Patents by Inventor Paul J. Richter

Paul J. Richter 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).

  • Devices, systems and methods for effluent removal from furnace process gas
    Patent number: 11859908
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for effluent or flux removal from a gas are disclosed. In one aspect the system includes at least one tube having a body including an interior passageway enabling fluidic flow therethrough; and a plurality of openings disposed along a length of the body in fluidic communication with the interior passageway, thereby enabling withdrawal of the gas laden with the effluent exterior to the at least one tube through the plurality of openings into the interior passageway of the at least one tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Paul J. Richter
  • METHOD OF IN-LINE DIFFUSION FOR SOLAR CELLS
    Publication number: 20150255662
    Abstract: A method is provided for the simultaneous diffusion of dopants of different types on respective sides of a solar cell wafer in a single stage process. The dopants are applied to respective sides of the wafer in wet chemical form preferably by pad printing. The doping materials can be applied to the entire wafer surface or effective area thereof, or can be applied in a pattern to suit the intended solar cell configuration. In a typical embodiment, the dopants are boron and phosphorus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Frank J. Bottari
  • Method of in-line diffusion for solar cells
    Patent number: 9093598
    Abstract: A method is provided for the simultaneous diffusion of dopants of different types on respective sides of a solar cell wafer in a single stage process. The dopants are applied to respective sides of the wafer in wet chemical form preferably by pad printing. The doping materials can be applied to the entire wafer surface or effective area thereof, or can be applied in a pattern to suit the intended solar cell configuration. In a typical embodiment, the dopants are boron and phosphorus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: BTU International, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Frank Bottari
  • Method of In-Line Diffusion for Solar Cells
    Publication number: 20140308805
    Abstract: A method is provided for the simultaneous diffusion of dopants of different types on respective sides of a solar cell wafer in a single stage process. The dopants are applied to respective sides of the wafer in wet chemical form preferably by pad printing. The doping materials can be applied to the entire wafer surface or effective area thereof, or can be applied in a pattern to suit the intended solar cell configuration. In a typical embodiment, the dopants are boron and phosphorus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Frank Bottari
  • Wiring harness and touch sensor incorporating same
    Patent number: 8194044
    Abstract: A wiring harness and a touch sensor incorporating same are disclosed. The touch sensor includes a sensing electrode disposed in a touch sensitive area. The touch sensor further includes a plurality of auxiliary electrodes disposed on a self-supporting dielectric substrate in a border area. The auxiliary electrodes transmit a touch signal to electronics configured to use the touch signal to determine the touch location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Darran R. Cairns, Frank J. Bottari
  • Touch screen comprising antiglare coating articles
    Patent number: 8003194
    Abstract: The present invention relates to touch screen articles comprising an antiglare layer. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate inorganic oxide particles in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Darran R. Cairns, Frank J. Bottari
  • TOUCH SCREEN COMPRISING ANTIGLARE COATING ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20100279070
    Abstract: The present invention relates to touch screen articles comprising an antiglare layer. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate inorganic oxide particles in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Darran R. Cairns, Frank J. Bottari
  • Antiglare coatings and articles
    Patent number: 7780776
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate inorganic oxide particles in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Darran R. Cairns, Frank J. Bottari
  • Antiglare coating and articles
    Patent number: 7736428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate inorganic oxide particles in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Darran R. Cairns, Frank J. Bottari
  • ANTIGLARE COATINGS AND ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20100136228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate inorganic oxide particles in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Darran R. Cairns, Frank J. Bottari
  • Capacitive touch screen with conductive polymer
    Patent number: 7477242
    Abstract: A capacitive touch screen is described with a touch area including a substantially transparent conductive polymer. The capacitive touch screen also includes circuitry connecting the conductive polymer of the touch area to a power source, where the circuitry is configured to determine a location of a capacitive coupling on the touch area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Elisa M. Cross, Robert S. Moshrefzadeh, Frank J. Bottari, Darran R. Cairns, Anthony F. Chernefsky, Paul J. Richter
  • Wiring harness and touch sensor incorporating same
    Patent number: 7339579
    Abstract: A wiring harness and a touch sensor incorporating same are disclosed. The touch sensor includes a sensing electrode disposed in a touch sensitive area. The touch sensor further includes a plurality of auxiliary electrodes disposed on a self-supporting dielectric substrate in a border area. The auxiliary electrodes transmit a touch signal to electronics configured to use the touch signal to determine the touch location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Darran R. Cairns, Frank J. Bottari
  • Antiglare coating and articles
    Patent number: 7294405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate inorganic oxide particles in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Darran R. Cairns, Frank J. Bottari
  • Antiglare coating and articles
    Patent number: 7291386
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate silica particle in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Darran R. Cairns, Frank J. Bottari
  • Touch panel having edge electrodes extending through a protective coating
    Patent number: 6842171
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a touch screen panel, the method including applying a resistive coating to one surface of an insulative substrate, applying an insulative protective coating to the resistive coating, depositing a conductive edge electrode pattern including a plurality of edge electrodes on the protective coating, and firing the panel until the edge electrodes etch through the protective coating and make electrical contact with the resistive coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Michael J. Kardauskas, Frank J. Bottari
  • Touch sensor using light control
    Publication number: 20040189612
    Abstract: Touch sensing methods and systems implement an optical control layer to direct light through a touch sensor. The optical control layer may be arranged as a structural element of the touch sensor. The structural element incorporating optical control functionality may provide a touch surface of the touch sensor. Processes for manufacturing a light control touch sensor involve providing a structural element that incorporates light control and forming an active touch sensing element on the structural element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Frank J. Bottari, Paul J. Richter, Robert S. Moshrefzadeh, Elisa M. Cross
  • Conveyor belt
    Patent number: 6651461
    Abstract: A conveyor belt including a series of predefined sections and elevated support structures at the edges of each section for supporting items on the belt above the belt at each section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Paul J. Richter
  • Capacitive touch screen with conductive polymer
    Publication number: 20030213624
    Abstract: A capacitive touch screen is described with a touch area including a substantially transparent conductive polymer. The capacitive touch screen also includes circuitry connecting the conductive polymer of the touch area to a power source, where the circuitry is configured to determine a location of a capacitive coupling on the touch area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Elisa M. Cross, Robert S. Moshrefzadeh, Frank J. Bottari, Darran R. Cairns, Anthony F. Chernefsky, Paul J. Richter
  • Method of manufacturing a touch screen panel
    Publication number: 20030001826
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a touch screen panel, the method including applying a resistive coating to one surface of an insulative substrate, applying an insulative protective coating to the resistive coating, depositing a conductive edge electrode pattern including a plurality of edge electrodes on the protective coating, and firing the panel until the edge electrodes etch through the protective coating and make electrical contact with the resistive coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Michael J. Kardauskas, Frank J. Bottari
  • METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TOUCH SCREEN PANEL
    Publication number: 20020197455
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a touch screen panel, the method including applying a resistive coating to one surface of an insulative substrate, applying an insulative protective coating to the resistive coating, depositing a conductive edge electrode pattern including a plurality of edge electrodes on the protective coating, and firing the panel until the edge electrodes etch through the protective coating and make electrical contact with the resistive coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Paul J. Richter, Michael J. Kardauskas, Frank J. Bottari