Patents by Inventor Zhihong Yang

Zhihong Yang 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).

  • Publication number: 20160164260
    Abstract: An ultraviolet laser diode having multiple portions in the n-cladding layer is described herein. The laser diode comprises a p-cladding layer, an n-cladding layer, a waveguide, and a light-emitting region. The n-cladding layer includes at least a first portion and a second portion. The first portion maintains material quality of the laser diode, while the second portion pulls the optical mode from the p-cladding layer toward the active region. The first portion may have a higher aluminum composition than the second portion. The waveguide is coupled to the n-cladding layer and the light-emitting region is coupled to the waveguide. The light-emitting region is located between the n-cladding layer and the p-cladding layer. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Thomas Wunderer, Zhihong Yang
  • Publication number: 20160014177
    Abstract: This invention discloses a CIM/E (Common Information Model) and CIM/G-based graphics-model-integrated apparatus and method for distribution network. The apparatus comprises an operating system for distribution systems, which is used by distribution network dispatcher and a debugging system for maintaining graphics and models. The operating system communicates with the debugging system via TCP/IP protocol, using the CIM/E Language to describe full models and incremental models of distribution network, and using the CIM/G Language to describe graphics of distribution network. This invention manages the graphics and models through the remote call, graphics-model-operation and graphics-model-rollback, achieves the management of the graphics and models of past, present and future.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Bing Han, Zhichang Zhang, Jiaqing Zhao, Hongwei Du, Yi Wu, Zhihong Yang, Hongen Ding, Chongpu Xia, Kejun Qian, Yanghao Zhou, Haibing Zhu, Fan Liu, Yi Liu
  • Patent number: 9219189
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a p-side heterostructure, an n-side heterostructure, an active region disposed between the p-side heterostructure and the n-side heterostructure. An electron blocking layer (EBL) disposed between the p-side heterostructure and the active region comprises an aluminum containing group-III-nitride alloy. An aluminum composition of the EBL decreases as a function of distance along a [0001] direction from the active region towards the p-side heterostructure over a majority of the thickness of the EBL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John E. Northrup, Bowen Cheng, Christopher L. Chua, Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson, Zhihong Yang, Suk Choi
  • Publication number: 20150280056
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a p-side heterostructure, an n-side heterostructure, an active region disposed between the p-side heterostructure and the n-side heterostructure. An electron blocking layer (EBL) disposed between the p-side heterostructure and the active region comprises an aluminum containing group-III-nitride alloy. An aluminum composition of the EBL decreases as a function of distance along a [0001] direction from the active region towards the p-side heterostructure over a majority of the thickness of the EBL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John E. Northrup, Bowen Cheng, Christopher L. Chua, Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson, Zhihong Yang, Suk Choi
  • Publication number: 20150099754
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating and/or preventing a cancer in a patient, comprising administering an effective amount of a TOR kinase inhibitor to a patient having cancer characterized by particular gene mutation(s) or variant(s) relative to the genes of a biological wild-type sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Shuichan Xu, Kristen Mae Hege, Xiaoling Wu, Zhihong Yang, Konstantinos Mavrommatis, Ellen Filvaroff
  • Patent number: 8964796
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a light guiding structure, a light emitting layer disposed within the light guiding structure, and a structure for discharging excess electric charge within the device. The device may be excited by an electron beam, as opposed to an optical beam, to create electron-hole pairs. The light emitting layer is configured for light generation without requiring a p-n junction, and is therefore not embedded within nor part of a p-n junction. Doping with p-type species is obviated, reducing device loss and permitting operation at a short wavelengths, such as below 300 nm. Various structures, such as a top-side cladding layer, are disclosed for discharging beam-induced charge. A single device may be operated with multiple electron beam pumps, either to enable a relatively thick active layer or to drive multiple separate active layers. Cooperatively curved end facets accommodate for possible off-axis resonance within the active region(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Wunderer, John E. Northrup, Mark R. Teepe, Zhihong Yang, Christopher L. Chua, Noble M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140369367
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a light guiding structure, a light emitting layer disposed within the light guiding structure, and a structure for discharging excess electric charge within the device. The device may be excited by an electron beam, as opposed to an optical beam, to create electron-hole pairs. The light emitting layer is configured for light generation without requiring a p-n junction, and is therefore not embedded within nor part of a p-n junction. Doping with p-type species is obviated, reducing device loss and permitting operation at a short wavelengths, such as below 300 nm. Various structures, such as a top-side cladding layer, are disclosed for discharging beam-induced charge. A single device may be operated with multiple electron beam pumps, either to enable a relatively thick active layer or to drive multiple separate active layers. Cooperatively curved end facets accommodate for possible off-axis resonance within the active region(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas Wunderer, John E. Northrup, Mark R. Teepe, Zhihong Yang, Christopher L. Chua, Noble M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8822314
    Abstract: An epitaxial growth method includes plasma treating a surface of a bulk crystalline Aluminum Nitride (AlN) substrate and subsequently heating the substrate in an ammonia-rich ambient to a temperature of above 1000° C. for at least 5 minutes without epitaxial growth. After heating the surface, a III-nitride layer is epitaxially grown on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Mark R. Teepe, Thomas Wunderer, Zhihong Yang, Noble M. Johnson, Clifford Knollenberg
  • Publication number: 20140231745
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a p-side heterostructure having a short period superlattice (SPSL) formed of alternating layers of AlxhighGa1-xhighN doped with a p-type dopant and AlxlowGa1-xlowN doped with the p-type dopant, where xlow?xhigh?0.9. Each layer of the SPSL has a thickness of less than or equal to about six bi-layers of AlGaN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John E. Northrup, Bowen Cheng, Christopher L. Chua, Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson, Zhihong Yang
  • Publication number: 20140011345
    Abstract: An epitaxial growth method includes plasma treating a surface of a bulk crystalline Aluminum Nitride (AlN) substrate and subsequently heating the substrate in an ammonia-rich ambient to a temperature of above 1000° C. for at least 5 minutes without epitaxial growth. After heating the surface, a III-nitride layer is epitaxially grown on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Mark R. Teepe, Thomas Wunderer, Zhihong Yang, Noble M. Johnson, Clifford Knollenberg
  • Patent number: 8571817
    Abstract: One disclosed feature of the embodiments is a control processor in a vapor delivery system for chemical vapor deposition precursors. A pressurization rate processor calculates first and second pressurization rate curves at first and second time instants. A volume calculator computes consumed volume based on first and second volumes at the respective first and second time instants. The first and second volumes are computed using slopes of lines fitting the first and second pressurization rate curves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: David P. Bour, Christopher L. Chua, Zhihong Yang
  • Patent number: 8513643
    Abstract: An optical semiconductor device such as a light emitting diode is formed on a transparent substrate having formed thereon a template layer, such as AlN, which is transparent to the wavelength of emission of the optical device. A mixed alloy defect redirection region is provided over the template layer such that the composition of the defect redirection region approaches or matches the composition of the regions contiguous thereto. For example, the Al content of the defect redirection region may be tailored to provide a stepped or gradual Aluminum content from template to active layer. Strain-induced cracking and defect density are reduced or eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Zhihong Yang, Noble M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8399511
    Abstract: Two crystalline forms of pinocembrin of formula (I): ? and ?, their preparation and their use for manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. There exists difference between them in bioavailability. They are used for treating and preventing cerebral ischemic diseases by protective action of neurovascular unit, and enhancing blood drug level in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignees: CSPC Zhongqi Pharmaceutical Technology (Shijiazhuang) Co., Ltd., Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
    Inventors: Guanhua Du, Yang Lv, Song Wu, Ke Wang, Ying Chang, Zhihong Yang, Yuanfeng Tong, Mei Gao
  • Patent number: 8354689
    Abstract: Light emitting devices described herein include dopant front loaded tunnel barrier layers (TBLs). A front loaded TBL includes a first surface closer to the active region of the light emitting device and a second surface farther from the active region. The dopant concentration in the TBL is higher near the first surface of the TBL when compared to the dopant concentration near the second surface of the TBL. The front loaded region near the first surface of the TBL is formed during fabrication of the device by pausing the growth of the light emitting device before the TBL is formed and flowing dopant into the reaction chamber. After the dopant flows in the reaction chamber during the pause, the TBL is grown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Zhihong Yang
  • Patent number: 8330144
    Abstract: A structure and method for producing same provides a solid-state light emitting device with suppressed lattice defects in epitaxially formed nitride layers over a non-c-plane oriented (e.g., semi-polar) template or substrate. A dielectric layer with “window” openings or trenches provides significant suppression of all diagonally running defects during growth. Posts of appropriate height and spacing may further provide suppression of vertically running defects. A layer including gallium nitride is formed over the dielectric layer, and polished to provide a planar growth surface with desired roughness. A tri-layer indium gallium nitride active region is employed. For laser diode embodiments, a relatively thick aluminum gallium nitride cladding layer is provided over the gallium nitride layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Andre Strittmatter, Noble M. Johnson, Mark Teepe, Christopher L. Chua, Zhihong Yang, John E. Northrup
  • Publication number: 20120280212
    Abstract: A structure and method for producing same provides a solid-state light emitting device with suppressed lattice defects in epitaxially formed nitride layers over a non-c-plane oriented (e.g., semi-polar) template or substrate. A dielectric layer with “window” openings or trenches provides significant suppression of all diagonally running defects during growth. Posts of appropriate height and spacing may further provide suppression of vertically running defects. A layer including gallium nitride is formed over the dielectric layer, and polished to provide a planar growth surface with desired roughness. A tri-layer indium gallium nitride active region is employed. For laser diode embodiments, a relatively thick aluminum gallium nitride cladding layer is provided over the gallium nitride layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Andre Strittmatter, Noble M. Johnson, Mark Teepe, Christopher L. Chua, Zhihong Yang, John E. Northrup
  • Publication number: 20120273750
    Abstract: Light emitting devices described herein include dopant front loaded tunnel barrier layers (TBLs). A front loaded TBL includes a first surface closer to the active region of the light emitting device and a second surface farther from the active region. The dopant concentration in the TBL is higher near the first surface of the TBL when compared to the dopant concentration near the second surface of the TBL. The front loaded region near the first surface of the TBL is formed during fabrication of the device by pausing the growth of the light emitting device before the TBL is formed and flowing dopant into the reaction chamber. After the dopant flows in the reaction chamber during the pause, the TBL is grown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Zhihong Yang
  • Patent number: 8247249
    Abstract: A structure and method for producing same provides a solid-state light emitting device with suppressed lattice defects in epitaxially formed nitride layers over a non-c-plane oriented (e.g., semi-polar) template or substrate. A dielectric layer with “window” openings or trenches provides significant suppression of all diagonally running defects during growth. Posts of appropriate height and spacing may further provide suppression of vertically running defects. A layer including gallium nitride is formed over the dielectric layer, and polished to provide a planar growth surface with desired roughness. A tri-layer indium gallium nitride active region is employed. For laser diode embodiments, a relatively thick aluminum gallium nitride cladding layer is provided over the gallium nitride layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Andre Strittmatter, Noble M. Johnson, Mark Teepe, Christopher L. Chua, Zhihong Yang, John E. Northrup
  • Patent number: 8183649
    Abstract: A buried aperture in a nitride light emitting device is described. The aperture is formed in an aperture layer, typically an amorphous or polycrystalline material over an active layer that includes a nitride material. The aperture layer material typically also includes nitride. The aperture layer is etched to create an aperture which is filled with a conducting material by epitaxial regrowth. The amorphous layer is crystallized forming an electrically resistive material during or before regrowth. The conducting aperture in the electrically resistive material is well suited for directing current into a light emitting region of the active layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Zhihong Yang
  • Patent number: 8154009
    Abstract: A GaN/AlN superlattice is formed over a GaN/sapphire template structure, serving in part as a strain relief layer for growth of subsequent layers (e.g., deep UV light emitting diodes). The GaN/AlN superlattice mitigates the strain between a GaN/sapphire template and a multiple quantum well heterostructure active region, allowing the use of high Al mole fraction in the active region, and therefore emission in the deep UV wavelengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: William S. Wong, Michael A. Kneissl, Zhihong Yang, Mark Teepe, Cliff Knollenberg