Patents by Inventor Mark A. Hollis
Mark A. Hollis 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).
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Publication number: 20180212026Abstract: New compositions of matter and device constructs are disclosed in the form of diamond material layers or films having one or more surfaces treated with chemically active radicals, e.g., photo-radical or thermal-radical generators to reduce and stabilize their surface resistance. The compositions exhibit stable, markedly lower surface resistances, e.g., below about 3 k? sq?1 or between about 3 and 2 k? sq?1 or below 2 k? sq?1, or below 1 k? sq?1, or lower. In certain embodiments, the diamond material is a epitaxial layer grown on a substrate, e.g., by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and can have a thickness ranging from about 1 nm to 1 mm, preferably from about 10 nm to 500 ?m, or from about 100 nm to 10 ?m. The invention also encompasses semiconductor devices fabricated from the surface-modified diamond materials disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Theodore H. Fedynyshyn, Michael W. Geis, Mark A. Hollis
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Patent number: 9991113Abstract: A buffer layer is employed to fabricate diamond membranes and allow reuse of diamond substrates. In this approach, diamond membranes are fabricated on the buffer layer, which in turn is disposed on a diamond substrate that is lattice-matched to the diamond membrane. The weak bonding between the buffer layer and the diamond substrate allows ready release of the fabricated diamond membrane. The released diamond membrane is transferred to another substrate to fabricate diamond devices, while the diamond substrate is reused for another fabrication.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jeehwan Kim, Dirk Robert Englund, Mark A. Hollis, Travis Wade, Michael Geis, Richard Molnar
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Publication number: 20170162738Abstract: According to some aspects, an apparatus for converting electromagnetic radiation into electric power is provided, comprising a first layer comprising a first semiconductor material, an absorber in contact with the first layer, a second layer comprising a second semiconductor material, the second layer being in contact with the absorber, and a reflector to reflect at least a portion of electromagnetic radiation passing through the second layer. According to some aspects, a method of forming an apparatus for converting electromagnetic radiation into electric power is provided, comprising forming a reflector on a substrate, forming a first layer in contact with the reflector, the first layer comprising a first semiconductor material, forming an absorber in contact with the first layer, and forming a second layer in contact with the absorber, the second layer comprising a second semiconductor material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jesse H Mills, Jeremy S. Coombs, Joshua L. Wilson, Mark A. Hollis, Franz Busse, Kenneth Alexander Diest
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Patent number: 9671670Abstract: An electro-optic modulator imparts the information contained in an electrical signal traveling along a transmission line onto an optical carrier by using signal-related variations in the electrical signal's voltage to modulate the refractive index or absorption in an electro-optic material through which the optical carrier propagates. For optimal bandwidth and modulation efficiency, the microwave and optical waves should be matched in velocity. However, conventional microwave transmission lines have a microwave velocity that is somewhat higher than the optical group velocity in typical optical waveguides. Tuning a microwave transmission line's capacitance reduces the microwave velocity, but also reduces the impedance below the 50? impedance of most microwave components. Conversely, tuning the microwave transmission line's inductance makes it possible to match the microwave velocity to the optical group velocity over bandwidths of 100 GHz or greater while maintaining a microwave impedance of 50?.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Mark A. Hollis, Reuel B. Swint, Dominic Siriani, Joseph P. Donnelly, Paul William Juodawlkis
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Patent number: 9494579Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of soluble antigens. In particular, the methods provide for the detection of soluble proteins and chemicals. In addition, the invention provides methods of detecting a nucleic acid sequence in a sample. Also described is an emittor cell comprising an Fc receptor and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more antibodies. Also provided is an optoelectronic sensor device for detecting a target particle in a plurality of samples.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Eric D. Schwoebel, James D. Harper, Martha S. Petrovick, Frances E. Nargi, Todd H. Rider, Kristine E. Hogan, Richard H. Mathews, Joseph Lacirignola, Mark Hennessy, Trina R. Vian, Rose M. Joseph, Raymond S. Uttaro, Shaun Berry, Bernadette Johnson, Mark A. Hollis
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Publication number: 20160268467Abstract: According to some aspects, an apparatus for converting electromagnetic radiation into electric power is provided, comprising a first layer comprising a first semiconductor material, an absorber in contact with the first layer, a second layer comprising a second semiconductor material, the second layer being in contact with the absorber, and a reflector to reflect at least a portion of electromagnetic radiation passing through the second layer. According to some aspects, a method of forming an apparatus for converting electromagnetic radiation into electric power is provided, comprising forming a reflector on a substrate, forming a first layer in contact with the reflector, the first layer comprising a first semiconductor material, forming an absorber in contact with the first layer, and forming a second layer in contact with the absorber, the second layer comprising a second semiconductor material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jesse H Mills, Jeremy S. Coombs, Joshua L. Wilson, Mark A. Hollis, Franz Busse, Kenneth Alexander Diest
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Publication number: 20160202592Abstract: An electro-optic modulator imparts the information contained in an electrical signal traveling along a transmission line onto an optical carrier by using signal-related variations in the electrical signal's voltage to modulate the refractive index or absorption in an electro-optic material through which the optical carrier propagates. For optimal bandwidth and modulation efficiency, the microwave and optical waves should be matched in velocity. However, conventional microwave transmission lines have a microwave velocity that is somewhat higher than the optical group velocity in typical optical waveguides. Tuning a microwave transmission line's capacitance reduces the microwave velocity, but also reduces the impedance below the 50? impedance of most microwave components. Conversely, tuning the microwave transmission line's inductance makes it possible to match the microwave velocity to the optical group velocity over bandwidths of 100 GHz or greater while maintaining a microwave impedance of 50?.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Mark A. Hollis, Reuel B. Swint, Dominic Siriani, Joseph P. Donnelly, Paul William Juodawlkis
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Publication number: 20150050723Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of soluble antigens. In particular, the methods provide for the detection of soluble proteins and chemicals. In addition, the invention provides methods of detecting a nucleic acid sequence in a sample. Also described is an emittor cell comprising an Fc receptor and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more antibodies. Also provided is an optoelectronic sensor device for detecting a target particle in a plurality of samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Eric D. Schwoebel, James D. Harper, Martha S. Petrovick, Frances E. Nargi, Todd H. Rider, Kristine E. Hogan, Richard H. Mathews, Joseph Lacirignola, Mark Hennessy, Trina R. Vian, Rose M. Joseph, Raymond S. Uttaro, Shaun Berry, Bernadette Johnson, Mark A. Hollis
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Patent number: 8835127Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of soluble antigens. In particular, the methods provide for the detection of soluble proteins and chemicals. In addition, the invention provides methods of detecting a nucleic acid sequence in a sample. Also described is an emittor cell comprising an Fc receptor and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more antibodies. Also provided is an optoelectronic sensor device for detecting a target particle in a plurality of samples.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Eric D. Schwoebel, James D. Harper, Martha S. Petrovick, Frances E. Nargi, Todd H. Rider, Kristine E. Hogan, Richard H. Mathews, Joseph Lacirignola, Mark Hennessy, Trina R. Vian, Rose M. Joseph, Raymond S. Uttaro, Shaun Berry, Bernadette Johnson, Mark A. Hollis
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Publication number: 20120135404Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of soluble antigens. In particular, the methods provide for the detection of soluble proteins and chemicals. In addition, the invention provides methods of detecting a nucleic acid sequence in a sample. Also described is an emittor cell comprising an Fc receptor and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more antibodies. Also provided is an optoelectronic sensor device for detecting a target particle in a plurality of samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Eric. D. Schwoebel, James D. Harper, Martha S. Petrovick, Frances E. Nargi, Todd H. Rider, Kristine E. Hogan, Richard H. Mathews, Joseph Lacirignola, Mark Hennessy, Trina R. Vian, Rose M. Joseph, Raymond S. Uttaro, Shaun Berry, Bernadette Johnson, Mark A. Hollis
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Patent number: 8067184Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of soluble antigens. In particular, the methods provide for the detection of soluble proteins and chemicals. In addition, the invention provides methods of detecting a nucleic acid sequence in a sample. Also described is an emittor cell comprising an Fc receptor and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more antibodies. Also provided is an optoelectronic sensor device for detecting a target particle in a plurality of samples.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Eric D. Schwoebel, James D. Harper, Martha S. Petrovick, Frances E. Nargi, Todd H. Rider, Kristine E. Hogan, Richard H. Mathews, Joseph Lacirignola, Mark Hennessy, Trina R. Vian, Rose M. Joseph, Raymond S. Uttaro, Shaun Berry, Bernadette Johnson, Mark A. Hollis
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Patent number: 8062846Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a nucleic acid component of a sample for amplification includes a porous support having an agent that deactivates a nucleic acid amplification inhibitor component of the sample. The apparatus further includes a housing with an opening and defining an interior. The interior of the housing is in fluid communication with the porous support, and at least a portion of a fluid directed through the opening is directed through at least a portion of the porous support. The apparatus also includes a magnetic substrate for separating nucleic acid from a sample.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Smiths Detection-Edgewood, Inc.Inventors: Laura T. Bortolin, Lalitha Parameswaran, James Harper, Johanna Bobrow, Mark A. Hollis, Drew Chapman Brown, Eric Scott Clasen, John Calvin Schmidt
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Publication number: 20100041031Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of soluble antigens. In particular, the methods provide for the detection of soluble proteins and chemicals. In addition, the invention provides methods of detecting a nucleic acid sequence in a sample. Also described is an emittor cell comprising an Fc receptor and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more antibodies. Also provided is an optoelectronic sensor device for detecting a target particle in a plurality of samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Eric D. Schwoebel, James D. Harper, Martha S. Petrovick, Frances E. Nargi, Todd H. Rider, Kristine E. Hogan, Richard H. Mathews, Joseph Lacirignola, Mark Hennessy, Trina R. Vian, Rose M. Joseph, Raymond S. Uttaro, Shaun Berry, Bernadette Johnson, Mark A. Hollis
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Patent number: 7422860Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of soluble antigens. In particular, the methods provide for the detection of soluble proteins and chemicals. In addition, the invention provides methods of detecting a nucleic acid sequence in a sample. Also described is an emittor cell comprising an Fc receptor and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more antibodies. Also provided is an optoelectronic sensor device for detecting a target particle in a plurality of samples.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Eric D. Schwoebel, James D. Harper, Martha S. Petrovick, Frances E. Nargi, Todd H. Rider, Kristine E. Hogan, Richard H. Mathews, Joseph Lacirignola, Mark Hennessy, Trina R. Vian, Rose M. Joseph, Raymond S. Uttaro, Shaun Berry, Bernadette Johnson, Mark A. Hollis
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Publication number: 20080166705Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods for the detection of soluble antigens. In particular, the methods provide for the detection of soluble proteins and chemicals. In addition, the invention provides methods of detecting a nucleic acid sequence in a sample. Also described is an emittor cell comprising an Fc receptor and an emittor molecule for the detection of a target particle in a sample wherein the target particle to be detected is bound by one or more antibodies. Also provided is an optoelectronic sensor device for detecting a target particle in a plurality of samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Eric D. Schwoebel, James D. Harper, Martha S. Petrovick, Frances E. Nargi, Todd H. Rider, Kristine E. Hogan, Richard H. Mathews, Joseph Lacirignola, Mark Hennessy, Trina R. Vian, Rose M. Joseph, Raymond S. Uttaro, Shaun Berry, Bernadette Johnson, Mark A. Hollis
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Publication number: 20080131949Abstract: A method for preparing a nucleic acid component of a sample for amplification includes contacting the sample with a porous support that deactivates a nucleic acid amplification inhibitor component of the sample and directing a fluid through the porous support, whereby the nucleic acid component of the sample is directed through at least a portion of the porous support and is separated from the support, thereby preparing the nucleic acid component for amplification. The sample is separated from raw sample components through means that include a magnetic substrate. An apparatus suitable for conducting the method of the invention also is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Laura T. Bortolin, Lalitha Parameswaran, James Harper, Johanna Bobrow, Mark A. Hollis, Drew Chapman Brown, Eric Scott Clasen, John Calvin Schmidt
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Patent number: 7217513Abstract: A method for preparing a nucleic acid component of a sample for amplification includes contacting the sample with a porous support that deactivates a nucleic acid amplification inhibitor component of the sample and directing a fluid through the porous support, whereby the nucleic acid component of the sample is directed through at least a portion of the porous support and is separated from the support, thereby preparing the nucleic acid component for amplification.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Lalitha Parameswaran, Albert Young, Laura T. Bortolin, Mark A. Hollis, James Harper, Johanna Bobrow
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Publication number: 20040126783Abstract: A method for preparing a nucleic acid component of a sample for amplification includes contacting the sample with a porous support that deactivates a nucleic acid amplification inhibitor component of the sample and directing a fluid through the porous support, whereby the nucleic acid component of the sample is directed through at least a portion of the porous support and is separated from the support, thereby preparing the nucleic acid component for amplification. The sample is separated from raw sample components through means that include a magnetic substrate. An apparatus suitable for conducting the method of the invention also is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Smiths Detection-Edgewood, Inc.,Inventors: Laura T. Bortolin, Lalitha Parameswaran, James Harper, Johanna Bobrow, Mark A. Hollis, Drew Chapman Brown, Eric Scott Clasen, John Calvin Schmidt
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Publication number: 20030129614Abstract: A method for preparing a nucleic acid component of a sample for amplification includes contacting the sample with a porous support that deactivates a nucleic acid amplification inhibitor component of the sample and directing a fluid through the porous support, whereby the nucleic acid component of the sample is directed through at least a portion of the porous support and is separated from the support, thereby preparing the nucleic acid component for amplification.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Lalitha Parameswaran, Albert Young, Laura T. Bortolin, Mark A. Hollis, James Harper, Johanna Bobrow
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Patent number: 5846708Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for identifying molecular structures within a sample substance using a monolithic array of test sites formed on a substrate upon which the sample substance is applied. Each test site includes probes formed therein to bond with a predetermined target molecular structure or structures. A signal is applied to the test sites and certain electrical, mechanical and/or optical properties of the test sites are detected to determine which probes have bonded to an associated target molecular structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1992Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: Massachusetts Institiute of TechnologyInventors: Mark A. Hollis, Daniel J. Ehrlich, R. Allen Murphy, Bernard B. Kosicki, Dennis D. Rathman, Richard H. Mathews, Barry E. Burke, Mitch D. Eggers, Michael E. Hogan, Rajender Singh Varma