Patents by Inventor Li Wei Tan

Li Wei Tan 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: 9425417
    Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate generally to formulations for use in organic semiconductor layers of organic electronic devices, and more specifically in organic field effect transistors, to organic semiconductor layers prepared from such formulations, and to organic electronic devices and organic field effect transistors encompassing such organic semiconductor layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignees: Merck Patent GmbH, Promerus LLC
    Inventors: Piotr Wierzchowiec, Pawel Miskiewicz, Li Wei Tan, Rashmi Bhintade, Paul Craig Brookes, Larry F. Rhodes, Hugh A. Burgoon
  • Publication number: 20160133863
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel formulations comprising an organic semiconductor (OSC) and one or more organic solvents. The formulation comprises a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 15 mPas and the boiling point of the solvent is at most 400° C. Furthermore, the present invention describes the use of these formulations as inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and OLED devices, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel formulations, and to OE devices, OLED devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Philip Edward May, Mark James, Piotr Wierzchowiec, Stephen Bain, Paul Craig Brookes, Edgar Kluge, Li Wei Tan, David Sparrowe, Magda Goncalves-Miskiewicz
  • Patent number: 9206352
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel formulations comprising an organic semiconductor (OSC) and one or more organic solvents. The formulation comprises a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 15 mPas and the boiling point of the solvent is at most 400° C. Furthermore, the present invention describes the use of these formulations as inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and OLED devices, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel formulations, and to OE devices, OLED devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Philip Edward May, Mark James, Piotr Wierzchowiec, Stephen Bain, Paul Craig Brookes, Edgar Kluge, Li Wei Tan, David Sparrowe, Magda Goncalves-Miskiewicz
  • Publication number: 20150270318
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an organic electronic device, wherein a layer is selectively swelled with a swelling solvent so as to form bank structures allowing the deposition of the semiconductor material in a specific and well-defined area. The present invention further relates to bank structures, organic electronic devices and products or assemblies produced by said process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Rashmi Bhintade, Li Wei Tan, Tomas Backlund
  • Publication number: 20150243914
    Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate generally to formulations for use in organic semiconductor layers of organic electronic devices, and more specifically in organic field effect transistors, to organic semiconductor layers prepared from such formulations, and to organic electronic devices and organic field effect transistors encompassing such organic semiconductor layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Piotr Wierzchowiec, Pawel Miskiewicz, Li Wei Tan, Rashmi Bhintade, Paul Craig Brookes, Larry F. Rhodes, Hugh A. Burgoon
  • Publication number: 20150155494
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to organic semiconductor formulations for use in organic semiconductor layers of organic electronic devices, and more specifically in organic field effect transistors, to organic semiconductor layers prepared from such formulations, and to organic electronic devices and organic field effect transistors encompassing such organic semiconductor layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Li Wei Tan, Rashmi Bhintade, Piotr Wierzchowiec, Changsheng Wang, Nicolas Blouin
  • Patent number: 8878165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the treatment of electrodes in organic electronic (OE) devices, in particular organic field effect transistors (OFETs), to devices prepared by such a process, and to materials and formulations used in such a process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Pawel Miskiewicz, Li Wei Tan, Tomas Backlund, Paul Craig Brookes, David Sparrowe, Toby Cull, Giles Lloyd
  • Publication number: 20130161602
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for modifying the electrodes in an organic electronic (OE) device, in particular an organic field effect transistor (OFET), and to an OE device prepared by using such a process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Mark James, Li Wei Tan
  • Publication number: 20130069020
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel formulations comprising an organic semiconductor (OSC) and one or more organic solvents. The formulation comprises a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 15 mPas and the boiling point of the solvent is at most 400° C. Furthermore, the present invention describes the use of these formulations as inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and OLED devices, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel formulations, and to OE devices, OLED devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Philip Edward May, Mark James, Piotr Wierzchowiec, Stephen Bain, Paul Craig Brookes, Edgar Kluge, Li Wei Tan, David Sparrowe, Magda Goncalves-Miskiewicz
  • Publication number: 20120319097
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the treatment of electrodes in organic electronic (OE) devices, in particular organic field effect transistors (OFETs), to devices prepared by such a process, and to materials and formulations used in such a process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Pawel Miskiewicz, Li Wei Tan, Tomas Backlund, Paul Craig Brookes, David Sparrowe, Toby Cull, Giles Lloyd
  • Publication number: 20100207520
    Abstract: A light emissive device structure and a method for forming a light emissive device structure are provided. The structure comprises a transparent substrate; a transparent electrode formed on the transparent substrate; one or more light emitting layers formed on the first transparent electrode; a reflective electrode formed on the one or more light emitting layers; and a textured layer formed on the transparent substrate for enhancing light contrast of the device. Advantageously, the structure further comprises a gradient refractive index layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Furong Zhu, Li Wei Tan, Pooi Kwan Liew, Kian Soo Ong
  • Publication number: 20090260527
    Abstract: A machine can be used as a yogurt maker, warm appliance and refrigerator in the household, consists of: a thermally insulated fermentation compartment, a thermocouple or a temperature sensor, a thermoelectric assembly, a selective function switch, a safety door switch, a controller, and at least one milk container. Such units, controlled through pre-programmed cycles, can perform a variety of tasks: It is able to automatically prepare yogurt by distributing transformation culture into milk following the gradual warming, incubation and natural cooling processes; fermentation time is automatically set according to the load production and environment temperature; afterwards, maintain yogurt with cold temperature for extended periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: ACU-MED Technology LLC
    Inventors: Yushen Qian, Sen Liang, Li Wei Tan, Yao Chen, Ziye Qian
  • Publication number: 20080066628
    Abstract: A machine can be used as both a yogurt maker and refrigerator in the household, consists of: a thermally insulated fermentation compartment, thermal couple, heating element, evaporator, expansion valve, refrigerant compressor, condenser, fan, selective switch, safety door switch, ultraviolet lamp, controller, and at least one milk container. Such units, controlled through pre-programmed cycles, can perform a variety of tasks: they are able to automatically disinfect the fermentation compartment and exterior of milk containers with conditions of 60° C.˜80° C., dry air, and ultraviolet light; prepare yogurt by distributing transformation culture into milk; maintain cold temperature for extended periods of time; subsequent self-disinfection to decrease contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: ACU-MED Technology LLC
    Inventors: Yushen Qian, Li Wei Tan, Yao Chen, Ziye Qian