari N. Haley, Juanita N. Kurtin, Nathan Evan Stott
  • Publication number: 20150008393
    Abstract: Networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings and methods of fabricating networks of semiconductor structures with fused insulator coatings are described. In an example, a semiconductor structure includes an insulator network. A plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is disposed in the insulator network. Each of the plurality of discrete semiconductor nanocrystals is spaced apart from one another by the insulator network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Kari N. Haley, Juanita N. Kurtin
  • Patent number: RE48409
    Abstract: Quantum dot polymer composites for on-chip light emitting diode applications are described. In an example, a composite for on-chip light emitting diode application includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of quantum dots dispersed in the polymer matrix, and a base dispersed in the polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Kari N. Haley, Benjamin Daniel Mangum, Weiwen Zhao, Nathan Evan Stott, Juanita N. Kurtin