Patents by Inventor Mike Scobey
Mike Scobey 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: 20230099188Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Mark R. Kozlowski, Eric W. Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy Alexander Dixon, Anshu Ajit Pradhan, Robert Tad Rozbicki
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Publication number: 20220055943Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric W. Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy A. Dixon, Anshu A. Pradhan, Robert T. Rozbicki
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Publication number: 20200124933Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric W. Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy A. Dixon, Anshu A. Pradhan, Robert T. Rozbicki
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Publication number: 20200050072Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric W. Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy A. Dixon, Anshu A. Pradhan, Robert T. Rozbicki
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Patent number: 10551711Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: View, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric W. Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy A. Dixon, Anshu A. Pradhan, Robert T. Rozbicki
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Patent number: 9664974Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: View, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy Dixon, Anshu Pradhan, Robert Rozbicki
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Patent number: 9477129Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: View, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy Dixon, Anshu Pradhan, Robert Rozbicki
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Publication number: 20160103379Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric W. Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy A. Dixon, Anshu A. Pradhan, Robert T. Rozbicki
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Publication number: 20150060264Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy Dixon, Anshu Pradhan, Robert Rozbicki
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Patent number: 8432603Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from poor reliability and poor performance. Some of the difficulties result from inappropriate design and construction of the devices. In order to improve device reliability two layers of an electrochromic device, the counter electrode layer and the electrochromic layer, can each be fabricated to include defined amounts of lithium. Further, the electrochromic device may be subjected to a multistep thermochemical conditioning operation to improve performance. Additionally, careful choice of the materials and morphology of some components of the electrochromic device provides improvements in performance and reliability. In some devices, all layers of the device are entirely solid and inorganic.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: View, Inc.Inventors: Zhongchun Wang, Eric Kurman, Mark Kozlowski, Mike Scobey, Jeremy Dixon, Anshu Pradhan
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Patent number: 8243357Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Soladigm, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy Dixon, Anshu Pradhan, Robert Rozbicki
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Publication number: 20110211247Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: SOLADIGM, INC.Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy Dixon, Anshu Pradhan, Robert Rozbicki
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Patent number: 7826055Abstract: An optical analyzer (14) for performing spectral analysis on an optical beam (18) includes an optical filter (28), a mover (30), an optical launcher (36), and an optical receiver (38). The optical filter (28) includes a filter area (46) that is a narrow band pass type filter having multiple alternative center bandwidths that are distributed along the filter area (46). The mover (30) moves the optical filter (28). The first optical launcher (36) directs the optical beam (18) at the filter area (46) so that the optical beam (18) is near normal incidence to the filter area (46). The optical analyzer (14) can be used to simultaneously monitor multiple optical signals. Additionally, the optical analyzer (14) can include a beam redirector (40) that causes the optical beam (18) to make two passes through the optical filter (28).Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Oclaro Technology LimitedInventors: Mike Scobey, Robert Keys, Rad Sommer
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Publication number: 20100245973Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from poor reliability and poor performance. Some of the difficulties result from inappropriate design and construction of the devices. In order to improve device reliability two layers of an electrochromic device, the counter electrode layer and the electrochromic layer, can each be fabricated to include defined amounts of lithium. Further, the electrochromic device may be subjected to a multistep thermochemical conditioning operation to improve performance. Additionally, careful choice of the materials and morphology of some components of the electrochromic device provides improvements in performance and reliability. In some devices, all layers of the device are entirely solid and inorganic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: SOLADIGM, INC.Inventors: Zhongchun Wang, Eric Kurman, Mark Kozlowski, Mike Scobey, Jeremy Dixon, Anshu Pradhan
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Publication number: 20100243427Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: SOLADIGM, INC.Inventors: Mark Kozlowski, Eric Kurman, Zhongchun Wang, Mike Scobey, Jeremy Dixon, Anshu Pradhan, Robert Rozbicki
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Publication number: 20070291505Abstract: A light source assembly (212) for providing a homogenized light beam (224) includes a first light source (234), a second light source (236), and an optical pipe (228) that defines a pipe passageway (228A). The first light source (234) generates a first light (234A) that is directed into the pipe passageway (228A) at a first region (228I). The second light source (236) generates a second light (236A) that is directed into the pipe passageway (228A) at a second region (228H) that is different than the first region (228I). The optical pipe (228) homogenizing the first light (234A) and the second light (236A). Additionally, the light source assembly (212) can include a third light source (238) that generates a third light (238A) that is directed into the optical pipe (228) at a third region (228G) that is different than the first region (228I) and the second region (228H).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Rance Fortenberry, Peter Egerton, Rad Sommer, Mike Scobey, Brett Bryars
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Publication number: 20070230532Abstract: A display light source (230) includes a gain media (232), an output reflector (246), and a wavelength converter (244) that cooperate to generate a source output beam (260). The gain media (232) generates a media output beam (247) that exits an output facet (232B) of the gain media (232). The media output beam (247) has a first spectral frequency range and a relatively large number of modes. The output reflector (246) is spaced apart from the gain media (232), and the output reflector (246) forms a portion of a laser cavity (251). The wavelength converter (244) is positioned within the laser cavity (251). The wavelength converter (244) converts at least a portion of the media output beam (247) from the first spectral frequency range to a converted beam (258) having at a secondary spectral frequency range. For example, the wavelength converter (244) can double the frequency of the media output beam (247).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Nigel Copner, Rance Fortenberry, Mike Scobey
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Publication number: 20070222994Abstract: An optical analyzer (14) for performing spectral analysis on an optical beam (18) includes an optical filter (28), a mover (30), an optical launcher (36), and an optical receiver (38). The optical filter (28) includes a filter area (46) that is a narrow band pass type filter having multiple alternative center bandwidths that are distributed along the filter area (46). The mover (30) moves the optical filter (28). The first optical launcher (36) directs the optical beam (18) at the filter area (46) so that the optical beam (18) is near normal incidence to the filter area (46). The optical analyzer (14) can be used to simultaneously monitor multiple optical signals. Additionally, the optical analyzer (14) can include a beam redirector (40) that causes the optical beam (18) to make two passes through the optical filter (28).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Mike Scobey, Robert Keys, Rad Sommer