Patents by Inventor Satoru IDOJIRI

Satoru IDOJIRI 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).

  • Patent number: 9905589
    Abstract: An object is to provide a novel separation method or a novel manufacturing method of a device. In the case where a bond of M-O—W (M is a given element) is divided by application of physical force, a liquid is absorbed into the gap, whereby the bond becomes bonds of M-OH HO—W with a longer bond distance and the detachment can be promoted accordingly. In the detachment, a roller such as a drum roller can be used. Part of the roller surface may have adhesiveness. For example, an adhesive tape or the like may be put on part of the roller surface. By rotating the roller, the layer to be separated is wound and detached from the substrate having an insulating surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Masakatsu Ohno, Hiroki Adachi, Satoru Idojiri, Koichi Takeshima
  • Publication number: 20180047609
    Abstract: The yield of a manufacturing process of a display device is increased. The productivity of a display device is increased. A hydrogen-containing layer is formed over a substrate. Then, an oxygen-containing layer is formed over the hydrogen-containing layer. After that, a first layer is formed over the oxygen-containing layer with the use of a material containing a resin or a resin precursor. Subsequently, first heat treatment is performed on the first layer, so that a resin layer is formed. Next, a layer to be peeled is formed over the resin layer. The layer to be peeled and the substrate are separated from each other. The first heat treatment is performed in an oxygen-containing atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Masakatsu OHNO, Seiji YASUMOTO, Naoki IKEZAWA, Satoru IDOJIRI, Shunpei YAMAZAKI
  • Publication number: 20180040647
    Abstract: To increase the yield of the separation process. To produce display devices formed through the separation process with higher mass productivity. A first layer is formed using a material including a resin or a resin precursor over a substrate. Then, first heat treatment is performed on the first layer, whereby a first resin layer including a residue of an oxydiphthalic acid is formed. Then, a layer to be separated is formed over the first resin layer. Then, the layer to be separated and the substrate are separated from each other. The first heat treatment is performed in an atmosphere containing oxygen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Seiji YASUMOTO, Yuka KOBAYASHI, Satoru IDOJIRI
  • Publication number: 20180033978
    Abstract: The yield of a separation process is improved. The mass productivity of a display device which is formed through a separation process is improved. A layer is formed over a substrate with use of a material including a resin or a resin precursor. Next, a resin layer is formed by performing heat treatment on the layer. Next, a layer to be separated is formed over the resin layer. Then, the layer to be separated and the substrate are separated from each other. The heat treatment is performed in an atmosphere containing oxygen or while supplying a gas containing oxygen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Masakatsu OHNO, Kayo KUMAKURA, Hiroyuki WATANABE, Seiji YASUMOTO, Satoru IDOJIRI, Hiroki ADACHI
  • Publication number: 20170334187
    Abstract: A processing apparatus of a stack is provided. The stack includes two substrates attached to each other with a gap provided between their end portions. The processing apparatus includes a fixing mechanism that fixes part of the stack, a plurality of adsorption jigs that fix an outer peripheral edge of one of the substrates of the stack, and a wedge-shaped jig that is inserted into a corner of the stack. The plurality of adsorption jigs include a mechanism that allows the adsorption jigs to move separately in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. The processing apparatus further includes a sensor sensing a position of the gap between the end portion in the stack. A tip of the wedge-shaped jig moves along a chamfer formed on an end surface of the stack. The wedge-shaped jig is inserted into the gap between the end portions in the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Kayo KUMAKURA, Tomoya AOYAMA, Akihiro CHIDA, Kohei YOKOYAMA, Masakatsu OHNO, Satoru IDOJIRI, Hisao IKEDA, Hiroki ADACHI, Yoshiharu HIRAKATA, Shingo EGUCHI, Yasuhiro JINBO
  • Publication number: 20170338250
    Abstract: To provide a peeling method that achieves low cost and high mass productivity. The peeling method includes the steps of: forming a first layer with a photosensitive material over a formation substrate; forming a first region and a second region having a smaller thickness than the first region in the first layer by photolithography to form a resin layer having the first region and the second region; forming a transistor including an oxide semiconductor in a channel formation region over the first region in the resin layer; forming a conductive layer over the second region in the resin layer; and irradiating the resin layer with laser light to separate the transistor and the formation substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Junpei YANAKA, Kayo KUMAKURA, Masataka SATO, Satoru IDOJIRI, Kensuke YOSHIZUMI, Mari TATEISHI, Natsuko TAKASE
  • Patent number: 9808937
    Abstract: A film suction mechanism is provided which can prevent a film-like member from warping or sagging for reliable suction, handing over, or the like of the film-like member. A film suction mechanism of the present invention is a film suction mechanism for processing or transferring a flexible film-like member. The film suction mechanism includes a suction unit having a function of attaching the film-like member thereto by suction and an air nozzle having a function of blowing pressurized air onto a first surface of the film-like member. The suction unit includes a plurality of suction pads. The suction unit is capable of attaching a second surface of the film-like member thereto by suction while the pressurized air is blown onto the first surface of the film-like member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kayo Kumakura, Satoru Idojiri, Masakatsu Ohno, Koichi Takeshima, Yoshiharu Hirakata, Kohei Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 9805953
    Abstract: A wedge-shaped jig (6) is inserted into a gap between a first substrate (21) and a second substrate (22) at a corner (221) of the second substrate (22) and separation of the attached first substrate (21) and second substrate (22) starts to proceed; then, a second suction pad (53) of a second suction portion (51), which is the closest to the corner (221), moves upward. Then, first suction pads (43) of first suction portions (41a), (41b), and (41c) sequentially move upward such that one side of the second substrate (22) separates from the stacked body. Although the second substrate (22) warps as the separation of the second substrate (22) proceeds, each of the plurality of first suction pads (43) elastically deforms. Therefore, the first suction pads (43) can be prevented from being detached from the second substrate (22), and the substrate (22) can be securely separated from the stacked body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masakatsu Ohno, Satoru Idojiri, Kanpei Kikuchi, Yoshiharu Hirakata, Kohei Yokoyama
  • Publication number: 20170294462
    Abstract: A peeling method at low cost with high mass productivity is provided. A resin layer having a thickness greater than or equal to 0.1 ?m and less than or equal to 3 ?m is formed over a formation substrate using a photosensitive and thermosetting material, a transistor including an oxide semiconductor in a channel formation region is formed over the resin layer, the resin layer is irradiated with light using a linear laser device, and the transistor and the formation substrate are separated from each other. A first region and a second region which is thinner than the first region or an opening can be formed in the resin layer. In the case of forming a conductive layer functioning as an external connection terminal or the like to overlap with the second region or the opening of the resin layer, the conductive layer is exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Yasuharu HOSAKA, Satoru IDOJIRI, Kenichi OKAZAKI, Hiroki ADACHI, Daisuke KUBOTA
  • Publication number: 20170278878
    Abstract: A technique is described in which a transistor formed using an oxide semiconductor film, a transistor formed using a polysilicon film, a transistor formed using an amorphous silicon film or the like, a transistor formed using an organic semiconductor film, a light-emitting element, or a passive element is separated from a glass substrate by light or heat. An oxide layer is formed over a light-transmitting substrate, a metal layer is selectively formed over the oxide layer, a resin layer is formed over the metal layer, an element layer is formed over the resin layer, a flexible film is fixed to the element layer, the resin layer and the metal layer are irradiated with light through the light-transmitting substrate, the light-transmitting substrate is separated, and a bottom surface of the metal layer is made bare.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Hideaki KUWABARA, Hiroki ADACHI, Satoru IDOJIRI
  • Patent number: 9770894
    Abstract: The yield of a peeling process is improved. A peeling apparatus includes a structure body with a convex surface and a stage with a supporting surface which faces the convex surface. The structure body can hold a first member of a process member between the convex surface and the supporting surface. The stage can hold a second member of the process member. The radius of curvature of the convex surface is less than the radius of curvature of the supporting surface. The linear velocity of the convex surface is greater than or equal to the speed of a rotation center of the structure body passing the stage. The first member is wound along the convex surface to be separated from the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masakatsu Ohno, Hiroki Adachi, Satoru Idojiri, Koichi Takeshima
  • Patent number: 9764488
    Abstract: A device for forming a separation starting point that allows separation of a surface layer of a processed member to form a remaining portion is provided. A manufacturing device of a stack including a support and a remaining portion of a processed member whose surface layer is separated is provided. The device for forming the separation starting point includes a stage that supports the processed member, a cutter that faces the stage, a head portion that supports the cutter, an arm portion that supports the head portion, and a moving mechanism that relatively moves the cutter to the stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryu Komatsu, Kohei Yokoyama, Masakatsu Ohno, Satoru Idojiri, Hisao Ikeda, Yasuhiro Jinbo, Hiroki Adachi, Yoshiharu Hirakata, Shingo Eguchi, Daiki Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20170186829
    Abstract: A flexible device is manufactured at low temperatures. A second substrate is bonded to a first substrate by a first adhesive layer. A first insulating layer, a transistor, and a second insulating layer are formed over the second substrate. Then, the first substrate and the second substrate are separated from each other while being heated at a first temperature. The heat resistant temperatures of the first substrate, the second substrate, and the first adhesive layer are a second temperature, a third temperature, and a fourth temperature, respectively. Each of the first insulating layer, the second insulating layer, and the transistor is formed at a temperature higher than or equal to room temperature and lower than the fourth temperature. The third temperature is higher than the fourth temperature and lower than the second temperature. The first temperature is higher than the fourth temperature and lower than the third temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Hiroki ADACHI, Satoru IDOJIRI, Kensuke YOSHIZUMI
  • Patent number: 9682544
    Abstract: A processing apparatus of a stack is provided. The stack includes two substrates attached to each other with a gap provided between their end portions. The processing apparatus includes a fixing mechanism that fixes part of the stack, a plurality of adsorption jigs that fix an outer peripheral edge of one of the substrates of the stack, and a wedge-shaped jig that is inserted into a corner of the stack. The plurality of adsorption jigs include a mechanism that allows the adsorption jigs to move separately in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. The processing apparatus further includes a sensor sensing a position of the gap between the end portion in the stack. A tip of the wedge-shaped jig moves along a chamfer formed on an end surface of the stack. The wedge-shaped jig is inserted into the gap between the end portions in the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kayo Kumakura, Tomoya Aoyama, Akihiro Chida, Kohei Yokoyama, Masakatsu Ohno, Satoru Idojiri, Hisao Ikeda, Hiroki Adachi, Yoshiharu Hirakata, Shingo Eguchi, Yasuhiro Jinbo
  • Publication number: 20170133450
    Abstract: A first organic resin layer is formed over a first substrate; a first insulating film is formed over the first organic resin layer; a first element layer is formed over the first insulating film; a second organic resin layer is formed over a second substrate; a second insulating film is formed over the second organic resin layer; a second element layer is formed over the second insulating film; the first substrate and the second substrate are bonded; a first separation step in which adhesion between the first organic resin layer and the first substrate is reduced; the first organic resin layer and a first flexible substrate are bonded with a first bonding layer; a second separation step in which adhesion between the second organic resin layer and the second substrate is reduced; and the second organic resin layer and a second flexible substrate are bonded with a second bonding layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Masakatsu OHNO, Hiroki ADACHI, Satoru IDOJIRI, Koichi TAKESHIMA
  • Patent number: 9559316
    Abstract: A first organic resin layer is formed over a first substrate; a first insulating film is formed over the first organic resin layer; a first element layer is formed over the first insulating film; a second organic resin layer is formed over a second substrate; a second insulating film is formed over the second organic resin layer; a second element layer is formed over the second insulating film; the first substrate and the second substrate are bonded; a first separation step in which adhesion between the first organic resin layer and the first substrate is reduced; the first organic resin layer and a first flexible substrate are bonded with a first bonding layer; a second separation step in which adhesion between the second organic resin layer and the second substrate is reduced; and the second organic resin layer and a second flexible substrate are bonded with a second bonding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Masakatsu Ohno, Hiroki Adachi, Satoru Idojiri, Koichi Takeshima
  • Patent number: 9559317
    Abstract: A first organic resin layer is formed over a first substrate; a first insulating film is formed over the first organic resin layer; a first element layer is formed over the first insulating film; a second organic resin layer is formed over a second substrate; a second insulating film is formed over the second organic resin layer; a second element layer is formed over the second insulating film; the first substrate and the second substrate are bonded; a first separation step in which adhesion between the first organic resin layer and the first substrate is reduced; the first organic resin layer and a first flexible substrate are bonded with a first bonding layer; a second separation step in which adhesion between the second organic resin layer and the second substrate is reduced; and the second organic resin layer and a second flexible substrate are bonded with a second bonding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Masakatsu Ohno, Hiroki Adachi, Satoru Idojiri, Koichi Takeshima
  • Publication number: 20170021394
    Abstract: An object is to eliminate a harmful effect when a film is bonded by wiping an adhering sealant (30a). Characterized is a wiping device (200) including a stage (230) that supports a sheet-like member (220), a wiping means (210) that wipes an adhering object (30a) adhering on a peripheral portion of the sheet-like member (220), a wiping cloth (241) that is attachably and detachably provided for the wiping means (210), and a solvent (261) that adheres to the wiping cloth (241), in which the wiping means (210) is provided with the wiping cloth (241), makes the solvent (261) adhere to the wiping cloth (241), and wipes the adhering object (30a), or a stack manufacturing apparatus (1000) including such a wiping device (200).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masakatsu OHNO, Kayo KUMAKURA, Satoru IDOJIRI, Yoshiharu HIRAKATA, Kohei YOKOYAMA
  • Publication number: 20160361913
    Abstract: The yield of a peeling process is improved. A peeling apparatus includes a structure body with a convex surface and a stage with a supporting surface which faces the convex surface. The structure body can hold a first member of a process member between the convex surface and the supporting surface. The stage can hold a second member of the process member. The radius of curvature of the convex surface is less than the radius of curvature of the supporting surface. The linear velocity of the convex surface is greater than or equal to the speed of a rotation center of the structure body passing the stage. The first member is wound along the convex surface to be separated from the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Masakatsu OHNO, Hiroki ADACHI, Satoru IDOJIRI, Koichi TAKESHIMA
  • Publication number: 20160332826
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a support having a clean surface is provided. Alternatively, an apparatus for manufacturing a stack including a support and a remaining portion of a processed member whose one surface layer is separated is provided. A positioning portion, a slit formation portion, and a peeling portion are included. The positioning portion is provided with a first transfer mechanism of a stacked film including a support and a separator and a table for fixing the stacked film. The slit formation portion is provided with a cutter that can form a slit which does not pass through the separator. The peeling portion is provided with a second transfer mechanism and a peeling mechanism extending the separator and then peeling the separator. In addition, a pretreatment portion activating a support surface is included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Masakatsu OHNO, Kohei YOKOYAMA, Satoru IDOJIRI, Hisao IKEDA, Yasuhiro JINBO, Hiroki ADACHI, Yoshiharu HIRAKATA, Shingo EGUCHI