Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8101473 | Rounded three-dimensional germanium active channel for transistors and sensors A process is provided for fabricating rounded three-dimensional germanium active channels for transistors and sensors. For forming sensors, the process comprises providing a crystalline silicon substrate; depositing an oxide mask on the crystalline silicon substrate... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8004876 | Configurable molecular switch array A computing system for implementing at least one electronic circuit with gain comprises at least one two-dimensional molecular switch array. The molecular switch array is formed by assembling two or more crossed planes of wires into a configuration of devices. Each ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7922927 | Method of forming one or more nanopores for aligning molecules for molecular electronics A technique is provided for forming a molecule or an array of molecules having a defined orientation relative to the substrate or for forming a mold for deposition of a material therein. The array of molecules is formed by dispersing them in an array of small, align... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7782408 | 3-D molecular assembly and its applications for molecular display and moletronics A three-dimensional molecular assembly and method of formation are provided. The molecular assembly is formed on a substrate. The molecular assembly comprises: a first monolayer of seed molecules for initiating self-assembled molecular growth, the first monolayer fo... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7780841 | E-field induced ion selective molecular deposition onto sensor arrays A sensor array for sensing at least one of chemical moieties and biological moieties is provided. The sensor array comprises a plurality of working electrodes electrically associated with a reference electrode, each working electrode in combination with the referenc... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7763880 | Multi-terminal electrically actuated switch A multi-terminal electrically actuated switch comprises a source electrode, a drain electrode, and an active region physically connected to both electrodes. The active region comprises at least one primary active region comprising at least one material that can be d... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7750059 | Polymer solution for nanoimprint lithography to reduce imprint temperature and pressure A method of forming features on substrates by imprinting is provided. The method comprises: (a) forming a polymer solution comprising at least one polymer dissolved in at least one polymerizable monomer; and (b) depositing the polymer solution on a substrate to form... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7580239 | Capacitive latched bi-stable molecular switch A charge storage cell is made up of two electrodes spaced apart by a dielectric layer incorporating a molecular switch. A method of operating a bi-stable, molecular switch charge storage cell encompassing two electrodes spaced apart by a dielectric layer incorporati... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7578482 | Catalyzed decomposing structural payload foam A high energy, e.g., ultraviolet (UV), catalyzed decomposing foam encapsulating a payload to be boosted in space provides an ultra-light weight, adaptable means to facilitate survival of much lighter, smaller satellites and space hardware under boost environment. Th... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7554713 | Class of charge-actuated chromogenic structures based on the oxidation and reduction of optical switchable materials in a thin-film electrochemical cell An electrochemically-activated optical switch is provided, comprising a molecular system configured between a pair of electrodes. The molecular system includes a moiety that is oxidizable or reducible in the presence of an electric current. ... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7506841 | Catalyzed decomposing foam for encapsulating space-based kinetic objects A high energy, e.g., ultraviolet (UV) catalyzed decomposing foam encapsulating kinetic media forms a payload to be boosted in space and provides an ultra-light weight means for intercepting an incoming missile or other target. The decomposed foam releases the kineti... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7375824 | Interferometer for measurement of dome-like objects An interferometer is provided, comprising a source, a unit under test (UUT) with at least a first surface and second surface, a reflective optic, a detector and light from the source. The light is transmitted through the unit under test and reflects off of the refle... | 05/20/2008 |
| 6758935 | Fabrication of collimators employing optical fibers fusion-spliced to optical elements of substantially larger cross-sectional areas A fiber collimator is provided, comprising at least two optical components, one of the optical components (e.g., an optical element such as a collimating lens or a plano—plano pellet) having a surface that has a comparatively larger cross-sectional area than the s... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6756932 | Microwave absorbing material A method of absorbing microwave radiation is provided. The method comprises placing a structure in the path of the microwave radiation, the structure comprising an array of metal plates supported over a metal substrate by vertical conducting vias. The structure find... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6689949 | Concentrating photovoltaic cavity converters for extreme solar-to-electric conversion efficiencies A concentrating photovoltaic module is provided which provides a concentration in the range of about 500 to over 1,000 suns and a power range of a few kW to 50 kW. A plurality of such modules may be combined to form a power plant capable of generating ove... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6599438 | Process for ashing organic materials from substrates Ashing of an organic film from a substrate is carried out by providing a plasma comprising a gas or gas mixture selected from the following groups: (a) sulfur trioxide alone; (2) sulfur trioxide plus one supplemental gas; and (3) sulfur trioxide plus at l... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6578406 | Vapochromic LED A sandwich device was prepared by electrodeposition of an insoluble layer of oligomerized tris(4-(2-thienyl)phenyl)amine onto conducting indium-tin oxide coated glass, spin coating the stacked platinum compound, tetrakis(p-decylphenylisocyano)platinum tet... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6574388 | 1×N reflector switch A fiber optics switch has a retro-reflector mirror assembly which reflects a light beam received from an input fiber in an anti-parallel, displaced manner, into one of a plurality of output fibers. Insensitivity to temperature changes, wear and tear, and ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6487531 | Signal injection coupling into the human vocal tract for robust audible and inaudible voice recognition A means and method are provided for enhancing or replacing the natural excitation of the human vocal tract by artificial excitation means, wherein the artificially created acoustics present additional spectral, temporal, or phase data useful for (1) enhan... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6459490 | Dual field of view optical system for microscope, and microscope and interferometer containing the same A dual field of view optical system and a single, lower cost detector are utilized, rather than using a large CCD camera or multiple CCD cameras, to view a sample that has two or more small areas that need to be measured, which are too far apart to fall o... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6451118 | Cluster tool architecture for sulfur trioxide processing A cluster tool architecture and method are provided for processing substrates by exposure to a process environment, including a reactive gas, such as sulfur trioxide, as well as prior and subsequent treatments thereto. The cluster tool architecture compri... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6445470 | Apparatus for simultaneous spatial modulation of incoherent/coherent angulary multiplexed optical beams Novel apparatus for simultaneous spatial modulation of a set of angularly multiplexed individually coherent but mutually incoherent optical beams is disclosed, comprising means for generating a set of two or more individually coherent beams that have at l... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6433876 | Multiple wavelength or multiple shear distance quantitative differential interference contrast microscopy A differential interference contrast (DIC) microscope system is provided comprising: (a) an illumination source for illuminating a sample; (b) a lens system for viewing the illuminated sample, including an objective, defining an optical axis; (c) a DIC pr... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6417923 | Vapochromic photodiode A sandwich-type, organic p-n junction photodiode is prepared by electrode-position of an insoluble layer of oligomerized tris(4-(2-thienyl)phenyl)amine onto conducting indium-tin oxide coated glass, spin-coating the stacked platinum compound, bis(cya... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6404544 | Wavelength multiplexed quantitative differential interference contrast microscopy A differential interference contrast (DIC) microscope system is provided comprising: (a) an illumination source for illuminating a sample; (b) a lens system for viewing the illuminated sample, including an objective, defining an optical axis; (c) at least... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6400858 | 1×N reflector switch A fiber optics switch has a retro-reflector mirror assembly which reflects a light beam received from an input fiber in an anti-parallel, displaced manner, into one of a plurality of output fibers. Insensitivity to temperature changes, wear and tear, and ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6372821 | Low VOC (volatile organic compounds), dimethyl-2-piperidone solvent-based, PVC and CPVC pipe and component adhesives and primers containing minimal or no tetrahydrofuran Novel low VOC solvent-based adhesives are provided, comprising a mixture of low vapor pressure, isomeric dimethyl-2-piperidones (DMPD) blended with (1) a non-solvent diluent, specifically, acetone (a VOC-exempt compound), or with mixtures of acetone and o... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6367110 | Self-cleaning holster for electrocautery tip A self-cleaning holster for holding an electrosurgical instrument and for cleaning a blade secured to the electrosurgical instrument is provided. The holster has a portion for securely supporting the holder portion of the instrument, as well as a portion ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6360039 | Fabrication of collimators employing optical fibers fusion-spliced to optical elements of substantially larger cross-sectional areas A fiber collimator is provided, comprising at least two optical components, one of the optical components (e.g., an optical element such as a collimating lens or a plano-plano pellet) having a surface that has a comparatively larger cross-sectional area t... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6352376 | Use of a laser to fusion-splice optical components of substantially different cross-sectional areas A method is provided for fusion-splicing with a laser beam two optical components, one of the optical components (e.g., an optical element such as a lens) having a surface that has a comparatively larger cross-sectional area than a surface of the other op... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6338977 | Vapochromic LED A sandwich device was prepared by electrodeposition of an insoluble layer of oligomerized tris(4-(2-thienyl)phenyl)amine onto conducting indium-tin oxide coated glass, spin coating the stacked platinum compound, tetrakis(p-decylphenylisocyano)platinum tet... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6278577 | Asymmetric recording head for same gap servo optimization A multi-element read-write magnetic recording head for recording information on a magnetic tape and for reading recorded information therefrom is provided. The recording head comprises an equal number of associated read elements and write elements to form... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6278656 | Manipulation of acoustic waves using a functionally graded material and process for making the same A device for manipulation of acoustic waves is provided, comprising a functionally-graded material for interposing between a source of the acoustic waves and a target, which may be a detector of manipulated acoustic waves. The functionally-graded material... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6275626 | 1xN reflector switch A fiber optics switch has a retro-reflector mirror assembly which reflects a light beam received from an input fiber in an anti-parallel, displaced manner, into one of a plurality of output fibers. Insensitivity to temperature changes, wear and tear, and ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6275288 | Gas cell for detection of trace gases via intracavity laser spectroscopy A gas cell is provided for detection of trace gases via intracavity laser spectroscopy. The gas cell comprises a gas cell body having a long body axis, an interior hollow portion along the long body axis, and two end portions, each end portion having two ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6274860 | Device for concentrating optical radiation A holographic planar concentrator (HPC) for collecting and concentrating optical radiation is provided. The holographic planar concentrator comprises a planar highly transparent plate and at least one multiplexed holographic optical film mounted on a surf... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6252155 | Space concentrator for advanced solar cells A solar concentrator is provided that comprises two stages. The first stage comprises either a trough-shaped concentrator cusp unit having two major opposed sides joined by two ends. The inner surfaces of the first stage concentrator are mirrored. Further... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6231775 | Process for ashing organic materials from substrates Ashing of an organic film from a substrate is carried out by providing a plasma comprising a gas or gas mixture selected from the following groups: (a) sulfur trioxide alone; (2) sulfur trioxide plus one supplemental gas; and (3) sulfur trioxide plus at l... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6214422 | Method of forming a hybrid polymer film A hybrid film, comprising a first polymer film having a plasma-treated surface and a second polymer film having first and second surfaces, with the first surface of the second polymer film being disposed along the first plasma-treated surface of the first... | 04/10/2001 |
| 5087435 | Polycrystalline diamond and method for forming same A fused compact of polycrystalline diamond is formed by dynamically shocking either fine diamond crystals or a mixture of fine diamond crystals and graphite.... | 02/11/1992 |
