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| 8330192 | Method for modification of built in potential of diodes In broad terms the present invention is a semiconductor junction comprising a first material (102) and a second material (104), in which a surface of one or both of the junction materials has a periodically repeating structure that causes electron wave... | 12/11/2012 |
| 8227885 | Selective light absorbing semiconductor surface A selective light absorbing semiconductor surface is disclosed. Said semiconductor surface is characterized by the presence of indentations or protrusions comprising a grating of dimensions such as to enhance the absorption of selected frequencies of radiation. In a... | 07/24/2012 |
| 7935954 | Artificial band gap A method is disclosed for the induction of a suitable band gap and electron emissive properties into a substance, in which the substrate is provided with a surface structure corresponding to the interference of electron waves. Lithographic or similar techniques are ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7893422 | Transistor on the basis of new quantum interference effect A quantum interference transistor comprising a thin metal film having a protrusion and a thin insulating layer between the metal film and protrusion. A potential barrier is formed in the region beneath the protrusion as a result of quantum interference caused by the... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7658772 | Process for making electrode pairs The present invention is a process for making a matching pair of surfaces, which involves creating a network of channels on one surface of two substrate. The substrates are then coated with one or more layers of materials, the coating extending over the regions betw... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7651875 | Catalysts Nanostructured surface materials having patterned indents are disclosed and there use for catalytic, therapeutic, herbicidal, pesticidal, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal applications is disclosed. ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7642467 | Method for fabrication of separators for electrode pairs in diodes An improved method for manufacturing a matching pair of electrodes comprises the steps of: fabricating a first electrode with a substantially flat surface; depositing islands of an oxidizable material over regions of the surface; depositing a layer of a third materi... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7566897 | Quantum interference device A quantum interference transistor comprising an source region for emitting electron waves into a vacuum, a drain region for collecting the electron waves, a repeating nanostructure in a region between the source and drain regions for introducing a constant phase shi... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7351996 | Method of increasing efficiency of thermotunnel devices The present invention comprises a tunneling device in which the collector electrode is modified so that tunneling of higher energy electrons from the emitter electrode to the collector electrode is enhanced. In one embodiment, the collector electrode is contacted wi... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7323709 | Method for increasing efficiency of thermotunnel devices The present invention comprises a tunneling device in which the collector electrode is modified so that tunneling of higher energy electrons from the emitter electrode to the collector electrode is enhanced. In one embodiment, the collector electrode is contacted wi... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7253549 | Thermionic vacuum diode device with adjustable electrodes In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a Gap Diode is disclosed in which a tubular actuating element serves as both a housing for a pair of electrodes and as a means for controlling the separation between the electrode pair. In a preferred embod... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7208021 | Fabrication of close-spaced MEMS devices by method of precise adhesion regulation In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for fabricating two layers separated by a gap comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first material; (b) treating the first material to reduce the number of available bonding centers; (c) placing a second mate... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7166786 | Artificial band gap A method is disclosed for the induction of a suitable band gap and electron emissive properties into a substance, in which the substrate is provided with a surface structure corresponding to the interference of electron waves. Lithographic or similar techniques are ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7140102 | Electrode sandwich separation Materials bonded together are separated using electrical current, thermal stresses, mechanical force, any combination of the above methods, or any other application or removal of energy until the bonds disappear and the materials are separated. In one embodiment the... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7074498 | Influence of surface geometry on metal properties The influence of surface geometry on metal properties is studied within the limit of the quantum theory of free electrons. It is shown that a metal surface can be modified with patterned indents to increase the Fermi energy level inside the metal, leading to decreas... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6971165 | Method for fabrication of separators for electrode pairs in diodes An improved method for manufacturing a matching pair of electrodes comprises the steps of: fabricating a first electrode with a substantially flat surface; depositing islands of an oxidizable material over regions of the surface; depositing a layer of a third materi... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6876123 | Thermotunnel converter with spacers between the electrodes A thermotunneling converter is disclosed comprising a pair of electrodes having inner surfaces substantially facing one another, and a spacer or plurality of spacers positioned between the two electrodes, having a height substantially equal to the distance between t... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6869855 | Method for making electrode pairs The present invention is a method for introducing a low work function material into a pair of matched electrodes. The method involves fabricating a composite of two electrodes and a low work function material, and treating the composite so that it splits to give a p... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6774003 | Method for making a diode device A method for manufacturing a pair of electrodes comprises fabricating a first electrode with a substantially flat surface and placing a sacrificial layer over a surface of the first electrode, wherein the sacrificial layer comprises a first material. A second materi... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6720704 | Thermionic vacuum diode device with adjustable electrodes Diode devices are disclosed in which the separation of the electrodes is set and controlled using piezo-electric, electrostrictive or magnetostrictive actuators. This avoids problems associated with electrode spacing changing or distorting as a result of heat stress... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6680214 | Artificial band gap A method is disclosed for the induction of a suitable band gap and electron emissive properties into a substance, in which the substrate is provided with a surface structure corresponding to the interference of electron waves. Lithographic or similar tech... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6531703 | Method for increasing emission through a potential barrier A method for promoting the passage of elementary particles at or through a potential barrier comprising providing a potential barrier having a geometrical shape for causing de Broglie interference between said elementary particles is disclosed. In another... | 03/11/2003 |
