Patents by Inventor Paul Sullivan
Paul Sullivan 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: 20120276684Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for manufacturing a solar cell are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the solar cell may be manufactured by disposing a solar cell in a chamber having a particle source; disposing a patterned assembly comprising an aperture and an assembly segment between the particle source and the solar cell; and selectively implanting first type dopants traveling through the aperture into a first region of the solar cell while minimizing introduction of the first type dopants into a region outside of the first region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Paul Sullivan, Peter Nunan, Steven R. Walther
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Publication number: 20120251019Abstract: A recyclable bag for dry based powders, grains, particulates or aggregates having a minimum single ply of high-density porous paper adapted to be foldably configure into a sealable bag shape wherein at least one ply of high density porosity paper has an adhered layer of a hydrophobic biodegradable material on an external and/or internal side wherein the adhered layer of hydrophobic biodegradable material includes a series of holes, spacing and/or slots within or around the hydrophobic biodegradable material to allow air to pass there through for aeration of the bag during filling of the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Matthew Paul Sullivan
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Patent number: 8252105Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a composition useful as an additive to a printing ink. In one embodiment a composition is used that includes a biologically derived base material formed from one or more saturated or unsaturated straight or branched chain triglycerides or combinations thereof, wherein the triglycerides are partially to fully hydrogenated and have a viscosity between about 50 and about 200,000 centipoise at temperatures about 72 degrees Fahrenheit. In another embodiment, the composition further includes a finely divided additive selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene or hydrogenated triglycerides in an intimate admixture with the base material. Other aspects relate to a method of making an ink additive and method for printing paper stock by letter press or lithography.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Ethox Chemicals LLCInventors: Calvin M. Wicker, Jr., Bharat Desai, Paul Sullivan
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Patent number: 8222053Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for manufacturing a solar cell are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the solar cell may be manufactured by disposing a solar cell in a chamber having a particle source; disposing a patterned assembly comprising an aperture and an assembly segment between the particle source and the solar cell; and selectively implanting first type dopants traveling through the aperture into a first region of the solar cell while minimizing introduction of the first type dopants into a region outside of the first region.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.Inventors: Paul Sullivan, Peter Nunan, Steven R. Walther
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Publication number: 20120074117Abstract: Improved methods of annealing a workpiece are disclosed. Lasers are used to both increase the temperature of the workpiece, and to laser melt anneal the workpiece. By utilizing lasers for both operations, the manufacturing complexity is reduced. Furthermore, laser melt anneal may provide better junctions and more well defined junction depths. By heating the workpiece either immediately before or after the laser melt anneal, the quality of the junction may be improved. Shallow annealing may be accomplished and annealing may occur in the presence of a species to form a passivation layer. If the workpiece is a solar cell, in-situ heating may improve open circuit voltage (Voc) or dark currents. Insitu heating of the substrate lowers the melting threshold of the substrate and also increases light absorption in the substrate. This reduces the power of the melt laser and hence reduces the residual damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Deepak Ramappa, Paul Sullivan
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Publication number: 20110237022Abstract: Methods to form complementary implant regions in a workpiece are disclosed. A mask may be aligned with respect to implanted or doped regions on the workpiece. The mask also may be aligned with respect to surface modifications on the workpiece, such as deposits or etched regions. A masking material also may be deposited on the implanted regions using the mask. The workpiece may be a solar cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Nicholas P.T. BATEMAN, William T. WEAVER, Paul SULLIVAN, John W. GRAFF
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Patent number: 7939424Abstract: A method for wafer bonding two substrates activated by ion implantation is disclosed. An in situ ion bonding chamber allows ion activation and bonding to occur within an existing process tool utilized in a manufacturing process line. Ion activation of at least one of the substrates is performed at low implant energies to ensure that the wafer material below the thin surface layers remains unaffected by the ion activation.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.Inventors: Yuri Erokhin, Paul Sullivan, Steven R. Walther, Peter Nunan
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Publication number: 20110091302Abstract: Reactive fasteners are described herein. The reactive fasteners are utilized in place of jam nuts and Belleville washers providing for the storage of a pre-load and effectively providing a locking function to prevent unintended loosening of an associated bolt. The reactive fasteners resiliently deform under load to store pre-load or live load energy. Further, the reactive fasteners provide a means for interfacing with a self-reacting tightening power tool which can eliminate or minimize the need for reaction arms. The resilient deformation of the biasing fasteners permits the live load to be stored therein and accordingly lessens the risk of loosening of the bolted joint due to exteriorly applied forces such as, but not limited, to vibration and thermal expansion and contraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: REACTIVE SPRING FASTENERS, LLCInventors: Paul Sullivan, Rafael Munoz
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Publication number: 20110054928Abstract: A personalized nutritional supplement method that includes the steps of affiliation; training; client assessment; review; recommendations; order placement; and order fulfillment. A personalized nutritional supplement method that includes blood testing is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Paul Sullivan
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Patent number: 7888249Abstract: The manufacture of solar cells is simplified and cost reduced through by performing successive ion implants, without an intervening thermal cycle. In addition to reducing process time, the use of chained ion implantations may also improve the performance of the solar cell. In another embodiment, two different species are successively implanted without breaking vacuum. In another embodiment, the substrate is implanted, then flipped such that it can be and implanted on both sides before being annealed. In yet another embodiment, one or more different masks are applied and successive implantations are performed without breaking the vacuum condition, thereby reducing the process time.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas P. T. Bateman, Atul Gupta, Paul Sullivan, Paul J. Murphy
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Patent number: 7857566Abstract: Several embodiments of reactive biasing fasteners are described. The fasteners are utilized in place of jam nuts and Belleville washers providing for the storage of a pre-load and effectively providing a locking function to prevent unintended loosening of an associated bolt. The embodiments resiliently deform under load to store pre-load or live load energy. Further, the fasteners provide a means for interfacing with a self-reacting tightening power tool thereby eliminating or minimizing the need for reaction arms. Additionally, several embodiments through the incorporation of a threaded bore effectively act to create a substantially torsionless live load on the portion of a bolt located in the bolt hole of a workpiece when in use. The resilient deformation of the biasing fasteners permits the live load to be stored therein and accordingly lessens the risk of loosening of the bolted joint due to exteriorly applied forces such as but not limited to vibration and thermal expansion and contraction.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Reactive Spring Fasteners, LLCInventors: Paul Sullivan, Rafael Munoz
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Publication number: 20100323113Abstract: A method of using ion implantation techniques to create graphene is disclosed. Carbon ions are implanted in a substrate, such as a metal foil, using a plasma doping system or a beam line implanter. The implant is performed at an elevated temperature, to allow a large number of carbon ions to be absorbed by the foil. As the temperature is reduced, the excessive number of carbon atoms causes the foil to be saturated, and the carbon atoms diffuse to the surface, thereby producing graphene. In another embodiment, a plasma doping system is used, where a plasma containing carbon and other species is created. These additional species are also implanted, thereby causing the diffused atoms to contain both carbon and the additional species.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Deepak A. Ramappa, Paul Sullivan
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Patent number: 7820460Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for manufacturing a solar cell are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the solar cell may be manufactured by disposing a solar cell in a chamber having a particle source; disposing a patterned assembly comprising an aperture and an assembly segment between the particle source and the solar cell; and selectively implanting first type dopants traveling through the aperture into a first region of the solar cell while minimizing introduction of the first type dopants into a region outside of the first region.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.Inventors: Paul Sullivan, Peter Nunan, Steven R. Walther
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Publication number: 20100224240Abstract: Methods of counterdoping a solar cell, particularly an IBC solar cell are disclosed. One surface of a solar cell may require portions to be n-doped, while other portions are p-doped. Traditionally, a plurality of lithography and doping steps are required to achieve this desired configuration. In contrast, one lithography step can be eliminated by the use of a blanket doping of one conductivity and a mask patterned counterdoping process of the opposite conductivity. The areas dosed during the masked patterned doping receive a sufficient dose so as to completely reverse the effect of the blanket doping and achieve a conductivity that is opposite the blanket doping. In another embodiment, the counterdoping is performed by means of a direct patterning technique, thereby eliminating the remaining lithography step. Various methods of direct counterdoping processes are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Nicholas BATEMAN, Atul GUPTA, Paul SULLIVAN
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Publication number: 20100197126Abstract: The manufacture of solar cells is simplified and cost reduced through by performing successive ion implants, without an intervening thermal cycle. In addition to reducing process time, the use of chained ion implantations may also improve the performance of the solar cell. In another embodiment, two different species are successively implanted without breaking vacuum. In another embodiment, the substrate is implanted, then flipped such that it can be and implanted on both sides before being annealed. In yet another embodiment, one or more different masks are applied and successive implantations are performed without breaking the vacuum condition, thereby reducing the process time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Nicholas BATEMAN, Atul Gupta, Paul Sullivan, Paul Murphy
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Patent number: 7730218Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for automated client-computer connection to NAS objects within a networked computer system. In certain embodiments of the present invention, a master-agent process is continuously executed on one or more computers of the networked computer system. The master agent is connected to, manages, and exchanges information with a NAS-object repository. When a client computer is booted, or reinitializes, a client agent running on a client computer communicates with the master agent in order to receive at least one executable code block for each NAS object designated for access by the client computer. By executing these executable code blocks, the client computer can automatically connect to the NAS objects. In certain embodiments of the present invention, the master agent also provides an administration interface that allows a system administrator to configure a networked computer environment with respect to client computers and NAS objects.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Jon Paul Sullivan
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Patent number: 7727866Abstract: The manufacture of solar cells is simplified and cost reduced through by performing successive ion implants, without an intervening thermal cycle. In addition to reducing process time, the use of chained ion implantations may also improve the performance of the solar cell. In another embodiment, two different species are successively implanted without breaking vacuum. In another embodiment, the substrate is implanted, then flipped such that it can be and implanted on both sides before being annealed. In yet another embodiment, one or more different masks are applied and successive implantations are performed without breaking the vacuum condition, thereby reducing the process time.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Bateman, Atul Gupta, Paul Sullivan, Paul Murphy
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Publication number: 20100041176Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for manufacturing a solar cell are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the solar cell may be manufactured by disposing a solar cell in a chamber having a particle source; disposing a patterned assembly comprising an aperture and an assembly segment between the particle source and the solar cell; and selectively implanting first type dopants traveling through the aperture into a first region of the solar cell while minimizing introduction of the first type dopants into a region outside of the first region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Paul SULLIVAN, Peter Nunan, Steven R. Walther
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Publication number: 20090227094Abstract: The manufacture of solar cells is simplified and cost reduced through by performing successive ion implants, without an intervening thermal cycle. In addition to reducing process time, the use of chained ion implantations may also improve the performance of the solar cell. In another embodiment, two different species are successively implanted without breaking vacuum. In another embodiment, the substrate is implanted, then flipped such that it can be and implanted on both sides before being annealed. In yet another embodiment, one or more different masks are applied and successive implantations are performed without breaking the vacuum condition, thereby reducing the process time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Nicholas Bateman, Atul Gupta, Paul Sullivan, Paul Murphy
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Publication number: 20090227062Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for manufacturing a solar cell are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the solar cell may be manufactured by disposing a solar cell in a chamber having a particle source; disposing a patterned assembly comprising an aperture and an assembly segment between the particle source and the solar cell; and selectively implanting first type dopants traveling through the aperture into a first region of the solar cell while minimizing introduction of the first type dopants into a region outside of the first region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Paul Sullivan, Peter Nunan, Steven R. Walther