With Assembly Or Disassembly Patents (Class 445/23)
  • Publication number: 20110235327
    Abstract: In order to improve the light extraction efficiency of a light-emitting element, the light-emitting element includes: a light-emitting layer provided between an electrode and a transparent substrate; a particle layer provided between the light-emitting layer and the transparent substrate; and an adhesive layer provided between the light-emitting layer and the particle layer, the particle layer includes particles having a refraction index that is higher than a refraction index of the transparent substrate, the adhesive layer has a refraction index that is higher than the refraction index of the transparent substrate, and the particle layer has an average thickness that is less than an average particle size of the particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Hiroshi Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20110227476
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are lighting apparatuses having a light source, a first phosphor, and a second phosphor, wherein the lighting apparatuses exhibit increased R9 values. In some embodiments, the light source is configured to emit radiation having a wavelength of peak emission between about 495 nm and about 500 nm. The first phosphor may have a first wavelength of peak emission between about 495 nm and about 600 nm. The second phosphor may be represented by the formula RE2-x-yCaMg2Si3O12:Cex,Ay. In an embodiment, RE is a rare earth metal; A is a co-dopant, x is greater than 0 and less than about 1.0; and y is greater than 0 and less than about 0.2. Also disclosed are phosphor compositions including the first phosphor and the second phosphor, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bin Zhang, Rajesh Mukherjee, Toshitaka Nakamura
  • Patent number: 8021206
    Abstract: A fluorescent lamp that can be easily manufactured to provide high brightness and high efficiency, a method of manufacturing the same, and a backlight unit having the same are provided. First and second non-emissive glass tube are joined to an emissive glass tube coated with a phosphor, and first and second electrodes are formed on outer surfaces of the first and second non-emissive glass tubes. The first and second non-emissive tubes may have the same diameter as the emissive glass tube. The first and second non-emissive glass tubes are simply joined to the emissive glass tube, thereby reducing the manufacturing process and cost. The first and second non-emissive glass tubes are formed to be thinner than the emissive glass tube, thereby enhancing the brightness and efficiency of the fluorescent lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Junghyun Yoon, Jinwoo Hong
  • Patent number: 8022641
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a light emitting diode (LED) recessed down light fixture comprises a housing, a reflector assembly mounted to the housing, and an LED circuit board attached to the housing over the reflector assembly. The LED circuit board includes a plurality of resistors electrically connected to the LED circuit board, a bridge rectifier, and a plurality of at least 80 miniature LEDs electrically connected to the LED circuit board and configured to provide light. The plurality of miniature LEDs are separated into a plurality of LED clusters. Each cluster is electrically connected to at least one resistor. Further, the plurality of miniature LEDs are arranged in a configuration such that a voltage differential across any two proximate LEDs is less than 36 volts. The down light fixture further comprises a lens cover attached to the top end of the reflector assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Raymond Janik, Stephen H. Yuen, Michael T. Thornton, David E. Doubek, Peter F. Thornton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8021202
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a method for manufacturing an organic EL display panel in which a substrate which has a pixel electrode, a partition wall, a sub pixel which has a short side and a long side sectioned by the partition wall and a pixel including a plurality of the sub pixels are prepared and a first organic layer is formed and printed so as to form a stripe shape in the short side direction of the sub pixel and a second organic layer as a luminescent layer is formed on the sub pixel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Takeshita, Takahisa Shimizu, Syohei Kimura, Eiichi Kitazume
  • Patent number: 8021204
    Abstract: All lights generated in an organic compound layer are not taken out towards a TFT from a cathode as a transparent electrode. For instance, the light is emitted in a lateral direction (direction parallel to the substrate surface) but the light emitted in the lateral direction is not taken out resultantly, which leads to a loss. Therefore, a light emitting device structured so as to increase the amount of light taken out in a certain direction is provided as well as a method of manufacturing this light emitting device. As a result of etching treatment, an upper edge portion of an insulator (19) is curved to have a radius of curvature, a slope is formed along the curved face while partially exposing layers (18c and 18d) of a first electrode, and a layer (18b) of the first electrode is exposed in a region that serves as a light emitting region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Satoshi Seo, Hideaki Kuwabara
  • Patent number: 8016628
    Abstract: A method of joining a flexible layer and a support includes forming a first metal layer on one surface of the flexible layer, forming a second metal layer on one surface of the support, cleaning the first metal layer and the second metal layer, and joining the first metal layer to the second metal layer, such that the first metal layer is between the flexible layer and the second metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Seob Lee, Kyu-Sung Lee, Hyo-Jin Kim, Jae-Kyeong Jeong, Jin-Ho Kwack
  • Patent number: 8016629
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing an organic electroluminescent device comprising applying a composition containing an organic electroluminescent compound onto multiple electrodes to form an organic electroluminescent layer on each of the electrodes, wherein the substrate on which the composition is applied is a substrate with the portions between electrodes and/or the surface of the electrodes having been subjected to water-repellent treatment. By using this method, deterioration of a device and reduction in performance due to existence of an insulating layer which is indispensable for segregation of each polymer light-emitting compound in conventional process of applying polymer light-emitting compounds can be avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Showa Denko K.K.
    Inventor: Tamami Koyama
  • Publication number: 20110215711
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an illumination device includes an organic light-emitting unit, a first electrode, a second electrode and an optical layer. The organic light-emitting unit includes an organic light-emitting layer, a first and a second major surface. The first electrode is provided on the first major surface. The second electrode is provided on the second major surface and includes a conductive layer, a first interconnection and a second interconnection. The first interconnection is electrically connected to the conductive layer and aligned in a first direction parallel to the first major surface. The second interconnection is electrically connected to the conductive layer and aligned apart from the first interconnection and parallel to the first interconnection. The optical layer is provided on a side of the second electrode opposite to the organic light-emitting unit and includes a low refractive index portion and a high refractive index portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Toshiya Yonehara, Tomio Ono, Shintaro Enomoto, Keiji Sugi, Tomoaki Sawabe, Taeko Urano
  • Patent number: 8013505
    Abstract: A field emission electron source includes a CNT needle and a conductive base. The CNT needle has an end portion and a broken end portion; the end portion is contacted with and electrically connected to a surface of the conductive base. The CNTs at the broken end portion form a taper-shape structure, wherein one CNT protrudes and is higher than the adjacent CNTs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yang Wei, Liang Liu, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Publication number: 20110211351
    Abstract: Light engine modules comprise a support member and a solid state light emitter, in which (1) the emitter is mounted on the support member, (2) a region of the support member has a surface with a curved cross-section, (3) the emitter and a compensation circuit are mounted on the support member, (4) an electrical contact element extends to at least two surfaces of the support member, and/or (5) a substantial entirety of the module is located on one side of a plane and the emitter emits light into another side of the plane. Also, a module comprising means for supporting a light emitter and a light emitter. Also, a lighting device comprising a housing member and a light emitter mounted on a removable support member. Also, a lighting device comprising a module mounted in a lighting device element. Also, a method comprising mounting a module to a lighting device element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Antony Paul VAN DE VEN, Paul THIEKEN
  • Publication number: 20110211363
    Abstract: An illuminated sport board/skateboard emits light from both the top and bottom of the board to yield a significant quantum of light for optimal visibility and safety. A base panel is provided having an underside surface with at least one transparent segment aligned with an inlay cavity within the base's interior core. A battery powered lighting source containing a plurality of light emitting diodes or an electroluminescent lighting strip is housed within the inlay cavity. A top shell having at least one transparent display is attached to the base panel in a manner that aligns the transparent display with the LED emitted or electroluminescent lighting. Light is emitted from both the top and bottom of the board owing emission through the transparent display of the top shell and the transparent segment of the base panel. The illuminated sport board may be constructed as a skateboard, snowboard, or skis to provide safety from vehicles and other recreational participants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Patent number: 8007332
    Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a semiconductor nanoparticle embedded Si insulating film for electroluminescence (EL) applications. The method provides a bottom electrode, and deposits a semiconductor nanoparticle embedded Si insulating film, including an element selected from a group consisting of N and C, overlying the bottom electrode. After annealing, a semiconductor nanoparticle embedded Si insulating film is formed having an extinction coefficient (k) in a range of 0.01-1.0, as measured at about 632 nanometers (nm), and a current density (J) of greater than 1 Ampere per square centimeter (A/cm2) at an applied electric field lower than 3 MV/cm. In another aspect, the annealed semiconductor nanoparticle embedded Si insulating film has an index of refraction (n) in a range of 1.8-3.0, as measured at 632 nm, with a current density of greater than 1 A/cm2 at an applied electric field lower than 3 MV/cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Pooran Chandra Joshi, Jiandong Huang, Apostolos T. Voutsas
  • Publication number: 20110205738
    Abstract: This is directed to a troffer-style light fixture using a LED light to cross-light internal surfaces of the troffer. In particular, this is directed to a troffer-style fixture having several receptacles for receiving LED modules. The modules can be inserted in the fixture such that some light emitted by the LED modules is directed towards an opposite surface of the fixture, causing light from opposite LED modules to mix as light is emitted from the fixture (e.g., cross lighting the fixture environment. The resulting light transmitted and reflected by the troffer can have softer qualities than direct light emitted by a LED module, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of light provided by the fixture. In some embodiments, one or more optical treatments can be applied to internal surfaces of the fixture to enhance the light output by the fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Lunera Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Donald A. Peifer, Michael A. Sanjurjo
  • Patent number: 8004188
    Abstract: A light emitting device (100) is provided, comprising a substrate (101), a first electrically conductive layer (102), a light emitting layer (103), and a second electrically conductive layer (104). The light emitting device (100) further comprises at least one metal shunt (105) which is in electrical contact with said first electrically conductive layer (102). The at least one metal shunt (105) is isolated from said second electrically conductive layer (104) at least by means of a dielectric oxide layer (106). The present invention allows for the use of electrically insulating material between one or more metal shunts and a cathode layer without reducing the effective pixel area of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Herbert Lifka, Cornelis Adrianus Henricus Antonius Mutsaers, Edward Willem Albert Young
  • Publication number: 20110198984
    Abstract: Light engine modules comprise a support member and a solid state light emitter, in which (1) the emitter is mounted on the support member, (2) a region of the support member has a surface with a curved cross-section, (3) the emitter and a compensation circuit are mounted on the support member, (4) an electrical contact element extends to at least two surfaces of the support member, and/or (5) a substantial entirety of the module is located on one side of a plane and the emitter emits light into another side of the plane. Also, a module comprising means for supporting a light emitter and a light emitter. Also, a lighting device comprising a housing member and a light emitter mounted on a removable support member. Also, a lighting device comprising a module mounted in a lighting device element. Also, a method comprising mounting a module to a lighting device element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: Cree LED Lighting Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Antony Paul VAN DE VEN
  • Publication number: 20110188241
    Abstract: A lighting system utilizing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and methods for configuring lanterns thereof are disclosed. The lantern includes a roof or canopy that includes fans that span directly between the electronics and LEDs for improved heat dissipation, the fans preferably formed integral with the canopy. The LEDs are mounted on easily mounted and removed modular printed circuit boards, in at least two different sizes and numbers of LEDs, and optical lenses of at least two different lighting patterns are provided, so that the lantern may be assembled or retrofit according to a desired application including candlepower and lighting pattern for cast light. The optical lenses are individually provided, utilize refraction to diminish reflection, and, in one form, incorporate an integral reflector to assist in defining a lighting pattern. In some forms, a securement may be provided for individual securement of lenses with the PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Steve Walczak, Derek Scott Mallory
  • Patent number: 7988513
    Abstract: An electron-emitting device having little dispersion of its electron emission characteristic and a suppressed “fluctuation” of its electron emission quantity is provided. The electron-emitting device includes a substrate equipped with a first portion containing silicon oxide and a second portion arranged abreast of the first portion and having a higher heat conductance, and an electroconductive film including a gap therein, the electroconductive film arranged on the substrate, wherein the first and the second portions having a resistance higher than that of the electroconductive film, and the gap is arranged on the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Koki Nukanobu, Takahiro Sato
  • Publication number: 20110181182
    Abstract: A top view light emitting device package and fabrication method thereof include a bilateral circuit is provided for emitting two far light fields with no requirement for multiple devices. Moreover, the top view light emitting device package of the disclosure also provides depressions and reflectors formed on the surfaces of the silicon substrate to enhance the reflective efficiency and fix a specific light field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: MIN-TSUN HSIEH, WEN-LIANG TSENG, LUNG-HSIN CHEN, CHIH-YUNG LIN
  • Patent number: 7985113
    Abstract: A wideband retardation layer (or film) that can perform circular polarizing so that the retardation layer can be formed with an organic light-emitting device to be relatively thin and have a relatively high contrast with no reduction in brightness, and an organic light-emitting device including the retardation layer. The retardation film includes a base and a retardation layer including an alkali oxide layer grown to be inclined on a surface of the base, wherein the alkali oxide layer is disposed by slant-angle depositing alkali oxide on the surface of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Baek Choi, Won-Jong Kim, Yong-Tak Kim, Jong-Hyuk Lee, Young-Woo Song, Yoon-Hyeung Cho, Byoung-Duk Lee, Sun-Young Lee, Min-Ho Oh, So-Young Lee
  • Patent number: 7985114
    Abstract: A method for making a field emission lamp generally includes the steps of: (a) providing a cathode emitter; (b) providing a transparent glass tube having a carbon nanotube transparent conductive film and a fluorescent layer, wherein the carbon nanotube transparent conductive film and the fluorescent layer are both disposed on an inner surface of the transparent glass tube; (c) providing a first glass feedthrough, a second glass feedthrough, and a nickel pipe, wherein the first glass feedthrough has an anode down-lead pad and an anode down-lead pole connected to the anode down-lead pad, and the second glass feedthrough has a cathode down-lead pole; (d) securing the nickel pipe to one end of the cathode emitter and securing the other end of the cathode emitter to one end of the cathode down-lead pole of the second glass feedthrough; and (e) melting and assembling the first and second glass feedthroughs to ends of the transparent glass tube respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yang Wei, Lin Xiao, Feng Zhu, Liang Liu, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Publication number: 20110175518
    Abstract: The efficiency and color temperature of a lighting device may be improved by using wavelength shifting material, such as a phosphor, to absorb less desired wavelengths and transmit more desired wavelengths. A reflective filter (e.g., dichroic or dielectric mirror material) may pass desired wavelengths while returning or reflecting less desired wavelengths away from an optical exit back toward wavelength shifting material which may either be disposed in the optical path or on the periphery of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: William G. Reed, John O. Renn
  • Publication number: 20110175719
    Abstract: A mesh lighting system for emergency vehicles and method for retrofitting a vehicle with emergency lights is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of independent signalling light sources each supplied by a dedicated source of energy, a control module, and a low powered wireless network connecting said control module with the plurality of light sources. The plurality of independent signalling light sources emit at least one light flash in response to a control signal received from the control module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Timothy D. F. FORD
  • Publication number: 20110175523
    Abstract: A light source assembly and associated method of forming same includes a generally planar light emitting device having parallel first and second generally planar surfaces that are interconnected along a perimeter. A seal extends over at least a portion of the light emitting device. Further, a sidewall portion encloses the perimeter of a light emitting device, and a cover portion may extend over at least a portion of the light emitting device. The method includes folding perimeter edges of an enlarged backsheet, or providing a frame seal that is dimensioned so that perimeter edges may be folded over the light emitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: JAMES MICHAEL KOSTKA, Andrew Scott Albrecht
  • Patent number: 7980910
    Abstract: A flexible barrier assembly having a flexible visible light-transmissive substrate having a Tg greater than or equal to that of heat-stabilized polyethylene terephthalate (“HSPET”) overcoated with a first polymer layer having a Tg greater than or equal to that of HSPET and further overcoated with at least two visible light-transmissive inorganic barrier layers separated by at least one second polymer layer having a Tg greater than or equal to that of HSPET can be used to mount, cover, encapsulate or form moisture- and oxygen-sensitive articles such as organic light emitting devices and light valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Mark A. Roehrig
  • Patent number: 7980909
    Abstract: A display device based on e.g. oil layer break up or oil layer displacement having at least two different states, having a wall (13) height which is insignificant compared to the pixel width and also to the typical curvature of the oil interface at the tip of the dosing needle (15), the pixels are dosed without inserting the needle into the pixels. As the dosing needle no longer has to enter the pixel, pixels can be dosed with oil (5) from a relatively large injection needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Liquavista B.V.
    Inventors: Robert A. Hayes, Bokke J. Feenstra, Ivo G. J. Camps
  • Publication number: 20110169406
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a global LED lamp (10) having a transparent globe (14) and a base (12) for connecting to a lamp socket. By wrapping the base (12) in expansive foam tape (38) of Compriband type or similar, prior to inserting it in a neck shaped portion (16) of the globe (14), automatic alignment of the base (12) in the globe neck (16) may be obtained. Further, soft metal strips (36) may be wrapped about the tape (38) prior to wrapping the tape (38) about the base (12). The tape (38) acts as an inflatable cushion, which presses the metal strips (36) towards the base (12) and the globe (14). Improved heat transfer between the globe (14) and the base (12) may thus be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Johannes W. Weekamp, Hendrik J. Eggink
  • Patent number: 7977868
    Abstract: A full-color active matrix organic light emitting display including a transparent substrate, a color filter positioned on an upper surface of the substrate, a spacer layer formed on the upper surface of the color filter, a metal oxide thin film transistor backpanel formed on the spacer layer and defining an array of pixels, and an array of single color, organic light emitting devices formed on the backpanel and positioned to emit light downwardly through the backpanel, the spacer layer, the color filter, and the substrate in a full-color display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Cbrite Inc.
    Inventors: Chan-Long Shieh, Gang Yu
  • Publication number: 20110164414
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting a fluorescent lamp. The apparatus may include a ballast and one or more lamp holders. The lamp holders may be in electrical communication with the ballast via a conductor. One or more lamp holders may be removably attachable to the ballast. When a lamp holder is attached to the ballast, it may be attached in a manner that places the lamp holder in electrical communication with the conductor. The apparatus may include a lamp holder module that may support one or more lamp holders. When a lamp holder is attached to the lamp holder module, it may be attached in a manner that places the lamp holder in electrical communication with a conductor that is configured to distribute power to lamp holders that are attached to the lamp holder module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Quercia, Greg Galluccio, Anthony Tufano, Francisco Schapira, Ruel Sarino
  • Publication number: 20110156572
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a plurality of interdigitated pixels arranged in an array, having a very low series-resistances with improved current spreading and improved heat-sinking. Each pixel is a square with sides of dimension l. The series resistance is minimized by increasing the perimeter of an active region for the pixels. The series resistance is also minimized by shrinking the space between a mesa and n-contact for each pixel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Arpan Chakraborty, Likun Shen, Umesh K. Mishra
  • Publication number: 20110157906
    Abstract: A panel includes at least one icon area (8), the area (8) being illuminated by a light source (10) placed under the ornament panel, the ornament panel (1) including a translucent skin (2) forming the outer surface (6) of the ornament panel and a substrate layer (4) placed against the skin (2), the substrate layer (4) including an opening (14) placed at least between the light source (10) and the icon area (8). A light-transmitting material (18) is placed in at least part of the opening (14), the material (18) being placed in a translucent substrate element (20) placed in the opening (14) between the material (18) and the light source (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Oeuvrard, Godefroy Beau
  • Patent number: 7967655
    Abstract: An electron emission apparatus includes an insulating substrate, one or more grids located on the substrate, wherein the one or more grids includes: a first, second, third and fourth electrode that are located on the periphery of the gird, wherein the first and the second electrode are parallel to each other, and the third and fourth electrodes are parallel to each other; and one or more electron emission units located on the substrate. Each the electron unit includes at least one electron emitter, the electron emitter includes a first end, a second end and a gap; wherein the first end is electrically connected to one of the plurality of the first electrodes and the second end is electrically connected to one of the plurality of the third electrodes; two electron emission ends are located in the gap, and each electron emission end includes a plurality of electron emission tips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yang Wei, Liang Liu, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 7967654
    Abstract: An organic electroluminescence element has a layered structure on a surface of a transparent substrate. The layered structure comprises an organic material layer including a light-emitting organic material layer, an opaque electrode layer, an insulating layer, a metal layer and a resin film in order. The organic electroluminescence element is improved in durability because moisture is prevented from permeating into a light-emitting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignees: Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshio Taniguchi, Masato Sugiyama, Shingo Hibino, Tetsuya Takeuchi, Ryo Minoshima
  • Publication number: 20110147768
    Abstract: A light panel includes a light source having a generally planar, light emitting surface and a perimeter edge. A backsheet is disposed in substantially parallel relation with the light emitting surface, and an electrical feed-through region extends through the backsheet at a location spaced inwardly from the perimeter. A generally planar, flexible connector cable extends over the backsheet from the perimeter to the electrical feed-through region for establishing electrical connection with the light source. Openings in conductive pads provided in the flexible cable permit a conductive material to be inserted there through and mechanically and electrically interconnect the cable and the light panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Bruce Richard Roberts, James Michael Kostka
  • Patent number: 7963816
    Abstract: Provided is a method of fabricating an organic electro luminescence device, the method comprising: forming a thin film transistor on a substrate; forming a passivation layer and a first electrode on the substrate including the thin film transistor; forming a contact hole exposing an upper surface of a drain electrode of the thin film transistor at a predetermined portion of the first electrode and the passivation layer; forming a buffer layer and a barrier rib on a predetermined portion of an upper surface of the first electrode; forming an organic emission layer within a region defined by the buffer layer; and forming a second electrode on the organic emission layer such that the second electrode is electrically connected with the drain electrode through the contact hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Joon Bae, Jae Yoon Lee
  • Publication number: 20110140641
    Abstract: An apparatus of an electron cyclotron resonance ion source may include: a magnet unit containing a magnet for generating magnetic fields; an ionizing chamber housing unit for generating ions through electron cyclotron resonance from a plasma; a microwave generating unit for injecting microwaves to the ionizing chamber housing unit to generate ions; and a beam integrating and guiding unit for treating the generated ions. The magnet unit may include: a bobbin for winding the magnet; a variable spacer for dividing the bobbin into a plurality of sections; and the magnet which is wound into the form of a wire or a tape in the plurality of sections formed by the variable spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: KOREA BASIC SCIENCE INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Mi-Sook Won, Byoung-Seob Lee, Jong-Pil Kim, Jang-Hee Yoon, Jong Seong Bae, Jeong Kyu Bang, Hyosang Lee, Jinyong Park
  • Publication number: 20110140592
    Abstract: A phosphor having the lowest E/L ratio of the luminance (L) to the luminous efficiency (E) of each phosphor for obtaining a target chromaticity of white using a plurality of phosphors which emit different colors on a light-emitting substrate is selected, and the light reflectance of the portion of the metal back layer formed on this phosphor is set to be higher than the portion formed on the other phosphors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazunori Sano, Daisuke Sasaguri
  • Patent number: 7959483
    Abstract: Provided is a manufacturing method of forming an airtight container including an electron beam irradiation process for irradiating an electron beam to a non-evaporable type getter that has not been activated so as not to activate the non-evaporable type getter, and a sealing process for sealing a seal portion after the electron beam irradiation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takayuki Sekine, Yoichi Ando, Yasue Sato, Makoto Kojima, Kota Iwasaki
  • Patent number: 7955153
    Abstract: A compound body has a first body part (15) made of glass and a mechanical connection (20, 60) which is melted on the first body part (15) and contains aluminum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Xenon Technologies (Germany) GmbH
    Inventor: Ingo Dunisch
  • Patent number: 7955152
    Abstract: In a process of fabricating an organic electro-luminescence display, a substrate, a plurality of organic electro-luminescence devices, and a patterned separator structure are provided. The organic electro-luminescence devices and the patterned separator structure are disposed over the substrate. The patterned separator structure separates the organic electro-luminescence devices. A thickness of the patterned separator structure is greater than that of the organic electro-luminescence devices. A first passivation layer is then formed to completely cover the patterned separator structure and the organic electro-luminescence devices. A plurality of color filters are formed on the first passivation layer. The color filters are located above the organic electro-luminescence devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Kwang Tzen, Chun-Chung Lu, Shuenn-Jiun Tang, Shih-Kuei Lo, Jie-Huang Wu
  • Publication number: 20110130064
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for fabricating an AC LED package device, which comprises steps: providing a plurality of LED modular chips each having a plurality of LEDs in same polar direction in series; connecting forward and reversely the LED modular chips with a wire-bonding method to form an AC LED package device; and connecting the AC LED package device with an AC power source. In the present invention, the LED modular chips, each of which have LEDs all connected in same polar direction, are used to form an AC LED package device. Therefore, the present invention is using less-complicated photomasks compared with prior art. Accordingly, the present invention simplifies the process, promotes the yield and lowers the cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: CHUNG-LIN WANG
  • Patent number: 7950796
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a substrate, a light emitting body, a thermally conductive member, and a heat radiation member. The substrate has a first face and a second face which is a face opposite to the first face. The light emitting body is held on a side of the first face of the substrate and emits light. The thermally conductive member is provided so as to be in contact with the second face of the substrate and contains a high thermal conductive material. The heat radiation member is provided so as to be in contact with the thermally conductive member and radiates heat conducted from the substrate through the thermally conductive member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi Oyanagi, Keitaro Nakano
  • Patent number: 7952274
    Abstract: The dial module includes: a sheet-shaped dial having a design part on a surface of the dial; a sheet-shaped light source fixed to a back surface of the dial for illuminating the design part; and a flexible printed circuit fixed to a back surface of the light source. The dial module thus constructed enables to reduce the number of components, to facilitate assembly of a meter which employs the dial module therein, to improve the productivity, and to reduce the cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventor: Masahiro Muramatsu
  • Publication number: 20110119974
    Abstract: An example includes printing a graphic on a vinyl billboard sign and defining a translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign, disposing adhesive on one of the vinyl billboard sign and a target surface, overlaying the translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign with at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit, overlaying the electroluminescent lamp unit with the target surface; attaching a power bus to the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp, connecting the lamp unit to a source of power, wherein the source of power comprises a power source, and the power bus includes a plurality of individual power lines to carry power to the at least one lamp unit and switching the power source to control illumination of the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit to shine through the vinyl billboard sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Safe Lites, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron J. Golle
  • Publication number: 20110124259
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a light source and a method therefor are provided that enables a high efficient light source to be manufactured even when an optical element whose characteristic significantly varies is used. After maintaining temperatures of a laser device and a wavelength conversion element at a temperature where an output of light emitted from each of the device and the element is equal to or greater than a predetermined rate of the maximum output, the laser device and the wavelength conversion element whose temperatures have been maintained are joined together so that the output of the light emitted from the wavelength conversion element is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinichi OE, Kazutaka IKEDA, Akira NAKAMURA, Motoaki TAMAYA
  • Patent number: 7946897
    Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device includes first and second substrates spaced apart from each other, the first and second substrates including a first region and a second region, the second region outside the first region and including a concave portion, an array element on an inner surface of the first substrate, the array element including a switching element, an organic electroluminescent diode on an inner surface of the second substrate, a connection electrode electrically connecting the array element and the organic electroluminescent diode, the connection electrode between the first and second substrates, and a bar-type desiccant in the concave portion of the second region between the first and second substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jae-Yong Park
  • Patent number: 7948742
    Abstract: A planar display device whose display panel main body can be easily separated from a chassis member upon disposal without preparing large equipment and a special tool. In the planar display device wherein the PDP panel main body (1) and the chassis member (2) are adhered by a two-sided tape (3), a wire (4) is previously incorporated for separating the PDP panel main body (1) from the chassis member (2) by cutting and peeling the double-sided tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Fujitsu Hitachi Plasma Display Limited
    Inventors: Nobuyoshi Kondo, Takashi Sasaki, Akira Otsuka
  • Publication number: 20110115372
    Abstract: An electric lamp comprises a bulb-shaped outer envelope made of a glass material with a substantially spherical portion for receiving at least a part of at least one light source and an elongated end portion for receiving at least a part of an electronic control gear for energizing the light sources. A base portion attached to the bulb-shaped envelope comprises connecting means for connecting the electronic control gear to an associated power supply. The base portion is provided with a base plate for closing the base portion and the connecting means are pin connectors embedded in the base plate of the base portion. A method of manufacturing a lamp with pin connectors is also disclosed. In this method, an outer envelope made of a glass material is connected to a base portion that has a base plate with embedded pin connectors. A lamp that comprises a bulb-shaped outer envelope made of a plastic material and has a base portion with pin connectors is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: József Tökés, István Würsching, József Fülöp, Ferenc Papp
  • Publication number: 20110116286
    Abstract: A lighting device (30) comprises a side-light light guide 1? located in a support (2) that has an elongate opening for the passage of light emitted by the light guide. The support (20) is shaped to provide contact edges (24) and the only physical engagement between the support and the light guide is along those contact edges. The support also has planar surfaces internal positioned adjacent, and parallel to, planar surfaces (15) in the light guide to retain the light guide in the required orientation in the support. To enhance the flexibility of the support, in some embodiments only part of the support is continuous along the whole length of the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: David M. Rudek, Joerg Roberto Purfuerst, Hans-Michael Vogt
  • Publication number: 20110116275
    Abstract: Electrical connectors for attachment to electrical contacts of light emitting devices as well as light emitting device packages and lamp assemblies that use such connectors are provided. Further, methods for assembling light emitting device packages that use such connectors are provided. The electrical connector, for example, can have a plug housing with an electrically conductive socket engaging connection for engaging a socket. The electrical connector can also have an electrically conductive member extending from the plug housing and connected to the socket engaging connection. The electrically conductive member can have an end distal from the plug housing that forms a contact base configured to attach to an electrical contact on a light emitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Kevin Todd Sheek