Patents by Inventor Thomas F. Soules
Thomas F. Soules 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: 10570502Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for forming an alkali resistant coating includes forming a first oxide material above a substrate and forming a second oxide material above the first oxide material to form a multilayer dielectric coating, wherein the second oxide material is on a side of the multilayer dielectric coating for contacting an alkali. In another embodiment, a method for forming an alkali resistant coating includes forming two or more alternating layers of high and low refractive index oxide materials above a substrate, wherein an innermost layer of the two or more alternating layers is on an alkali-contacting side of the alkali resistant coating, and wherein the innermost layer of the two or more alternating layers comprises at least one of: alumina, zirconia, and hafnia.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National SecurityInventors: Thomas F. Soules, Raymond J. Beach, Scott C. Mitchell, Gary DeBell
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Patent number: 10309587Abstract: In a lighting package, a printed circuit board supports at least one light emitting die. A light transmissive cover is disposed over the at least one light emitting die. A phosphor is disposed on or inside of the light transmissive dome-shaped cover. The phosphor outputs converted light responsive to irradiation by the at least one light emitting die. An encapsulant substantially fills an interior volume defined by the light-transmissive cover and the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Srinath K. Aanegola, Emil V. Radkov, James Reginelli, Larry R. Stadelman, Matthew Mrakovich, Tomislav J. Stimac, Stanton Earl Weaver, Jr., Thomas F. Soules
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Publication number: 20180080614Abstract: In a lighting package, a printed circuit board supports at least one light emitting die. A light transmissive cover is disposed over the at least one light emitting die. A phosphor is disposed on or inside of the light transmissive dome-shaped cover. The phosphor outputs converted light responsive to irradiation by the at least one light emitting die. An encapsulant substantially fills an interior volume defined by the light-transmissive cover and the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Srinath K. Aanegola, Emil V. Radkov, James Reginelli, Larry R. Stadelman, Matthew Mrakovich, Tomislav J. Stimac, Stanton Earl Weaver, JR., Thomas F. Soules
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Patent number: 9029739Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus and methods for performing rapid thermal processing. One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for processing a substrate. The apparatus includes a heating source disposed outside a chamber body and configured to provide thermal energy towards a processing volume. The substrate support defines a substrate supporting plane, and the substrate support is configured to support the substrate in the substrate supporting plane. The heating source includes a frame member having an inner wall surrounding an area large enough to encompass a surface area of the substrate, and a plurality of diode laser tiles mounted on the inner wall of the frame member. Each of the plurality of diode laser tiles is directed towards a corresponding area in the processing volume.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Joseph M. Ranish, Aaron Muir Hunter, Thomas F. Soules, Alexander M. Rubenchik
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Publication number: 20150047970Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for forming an alkali resistant coating includes forming a first oxide material above a substrate and forming a second oxide material above the first oxide material to form a multilayer dielectric coating, wherein the second oxide material is on a side of the multilayer dielectric coating for contacting an alkali. In another embodiment, a method for forming an alkali resistant coating includes forming two or more alternating layers of high and low refractive index oxide materials above a substrate, wherein an innermost layer of the two or more alternating layers is on an alkali-contacting side of the alkali resistant coating, and wherein the innermost layer of the two or more alternating layers comprises at least one of: alumina, zirconia, and hafnia.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Thomas F. Soules, Raymond J. Beach, Scott C. Mitchell
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Patent number: 8889251Abstract: In one embodiment, a multilayer dielectric coating for use in an alkali laser includes two or more alternating layers of high and low refractive index materials, wherein an innermost layer includes a thicker, >500 nm, and dense, >97% of theoretical, layer of at least one of: alumina, zirconia, and hafnia for protecting subsequent layers of the two or more alternating layers of high and low index dielectric materials from alkali attack. In another embodiment, a method for forming an alkali resistant coating includes forming a first oxide material above a substrate and forming a second oxide material above the first oxide material to form a multilayer dielectric coating, wherein the second oxide material is on a side of the multilayer dielectric coating for contacting an alkali.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.Inventors: Thomas F. Soules, Raymond J. Beach, Scott C. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20130323936Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus and methods for performing rapid thermal processing. One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for processing a substrate. The apparatus includes a heating source disposed outside a chamber body and configured to provide thermal energy towards a processing volume. The substrate support defines a substrate supporting plane, and the substrate support is configured to support the substrate in the substrate supporting plane. The heating source includes a frame member having an inner wall surrounding an area large enough to encompass a surface area of the substrate, and a plurality of diode laser tiles mounted on the inner wall of the frame member. Each of the plurality of diode laser tiles is directed towards a corresponding area in the processing volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: JOSEPH M. RANISH, Aaron Muir Hunter, Thomas F. Soules, Alexander M. Rubenchik
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Patent number: 8529859Abstract: The present invention provides a method of crystallizing Yb:C-FAP [Yb3+:Ca5(PO4)3F], by dissolving the Yb:C-FAP in an acidic solution, following by neutralizing the solution. The present invention also provides a method of forming crystalline Yb:C-FAP by dissolving the component ingredients in an acidic solution, followed by forming a supersaturated solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Thomas F. Soules, Kathleen I. Schaffers, John B. Tassano, Jr., Joel P. Hollingsworth
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Patent number: 8338322Abstract: A method for forming a transparent ceramic preform in one embodiment includes forming a suspension of oxide particles in a solvent, wherein the suspension includes a dispersant, with the proviso that the suspension does not include a gelling agent; and uniformly curing the suspension for forming a preform of gelled suspension. A method according to another embodiment includes creating a mixture of inorganic particles, a solvent and a dispersant, the inorganic particles having a mean diameter of less than about 2000 nm; agitating the mixture; adding the mixture to a mold; and curing the mixture in the mold for gelling the mixture, with the proviso that no gelling agent is added to the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joel P. Hollingsworth, Joshua D. Kuntz, Zachary M. Seeley, Thomas F. Soules
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Patent number: 8329090Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for forming a composite transparent ceramic preform includes forming a first suspension of oxide particles in a first solvent which includes a first dispersant but does not include a gelling agent, adding the first suspension to a first mold of a desired shape, and uniformly curing the first suspension in the first mold until stable. The method also includes forming a second suspension of oxide particles in a second solvent which includes a second dispersant but does not include a gelling agent, adding the second suspension to the stable first suspension in a second mold of a desired shape encompassing the first suspension and the second suspension, and uniformly curing the second suspension in the second mold until stable. Other methods for forming a composite transparent ceramic preform are also described according to several other embodiments. Structures are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joel P. Hollingsworth, Joshua D. Kuntz, Thomas F. Soules, Richard L. Landingham
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Publication number: 20120202031Abstract: In one embodiment, a multilayer dielectric coating for use in an alkali laser includes two or more alternating layers of high and low refractive index materials, wherein an innermost layer includes a thicker, >500 nm, and dense, >97% of theoretical, layer of at least one of: alumina, zirconia, and hafnia for protecting subsequent layers of the two or more alternating layers of high and low index dielectric materials from alkali attack. In another embodiment, a method for forming an alkali resistant coating includes forming a first oxide material above a substrate and forming a second oxide material above the first oxide material to form a multilayer dielectric coating, wherein the second oxide material is on a side of the multilayer dielectric coating for contacting an alkali.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Thomas F. Soules, Raymond J. Beach, Scott C. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20110309538Abstract: A method for forming a transparent ceramic preform in one embodiment includes forming a suspension of oxide particles in a solvent, wherein the suspension includes a dispersant, with the proviso that the suspension does not include a gelling agent; and uniformly curing the suspension for forming a preform of gelled suspension. A method according to another embodiment includes creating a mixture of inorganic particles, a solvent and a dispersant, the inorganic particles having a mean diameter of less than about 2000 nm; agitating the mixture; adding the mixture to a mold; and curing the mixture in the mold for gelling the mixture, with the proviso that no gelling agent is added to the mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLCInventors: Joel P. Hollingsworth, Joshua D. Kuntz, Zachary M. Seeley, Thomas F. Soules
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Patent number: 8039413Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for forming a transparent ceramic preform includes forming a suspension of oxide particles in a solvent, adding the suspension to a mold of a desired shape, and uniformly curing the suspension in the mold for forming a preform. The suspension includes a dispersant but does not include a gelling agent. In another embodiment, a method includes creating a mixture without a gelling agent, the mixture including: inorganic particles, a solvent, and a dispersant. The inorganic particles have a mean diameter of less than about 2000 nm. The method also includes agitating the mixture, adding the mixture to a mold, and curing the mixture in the mold at a temperature of less than about 80° C. for forming a preform. Other methods for forming a transparent ceramic preform are also described according to several embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joel P. Hollingsworth, Joshua D. Kuntz, Zachary M. Seeley, Thomas F. Soules
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Publication number: 20110224065Abstract: The present invention provides a method of crystallizing Yb:C-FAP [Yb3+:Ca5(PO4)3F], by dissolving the Yb:C-FAP in an acidic solution, following by neutralizing the solution. The present invention also provides a method of forming crystalline Yb:C-FAP by dissolving the component ingredients in an acidic solution, followed by forming a supersaturated solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Thomas F. Soules, Kathleen I. Schaffers, John B. Tassano, JR., Joel P. Hollingsworth
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Patent number: 7922965Abstract: A method of making a transparent ceramic including the steps of providing nano-ceramic powders in a processed or unprocessed form, mixing the powders with de-ionized water, the step of mixing the powders with de-ionized water producing a slurry, sonifing the slurry to completely wet the powder and suspend the powder in the de-ionized water, separating very fine particles from the slurry, molding the slurry, and curing the slurry to produce the transparent ceramic.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joshua D. Kuntz, Thomas F. Soules, Richard Lee Landingham, Joel P. Hollingsworth
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Patent number: 7894496Abstract: A novel method and apparatus for suppressing ASE and/or parasitic oscillation modes in a laser is introduced. By roughening one or more peripheral edges of a solid-state crystal or ceramic laser gain media and by bonding such edges to a predetermined electromagnetic absorbing material arranged adjacent to the entire outer surface of the peripheral edges of the roughened laser gain media, ASE, parasitic oscillation modes and/or residual pump energy can be effectively suppressed.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Lloyd A. Hackel, Thomas F. Soules, Scott N. Fochs, Mark D. Rotter, Stephan A. Letts
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Publication number: 20100105539Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for forming a composite transparent ceramic preform includes forming a first suspension of oxide particles in a first solvent which includes a first dispersant but does not include a gelling agent, adding the first suspension to a first mold of a desired shape, and uniformly curing the first suspension in the first mold until stable. The method also includes forming a second suspension of oxide particles in a second solvent which includes a second dispersant but does not include a gelling agent, adding the second suspension to the stable first suspension in a second mold of a desired shape encompassing the first suspension and the second suspension, and uniformly curing the second suspension in the second mold until stable. Other methods for forming a composite transparent ceramic preform are also described according to several other embodiments. Structures are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Joel P. Hollingsworth, Joshua D. Kuntz, Thomas F. Soules, Richard L. Landingham
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Publication number: 20100102464Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for forming a transparent ceramic preform includes forming a suspension of oxide particles in a solvent, adding the suspension to a mold of a desired shape, and uniformly curing the suspension in the mold for forming a preform. The suspension includes a dispersant but does not include a gelling agent. In another embodiment, a method includes creating a mixture without a gelling agent, the mixture including: inorganic particles, a solvent, and a dispersant. The inorganic particles have a mean diameter of less than about 2000 nm. The method also includes agitating the mixture, adding the mixture to a mold, and curing the mixture in the mold at a temperature of less than about 80° C. for forming a preform. Other methods for forming a transparent ceramic preform are also described according to several embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Joel P. Hollingsworth, Joshua D. Kuntz, Zachary M. Seeley, Thomas F. Soules
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Patent number: 7635203Abstract: A lighting apparatus (10) comprises a light engine (12) producing ultra violet radiation. An enclosure (14) surrounds a radiation generating area of the light engine (12) to encompass the radiation. At least one wall (28) of the enclosure (14) is substantially reflective of the ultraviolet radiation. The enclosure (14) includes a replaceable top portion (30) which includes a phosphor portion (32). The phosphor portion (32) is spaced from the radiation generating area of the light engine (12) by a height of the enclosure (14).Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2004Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Stanton E. Weaver, Jr., Thomas E. Stecher, Anant A. Setlur, Alok M. Srivastava, Holly A. Comanzo, Charles A. Becker, Thomas F. Soules, Chen-Lun Hsing Chen, Rebecca A. Bompiedi
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Publication number: 20090283925Abstract: A method of making a transparent ceramic including the steps of providing nano-ceramic powders in a processed or unprocessed form, mixing the powders with de-ionized water, the step of mixing the powders with de-ionized water producing a slurry, sonifing the slurry to completely wet the powder and suspend the powder in the de-ionized water, separating very fine particles from the slurry, molding the slurry, and curing the slurry to produce the transparent ceramic.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Joshua D. Kuntz, Thomas F. Soules, Richard Lee Landingham, Joel P. Hollingsworth