Abstract: A hydrogen generator including a three-dimensional multilayer ceramic carrier structure defining a fuel reformer. The reformer includes a vaporization zone and a reaction zone including a catalyst. The reformer is operational as either a steam reformer, a partial oxidation reformer or an autothermal reformer. The fuel reformer, or processor, further includes an inlet channel for liquid fuel and an outlet channel for hydrogen enriched gas. The fuel processor is formed utilizing multi-layer ceramic technology in which thin ceramic layers are assembled then sintered to provide miniature dimensions in which the encapsulated catalyst converts or reforms inlet fuel into a hydrogen enriched gas.

Abstract: A multilayered ceramic chemical reactor and method of making the chemical reactor for use in an integrated fuel reformer in the form of a chemical combustion heating reactor or a steam reforming reactor. The ceramic chemical reactor including a three-dimensional multilayer ceramic carrier structure defining a cavity having a cofired porous ceramic support layer formed therein. The porous ceramic support layer further includes an immobilized catalyst formed on a surface of the porous ceramic support layer or entrapped within a plurality of voids formed in the porous ceramic support layer. The immobilized catalyst providing for a chemical reaction which converts input chemical reactants into chemical products and by-products. The cavity further includes a fuel inlet, an air inlet, and an outlet. The fuel processor includes a monolithic three-dimensional multilayer ceramic carrier structure defining a fuel reforming reactor, having heat provided by the integrated chemical reactor.

Abstract: A multilayered ceramic chemical combustion heater for use in an integrated fuel reformer including a three-dimensional multilayer fired ceramic carrier structure defining at least one ceramic cavity therein and a method of forming the chemical combustion heater. A catalyst is formed in combination with the at least one cavity, being introduced into the cavity subsequent to the firing of the ceramic structure, thereby defining a closed heating zone. The catalyst provides for complete air oxidation of an input fuel. The chemical combustion heater generates heat in proportion to the feed rate of the input fuel and air. The ceramic cavity further includes a fuel inlet, an air inlet, or a combination pre-mixed fuel/air inlet, and an outlet. Feedback control of the feed rate of the input fuel and air allows for the maintenance of the chemical combustion heater at a specific temperature.

Abstract: A fuel processor and integrated fuel cell including a monolithic three-dimensional multilayer ceramic carrier structure defining a fuel reformer and including an integrated fuel cell stack. The reformer includes a vaporization zone, a reaction zone including a catalyst, and an integrated heater. The integrated heater is thermally coupled to the reaction zone. The fuel processor further includes an inlet channel for liquid fuel and an outlet channel for hydrogen enriched gas. The fuel processor is formed utilizing multi-layer ceramic technology in which thin ceramic layers are assembled then sintered to provide miniature dimensions in which the encapsulated catalyst converts or reforms inlet fuel into a hydrogen enriched gas.

Abstract: Electroluminescent apparatus comprising an organic electroluminescent device having an active organic region, an inert fluorocarbon liquid layer covering substantially the active organic region, and an epoxy layer encapsulating substantially the inert fluorocarbon liquid layer and the active organic region.

Abstract: Packaged electroluminescent apparatus including an organic electroluminescent device carried by a glass substrate and a glass cover sealed with the glass substrate at a perimeter seal bounding the organic electroluminescent device in a cavity. Wherein the perimeter seal includes a cured epoxy adhesive seal sealingly engaging the glass cover with the glass substrate, and desiccant and/or inert fluorocarbon liquid disposed proximate the cured epoxy adhesive.

Abstract: A method of encapsulating organic electroluminescent (EL) devices including providing an EL device on a substrate and a metallic sheet having a stand-off structure depending therefrom, the stand-off structure bounding a cavity larger than the EL device. The stand-off structure is positioned over the EL device with the EL device nested within the cavity. The metallic sheet is adhesively bonded to the substrate at a perimeter outboard of the stand-off structure to seal the organic electroluminescent device in the cavity. When a plurality of EL devices are manufactured on a single substrate, the metallic sheet is perforated at the perimeter of each device so that excess metal can be separated and the substrate separated to provide individual EL devices.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device encapsulating package including a substrate, an organic electroluminescent device carried by the substrate, an inorganic perimetric seal carried by the substrate, the perimetric seal encircling the organic electroluminescent device within a perimeter thereof, and an inorganic cover overlying the organic electroluminescent device and sealingly coupled to the substrate in a spaced apart relationship by the inorganic perimetric seal.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device array encapsulating package including an organic electroluminescent device on a supporting substrate. A cover having a rim engaging the supporting substrate is spaced from and hermetically encloses the organic electroluminescent device. A dielectric liquid having benign chemical properties fills the space between the cover and the organic electroluminescent device, providing both an efficient medium for heat transmission and an effective barrier to oxygen and moisture.

Abstract: A layer is plasma etched or deposited with a gaseous mixture of a hydrocarbon, hydrogen and a noble gas. A cathode DC bias of greater than 600 V is used. This cathode DC bias allows for selectively etching a III-V material over an aluminum containing layer or for the deposition of a hydrogenated carbon film.

Abstract: A method for making an electron emissive film is provided. A substrate and a reaction chamber having a temperature and a pressure is provided. The temperature and the pressure are adjusted to a desired temperature and a desired pressure. A substrate is place into the reaction chamber with hydrocarbon gas being flowed into the chamber. A plasma is ignited in the reaction chamber so as to form a tetrahedral shaped compound in the reaction chamber which aids in deposition of an electron emissive material on the substrate.

Abstract: A method for plasma etching semiconducting composed of III-V and related materials is provided. Enhanced removal rates, greater volatility, and reduced etch initiation time is provided by exposing the semiconductor to a plasma of methane, hydrogen, and at least one of trialkylboron, trimethylboron, or triethylboron.

Abstract: A method for making a self-aligned IID structure for an LED (10) is provided. This self-aligned IID structure is accomplished by depositing a dopant layer (17) over the LED structure. A polymeric material is deposited over layer (17). The polymeric layer and dopant containing layer (17) are etched to a predetermined position. The remaining polymeric material is removed from the LED (10) structure. The LED (10) structure is annealed to produce an IID structure by laterally diffusing dopants from layer (17) into at least one side wall of the LED (10).

Abstract: A method for plasma etching semiconductor materials using silicon tetrachloride and boron trichloride is provided. Less etch damage, a greater degree of anisotropy and a more controlled etch is provided by exposing a III-V compound semiconductor to the novel gas mixture.