Patents by Inventor Ralph Nuzzo
Ralph Nuzzo 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: 20220199606Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: John A. ROGERS, Ralph NUZZO, Matthew MEITL, Etienne MENARD, Alfred BACA, Michael MOTALA, Jong-Hyun AHN, Sang-Il PARK, Chang-Jae YU, Heung Cho KO, Mark STOYKOVICH, Jongseung YOON
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Patent number: 11309305Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, X-Celeprint LimitedInventors: John A. Rogers, Ralph Nuzzo, Matthew Meitl, Etienne Menard, Alfred Baca, Michael Motala, Jong-Hyun Ahn, Sang-Il Park, Chang-Jae Yu, Heung Cho Ko, Mark Stoykovich, Jongseung Yoon
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Patent number: 11227964Abstract: Luminescent solar concentrators in accordance with various embodiments of the invention can be designed to minimize photon thermalization losses and incomplete light trapping using various components and techniques. Cadmium selenide core, cadmium sulfide shell (CdSe/CdS) quantum dot (“QD”) technology can be implemented in such devices to allow for near-unity QDs and sufficiently large Stokes shifts. Many embodiments of the invention include a luminescent solar concentrator that incorporates CdSe/CdS quantum dot luminophores. In further embodiments, anisotropic luminophore emission can be implemented through metasurface/plasmonic antenna coupling. In several embodiments, red-shifted luminophores are implemented. Additionally, top and bottom spectrally-selective filters, such as but not limited to selectively-reflective metasurface mirrors and polymeric stack filters, can be implemented to enhance the photon collection efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignees: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of California, The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: David R. Needell, Noah Bronstein, Armand P. Alivisatos, Harry A. Atwater, Ralph Nuzzo, Haley Bauser, Ognjen Ilic, Junwen He, Lu Xu, Colton Bukowsky, Sunita Darbe, Zach Nett, Brent Koscher
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Publication number: 20200161291Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: John A. ROGERS, Ralph NUZZO, Matthew MEITL, Etienne MENARD, Alfred BACA, Michael MOTALA, Jong-Hyun AHN, Sang-Il PARK, Chang-Jae YU, Heung Cho KO, Mark STOYKOVICH, Jongseung YOON
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Patent number: 10546841Abstract: Described herein are printable structures and methods for making, assembling and arranging electronic devices. A number of the methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices where one or more device components are embedded in a polymer which is patterned during the embedding process with trenches for electrical interconnects between device components. Some methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices by printing methods, such as by dry transfer contact printing methods. Also described herein are GaN light emitting diodes and methods for making and arranging GaN light emitting diodes, for example for display or lighting systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: John A. Rogers, Ralph Nuzzo, Hoon-sik Kim, Eric Brueckner, Sang Il Park, Rak Hwan Kim
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Patent number: 10504882Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, X-Celeprint LimitedInventors: John Rogers, Ralph Nuzzo, Matthew Meitl, Etienne Menard, Alfred Baca, Michael Motala, Jong-Hyun Ahn, Sang-Il Park, Chang-Jae Yu, Heung Cho Ko, Mark Stoykovich, Jongseung Yoon
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Publication number: 20190326460Abstract: Luminescent solar concentrators having a grid-based PV design can be implemented in many different ways. In several embodiments, the LSC is implemented using infrared luminophore technology combined with a PV design implementing a grid of PV cells. LSCs can incorporate quantum dots that absorb uniformly across the visible spectrum and photoluminesce down-shifted energy light in the infrared wavelength regime. Some embodiments include PV cells utilizing micro-grid structures that can be implemented for scalable and controllably transparent applications, such as but not limited to power windows targeted for building integrated photovoltaic applications. In a number of embodiments, the LSCs can utilize a unique PV cell form factor and spectral filter coatings to increase the thermal insulation of the window and enhance photocurrent capture by a silicon micro-grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicants: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of California, The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: David R. Needell, Haley Bauser, Harry A. Atwater, Armand P. Alivisatos, Ralph Nuzzo, Ognjen Ilic, Colton Bukowsky, Brent A. Koscher, Megan Phelan
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Patent number: 10424572Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, X-Celeprint LimitedInventors: John Rogers, Ralph Nuzzo, Matthew Meitl, Etienne Menard, Alfred Baca, Michael Motala, Jong-Hyun Ahn, Sang-Il Park, Chang-Jae Yu, Heung Cho Ko, Mark Stoykovich, Jongseung Yoon
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Patent number: 10361180Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, X-Celeprint LimitedInventors: John Rogers, Ralph Nuzzo, Matthew Meitl, Etienne Menard, Alfred Baca, Michael Motala, Jong-Hyun Ahn, Sang-Il Park, Chang-Jae Yu, Heung Cho Ko, Mark Stoykovich, Jongseung Yoon
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Publication number: 20190067504Abstract: Luminescent solar concentrators in accordance with various embodiments of the invention can be designed to minimize photon thermalization losses and incomplete light trapping using various components and techniques. Cadmium selenide core, cadmium sulfide shell (CdSe/CdS) quantum dot (“QD”) technology can be implemented in such devices to allow for near-unity QDs and sufficiently large Stokes shifts. Many embodiments of the invention include a luminescent solar concentrator that incorporates CdSe/CdS quantum dot luminophores. In further embodiments, anisotropic luminophore emission can be implemented through metasurface/plasmonic antenna coupling. In several embodiments, red-shifted luminophores are implemented. Additionally, top and bottom spectrally-selective filters, such as but not limited to selectively-reflective metasurface mirrors and polymeric stack filters, can be implemented to enhance the photon collection efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicants: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of California, The Board of Trustees of the University of lllinoisInventors: David R. Needell, Noah Bronstein, Armand P. Alivisatos, Harry A. Atwater, Ralph Nuzzo, Haley Bauser, Ognjen Ilic, Junwen He, Lu Xu
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Publication number: 20170200707Abstract: Described herein are printable structures and methods for making, assembling and arranging electronic devices. A number of the methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices where one or more device components are embedded in a polymer which is patterned during the embedding process with trenches for electrical interconnects between device components. Some methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices by printing methods, such as by dry transfer contact printing methods. Also described herein are GaN light emitting diodes and methods for making and arranging GaN light emitting diodes, for example for display or lighting systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: John A. ROGERS, Ralph NUZZO, Hoon-sik KIM, Eric BRUECKNER, Sang Il PARK, Rak Hwan KIM
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Publication number: 20170179100Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: John ROGERS, Ralph NUZZO, Matthew MEITL, Etienne MENARD, Alfred BACA, Michael MOTALA, Jong-Hyun AHN, Sang-Il PARK, Chang-Jae YU, Heung Cho KO, Mark STOYKOVICH, Jongseung YOON
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Publication number: 20170179356Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: John ROGERS, Ralph NUZZO, Matthew MEITL, Etienne MENARD, Alfred BACA, Michael MOTALA, Jong-Hyun AHN, Sang-Il PARK, Chang-Jae YU, Heung Cho KO, Mark STOYKOVICH, Jongseung YOON
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Publication number: 20170179085Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: John ROGERS, Ralph NUZZO, Matthew MEITL, Etienne MENARD, Alfred BACA, Michael MOTALA, Jong-Hyun AHN, Sang-Il PARK, Chang-Jae YU, Heung Cho KO, Mark STOYKOVICH, Jongseung YOON
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Patent number: 9647171Abstract: Described herein are printable structures and methods for making, assembling and arranging electronic devices. A number of the methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices where one or more device components are embedded in a polymer which is patterned during the embedding process with trenches for electrical interconnects between device components. Some methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices by printing methods, such as by dry transfer contact printing methods. Also described herein are GaN light emitting diodes and methods for making and arranging GaN light emitting diodes, for example for display or lighting systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: John A. Rogers, Ralph Nuzzo, Hoon-sik Kim, Eric Brueckner, Sang Il Park, Rak Hwan Kim
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Patent number: 9601671Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, Semprius, Inc.Inventors: John Rogers, Ralph Nuzzo, Matthew Meitl, Etienne Menard, Alfred Baca, Michael Motala, Jong-Hyun Ahn, Sang-Il Park, Chang-Jae Yu, Heung Cho Ko, Mark Stoykovich, Jongseung Yoon
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Publication number: 20160072027Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: John ROGERS, Ralph NUZZO, Matthew MEITL, Etienne MENARD, Alfred BACA, Michael MOTALA, Jong-Hyun AHN, Sang-Il PARK, Chang-Jae YU, Heung Cho KO, Mark STOYKOVICH, Jongseung YOON
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Patent number: 9117940Abstract: Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, Semprius, Inc.Inventors: John Rogers, Ralph Nuzzo, Matthew Meitl, Etienne Menard, Alfred Baca, Michael Motala, Jong-Hyun Ahn, Sang-Il Park, Chang-Jae Yu, Heung Cho Ko, Mark Stoykovich, Jongseung Yoon
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Patent number: 9105782Abstract: Provided are solar cells, photovoltaics and related methods for making solar cells, wherein the solar cell is made of ultrathin solar grade or low quality silicon. In an aspect, the invention is a method of making a solar cell by providing a solar cell substrate having a receiving surface and assembling a printable semiconductor element on the receiving surface of the substrate via contact printing. The semiconductor element has a thickness that is less than or equal to 100 ?m and, for example, is made from low grade Si.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: John A. Rogers, Angus A. Rockett, Ralph Nuzzo, Jongseung Yoon, Alfred Baca
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Publication number: 20150132873Abstract: Described herein are printable structures and methods for making, assembling and arranging electronic devices. A number of the methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices where one or more device components are embedded in a polymer which is patterned during the embedding process with trenches for electrical interconnects between device components. Some methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices by printing methods, such as by dry transfer contact printing methods. Also described herein are GaN light emitting diodes and methods for making and arranging GaN light emitting diodes, for example for display or lighting systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: John A. ROGERS, Ralph NUZZO, Hoon-sik KIM, Eric BRUECKNER, Sang Il PARK, Rak Hwan KIM