Patents by Inventor Michael Laughner

Michael Laughner 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: 11545597
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes an LED having a (e.g., top) light output surface, a ceramic phosphor, and an adhesive layer positioned to attach the top of the LED to the ceramic phosphor. In one embodiment the adhesive layer is composed of multiple separate patches (regions) that define at least one channel therebetween, with the channel being open to an environment to permit oxygen permeation. The adhesive layer can be applied by a patternable dispensing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Bernardo Roitman, Michael Laughner
  • Patent number: 11233175
    Abstract: Devices and techniques are disclosed herein which include a first LED device layer, a second LED device layer, and an adhesive bondline disposed between the first LED device layer and the second LED device layer. The adhesive bondline includes a bondline thickness, a plurality of spacers disposed within the adhesive bondline, and a silicone matrix. The plurality of spacers may have a diameter or a shortest axis between 0.5 and 10 micrometers and the coefficient of variation is 10% or less. The plurality of spacers may be include SiO2, alumina, soda lime glass, may be inorganic, or polymeric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: LUMILEDS LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Bernardo Roitman, Sujan-Ehsan Wadud, Michael Laughner, William David Collins, III, Darren Dunphy, Prashant Kumar Singh
  • Publication number: 20200194629
    Abstract: Devices and techniques are disclosed herein which include a first LED device layer, a second LED device layer, and an adhesive bondline disposed between the first LED device layer and the second LED device layer. The adhesive bondline includes a bondline thickness, a plurality of spacers disposed within the adhesive bondline, and a silicone matrix. The plurality of spacers may have a diameter or a shortest axis between 0.5 and 10 micrometers and the coefficient of variation is 10% or less. The plurality of spacers may be include SiO2, alumina, soda lime glass, may be inorganic, or polymeric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: LUMILEDS HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Daniel Bernardo ROITMAN, Sujan-Ehsan WADUD, Michael LAUGHNER, William COLLINS, Darren DUNPHY, Prashant Kumar SINGH
  • Publication number: 20200105979
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes an LED having a (e.g., top) light output surface, a ceramic phosphor, and an adhesive layer positioned to attach the top of the LED to the ceramic phosphor. In one embodiment the adhesive layer is composed of multiple separate patches (regions) that define at least one channel therebetween, with the channel being open to an environment to permit oxygen permeation. The adhesive layer can be applied by a patternable dispensing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Bernardo ROITMAN, Michael LAUGHNER
  • Patent number: 10600937
    Abstract: Devices and techniques are disclosed herein which include a first LED device layer, a second LED device layer, and an adhesive bondline disposed between the first LED device layer and the second LED device layer. The adhesive bondline includes a bondline thickness, a plurality of spacers disposed within the adhesive bondline, and a silicone matrix. The plurality of spacers may have a diameter or a shortest axis between 0.5 and 10 micrometers and the coefficient of variation is 10% or less. The plurality of spacers may be include SiO2, alumina, soda lime glass, may be inorganic, or polymeric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: LUMILEDS HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Daniel Bernardo Roitman, Sujan-Ehsan Wadud, Michael Laughner, William Collins, Darren Dunphy, Prashant Kumar Singh
  • Publication number: 20200091377
    Abstract: Devices and techniques are disclosed herein which include a first LED device layer, a second LED device layer, and an adhesive bondline disposed between the first LED device layer and the second LED device layer. The adhesive bondline includes a bondline thickness, a plurality of spacers disposed within the adhesive bondline, and a silicone matrix. The plurality of spacers may have a diameter or a shortest axis between 0.5 and 10 micrometers and the coefficient of variation is 10% or less. The plurality of spacers may be include SiO2, alumina, soda lime glass, may be inorganic, or polymeric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Lumileds Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Daniel Bernardo Roitman, Sujan-Ehsan Wadud, Michael Laughner, William Collins, Darren Dunphy, Prashant Kumar Singh
  • Patent number: 9142663
    Abstract: Methods of forming silicon carbide power devices are provided. An n? silicon carbide layer is provided on a silicon carbide substrate. A p-type silicon carbide well region is provided on the n? silicon carbide layer. A buried region of p+ silicon carbide is provided on the p-type silicon carbide well region. An n+ region of silicon carbide is provided on the buried region of p+ silicon carbide. A channel region of the power device is adjacent the buried region of p+ silicon carbide and the n+ region of silicon carbide. An n? region is provided on the channel region and a portion of the n? region is removed from the channel region so that a portion of the n? region remains on the channel region to provide a reduction in a surface roughness of the channel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Mrinal K. Das, Michael Laughner
  • Publication number: 20150028354
    Abstract: Methods of forming silicon carbide power devices are provided. An n? silicon carbide layer is provided on a silicon carbide substrate. A p-type silicon carbide well region is provided on the n? silicon carbide layer. A buried region of p+ silicon carbide is provided on the p-type silicon carbide well region. An n+ region of silicon carbide is provided on the buried region of p+ silicon carbide. A channel region of the power device is adjacent the buried region of p+ silicon carbide and the n+ region of silicon carbide. An n? region is provided on the channel region and a portion of the n? region is removed from the channel region so that a portion of the n? region remains on the channel region to provide a reduction in a surface roughness of the channel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Mrinal K. Das, Michael Laughner
  • Patent number: 8859366
    Abstract: Methods of forming silicon carbide power devices are provided. An n? silicon carbide layer is provided on a silicon carbide substrate. A p-type silicon carbide well region is provided on the n? silicon carbide layer. A buried region of p+ silicon carbide is provided on the p-type silicon carbide well region. An n+ region of silicon carbide is provided on the buried region of p+ silicon carbide. A channel region of the power device is adjacent the buried region of p+ silicon carbide and the n+ region of silicon carbide. An n? region is provided on the channel region and a portion of the n? region is removed from the channel region so that a portion of the n? region remains on the channel region to provide a reduction in a surface roughness of the channel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Mrinal K. Das, Michael Laughner
  • Publication number: 20120228638
    Abstract: Methods of forming silicon carbide power devices are provided. An n? silicon carbide layer is provided on a silicon carbide substrate. A p-type silicon carbide well region is provided on the n? silicon carbide layer. A buried region of p+ silicon carbide is provided on the p-type silicon carbide well region. An n+ region of silicon carbide is provided on the buried region of p+ silicon carbide. A channel region of the power device is adjacent the buried region of p+ silicon carbide and the n+ region of silicon carbide. An n? region is provided on the channel region and a portion of the n? region is removed from the channel region so that a portion of the n? region remains on the channel region to provide a reduction in a surface roughness of the channel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Mrinal K. Das, Michael Laughner
  • Patent number: 8188483
    Abstract: Power devices are provided including a p-type conductivity well region and a buried p+ conductivity region in the p-type conductivity well region. An n+ conductivity region is provided on the buried p+ conductivity region. A channel region of the power device is provided adjacent the buried p+ conductivity region and n+ conductivity region, the channel region of the power device having a root mean square (RMS) surface roughness of less than about 1.0 ?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Mrinal K. Das, Michael Laughner
  • Patent number: 7943952
    Abstract: Methods for fabricating LED packages comprising providing an LED chip and covering at least part of it with a liquid medium. An optical element is provided and placed on the liquid medium. The optical element is allowed to settle to a desired level and the liquid medium is cured. LED packages are also disclosed that are fabricated using the disclosed methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Ban P. Loh, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr., Peter Andrews, Yankun Fu, Michael Laughner, Ronan Letoquin
  • Publication number: 20090261351
    Abstract: Power devices are provided including a p-type conductivity well region and a buried p+ conductivity region in the p-type conductivity well region. An n+ conductivity region is provided on the buried p+ conductivity region. A channel region of the power device is provided adjacent the buried p+ conductivity region and n+ conductivity region, the channel region of the power device having a root mean square (RMS) surface roughness of less than about 1.0 ?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Mrinal K. Das, Michael Laughner
  • Patent number: 7528040
    Abstract: Methods of forming silicon carbide power devices are provided. An n? silicon carbide layer is provided on a silicon carbide substrate. A p-type silicon carbide well region is provided on the n? silicon carbide layer. A buried region of p+ silicon carbide is provided on the p-type silicon carbide well region. An n+ region of silicon carbide is provided on the buried region of p+ silicon carbide. A channel region of the power device is adjacent the buried region of p+ silicon carbide and the n+ region of silicon carbide. An n? region is provided on the channel region and a portion of the n? region is removed from the channel region so that a portion of the n? region remains on the channel region to provide a reduction in a surface roughness of the channel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Mrinal K. Das, Michael Laughner
  • Patent number: 7422634
    Abstract: A high quality single crystal wafer of SiC is disclosed. The wafer has a diameter of at least about 3 inches, a warp of less than about 5 ?m, a bow less than about 5 ?m, and a total thickness variation of less than about 2.0 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Powell, William H. Brixius, Robert Tyler Leonard, Davis Andrew McClure, Michael Laughner
  • Publication number: 20070219321
    Abstract: Olefinic interpolymer compositions comprising the olefinic interpolymer, residuals from a transition metal catalyst and boron containing activator package, and a charge dissipation modifier and methods for making them. The compositions have dissipation factors that are at least 50% less than the corresponding olefinic interpolymer compositions which have not been treated with charge dissipation modifiers. The compositions are useful in wire and cable applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Ortiz, Peter Fox, Raymond Laakso, Gary Marchand, Steven Oriani, Walter Schmiegel, Michael Laughner, Deepak Parikh
  • Publication number: 20070203314
    Abstract: Shear-thinning ethylene/?-olefin and ethylene/?-olefin/diene monomer interpolymers that do not include a traditional branch-inducing monomer such as norbornadiene are prepared at an elevated temperature in an atmosphere that has little or no hydrogen using a constrained geometry complex catalyst and an activating cocatalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Larry Cady, Morgan Hughes, Michael Laughner, Larry Meiske, Deepak Parikh
  • Publication number: 20060287415
    Abstract: Olefinic interpolymer compositions comprising the olefinic interpolymer, residuals from a transition metal catalyst and boron containing activator package, and a charge dissipation modifier and methods for making them. The compositions have dissipation factors that are at least 50% less than the corresponding olefinic interpolymer compositions which have not been treated with charge dissipation modifiers. The compositions are useful in wire and cable applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Ortiz, Peter Fox, Raymond Laakso, Gary Marchand, Steven Oriani, Walter Schmiegel, Michael Laughner, Deepak Parikh
  • Publication number: 20060270103
    Abstract: Methods of forming silicon carbide power devices are provided. An n? silicon carbide layer is provided on a silicon carbide substrate. A p-type silicon carbide well region is provided on the n? silicon carbide layer. A buried region of p+ silicon carbide is provided on the p-type silicon carbide well region. An n+ region of silicon carbide is provided on the buried region of p+ silicon carbide. A channel region of the power device is adjacent the buried region of p+ silicon carbide and the n+ region of silicon carbide. An n? region is provided on the channel region and a portion of the n? region is removed from the channel region so that a portion of the n? region remains on the channel region to provide a reduction in a surface roughness of the channel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Mrinal Das, Michael Laughner
  • Publication number: 20060225645
    Abstract: A high quality single crystal wafer of SiC is disclosed. The wafer has a diameter of at least about 3 inches, a warp of less than about 5 ?m, a bow less than about 5 ?m, and a total thickness variation of less than about 2.0 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Adrian Powell, William Brixius, Robert Leonard, Davis McClure, Michael Laughner