Patents by Inventor Steve C. Binari

Steve C. Binari 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).

  • Lactic acid treatment of InP materials
    Patent number: 5772907
    Abstract: The use of lactic acid or its derivative in compositions to etch or polish materials containing indium phosphide results in treated surfaces that have reduced surface roughness compared to the surfaces treated with compositions devoid of lactic acid or its derivative. Indium phosphide surfaces treated with compositions containing lactic acid can have treated surfaces that are smooth or mirror-like, meaning that surface irregularities thereon are less than about 50 .ANG..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Kiki Ikossi-Anastasiou, Steve C. Binari, J. Brad Boos, Galina Kelner