Patents by Inventor Lan B. Thai

Lan B. Thai 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: 8664673
    Abstract: A process for forming a pixel circuit is disclosed comprising: (a) providing a transparent support; (b) forming a multicolor mask having at least four different color patterns; (c) forming integrated electronic components of the pixel circuit having at least four layers of patterned functional material comprising a first conductor, a dielectric, a semiconductor, and a second conductor each layer of patterned functional material corresponding to the four different color patterns of the multicolor mask. The functional material is patterned using a photopattern corresponding to each color pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Lyn M. Irving, David H. Levy, Lan B. Thai
  • Publication number: 20120181554
    Abstract: A process for forming a pixel circuit is disclosed comprising: (a) providing a transparent support; (b) forming a multicolor mask having at least four different color patterns; (c) forming integrated electronic components of the pixel circuit having at least four layers of patterned functional material comprising a first conductor, a dielectric, a semiconductor, and a second conductor each layer of patterned functional material corresponding to the four different color patterns of the multicolor mask. The functional material is patterned using a photopattern corresponding to each color pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Lyn M. Irving, David H. Levy, Lan B. Thai
  • Patent number: 8173355
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for forming a structure comprising: (a) providing a transparent support; (b) forming a color mask having a selected absorption spectral range wherein the color mask has an effectively transparent portion and a partially absorptive portion, wherein the partially absorptive portion includes at least two portions having different optical densities within the absorption spectral range; (c) coating a layer of a photopatternable material sensitive to visible light in the absorption spectral range; (d) exposing and developing the photopatternable material to form a photopattern corresponding to at least one of said two portions of the partially absorptive portion; and (e) depositing and patterning a layer of functional material such that a pattern of functional material results corresponding to the at least one of said two portions of the partially absorptive portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Lyn M. Irving, Mark E. Irving, Lan B. Thai
  • Patent number: 8153352
    Abstract: A process for forming a pixel circuit is disclosed comprising: (a) providing a transparent support; (b) forming a multicolor mask having at least four different color patterns; (c) forming integrated electronic components of the pixel circuit having at least four layers of patterned functional material comprising a first conductor, a dielectric, a semiconductor, and a second conductor each layer of patterned functional material corresponding to the four different color patterns of the multicolor mask. The functional material is patterned using a photopattern corresponding to each color pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Lyn M. Irving, David H. Levy, Lan B. Thai
  • Publication number: 20090130398
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for forming a structure comprising: (a) providing a transparent support; (b) forming a color mask having a selected absorption spectral range wherein the color mask has an effectively transparent portion and a partially absorptive portion, wherein the partially absorptive portion includes at least two portions having different optical densities within the absorption spectral range; (c) coating a layer of a photopatternable material sensitive to visible light in the absorption spectral range; (d) exposing and developing the photopatternable material to form a photopattern corresponding to at least one of said two portions of the partially absorptive portion; and (e) depositing and patterning a layer of functional material such that a pattern of functional material results corresponding to the at least one of said two portions of the partially absorptive portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Lyn M. Irving, Mark E. Irving, Lan B. Thai
  • Publication number: 20090130600
    Abstract: A process for forming a pixel circuit is disclosed comprising: (a) providing a transparent support; (b) forming a multicolor mask having at least four different color patterns; (c) forming integrated electronic components of the pixel circuit having at least four layers of patterned functional material comprising a first conductor, a dielectric, a semiconductor, and a second conductor each layer of patterned functional material corresponding to the four different color patterns of the multicolor mask. The functional material is patterned using a photopattern corresponding to each color pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Lyn M. Irving, David H. Levy, Lan B. Thai
  • Patent number: 6426167
    Abstract: An overcoat composition for imaging products containing: 30-95 weight %, based on the dry laydown of the overcoat, of a hydrophobic polymer, said hydrophobic polymer being homopolymers or copolymers containing at least 30% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers, of the monomer described in structurel; and 5 to 70 weight %, based on the dry laydown of the overcoat, of gelatin: wherein: R is H, CH3, C2H5, and C3H7; and X1, X2, X3, X4 and X5 are H, F, Cl, Br, I, CN, CH3O, C2H5O, C3H7O, C4H9O, CH3, C2H5, C3H7, n-C4H9, sec-C4H9, tert-C4H9, CF3, C2F5, C3F7, iso-C3F7, n-C4F9, sec-C4F9, tert-C4F9, CH3NH, (CH3)2N, n-C5H11, C4H9, n-C6H13, n-C7H15, n-C8H17, n-C9H19, n-C10H21, or n-C12H25.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Hwei-Ling Yau, Lan B. Thai, Jin-Shan Wang, Tienteh Chen
  • Publication number: 20020015902
    Abstract: An overcoat composition for imaging products containing: 30-95 weight %, based on the dry laydown of the overcoat, of a hydrophobic polymer, said hydrophobic polymer being homopolymers or copolymers containing at least 30% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers, of the monomer described in structurel; and 5 to 70 weight %, based on the dry laydown of the overcoat, of gelatin: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 1999
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: HWEI-LING YAU, LAN B. THAI, JIN-SHAN WANG, TIENTEH CHEN
  • Patent number: 6268101
    Abstract: The present invention relates to imaging elements, including photographic elements and recording media, having a protective overcoat that resists fingerprints, common stains, and spills. More particularly, the present invention provides a water permeable overcoat during image formation but that is water resistant in the final processed product. The overcoat, before formation of the image, comprises polyurethane particles in a gelatin-containing matrix. Subsequent to formation of the image, the overcoat is heat fused, resulting in the formation of a water-resistant continuous protective overcoat that provides excellent scratch and spill resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Paul D. Yacobucci, Hwei-Ling Yau, Catherine A. Falkner, Lan B. Thai
  • Patent number: 5958660
    Abstract: This invention comprises a composition containing a hydrophilic colloid and a water soluble polymer of boric acid, and optionally a hardening agent for the hydrophilic colloid. The hydrophilic colloid is preferably gelatin. This invention also comprises a photographic element in which at least one layer thereof contains a hydrophilic colloid and a water-soluble polymer of boric acid and a method of making the photographic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey F. Taylor, Tien-teh Chen, Hwei-Ling Yau, Elmer C. Flood, Lan B. Thai
  • Patent number: 5244763
    Abstract: Reducing agents for oxidized developing agents and light sensitive elements containing the reducing agents wherein the reducing agents comprise a polymer having gallic acid or gallic acid derivative moieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Ralph B. Nielsen, Lan B. Thai, Hwei-ling Yau
  • Patent number: 5198517
    Abstract: Reducing agents for oxidized developing agents and light sensitive elements containing the reducing agents wherein the reducing agents comprise a polymer having gallic acid or gallic acid derivative moieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Ralph B. Neilsen, Lan B. Thai, Hwei-ling Yau