Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Novet
Thomas E. Novet 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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Patent number: 10745822Abstract: A method for producing metal oxide nanocrystals, according to the embodiment of the present invention, includes: continuously flowing, into a continuous flow path, one or a plurality of nanocrystal precursor solutions each comprising one or more nanocrystal precursors dissolved in a non-polar solvent; directing a segmenting gas into the continuous flow path to create a segmented reaction flow; flowing the segmented reaction flow into a thermal processor; heating the segmented reaction flow in the thermal processor to create a product flow; and collecting metal oxide nanocrystals from the product flow.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: SHOEI CHEMICAL INC.Inventors: Thomas E. Novet, Yukihisa Okawa, Masahito Igari, David M. Schut
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Patent number: 10640882Abstract: A method for producing a metal oxide nanocrystals according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises continuously flowing a nanocrystal precursor solution comprising a nanocrystal precursor into a continuous flow path and heating the nanocrystal precursor solution in the continuous flow path to create nanocrystals, comprising: providing a nanocrystal precursor solution supply unit that is connected to the continuous flow path and comprises a first vessel and a second vessel; delivering a nanocrystal precursor solution in the second vessel to the continuous low path; and creating a nanocrystal precursor solution in the first vessel as a different batch from the nanocrystal precursor solution in the second vessel.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: SHOEI CHEMICAL INC.Inventors: Thomas E. Novet, Yukihisa Okawa, Masahito Igari, David M. Schut
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Publication number: 20190315623Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a quantum dot having narrow particle-size distribution with high reproducibility even when an amino-substituted organophosphine precursor is used in synthesis of the quantum dot. The method for producing a quantum dot according to one aspect of the present invention includes the steps of: combining a Group IIIB precursor and an organophosphine precursor with each other to form a precursor mixture, and heating the precursor mixture to form a solution of a Group IIIB phosphide quantum dot, wherein the organophosphine precursor comprises one or more amino sub stituents, and at least one parent amine of the one or more amino sub stituents has a boiling point of 160 ° C. or higher at standard atmospheric pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Takafumi Moriyama, Thomas E. Novet, David M. Schut
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Publication number: 20190032241Abstract: A method for producing a metal oxide nanocrystals according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises continuously flowing a nanocrystal precursor solution comprising a nanocrystal precursor into a continuous flow path and heating the nanocrystal precursor solution in the continuous flow path to create nanocrystals, comprising: providing a nanocrystal precursor solution supply unit that is connected to the continuous flow path and comprises a first vessel and a second vessel; delivering a nanocrystal precursor solution in the second vessel to the continuous low path; and creating a nanocrystal precursor solution in the first vessel as a different batch from the nanocrystal precursor solution in the second vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: Shoei Chemical Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Novet, Yukihisa Okawa, Masahito Igari, David M. Schut
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Publication number: 20180371638Abstract: A method for producing metal oxide nanocrystals, according to the embodiment of the present invention, includes: continuously flowing, into a continuous flow path, one or a plurality of nanocrystal precursor solutions each comprising one or more nanocrystal precursors dissolved in a non-polar solvent; directing a segmenting gas into the continuous flow path to create a segmented reaction flow; flowing the segmented reaction flow into a thermal processor; heating the segmented reaction flow in the thermal processor to create a product flow; and collecting metal oxide nanocrystals from the product flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Shoei Chemical Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Novet, Yukihisa Okawa, Masahito Igari, David M. Schut
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Publication number: 20170341028Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to an ultrafiltration system for quantum-dot (QD) purification. The ultrafiltration system comprises a pump having a low-pressure side and a high-pressure side, a size-exclusion membrane having a low-pressure side and a high-pressure side, and an inlet/outlet arrangement. An inlet arranged on the high-pressure side of the size-exclusion membrane is coupled fluidically to the high-pressure side of the pump. A product-enriched outlet is arranged on the high-pressure side of the size-exclusion membrane, fluidically downstream of the inlet. A product-depleted outlet is arranged on the low-pressure side of the size-exclusion membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Daniel Peterson, Patrick M. Haben, Thomas E. Novet
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Patent number: 9592555Abstract: A continuous flow reactor for the efficient synthesis of nanoparticles with a high degree of crystallinity, uniform particle size, and homogenous stoichiometry throughout the crystal is described. Disclosed embodiments include a flow reactor with an energy source for rapid nucleation of the procurors following by a separate heating source for growing the nucleates. Segmented flow may be provided to facilitate mixing and uniform energy absorption of the precursors, and post production quality testing in communication with a control system allow automatic real-time adjustment of the production parameters. The nucleation energy source can be monomodal, multimodal, or multivariable frequency microwave energy and tuned to allow different precursors to nucleate at substantially the same time thereby resulting in a substantially homogenous nanoparticle. A shell application system may also be provided to allow one or more shell layers to be formed onto each nanoparticle.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Shoei Electronic Materials, Inc.Inventors: David M. Schut, Thomas E. Novet, George M. Williams
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Publication number: 20160375495Abstract: A continuous flow reactor for the efficient synthesis of nanoparticles with a high degree of crystallinity, uniform particle size, and homogenous stoichiometry throughout the crystal is described. Disclosed embodiments include a flow reactor with an energy source for rapid nucleation of the procurors following by a separate heating source for growing the nucleates. Segmented flow may be provided to facilitate mixing and uniform energy absorption of the precursors, and post production quality testing in communication with a control system allow automatic real-time adjustment of the production parameters. The nucleation energy source can be monomodal, multimodal, or multivariable frequency microwave energy and tuned to allow different precursors to nucleate at substantially the same time thereby resulting in a substantially homogenous nanoparticle. A shell application system may also be provided to allow one or more shell layers to be formed onto each nanoparticle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Shoei Electronic Materials, Inc.Inventors: David M. Schut, Patrick M. Haben, Thomas E. Novet, Daniel A. Peterson, George M. Williams
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Publication number: 20140264171Abstract: A continuous flow reactor for the efficient synthesis of nanoparticles with a high degree of crystallinity, uniform particle size, and homogenous stoichiometry throughout the crystal is described. Disclosed embodiments include a flow reactor with an energy source for rapid nucleation of the procurors following by a separate heating source for growing the nucleates. Segmented flow may be provided to facilitate mixing and uniform energy absorption of the precursors, and post production quality testing in communication with a control system allow automatic real-time adjustment of the production parameters. The nucleation energy source can be monomodal, multimodal, or multivariable frequency microwave energy and tuned to allow different precursors to nucleate at substantially the same time thereby resulting in a substantially homogenous nanoparticle. A shell application system may also be provided to allow one or more shell layers to be formed onto each nanoparticle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Shoei Electronic Materials, Inc.Inventors: David M. Schut, Patrick M. Haben, Thomas E. Novet, Daniel A. Peterson, George M. Williams
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Patent number: 7911693Abstract: A method of creating a projection screen includes forming on a substrate a set of reflective areas directed to a first set of angles and forming on the substrate a set of absorptive areas directed to other than the first set of angles.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Gilbert G Smith, Arthur Piehl, Thomas E Novet
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Patent number: 7499214Abstract: A projection screen for receiving projector light from a projector facing direction includes a substrate having a plurality of features. Each of the features includes a reflective surface oriented to the projector facing direction. Each of the reflective surfaces is curved in a first direction to provide a desired horizontal viewing angle, and is curved in a second direction to provide a desired vertical viewing angle.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Thomas E Novet, Gilbert G Smith
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Publication number: 20070217005Abstract: A projection screen for receiving projector light from a projector facing direction includes a substrate having a plurality of features. Each of the features includes a reflective surface oriented to the projector facing direction. Each of the reflective surfaces is curved in a first direction to provide a desired horizontal viewing angle, and is curved in a second direction to provide a desired vertical viewing angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Thomas E. Novet, Gilbert G. Smith
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Publication number: 20070217004Abstract: A method of creating a projection screen includes forming on a substrate a set of reflective areas directed to a first set of angles and forming on the substrate a set of absorptive areas directed to other than the first set of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Gilbert G. Smith, Arthur Piehl, Thomas E. Novet
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Patent number: 7142449Abstract: A tip, connected to a metal chip component, for forming readable changes in a memory storage system is disclosed. The tip includes a conductive layer, an amorphous silicon layer, and a silicide outer layer. The silicide outer layer contains a metal that has an anneal temperature to form the silicide outer layer at a temperature below that which damages the chip component.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: James D. Smith, Thomas E. Novet, Alexander Govyadinov
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Patent number: RE48454Abstract: A continuous flow reactor for the efficient synthesis of nanoparticles with a high degree of crystallinity, uniform particle size, and homogenous stoichiometry throughout the crystal is described. Disclosed embodiments include a flow reactor with an energy source for rapid nucleation of the procurors following precursors to form nucleates followed by a separate heating source for growing the nucleates. Segmented flow may be provided to facilitate mixing and uniform energy absorption of the precursors, and post production quality testing in communication with a control system allow automatic real-time adjustment of the production parameters. The nucleation energy source can be monomodal, multimodal, or multivariable frequency microwave energy and tuned to allow different precursors to nucleate at substantially the same time thereby resulting in a substantially homogenous nanoparticle. A shell application system may also be provided to allow one or more shell layers to be formed onto each nanoparticle.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventors: David M. Schut, Thomas E. Novet, George M. Williams