Patents by Inventor Tobin J. Marks

Tobin J. Marks 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).

  • ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH INTERFACIAL LAYER AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME
    Publication number: 20100252113
    Abstract: An organic photovoltaic device and method of forming same. In one embodiment, the organic photovoltaic device has an anode, a cathode, an active layer disposed between the anode and the cathode; and an interfacial layer disposed between the anode and the active layer, the interfacial layer comprising 5,5?-bis [(p-trichlorosilylpropylphenyl) phenylamino]-2,2?-bithiophene (PABTSi2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Alexander W. Hains
  • Electron-blocking layer / hole-transport layer for organic photovoltaics and applications of same
    Patent number: 7799990
    Abstract: The present invention, in one aspect, relates to a solar cell. In one embodiment, the solar cell includes an anode; an active organic layer comprising an electron-donating organic material and an electron-accepting organic material; a semiconducting layer formed between the anode and the active organic layer; and an electron-blocking layer (EBL) formed between the semiconducting layer and the active organic layer, where the EBL is transparent and adapted for blocking electron leakage from the active organic layer to the anode while transporting holes from the active organic layer to the anode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Alexander W. Hains, Michael D. Irwin, He Yan
  • NANOSCALE, SPATIALLY-CONTROLLED GA DOPING OF UNDOPED TRANSPARENT CONDUCTING OXIDE FILMS
    Publication number: 20100230814
    Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a nanowire and methods of making the same. In one embodiment, the nanowire includes a Ga-doped trace formed on a surface of an indium oxide layer having a thickness in nano-scale, and wherein the Ga-doped trace is formed with a dimension that has a depth is less than a quarter of the thickness of the indium oxide layer. In one embodiment, the indium oxide layer, which is optically transparent and electrically insulating, comprises an In2O3 film, and the thickness of the indium oxide layer is about 40 nm, and the depth of the nanowire is less than 10 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Mark C. Hersam, Norma E. S. Cortes
  • Layer by layer self-assembly of large response molecular electro-optic materials by a desilylation strategy
    Patent number: 7776235
    Abstract: The preparation of robust, thin film materials with large second-order optical nonlinearities through the covalent self-assembly of chromophoric compositions and innovative use of silyl chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Milko E. van der Boom
  • N-Type Semiconductors and Related Devices
    Publication number: 20100204475
    Abstract: Mono- and diimide perylene and naphthalene compounds, N- and/or core-substituted with electron-withdrawing groups, for use in the fabrication of various device structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Michael R. Wasielewski, Antonio Facchetti, Michael J. Ahrens, Brooks A. Jones, Myung-Han Yoon
  • Intercalated Superlattice Compositions and Related Methods for Modulating Dielectric Property
    Publication number: 20100173165
    Abstract: Compositions, methods of using inorganic moieties for dielectric modulation, and related device structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Antonio Facchetti
  • Organic light-emitting diodes and related hole transport compounds
    Patent number: 7750175
    Abstract: New organic light-emitting diodes and related hole transport compounds and methods for fabrication, using siloxane self-assembly techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Qinglan Huang
  • Neutral Bimetallic Transition Metal Phenoxyiminato Catalysts and Related Polymerization Methods
    Publication number: 20100121008
    Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising a neutral bimetallic diphenoxydiiminate complex of group 10 metals or Ni, Pd or Pt is disclosed. The compositions can be used for the preparation of homo- and co-polymers of olefinic monomer compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Brandon A. Rodriguez, Massimiliano Delferro
  • Organic Electro-Optic Modulators with Transparent Conducting Electrodes and Related Device Structures
    Publication number: 20100098424
    Abstract: Electro-optic (EO) modulator and related device structures which can be used in conjunction with high EO materials to lower switching voltage and improve related performance parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Seng-Tiong Ho, Fei Yi, Tobin J. Marks
  • Nanoscale self-assembled organic dielectrics for electronic devices
    Patent number: 7679079
    Abstract: Organic thin film transistor and related composite and device structures comprising an organic dielectric medium comprising, for instance, a non-linear optical chromophoric moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Antonio Facchetti, Myung-Han Yoon
  • Intercalated superlattice compositions and related methods for modulating dielectric property
    Patent number: 7678463
    Abstract: Compositions, methods of using inorganic moieties for dielectric modulation, and related device structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Antonio Facchetti
  • Perylene n-type semiconductors and related devices
    Patent number: 7671202
    Abstract: Mono- and diimide perylene and naphthalene compounds, N- and core-substituted with electron-withdrawing groups, for use in the fabrication of various device structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Michael R. Wasielewski, Antonio Facchetti, Michael J. Ahrens, Brooks A. Jones, Myung-Han Yoon
  • Semiconducting siloxane compositions for thin film transistor devices,and making and using the same
    Publication number: 20100038630
    Abstract: Semiconducting siloxane compositions and methods for manufacturing and use thereof in preparing organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) are described. The semiconducting siloxane compositions can be crosslinked products of polymeric/monomeric compositions that include silane-derivatized crosslinkable organic p-type compounds and p-type semiconducting polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Antonio Facchetti, He Yan
  • Silole-Based Polymers and Semiconductor Materials Prepared from the Same
    Publication number: 20100024883
    Abstract: The present teachings provide silole-based polymers that can be used as p-type semiconductors. More specifically, the present teachings provide polymers that include a repeating unit of Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5R6, Z, x, and x? are as defined herein. The present teachings also provide methods of preparing these polymers, and relate to various compositions, composites, and devices that incorporate these polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Antonio Facchetti, Gang Lu, Hakan Usta, Joseph Letizia
  • Siloxane-Polymer Dielectric Compositions and Related Organic Field-Effect Transistors
    Publication number: 20100019237
    Abstract: Dielectric compositions comprising siloxane and polymeric components, as can be used in a range of transistor and related device configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Antonio Facchetti, Myung-Han Yoon, He Yan
  • Layer by layer self-assembly of large response molecular electro-optic materials by a desilylation strategy
    Patent number: 7651777
    Abstract: The preparation of robust, thin film materials with large second-order optical nonlinearities through the covalent self-assembly of chromophoric compositions and innovative use of silyl chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Milko E. van der Boom, Seong-Sik Chang, Seng-Tiong Ho
  • High-performance field effect transistors with self-assembled nanodielectrics
    Patent number: 7633130
    Abstract: Field effect transistor devices comprising III-V semiconductors and organic gate dielectric materials, such dielectric materials as can afford flexibility in device design and fabrication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Peide Ye, Antonio Facchetti, Gang Lu, Han Chung Lin
  • ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLY AND EMISSION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20090284137
    Abstract: New organic light-emitting diodes and related electroluminescent devices and methods for fabrication, using siloxane self-assembly techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Qingwu Wang
  • Organic Light-Emitting Diodes and Methods for Assembly and Enhanced Charge Injection
    Publication number: 20090284145
    Abstract: New organic light-emitting diodes and related electroluminescent devices and methods for fabrication, using siloxane self-assembly techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Qinglan Huang, Ji Cui, Jonathan Veinot
  • Carbonyl-Functionalized Thiophene Compounds and Related Device Structures
    Publication number: 20090267061
    Abstract: Carbonyl-functionalized oligo/polythiophene compounds, and related semiconductor components and related device structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Tobin J. Marks, Antonio Facchetti