Patents by Inventor Philippe Catania

Philippe Catania 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).

  • Flat display screen with hydrogen source
    Patent number: 5907215
    Abstract: A flat display screen includes a cathode (1) with microtips (2) for the electron bombardment of the anode (5) having phosphor elements (7r, 7g, 7b), the cathode (1) and the anode (5) separated by a vacuum space (12) containing a progressive hydrogen release source comprised of a thin layer of hydrogenated material. The progressive hydrogen release source may comprise a resistive layer (11) of the cathode (1) on which the microtips (2) are arranged. The progressive hydrogen release source provides the microtips (2) with a substantially constant emitting power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Pixtech S.A.
    Inventors: Stephane Mougin, Philippe Catania, Olivier Hamon