Patents by Inventor Michael R. Westcott

Michael R. Westcott 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).

  • Low process temperature thin film phosphor for electroluminescent displays
    Patent number: 7811678
    Abstract: The invention is a thin film phosphor structure that can be processed on a substrate comprising glass or glass ceramic coated with thin film electrode strips at lower temperatures. The improved phosphor structure for use in a thick film dielectric electroluminescent display comprises a phosphor laminate of a blue light emitting phosphor thin film layer and a thin fluoride containing layer provided directly adjacent the phosphor thin film layer, wherein the fluoride containing layer is provided on the top and/or bottom of the phosphor thin film layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: iFire IP Corporation
    Inventors: Wu Li, Michael R. Westcott
  • Insertion layer for thick film electroluminescent displays
    Patent number: 6589674
    Abstract: The performance and stability of thick film electroluminescent displays is enhanced by a non-porous layer inserted between the thick film dielectric layer and thin film phosphor structures in these displays. The inserted layer facilitates increased luminance, increased energy efficiency and improved operating stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: iFire Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Wu Li, Yongbao Xin, Michael R. Westcott
  • Insertion layer for thick film electroluminescent displays
    Publication number: 20020094451
    Abstract: The performance and stability of thick film electroluminescent displays is enhanced by a non-porous layer inserted between the thick film dielectric layer and thin film phosphor structures in these displays. The inserted layer facilitates increased luminance, increased energy efficiency and improved operating stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Wu Li, Yongbao Xin, Michael R. Westcott