Verfahren zur Radiofrequenzbehandlung der Haut

Die Erfindung betrifft ein verbessertes Verfahren zur Einbringung von Wärme in die Haut, insbesondere die Dermis.

Komprimierte rekurrente neuronale Netzwerkmodelle

Verfahren, Systeme und Vorrichtungen, einschließlich auf Computerspeichermedien codierter Computerprogramme, zum Implementieren eines komprimierten rekurrenten neuronalen Netzwerks (RNN). Eines der Systeme umfasst ein komprimiertes RNN, wobei das komprimierte RNN eine Vielzahl von rekurrenten Schichten umfasst, wobei jede der rekurrenten Schichten eine jeweilige rekurrente Gewichtungsmatrix und eine jeweilige Zwischenschicht-Gewichtungsmatrix aufweist und wobei mindestens eine der rekurrenten Schichten komprimiert ist, sodass eine jeweilige rekurrente Gewichtungsmatrix der komprimierten Schicht durch eine erste komprimierte Gewichtungsmatrix und eine Projektionsmatrix definiert ist und eine jeweilige Zwischenschicht-Gewichtungsmatrix der komprimierten Schicht durch eine zweite komprimierte Gewichtungsmatrix und die Projektionsmatrix definiert ist. Die Komprimierung kann eine Reihe von technischen Vorteilen bieten, einschließlich der Fähigkeit zur effizienteren Verarbeitung von Daten und ...

Riemenreinigungssystem für ein Laser- Schneidegerät

Ein Riemenreinigungssystem wird bereitgestellt, um die Trägeroberfläche eines Transportriemens zu reinigen. Das System umfasst eine Walzenanordnung und ein Subsystem zur Flüssigkeitszufuhr. Die Walzenanordnung enthält ein Reinigungsgewebe, das aus hydroskopischem Material aufgebaut ist, und eine Walze, um das Reinigungsgewebe so vorzuspannen, dass es mit der Trägeroberfläche des Transportriemens rotierend in Kontakt ist. Das Subsystem zur Flüssigkeitszufuhr fördert Reinigungsflüssigkeit zu dem Reinigungsgewebe.

Leiterplattenausrichtungen

Ein beispielhaftes Computergerätegehäuse kann eine erste Leiterplatte (PCB) enthalten, die eine erste Vielzahl von Komponenten enthält, wobei ein erster Teil der ersten Vielzahl von Komponenten, die kürzer als eine Schwellenhöhe sind, auf einer ersten Seite der ersten Leiterplatte positioniert sind und ein zweiter Teil der ersten Vielzahl von Komponenten, die größer als die Schwellenhöhe sind, sind auf einer zweiten Seite der ersten Leiterplatte positioniert, und eine zweite Leiterplatte (PCB), die eine zweite Vielzahl von Komponenten enthält, wobei ein erster Teil von Die zweite Vielzahl von Komponenten, die kürzer als die Schwellenhöhe sind, sind auf einer ersten Seite der zweiten Leiterplatte positioniert, und ein zweiter Teil der zweiten Vielzahl von Komponenten, die höher als die Schwellenhöhe sind, sind auf einer zweiten Seite der zweiten Leiterplatte positioniert.

TROCKENEISBANDREINIGUNGSSYSTEM FÜR LASERSCHNEIDVORRICHTUNG

Ein Bandreinigungssystem zum Reinigen eines Förderbandes mit einer Tragfläche umfasst eine Trockeneisstrahlvorrichtung und ein Teilsystem zur Wiedergewinnung von Ablagerungen. Die Trockeneisstrahlvorrichtung umfasst ein Abgabesystem, das mindestens eine Düse aufweist, die neben dem Förderband angeordnet ist. Trockeneispellets werden aus der Düse auf die Förderbandtragfläche abgelassen, wodurch die Trockeneispellets die Ablagerungen von der Tragfläche entfernen. Das Teilsystem zur Wiedergewinnung von Ablagerungen umfasst ein Kollektorgehäuse, das neben der Förderbandtragfläche angeordnet ist. Das Kollektorgehäuse enthält die Ablagerungen, die von der Förderbandtragfläche entfernt werden, und lenkt die Ablagerungen von dem Förderband ab.

Riemenreinigungssystem für ein Laser- Schneidegerät

Riemenreinigungssystem (10) zur Reinigung eines Transportriemens (16) mit einer Trägeroberfläche (18) zum Transport von Papierprodukten zu und von einem Laser-Schneidegerät, wobei das System umfasst: eine Walzenanordnung (20) mit einem Reinigungsgewebe (56) mit einem hydroskopischen Material (24), und einer Walze (22), die ausgebildet ist, das Reinigungsgewebe (56) so vorzuspannen, dass es rotierend mit der Trägeroberfläche (18) des Transportriemens (16) in Kontakt ist, wodurch das Reinigungsgewebe (56) im Wesentlichen kontinuierlich die Trägeroberfläche (18) des Transportriemens (16) reinigt; und einem Subsystem zur Flüssigkeitszufuhr, das dem Reinigungsgewebe (56) eine Reinigungsflüssigkeit (30) zuführt, wobei das Subsystem umfasst: ein Reservoir (42, 64) für Reinigungsflüssigkeit (30), das ausgebildet ist, die Reinigungsflüssigkeit zu speichern, eine Pumpe (46, 66) und einen Filter (52, 68) in Fluidverbindung mit dem Reinigungsflüssigkeitsreservoir (42, 64), wobei angesammelter Schmutz ...

Methods of Modifying Agricultural Co-Products and Products Made Therefrom

In a method of producing a polymer composite, a polymer is provided in a liquid state such as a molten state. A plant material, such as soymeal, is provided that includes protein and carbohydrate. A reactive protein denaturant is also provided. A dispersion of the plant material and the reactive protein denaturant is formed in a matrix of the liquid polymer. The plant material is reacted to bond with the reactive protein denaturant, and the reactive protein denaturant is reacted to bond with the polymer. The polymer is solidified to produce the polymer composite.

High refractive index composition

A high refractive index composition comprising a reaction product of one or more first organic compounds capable of undergoing polymerization and one or more second compounds with high refractive index, and the method of making and using the composition. A composition comprising an organic compound obtained by coupling two reactive groups (a) and (b), wherein a. the reactive group (a) is Y—(CH 2 )n-M(O—R) 3 , wherein R is CH 3 , C 2 H 5 , C 3 H 8 , C 4 H 10 ; and Y is —NH 2 , —COOH, —NCO, or epoxy; and wherein M is selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, V, Mg, Al, Mn, Sb, Ba, Ca, Ce, Si, and Sn; and b. the reactive group (b) is selected from the group consisting of carbazole, fluorene, imidazole with one or more functional groups selected from —OH, —NH 2 , —COOH, —NCO, -epoxy, -vinyl, -acrylic, -acyl, -alkyl, -halide, -amino, -ketone, -allyl, -allylic, -thiol, -isocyanate, and a mixture thereof; and the method of making and using the composition.

MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD USING DOUBLE ANODIC BONDING

A microfluidic device for use with a microfluidic delivery system, such as an organic vapor jet printing device, includes a glass layer that is directly bonded to a microfabricated die and a metal plate via a double anodic bond. The double anodic bond is formed by forming a first anodic bond at an interface of the microfabricated die and the glass layer, and forming a second anodic bond at an interface of the metal plate and the glass layer, where the second anodic bond is formed using a voltage that is lower than the voltage used to form the first anodic bond. The second anodic bond is formed with the polarity of the voltage reversed with respect to the glass layer and the formation of the first anodic bond. The metal plate includes attachment features that allow removal of the microfluidic device from a fixture. 1. A microfluidic device for receiving fluids from a fixture , comprising:a metal plate having a surface that includes a fluid outlet port;a glass layer having an inlet side and an opposite outlet side and being bonded on the inlet side to the surface of the metal plate, the glass layer having a fluid passage interconnecting the inlet and outlet sides of the glass layer to allow fluid flow through the glass layer, at least a portion of the fluid passage being aligned with at least a portion of the fluid outlet port of the metal plate, whereby pressurized fluid exiting the fluid outlet port of the metal plate enters the fluid passage and is communicated to the outlet side of the glass layer; anda microfabricated die having an inlet side and being bonded on the inlet side to the outlet side of the glass layer, the die having a fluid passage to allow fluid flow through the die, at least a portion of the fluid passage of the die being aligned with at least a portion of the fluid passage of the glass layer, whereby the pressurized fluid communicated to the outlet side of the glass layer enters the fluid passage of the die;wherein the glass layer is directly ...

OVJP PATTERNING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A method for forming an electronic device such as a passive color OLED display. Bottom electrodes are patterned onto a substrate in rows. Raised posts formed by photoresist are patterned into columns oriented orthogonally to the bottom row electrodes. One or more organic layers, such as R, G, B organic emissive layers are patterned over the raised posts and bottom electrodes using organic vapor jet printing (OVJP). An upper electrode layer is applied over the entire device and forms electrically isolated columnar electrodes due to discontinuities in the upper electrode layer created by the raised columnar posts. This permits patterning of the upper electrodes over the organic layers without using photolithography. A device formed by this method is also described. 1. A method of forming an electronic device using directed stream printing , comprising the steps of:(a) patterning at least one layer of material on a substrate using photolithography, to form a first intermediate device structure having a plurality of conductive electrodes;(b) patterning an organic material on the first intermediate device structure in registration with the electrodes using directed stream printing, thereby forming a second intermediate device structure; and thereafter(c) applying at least one further material to the second intermediate device structure, and wherein each of the at least one further materials are applied without using photolithography.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises forming the electrodes using photolithography claim 1 , and wherein the electrodes are transparent and the substrate is transparent and insulating.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises forming the plurality of conductive electrodes in rows using photolithography and further comprises forming columns of raised posts using photolithography claim 1 , each post being spaced from an adjacent post and extending perpendicularly to the rows of electrodes.4. The method of claim 3 , ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE NETWORK THROTTLING

Apparatus and methods for adaptive network throttling are provided. Adaptive network throttling may allow a device to communicate information using a shared network link without negatively impacting other devices utilizing the shared link. Adaptive network throttling may regulate communication of each device independently of network link or device hardware specifications. Adaptive network throttling may ensure that each device utilizing the shared network link inserts a time delay following a communication of information. The time delay may represent bandwidth on the shared network link that is not being used by a device. The unused bandwidth may be available to other devices communicating over the shared network link. 1. A method of communication , the method for use in communicating with an automated teller machine (“ATM”) , the method comprising:transmitting, from the ATM to a remote computer, or from the remote computer to the ATM, a first amount of data;measuring an actual response time associated with the transmitting the first amount;selecting a second amount of data;transmitting the second amount of data; andinserting a time delay prior to transmitting the second amount, said time delay based on the actual response time.2. The method of claim 1 , the measuring comprising identifying a difference between the actual response time and a target response time.3. The method of claim 2 , when the actual response time is a first actual response time claim 2 , the selecting comprises selecting the second amount of data to reduce a second actual response time claim 2 , the second actual response time based claim 2 , at least in part claim 2 , on the transmitting the second amount.4. The method of claim 2 , when the actual response time is a first actual response time claim 2 , the selecting comprises selecting the second amount of data to increase a second actual response time claim 2 , the second actual response time based claim 2 , at least in part claim 2 , on the ...

COMPACT ORGANIC VAPOR JET PRINTING PRINT HEAD

A first device is provided. The first device includes a print head, and a first gas source hermetically sealed to the print head. The print head further includes a first layer further comprising a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns. A second layer is bonded to the first layer. The second layer includes a first via in fluid communication with the first gas source and at least one of the apertures. The second layer is made of an insulating material. 117-. (canceled)18. A device , comprising:a print head; anda first gas source hermetically sealed to the print head, a first layer further comprising a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns; and', 'a second layer bonded to the first layer, the second layer further comprising a first via in fluid communication with the first gas source and at least one of the apertures, wherein the second layer is made of an insulating material, and, 'the print head further comprisingwherein at least one of the first layer and the second layer is configured to be heated.19. The device of claim 18 , wherein the first layer further comprises a channel that provides fluid communication within the first layer between the first via of the second layer and apertures of the first layer.20. The device of claim 18 , further comprising a third layer disposed between the first and second layers and bonded to the first layer and the second layer claim 18 , wherein the third layer further comprises a channel that provides fluid communication between the first via of the second layer and apertures of the first layer.21. The device of claim 20 , wherein the third layer further comprises a heat source.22. The device of claim 18 , wherein a plurality of the apertures are in fluid communication with the first gas source.23. The device of claim 18 , wherein the print head further comprises a microelectromechanical switch adapted to block or allow fluid ...

LUMINAIRE AND INDIVIDUALLY REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS

Luminaires and luminaire components are provided that may include emissive, index-matching, and/or outcoupling components that are replaceable separately from other components of the luminaire. In some embodiments, an index-matching component may include a gel sheet or pad that can be disposed between an emissive component and an outcoupling component. The index-matching component may be replaceable separately from the emissive and outcoupling components. In some embodiments, an emissive component including an OLED panel and/or an index-matching component may be replaceable separately from other components of the luminaire. 1. A device comprising: an organic emissive component having a first side configured to connect to the luminaire body and a second side; and', 'an index matching component disposed at least partially above the second side of the organic emissive component;, 'an emissive package configured to connect to a luminaire body to form a luminaire, said package comprisingwherein at least a portion of the emissive package is replaceable separately from an outcoupling component of the luminaire.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the organic emissive component is replaceable separately from the outcoupling component.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the index matching component is replaceable separately from the outcoupling component.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the index matching component is replaceable separately from the organic emissive component.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the index-matching component comprises a gel pad.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the index-matching component comprises a disposable gel packet.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the index matching component comprises a gel sheet.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the index-matching component comprises an encapsulated gel.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the index-matching component has a refractive index of 1.4-2.0.10. The replaceable component of claim 1 , ...

BARRIER COVERED MICROLENS FILMS

Optical components and devices are provided that include a substrate, a microlens array, and a barrier film system conformally covering the microlens array. An OLED may be optically coupled to the microlens array. The barrier film may provide protection to the microlens array or other components, without having a significant negative impact on outcoupling of light from the coupled OLED by the microlens array. 1. A device comprising: a substrate;', 'a microlens array disposed over the substrate; and', 'a barrier film system conformally covering the microlens array., 'an optical component comprising2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an OLED optically coupled to the microlens array.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the OLED is disposed over the substrate.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the OLED is disposed below the substrate.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the barrier film has an index of refraction within about 10% of an index of refraction of an outcoupling surface of the OLED.6. The device of claim 2 , wherein the OLED comprises a flexible OLED.7. The device of claim 2 , wherein the microlens array is disposed between the OLED and the barrier film.8. The device of claim 2 , wherein the barrier is disposed between the microlens array and the OLED.9. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a light extraction layer disposed between the OLED and the barrier film.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the barrier film is disposed between the OLED and the microlens array.11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier film has an index of refraction within about 10% of an index of refraction of the microlens array.12. The device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier film has an index of refraction not more than an index of refraction of the microlens array.13. The device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier film further covers at least one side of the substrate.14. The device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier film further covers at least one ...

Height Measurement and Control in Confined Spaces for Vapor Deposition System

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device having a print head that includes a micronozzle array of depositors to deposit a material on a substrate. A reflective optical device may reflect a signal output by at least one optical sensor, and to reflect the signal from a surface of the substrate to the optical sensor. A processor may determine a distance between the optical sensor and the target surface of the substrate. The device may include one or more actuators coupled to the at least one print head to move the print head relative to an internal reference frame and adjust a position of the print head to the substrate. The sensor may be fixedly coupled with a mount to the internal reference frame. The print head may be configured to move independently of the optical sensor in at least one axis of linear or rotational motion. 1. A device comprising:at least one print head that includes a micronozzle array of depositors to deposit a material on a substrate;at least one optical sensor for the micronozzle array of depositors of each print head to output a signal;a reflective optical device disposed on the at least one print head to reflect the signal output by the at least one optical sensor, and to reflect the signal from a surface of the substrate to the optical sensor;a processor communicatively coupled to the at least one optical sensor to determine a distance between the at least one optical sensor and the target surface of the substrate based on an offset distance between the depositors and the substrate and based on the distance between the at least one optical sensor and the reflective optical device; andone or more actuators coupled to the at least one print head to move the at least one print head relative to an internal reference frame that is decoupled from an external chamber, and adjust a position of the at least one print head to the substrate, wherein the processor is communicatively coupled to the one or more actuators to move the at ...

Combined Internal and External Extraction Layers for Enhanced Light Outcoupling for Organic Light Emitting Device

OLED structures including an internal extraction layer are provided. The internal extraction layer includes a material having a refractive index that is higher than the refractive index of a transparent electrode in the device, and a non-planar interface disposed between the material and the substrate. Devices are also provided that include an external extraction layer having a non-planar surface which, when used in conjunction with an internal extraction layer, provides greatly improved outcoupling of light generated by the device. 1. An organic light emitting device comprising:a substrate;a transparent first electrode having a first index of refraction, disposed adjacent to the substrate;a second electrode;an organic emissive layer disposed between the transparent first electrode and the second electrode, the organic emissive layer having a second index of refraction; andan internal extraction layer disposed between the substrate and the transparent first electrode, comprising:a first material having an index of refraction at least 0.01 greater than the second index of refraction, anda non-planar interface between the first material and a material adjacent to the first material.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the internal extraction layer further comprises a second material having a third index of refraction different than the index of refraction of the first material.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first material has an index of refraction of not less than 1.7.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first material has an index of refraction of not less than 1.9.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the non-planar interface is an interface between the first material and the second material.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the internal extraction layer further comprises a second non-planar interface between the first material and the substrate.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the non-planar interface is an interface between the first material and the ...

COMPACT ORGANIC VAPOR JET PRINTING PRINT HEAD

A first device is provided. The first device includes a print head, and a first gas source hermetically sealed to the print head. The print head further includes a first layer further comprising a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns. A second layer is bonded to the first layer. The second layer includes a first via in fluid communication with the first gas source and at least one of the apertures. The second layer is made of an insulating material. 126-. (canceled)27. A device , comprising:a print head; anda first gas source hermetically sealed to the print head, the print head further comprising:a first layer further comprising a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns; anda second layer bonded to the first layer, the second layer further comprising a first via in fluid communication with the first gas source and at least one of the apertures, wherein the second layer is made of an insulating material, andwherein at least one of the first layer and the second layer is configured to be heated.28. The device of claim 27 , wherein the first layer further comprises a channel that provides fluid communication within the first layer between the first via of the second layer and apertures of the first layer.29. The device of claim 27 , further comprising a third layer disposed between the first and second layers and bonded to the first layer and the second layer claim 27 , wherein the third layer further comprises a channel that provides fluid communication between the first via of the second layer and apertures of the first layer.30. The device of claim 29 , wherein the third layer further comprises a heat source.31. The device of claim 27 , wherein a plurality of apertures are in fluid communication with the first gas source.32. The device of claim 27 , wherein the print head further comprises a microelectromechanical switch adapted to block or allow fluid communication ...

Single-head power injector with contrast media leakage management

A power injector ( 200 ) is disclosed that includes a number of features to address leakage of contrast media from a syringe that may occur while operating the power injector ( 200 ), for instance when loading fluid into a syringe after being installed on a powerhead ( 210 ) of the injector ( 200 ) and/or when purging air from such a syringe. One or more drainage channels ( 240 ) may be incorporated on a faceplate mounting ( 234 ) which in turn receives a faceplate ( 310 ), which in turn receives a syringe. A cover assembly ( 260 ) may utilize a form-in-place gasket ( 274 ) between its top cover ( 262 ) and its bottom cover ( 290 ). A bezel ( 330 ) includes an overlay ( 334 ) that is disposed over a touch screen display ( 380 ) that is aligned with a display aperture ( 264 ) through the top cover ( 262 ), and the bezel ( 330 ) may include a gasket ( 350 ) to seal against the top cover ( 262 ).

NOZZLE EXIT CONTOURS FOR PATTERN COMPOSITION

A deposition nozzle is provided that includes offset deposition apertures disposed between exhaust apertures on either side of the deposition apertures. The provided nozzle arrangements allow for deposition of material with a deposition profile suitable for use in devices such as OLEDs. 1. A method of fabricating a deposition device , the method comprising:dicing a wafer pair to form micronozzle array channels comprising a plurality of deposition apertures along the edges of each wafer, each aperture being defined by the intersection of a channel and a dicing line; and a first exhaust aperture;', 'a second exhaust aperture;', 'a first deposition aperture disposed between the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture and closer to the first exhaust aperture than the second aperture; and', 'a second deposition aperture disposed between the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture and closer to the second exhaust aperture than the first exhaust aperture,, 'bonding the wafer pair to form a deposition nozzle comprisingwherein the second deposition aperture is offset from the first deposition aperture along an axis of the nozzle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , subsequent to bonding the wafer pair to form a deposition nozzle claim 1 , for any line drawn between and perpendicular to the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture claim 1 , the line crosses no more than one of the first deposition aperture and the second deposition aperture.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , subsequent to bonding the wafer pair to form a deposition nozzle claim 1 , the second deposition aperture is offset from the first deposition aperture along an axis of the nozzle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , subsequent to bonding the wafer pair to form a deposition nozzle claim 1 , there are no more than two deposition apertures disposed between the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture.5. The method of claim 1 ...

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING HYPERHIDROSIS

Aspects of the disclosure include methods for treating hyperhidrosis in a subject with a composition including a muscarinic antagonist and a muscarinic agonist. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a therapeutically effective amount of a composition including a muscarinic antagonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a muscarinic agonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered to a subject and is sufficient to reduce hyperhidrosis in the subject and to reduce a dry mouth side effect of the muscarinic antagonist. Compositions for practicing the subject methods are also described as well as dose units containing one or more of the subject compositions. 1. A method of treating hyperhidrosis in a subject in need thereof , the method comprising:orally administering to the subject a single unit dose of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprisinga plurality of immediate release beads of oxybutynin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each oxybutynin bead comprises: a core, and a first layer comprising oxybutynin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, positioned over the core, anda plurality of delayed-immediate release beads of pilocarpine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each pilocarpine bead comprises: a core, a first layer comprising pilocarpine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, positioned over the core, and a second layer comprising at least one polymer positioned over the first layer, andwherein the single unit dose is administered to a subject for a first dosage interval and a second dosage interval.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a time period for the first dosage interval is selected from a group consisting of 1 day or longer claim 1 , 2 days or longer claim 1 , 3 days or longer claim 1 , 5 days or longer claim 1 , 7 days or longer claim 1 , and 10 days or longer.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a time ...

NOZZLE GEOMETRY FOR ORGANIC VAPOR JET PRINTING

A first device is provided. The device includes a print head. The print head further includes a first nozzle hermetically sealed to a first source of gas. The first nozzle has an aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction of the first nozzle. At a distance from the aperture into the first nozzle that is 5 times the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle, the smallest dimension perpendicular to the flow direction is at least twice the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle. 1. A first device , comprising:a print head, further comprising a first nozzle hermetically sealed to a first source of gas;wherein the first nozzle has an aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction of the first nozzle;wherein, at a distance from the aperture into the first nozzle that is 5 times the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle, the smallest dimension perpendicular to the flow direction is at least twice the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle.2. The first device of claim 1 , wherein the print head comprises a plurality of first nozzles hermetically sealed to the first source of gas.3. The first device of claim 1 , wherein the print head further comprises a second nozzle hermetically sealed to a second source of gas different from the first source of gas claim 1 ,wherein the second nozzle has an aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction of the second nozzle;wherein, at a distance from the aperture into the second nozzle that is 5 times the smallest dimension of the aperture of the second nozzle, the smallest dimension perpendicular to the flow direction is at least twice the smallest dimension of the aperture of the second nozzle.4. The first device of claim 3 , wherein the print head further comprises a third nozzle ...

ORGANIC VAPOR JET PRINT HEAD WITH SOLDER JOINT

A solder joint may be used to attach components of an organic vapor jet printing device together with a fluid-tight seal that is capable of performance at high temperatures. The solder joint includes one or more metals that are deposited over opposing component surfaces, such as an inlet side of a nozzle plate and/or an outlet side of a mounting plate. The components are pressed together to form the solder joint. Two or more of the deposited metals may be capable of together forming a eutectic alloy, and the solder joint may be formed by heating the deposited metals to a temperature above the melting point of the eutectic alloy. A diffusion barrier layer and an adhesion layer may be included between the solder joint and each of the components. 1. An organic vapor jet printing (OVJP) device , comprising:a first plate having a first surface and one or more fluid flow ports located at said first surface;a second plate having a second surface and one or more fluid flow ports located at said second surface, wherein said first and second surfaces oppose each other; anda solder joint located between said first and second surfaces, the solder joint circumscribing the fluid flow ports to form a fluid-tight seal between the plates.2. An OVJP device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first plate is a nozzle plate comprising one or more fluid flow passages that extend through the first plate and fluidly connect the fluid flow port(s) located at said first surface with one or more fluid flow ports located at an opposite surface of the first plate.3. An OVJP device as defined in claim 2 , wherein the nozzle plate includes an array of micronozzles configured to receive organic vapor-containing fluid at the fluid flow ports located at said first surface and to expel said fluid from the device toward a print surface.4. An OVJP device as defined in claim 1 , further comprising a diffusion barrier layer located between the solder joint and at least one of the plates.5. An OVJP device ...

SEGMENTED PRINT BAR FOR LARGE-AREA OVJP DEPOSITION

OVJP print bars are provided that include multiple print head segments, each of which includes a print head and which can be positioned relative to the substrate independently of each other print head segment. Accordingly, a more consistent head-to-substrate distance can be maintained even for substrates that are not uniformly planar. 1. An organic vapor jet printing (OVJP) deposition system containing one or more print bars , each print bar of the plurality of print bars comprising:a plurality of print head segments, each of the plurality of print head segments comprising an OVJP print head;a plurality of fly height distance sensors, each of the plurality of fly height distance sensors configured to measure a distance between a substrate disposed below the print bar and a portion of at least one of the print head segments; anda plurality of actuators configured to adjust a position and/or orientation of one or more of the plurality of print head segments based upon one or more distances between the substrate and the print bar measured by one or more of the plurality of fly height distance sensors.2. The OVJP deposition system of claim 1 , further comprising:one or more gas distribution channels connecting each print head segment to one or more organic vapor source cells located remotely from the print head segment.3. The OVJP deposition system of claim 1 , wherein the print head segments of each print bar are in fluid communication with an individual organic vapor source.4. The OVJP deposition system of claim 1 , wherein print head segments of multiple print bars are in fluid communication with a common organic vapor source.5. The OVJP deposition system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of print head segments of at least one print bar of the plurality of print bars are arranged in two rows in a direction essentially perpendicular to a direction of motion of the at least one print bar relative to the substrate when the print bar is operated to deposit material on ...

OVJP PATTERNING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A method for forming an electronic device such as a passive color OLED display. Bottom electrodes are patterned onto a substrate in rows. Raised posts formed by photoresist are patterned into columns oriented orthogonally to the bottom row electrodes. One or more organic layers, such as R, G, B organic emissive layers are patterned over the raised posts and bottom electrodes using organic vapor jet printing (OVJP). An upper electrode layer is applied over the entire device and forms electrically isolated columnar electrodes due to discontinuities in the upper electrode layer created by the raised columnar posts. This permits patterning of the upper electrodes over the organic layers without using photolithography. A device formed by this method is also described. 1. A method of forming an electronic device using directed stream printing , comprising the steps of:(a) patterning at least one layer of material on a substrate using photolithography, to form a first intermediate device structure having a plurality of conductive electrodes;(b) patterning an organic material on the first intermediate device structure in registration with the electrodes using directed stream printing, thereby forming a second intermediate device structure; and thereafter(c) applying at least one further material to the second intermediate device structure, and wherein each of the at least one further materials are applied without using photolithography.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises forming the electrodes using photolithography claim 1 , and wherein the electrodes are transparent and the substrate is transparent and insulating.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises forming the plurality of conductive electrodes in rows using photolithography and further comprises forming columns of raised posts using photolithography claim 1 , each post being spaced from an adjacent post and extending perpendicularly to the rows of electrodes.4. The method of claim 3 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MODULATING FLOW DURING VAPOR JET DEPOSITION OF ORGANIC MATERIALS

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems including a nozzle, a source of material to be deposited on a substrate in fluid communication with the nozzle, a delivery gas source in fluid communication with the source of material to be deposited with the nozzle, an exhaust channel disposed adjacent to the nozzle, a confinement gas source in fluid communication with the nozzle and the exhaust channel, and disposed adjacent to the exhaust channel, and an actuator to adjust a fly height separation between a deposition nozzle aperture of the nozzle and a deposition target. The adjustment of the fly height separation may stop and/or start the deposition of the material from the nozzle. 1. A method comprising:ejecting a vapor entrained in a delivery gas from a nozzle onto a substrate upon which the vapor condenses;providing a confinement gas having a flow direction opposing a flow direction of the delivery gas ejected from the nozzle;providing a vacuum source adjacent to a delivery gas aperture of the nozzle; andadjusting, by an actuator, a fly height separation between a deposition nozzle aperture of the nozzle and a deposition target.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting of the fly height separation comprises:starting or stopping the deposition of the material from the nozzle by the adjusting of the fly height separation.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the delivery gas flow is less than or equal to an exhaust flow from the exhaust channel.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the group selected from the delivery gas flow and the exhaust flow is controlled by fly height.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the adjusted fly height separation between the deposition nozzle aperture of the nozzle and the deposition target to stop the deposition is five to ten times the fly height separation to deposit the material.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the adjusted fly height separation between the deposition nozzle aperture of ...

OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE FORMED WITH CONTROLLED VAPOR FLOW

An organic optoelectronic device (OED) includes a plurality of OED cells separated by a vapor flow barrier that extends away from a substrate surface. The vapor flow barrier partially defines an OED cell area and helps prevent stray organic material deflected away from the substrate surface during deposition from being deposited outside the cell area. An organic vapor jet (OVJ) print head can be used to deposit organic material along the vapor flow barrier and may include one or more features configured to capture some of the stray organic material. A method that includes use of vapor flow barriers and/or capturing stray organic material can facilitate high-density printing of OED cells such as OLEDs with sharply defined edges and without cross-contamination among adjacent cells. 1. An organic optoelectronic device (OED) , comprising:a substrate having an OED cell support surface;an OED cell located at an OED cell area along the support surface, the OED cell including a layer of small-molecule organic material arranged between first and second electrodes; anda vapor flow barrier extending away from the support surface alongside the OED cell and arranged to contain the small-molecule organic material within the OED cell area.2. An organic OED as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of OED cells arranged along the support surface, each cell including a small-molecule organic layer located between first and second electrodes, wherein the organic layer of at least one of the cells has a different composition than the organic layer of an adjacent cell;wherein the vapor flow barrier extends between the adjacent cells that have organic layers with different compositions.3. An organic OED as defined in claim 2 , wherein each OED cell is an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and the different compositions correspond to different colors when the OLEDs are illuminated.4. An organic OED as defined in claim 3 , further comprising:a plurality of pixels, each pixel ...

Touchless Transaction on a Transaction Terminal

A transaction is detected on a transaction terminal. A first code is presented on a display of the transaction terminal that is encoded with an identifier and a passcode for a wireless connection between the transaction terminal and a mobile device operated by a customer. The mobile device processes the code to wirelessly connect to the transaction terminal using the identifier and the passcode. A second code is presented on a display of the transaction terminal. The second code when captured by the mobile device causes a transaction interface to be remoted from the transaction terminal to the mobile device over the wireless connection. The transaction continues with interactions provided on the mobile device and processed on the transaction terminal without any customer touching of the display of the transaction terminal and without any customer touching of any keys or keypad of the transaction terminal. 1. A method , comprising:capturing by a camera of a mobile device, a first code presented on a display of a transaction terminal;processing, by a processor of the mobile device, first information encoded in the first code and establishing a wireless connection to the transaction terminal;capturing, by the camera of the mobile device, a second code presented on the display of the transaction terminal;sending, by the processor of the mobile device, a confirmation to the transaction terminal based on the second code;rendering, by the processor of the mobile device, a transaction interface for a transaction or transactions being processed on the transaction terminal; andproviding, by the processor of the mobile device, options and selections associated with the transaction interface over the wireless connection for completing the transaction or transaction without any touching by a customer of the display and without any touching by the customer of keys of the transaction terminal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing the first code further includes decoding ...

MICRO-NOZZLE AND MICRO-NOZZLE ARRAY FOR OVJP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a nozzle assembly and method of making the same, the nozzle assembly including a first aperture formed on a first aperture plate to eject a carrier gas flow having organic vapor onto a substrate in a deposition chamber, second apertures formed on a second aperture plate disposed adjacent to the first aperture to form a vacuum aperture, where the first aperture plate and the second aperture plate are separated by a first separator plate, third apertures formed on a third aperture plate to eject purge gas that are disposed adjacent to the second aperture plate, where the second aperture plate and the third aperture plate are separated by second separator plate, and a third separator plate is disposed adjacent to the one or more third aperture plates to form a gas channel in the one or more third aperture plates. 1. A nozzle assembly comprising: a first aperture formed along an edge of a first aperture plate to eject a carrier gas flow laden with condensable organic vapor onto a substrate in a deposition chamber;', 'one or more second apertures formed on a second aperture plate disposed adjacent to the first aperture to form a vacuum aperture, where the first aperture plate and the second aperture plate are separated by a first separator plate;', 'one or more third apertures formed on a third aperture plate to eject purge gas that are disposed adjacent to the second aperture plate, where the second aperture plate and the third aperture plate are separated by second separator plate; and', 'a third separator plate disposed adjacent to the one or more third aperture plates to form a gas channel in the one or more third aperture plates., 'at least one nozzle having2. The nozzle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a gap disposed between a stacked formation of the first, second, and third aperture plates and the substrate that direct the purge gas flow anti-parallel to the carrier gas flow, and into one or more exhaust ...

SPATIAL CONTROL OF VAPOR CONDENSATION USING CONVECTION

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device including a nozzle, a source of material to be deposited on a substrate in fluid communication with the nozzle, a delivery gas source in fluid communication with the source of material to be deposited with the nozzle, an exhaust channel disposed adjacent to the nozzle, and a confinement gas source in fluid communication with the nozzle and the exhaust channel, and disposed adjacent to the exhaust channel. 1. A device comprising:a nozzle;a heater to heat the nozzle;a source of material to be deposited on a substrate in fluid communication with the nozzle;a delivery gas source in fluid communication with the source of material to be deposited with the nozzle;an exhaust channel disposed adjacent to the nozzle; anda confinement gas source in fluid communication with the nozzle and the exhaust channel, and disposed adjacent to the exhaust channel.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein a confinement gas from the confinement gas source is provided at a temperature lower than a delivery gas temperature.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a nozzle block claim 1 , wherein the nozzle block comprises a delivery aperture and an exhaust aperture claim 1 , wherein the delivery aperture is in fluid communication with the delivery gas source and the exhaust aperture is in fluid communication with the exhaust channel.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the nozzle block comprises a plurality of nozzles.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of nozzles are disposed in a staggered arrangement within the nozzle block.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein each delivery aperture and each exhaust aperture is between 5 and 5000 μm in width.7. The device of claim 3 , wherein a long axis of the exhaust aperture extends beyond that of the delivery aperture in a direction of printing.8. The device of claim 3 , wherein the delivery aperture and the exhaust aperture are disposed on a protrusion of the nozzle block to position ...

Apparatus and Method for Printing Multilayer Organic Thin Films from Vapor Phase in an Ultra-Pure Gas Ambient

Systems and techniques for depositing organic material on a substrate are provided, in which one or more shield gas flows prevents contamination of the substrate by the chamber ambient. Thus, multiple layers of the same or different materials may be deposited in a single deposition chamber, without the need for movement between different deposition chambers, and with reduced chance of cross-contamination between layers. 1. An organic printing deposition system , comprising: a nozzle block comprising a delivery aperture, the delivery aperture being in fluid communication with a source of organic material to be deposited on a substrate by the printing deposition system;', 'one or more shield gas distribution channels, each shield gas distribution channel being disposed above or below the delivery aperture when viewed from below the nozzle block; and', 'one or more exhaust channels disposed adjacent to the delivery aperture such that, during operation of the print head, non-condensing gas flow generated by the delivery aperture is captured by an exhaust aperture;, 'a print head comprisingwherein each of the one or more shield gas distribution channels is arranged to provide a flow of shield gas that prevents material from a chamber ambient in which the print head is operated from reaching the exhaust apertures of the nozzle block.2. (canceled)3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the print head is removeable from the chamber as a one-piece unit.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises a plurality of shield gas apertures claim 1 , each of which ejects shield gas into the space between the substrate and the print head during operation of the print head such that all gas ingested by the exhaust apertures originates from either the delivery aperture or one or more of the shield gas apertures.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the shield gas apertures are provided by nozzles surrounding the print head containing the nozzle block.6. The system of wherein ...

Apparatus and Method to Deliver Organic Material via Organic Vapor-Jet Printing (OVJP)

Systems and arrangements of OVJP deposition devices are provided, in which one or more organic material crucibles are directly attached to an injection block and a print head without the need for external delivery components such as feedtubes. Each crucible may be hermetically sealed until it is attached to the injection block, allowing for a single device to provide for storage, transport, and deposition of the organic material. 1. An apparatus for organic vapor deposition of an organic material , the apparatus comprising: a carrier gas chamber in fluid communication with a carrier gas source; and', 'a nozzle assembly in fluid communication with the carrier gas chamber; and, 'an injection block comprising 'wherein, when the first source material crucible is attached to the injection block, the first source chamber is in direct fluid communication with the carrier gas chamber.', 'a first source material crucible removeably attached to the injection block without the use of an intervening physical channel, the first source material crucible comprising a first source material chamber and a first crucible heater;'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the injection block is a monolithic block of material.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first source material crucible is physically supported by the injection block.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first crucible heater is removeably attached to the first source material crucible.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first source material crucible comprises a cover disposed over the first source material chamber claim 1 , and wherein the cover forms a gasket seal with the injection block when the first source material crucible is attached to the injection block.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the cover is hermetically sealed over the first source material chamber.9. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the injection block comprises an injection tube that pierces the ...

MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD USING DOUBLE ANODIC BONDING

A microfluidic device for use with a microfluidic delivery system, such as an organic vapor jet printing device, includes a glass layer that is directly bonded to a microfabricated die and a metal plate via a double anodic bond. The double anodic bond is formed by forming a first anodic bond at an interface of the microfabricated die and the glass layer, and forming a second anodic bond at an interface of the metal plate and the glass layer, where the second anodic bond is formed using a voltage that is lower than the voltage used to form the first anodic bond. The second anodic bond is formed with the polarity of the voltage reversed with respect to the glass layer and the formation of the first anodic bond. The metal plate includes attachment features that allow removal of the microfluidic device from a fixture. 1. An organic vapor jet printing device , comprising:a fixture having fluid outlet ports for supplying high temperature gases under pressure;a metal plate fastened to the fixture, the metal plate having fluid inlet ports, each aligned with one of the fluid outlet ports of the fixture to receive the high temperature gases;a seal located at an interface of the fixture outlet ports and plate inlet ports to prevent leakage of the high temperature gases out of the printing device; anda silicon-based die bonded to the metal plate and having fluid inlet ports and nozzles that are in fluidic communication with the fluid inlet ports of the die, the metal plate having fluid outlet ports that are in fluidic communication with the inlet ports of the metal plate and that are in fluidic communication with the fluid inlet ports of the die, whereby the high temperature gases are conducted from the fixture, through the seal, through the metal plate and to nozzles of the silicon-based die.2. The printing device set forth in claim 1 , wherein the metal plate is removably fastened to the fixture and wherein the silicon-based die is permanently bonded to said metal plate.3. ...

Silica Compositions

Compositions are provided, the compositions comprising: a silica compound containing at least one nitrogen atom; and a carboxylated polymer containing at least one nitrogen atom. The compositions may be useful to control algal growth, including harmful algal blooms (HAB).

Compositions for cyp450 phenotyping using saliva samples

Disclosed are methods and compositions which may be used in human cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzyme phenotyping. The methods and compositions typically utilize a mélange of substrates for different CYP450 enzymes which may be administered orally to a patient. Subsequently, the metabolites of the substrates may be detected in the patient's saliva as well as any non-metabolized substrates to calculate a metabolic ratio for any given CYP450 enzyme in order to generate a phenytopic CYP450 enzyme profile for the patient.

CONTROLLED DEPOSITION OF MATERIALS USING A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE REGIME

Methods and devices for controlling pressures in microenvironments between a deposition apparatus and a substrate are provided. Each microenvironment is associated with an aperture of the deposition apparatus which can allow for control of the microenvironment. 1. A method of depositing a material onto a substrate , the method comprising:creating a higher pressure regime in a first microenvironment below a first aperture of a deposition device by ejecting from the first aperture a delivery gas and a material to be deposited onto a substrate;creating a lower pressure regime in a second microenvironment below a second aperture located adjacent to a first aperture; andcreating a higher pressure regime in a microenvironment adjacent to the second aperture.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:withdrawing material from the second microenvironment by providing a vacuum source by way of the second aperture.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:creating a lower pressure regime in the second microenvironment by withdrawing material from the second microenvironment through the second aperture.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:creating a higher pressure regime in a third microenvironment below a third aperture, the third aperture disposed adjacent to the second aperture.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:creating a lower pressure regime in a fourth microenvironment below a fourth aperture, the fourth aperture disposed adjacent to the first aperture and approximately in a line with the second aperture.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:creating a higher pressure regime in a fifth microenvironment below a fifth aperture, the fifth aperture disposed adjacent to the fourth aperture.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second microenvironment has a pressure in the range of 75-99% of the first microenvironment.816-. (canceled) This application is a non-provisional of, and claims the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD TO DELIVER ORGANIC MATERIAL VIA ORGANIC VAPOR-JET PRINTING (OVJP)

Systems and arrangements of OVJP deposition devices are provided, in which one or more organic material crucibles are directly attached to an injection block and a print head without the need for external delivery components such as feedtubes. Each crucible may be hermetically sealed until it is attached to the injection block, allowing for a single device to provide for storage, transport, and deposition of the organic material. 1. An apparatus for organic vapor deposition of an organic material , the apparatus comprising: a carrier gas chamber in fluid communication with a carrier gas source; and', 'a nozzle assembly;, 'an injection block comprisingan interface that includes an injection tube and a siphon tube disposed on a first side of the injection block; anda first source material crucible removably attached to the injection block, the first source material crucible comprising a first source material chamber and a first crucible heater,wherein, when the first source material crucible is attached to the injection block at the interface such that the injection tube and the siphon tube pierce the first source material crucible to form a combined apparatus, the first source material chamber is in direct fluid communication with the carrier gas chamber via the injection tube, the first source material chamber is in direct fluid communication with a transfer channel and a mixing channel of the injection block via the siphon tube, wherein a gas flow path between the first source material crucible and the injection block is within the combined apparatus, and wherein the crucible is held to the injection block by an removable assembly that causes the solid surface of the crucible in physical contact with the injection block to exert substantially uniform pressure onto the injection block.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the injection block is a monolithic block of material.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first source material crucible is not rigidly ...

MICROLENS ARRAY ARCHITECTURES FOR ENHANCED LIGHT OUTCOUPLING FROM AN OLED ARRAY

Novel microlens array architectures for enhanced light outcoupling from light emission are provided. Organic light emitting devices (OLEDs) that include an outcoupling layer including these novel microlens array architectures and method for fabricating such OLEDs are provided. These devices may be used to provide OLEDs with optimized light extraction. 1. (canceled)2. A device comprising:an organic light emitting device comprising an organic emissive layer; andan outcoupling layer optically coupled to the emissive layer and disposed on a surface of the organic light emitting device, the outcoupling layer comprising a plurality of microlenses arranged in a geometrically repeating pattern; [{'sub': '1', 'a first type of microlens having a radius of about R;'}, {'sub': 2', '2', '1, 'a second type of microlens having a radius of about R, wherein Ris different than R;'}], 'wherein the plurality of microlenses compriseswherein a fraction of the surface of the organic light emitting device covered by the plurality of microlenses is greater than about 85%.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the fraction of the surface of the organic light emitting device covered by the plurality of microlenses is at least about 90%.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of microlenses is a cubic microlens.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein Ris about twice R.6. The device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of microlenses are embossed into the outcoupling layer.7. The device of claim 2 , wherein the outcoupling layer consists essentially of a single material.8. The device of claim 2 , wherein a layer of the organic light emitting device immediately adjacent to the outcoupling layer comprises a material having an index of refraction of at least 1.7.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the layer immediately adjacent to the outcoupling layer consists essentially of the material having the index of refraction of at least 1.7.10. The device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of ...

HIGH EFFICIENCY VAPOR TRANSPORT SUBLIMATION SOURCE USING BAFFLES COATED WITH SOURCE MATERIAL

A source of material for use in a deposition system includes one or more baffles or equivalent structures within the source. The baffles provide for increased concentration of material entrained in a carrier gas that is passed through and emitted by the source. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for operating a material source having a cavity with a gas inlet port and a gas outlet port distinct from the gas inlet port , a plurality of baffles disposed within the cavity and physically positioned within the cavity to prevent a direct gas flow between the gas inlet port and the gas outlet port , and a coating disposed on at least one baffle of the plurality of baffles , the method comprising:providing a carrier gas to the cavity via the gas inlet port at sufficient velocity that the carrier gas exits the cavity via the gas outlet port.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising operating the source at elevated temperature.23. The method of claim 21 , further comprising operating the material source at a temperature gradient along a path between the gas inlet port and the gas outlet port.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising maintaining the material source within 20 C of a sublimation temperature of the coating at vacuum.25. The method of claim 21 , further comprising maintaining the material source in a deposition system and maintaining the material source at a temperature 5-20 C below a temperature at which a linear material source is maintained when used in the deposition system.26. A method for preparing a material source apparatus having a cavity with a gas inlet port and a gas outlet port distinct from the gas inlet port claim 21 , a plurality of baffles disposed within the cavity and physically positioned within the cavity to prevent a direct gas flow between the gas inlet port and the gas outlet port claim 21 , and a coating disposed on at least one baffle of the plurality of baffles claim 21 , the method comprising:cooling the material source apparatus ...

NOZZLE GEOMETRY FOR ORGANIC VAPOR JET PRINTING

A first device is provided. The device includes a print head. The print head further includes a first nozzle hermetically sealed to a first source of gas. The first nozzle has an aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction of the first nozzle. At a distance from the aperture into the first nozzle that is 5 times the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle, the smallest dimension perpendicular to the flow direction is at least twice the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle. 118.-. (canceled)19. A method , comprising:providing a first device, the first device comprising:a print head, further comprising a first nozzle hermetically sealed to a first source of gas;wherein the first nozzle has an aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction of the first nozzle;wherein, at a distance from the aperture into the first nozzle that is 5 times the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle, the smallest dimension perpendicular to the flow direction is at least twice the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle;ejecting a jet of gas from the first nozzle.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the print head further comprises:a second nozzle hermetically sealed to a second source of gas different from the first source of gas,wherein the second nozzle has an aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction of the second nozzle;wherein, at a distance from the aperture into the second nozzle that is 5 times the smallest dimension of the aperture of the second nozzle, the smallest dimension perpendicular to the flow direction is at least twice the smallest dimension of the aperture of the second nozzle; andwherein the method further comprises maintaining different and independently controllable temperatures at the print head, the first source of ...

HIGH VACUUM OLED DEPOSITION SOURCE AND SYSTEM

Sources, devices, and techniques for deposition of organic layers, such as for use in an OLED, are provided. A vaporizer may vaporize a material between cooled side walls and toward a mask having an adjustable mask opening. The mask opening may be adjusted to control the pattern of deposition of the material on a substrate, such as to correct for material buildup that occurs during deposition. Material may be collected from the cooled side walls for reuse. 1. A device comprising:a first thermal vaporizer;a mask assembly comprising an adjustable mask opening and disposed not more than a distance 5 W from the first thermal vaporizer, wherein W is the width of the mask assembly; anda first plurality of cooled side walls disposed between the first thermal vaporizer and the mask assembly and defining a material sublimation region.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein mask assembly is disposed not more than 4 W from the first thermal vaporizer.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mask assembly is disposed at least 100 μm-1 cm from the first thermal vaporizer.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mask assembly is disposed 1-5 mm from the material source.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mask assembly comprises a plurality of components moveable relative to one another to adjust the area of the mask opening.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mask opening is adjustable between a fully closed position and an open position.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein claim 6 , when the mask opening is fully closed claim 6 , source material provided by the first thermal vaporizer is entirely prevented from passing through the mask.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mask opening has a maximum area of not more than 50% of the area of the mask.9. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an organic material source disposed within the first thermal vaporizer.10. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second vaporizer.11. The device of claim 10 , further comprising a ...

Structure to Enhance Light Extraction and Lifetime of OLED Devices

A device having high index layers is provided. The device includes an organic light emissive device, an air interface, a first planarization layer, and a first barrier layer. The first planarization layer is disposed between the air interface and the organic light emissive device and has an index of refraction of at least 1.6. The first barrier layer is disposed between the first planarization layer and the organic emissive device and has an index of refraction of at least 1.6. 1. A device comprising:an organic light emitting device having a first electrode, a second electrode, and a light emitting layer disposed between the first and second electrodes;an air interface;a first planarization layer disposed between the air interface and the organic light emitting device, the first planarization layer having an index of refraction of at least 1.6; anda first barrier layer disposed between the first planarization layer and the organic light emitting device, the first barrier layer having an index of refraction of at least 1.6.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises:a substrate having a first surface and a second surface;wherein:the first planarization layer is disposed over the first surface of the substrate;the first barrier layer is disposed over the first planarization layer; andthe organic light emitting device is disposed over the first barrier layer.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first planarization layer has an index of refraction of at least 1.7.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first barrier layer has an index of refraction of at least 1.7.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first planarization layer is in physical contact with the substrate.6. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first barrier layer is in physical contact with the first planarization layer.7. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a light extraction layer disposed between the organic light emitting device and the air interface.8. The device of claim 7 ...

Vapor Jet Printing

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide systems and methods of depositing a film on a selective area of a substrate. A first jet of a first material may be ejected from a first nozzle assembly of a jet head having a plurality of nozzle assemblies to form a first portion of a film deposition on the substrate. A second jet of a second material may be ejected from a second nozzle assembly of the plurality of nozzle assemblies, the second nozzle assembly being aligned with the first nozzle assembly parallel to a direction of motion between the plurality of nozzle assemblies and the substrate, and the second material being different than the first material. The second material may react with the first portion of the film deposition to form a composite film deposition on the substrate when using reactive gas precursors. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic or organic films are semiconducting films.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the composite film deposition comprises at least one of Group III-V materials.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the Group materials are deposited using a showerhead having separate gas pathways for the Group III materials and the Group V materials.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the composite film deposition is formed from at least one of the materials selected from the group consisting of: GaAs claim 2 , AlAs claim 2 , InGaAs claim 2 , InP claim 2 , InGaAlP claim 2 , GaN claim 2 , AlGaN claim 2 , GaInN claim 2 , and AlN.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the inorganic or organic films are semiconducting films.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein each nozzle of the plurality of nozzle assemblies is comprised of jetting apertures claim 6 , exhaust apertures claim 6 , and confinement apertures claim 6 , and a jetting flow ejected from the jetting apertures is perpendicular to the substrate claim 6 , and a confinement flow ejected from the confinement apertures is parallel to the substrate.9. The device of claim 8 , ...

NOZZLE GEOMETRY FOR ORGANIC VAPOR JET PRINTING

A first device is provided. The device includes a print head. The print head further includes a first nozzle hermetically sealed to a first source of gas. The first nozzle has an aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction of the first nozzle. At a distance from the aperture into the first nozzle that is 5 times the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle, the smallest dimension perpendicular to the flow direction is at least twice the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle. 1. A first device , comprising:a print head, further comprising a first nozzle hermetically sealed to a first source of gas;wherein the first nozzle has an aperture having a smallest dimension in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction of the first nozzle;wherein, at a distance from the aperture into the first nozzle that is 5 times the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle, the smallest dimension perpendicular to the flow direction is at least twice the smallest dimension of the aperture of the first nozzle.2. The first device of claim 1 , wherein the print head comprises a plurality of first nozzles hermetically sealed to the first source of gas.3. The first device of claim 1 , wherein the print head further comprises a second nozzle hermetically sealed to a second source of gas different from the first source of gas claim 1 ,wherein the second nozzle has an aperture having a smallest dimension in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction of the second nozzle;wherein, at a distance from the aperture into the second nozzle that is 5 times the smallest dimension of the aperture of the second nozzle, the smallest dimension perpendicular to the flow direction is at least twice the smallest dimension of the aperture of the second nozzle.45-. (canceled)6. The first device of claim 1 , wherein the first nozzle has a constant cross section from the aperture to a distance from the ...

Compact Organic Vapor Jet Printing Print Head

A first device is provided. The first device includes a print head, and a first gas source hermetically sealed to the print head. The print head further includes a first layer further comprising a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns. A second layer is bonded to the first layer. The second layer includes a first via in fluid communication with the first gas source and at least one of the apertures. The second layer is made of an insulating material. 1. A first device , comprising:a print head,a first gas source hermetically sealed to the print head; a first layer further comprising a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns;', 'a second layer bonded to the first layer, the second layer further comprising a first via in fluid communication with the first gas source and at least one of the apertures, wherein the second layer is made of an insulating material., 'the print head further comprising2. The first device of claim 1 , wherein the first layer further comprises a channel that provides fluid communication within the first layer between the first via of the second layer and apertures of the first layer.3. The first device of claim 2 , wherein the first layer further comprises a heat source.4. The first device of claim 1 , further comprising a third layer disposed between the first and second layers and bonded to the first layer and the second layer claim 1 , wherein the third layer further comprises a channel that provides fluid communication between the first via of the second layer and apertures of the first layer.5. The first device of claim 4 , wherein the third layer further comprises a heat source.6. The first device of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of apertures are in fluid communication with the first gas source.7. The first device of claim 1 , wherein:the first device further comprises a second gas source hermetically sealed to the print head, and:the first ...

Micro-nozzle and micro-nozzle array for OVJP and Method of Manufacturing the Same

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a nozzle assembly and method of making the same, the nozzle assembly including a first aperture formed on a first aperture plate to eject a carrier gas flow having organic vapor onto a substrate in a deposition chamber, second apertures formed on a second aperture plate disposed adjacent to the first aperture to form a vacuum aperture, where the first aperture plate and the second aperture plate are separated by a first separator plate, third apertures formed on a third aperture plate to eject purge gas that are disposed adjacent to the second aperture plate, where the second aperture plate and the third aperture plate are separated by second separator plate, and a third separator plate is disposed adjacent to the one or more third aperture plates to form a gas channel in the one or more third aperture plates. 1 a first aperture formed along an edge of a first aperture plate to eject a carrier gas flow laden with condensable organic vapor onto a substrate in a deposition chamber;', 'one or more second apertures formed on a second aperture plate disposed adjacent to the first aperture to form a vacuum aperture, where the first aperture plate and the second aperture plate are separated by a first separator plate;', 'one or more third apertures formed on a third aperture plate to eject purge gas that are disposed adjacent to the second aperture plate, where the second aperture plate and the third aperture plate are separated by second separator plate; and', 'a third separator plate disposed adjacent to the one or more third aperture plates to form a gas channel in the one or more third aperture plates., 'at least one nozzle having. A nozzle assembly comprising: This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/052,542, filed Sep. 19, 2014, and is related to U.S. application Ser. No. 14/643,887, filed on Mar. 10, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The ...

OLED on Curved Substrate

Devices and components are provided that include a curved outcoupling component and an OLED, where the outcoupling component provides up to 100% outcoupling of light emitted by the OLED into air. The outcoupling component has an outer radius R and includes a material with a refractive index n. The OLED is in optical communication with the outcoupling component and disposed such that each emissive element of the OLED is within a distance r measured from the center of curvature of the surface at the outer radius R, such that R−r>(n−1)r. 1. A device comprising:an OLED; and {'br': None, 'i': R−r', 'n−', 'r., '>(1)'}, 'a curved outcoupling component comprising a material having an index of refraction n, the component having a curved outer surface with radius R and an inner surface with which the OLED is optically coupled, wherein all emissive elements of the OLED are within a distance r of the center of curvature of the outer surface of the outcoupling component, wherein'}2. The component of claim 1 , wherein at least one surface of the component is reflective.3. The component of claim 1 , wherein a surface at the inner radius is substantially parallel to a surface at the outer radius.4. The component of claim 1 , wherein the component comprises a plurality of outcoupling structures claim 1 , each structure s having a corresponding index of refraction n claim 1 , inner dimension r claim 1 , and outer radius R claim 1 , wherein R−r>(n−1)rindependently for each structure.5. The component of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of outcoupling structures are provided by a plurality of micro-wells claim 4 , each micro-well corresponding to one of the outcoupling structures.6. The component of claim 1 , further comprising a substantially planar surface disposed along the inner surface.7. The component of claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of substantially planar surfaces disposed within a region located at the inner surface.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the outcoupling ...

NOVEL SUBSTRATE AND PROCESS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY OLED DEVICES

A method of fabricating a substrate for an organic light emitting device (OLED), by applying a volume-reducing substrate material onto a mold with topographical features that generates a smooth but non-flat surface on both sides of the substrate which can enhance light extraction of OLEDs that are built on top of the substrate. The resulting substrate includes surface features on a first substrate surface complementary to the surface features of a mold, such as spherical lens features, and surface features on a second substrate surface, such as dimple features, complementary to the curvature of the spherical lens features on the first substrate surface. 130-. (canceled)31. A method of fabricating a light emitting device , comprising:depositing a volume-reducing material over a non-planar surface having surface features thereon;curing the volume-reducing material to form a conformal substrate over the non-planar surface, the conformal substrate having a profile defined by the non-planar surface; andforming an OLED over the conformal substrate while the substrate is disposed over the non-planar surface.32. The method of claim 31 , further comprising removing the conformal substrate from the non-planar surface claim 31 , wherein the device is flexible after removing the conformal substrate from the non-planar surface.33. The method of claim 31 , wherein the volume-reducing material comprises:a polymer dissolved in a solvent, wherein the step of curing the volume-reducing material comprises evaporating the solvent from the volume-reducing material, andwherein a second surface of the conformal substrate conforms to a first surface of the substrate after curing, in response to an applied volume of volume-reducing material and a ratio of polymer to solvent of the applied volume-reducing material.34. The method of claim 31 , wherein the profile of the conformal substrate comprises surface features selected from the group consisting of: spherical lenses claim 31 , aspherical ...

SEGMENTED OVJP PRINT BAR

Implementations of the disclosed subject matter provide a print bar for organic vapor jet (OVJP) deposition is provided that includes a plurality of n print head segments, where each of the plurality of print head segments may have an OVJP print head. The print bar may include a plurality of distance sensors, where each of the plurality of distance sensors may be configured to measure a distance between a substrate disposed below the print bar and a portion of at least one of the print head segments. The print bar may include a plurality of not more than n+1 actuators configured to adjust at least one of a position and an orientation of one or more of the plurality of print head segments based upon one or more distances between the substrate and the print bar measured by one or more of the plurality of distance sensors. 1. A print bar for organic vapor jet (OVJP) deposition , the print bar comprising:a plurality of n print head segments, each of the plurality of print head segments comprising an OVJP print head;a plurality of distance sensors, each of the plurality of distance sensors configured to measure a distance between a substrate disposed below the print bar and a portion of at least one of the print head segments; anda plurality of not more than n+1 actuators configured to adjust at least one of a position and an orientation of one or more of the plurality of print head segments based upon one or more distances between the substrate and the print bar measured by one or more of the plurality of distance sensors.2. The print bar of claim 1 , wherein the print bar comprises not more than n+1 distance sensors for n print head segments.3. The print bar of claim 1 , wherein the print bar comprises not more than 2n+2 distance sensors for n print head segments.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The print bar of claim 1 , wherein each actuator of the plurality of actuators is connected to and configured to control the at least one of the position and orientation of at ...

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING HYPERHIDROSIS

Aspects of the disclosure include methods for treating hyperhidrosis in a subject with a composition including a muscarinic antagonist and a muscarinic agonist. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a therapeutically effective amount of a composition including a muscarinic antagonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a muscarinic agonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered to a subject and is sufficient to reduce hyperhidrosis in the subject and to reduce a dry mouth side effect of the muscarinic antagonist. Compositions for practicing the subject methods are also described as well as dose units containing one or more of the subject compositions. 1. A method of treating hyperhidrosis in a subject in need thereof , the method comprising:orally administering to the subject once per day or twice per day a single unit dose of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprisingan immediate release formulation of about 4 mg, 6 mg, or 8 mg of oxybutynin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, anda delayed-immediate release formulation of about 4 mg, 6 mg, or 8 mg of pilocarpine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the delayed-immediate release formulation of pilocarpine claim 1 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 1 , comprises a plurality of delayed-immediate release pilocarpine beads claim 1 , wherein each pilocarpine bead comprises:a core;a first layer comprising pilocarpine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, positioned over the core; anda second layer comprising at least one polymer positioned over the first layer.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the immediate release formulation of oxybutynin claim 1 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 1 , comprises a plurality of immediate release oxybutynin beads claim 1 , wherein each oxybutynin bead comprises:a core; anda first layer ...

Methods and Compositions for Treating Hyperhidrosis

Aspects of the disclosure include methods for treating hyperhidrosis in a subject with a composition including a muscarinic antagonist and a muscarinic agonist. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a therapeutically effective amount of a composition including a muscarinic antagonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a muscarinic agonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered to a subject and is sufficient to reduce hyperhidrosis in the subject and to reduce a dry mouth side effect of the muscarinic antagonist. Compositions for practicing the subject methods are also described as well as dose units containing one or more of the subject compositions. 1. A method of treating hyperhidrosis with oxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and reducing a dry mouth side effect of the oxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a subject in need thereof , the method comprising:administering to the subject a composition comprising oxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pilocarpine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,wherein the administering is effective at reducing hyperhidrosis in the subject, andwherein the administering is sufficient to reduce a dry mouth side effect of the oxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the subject.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the subject is diagnosed as having one or more of primary focal axillary hyperhidrosis claim 1 , primary focal palmar hyperhidrosis claim 1 , plantar hyperhidrosis claim 1 , craniofacial hyperhidrosis claim 1 , generalized hyperhidrosis and compensatory sweating post-surgery.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered to provide a total daily amount of from about 5 mg to about 20 mg of the oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the subject.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the composition is administered to ...

THIN-FORM LIGHT-ENHANCED SUBSTRATE FOR OLED LUMINAIRE

Devices and techniques are provided in which a transparent substrate is scored to provide a non-planar surface on one side of the substrate. An OLED is then disposed on the other side of the scored substrate and optically coupled to the substrate. The scored surface provides improvements to outcoupling of light generated by the OLED, with little or no additional thickness relative to the OLED alone. 1. A method of fabricating a device , the method comprising:obtaining a transparent substrate;scoring a first side of the transparent substrate to form a non-planar surface on the first side of the substrate; anddisposing an OLED adjacent to the second side of the transparent substrate;wherein the OLED is optically coupled to the transparent substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the scoring the first side of the transparent substrate is performed using a mechanical scoring process.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of scoring the first side of the transparent substrate comprises forming a pattern on the first side of the transparent substrate.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting a mechanical scoring edge based upon a desired shape of a groove formed by the step of scoring the first side of the transparent substrate;wherein the step of scoring the first side of the transparent substrate is performed using a mechanical scoring process.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of scoring the first side of the transparent substrate comprises forming an array of mesas on the first side of the transparent substrate.10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. The method of claim 9 , further comprising:forming secondary features on the top surface of each of the plurality of mesas.13. (canceled)14. The method of claim 9 , wherein the step of forming the array of mesas further comprises forming a ridge on each of the plurality of mesas claim 9 , which is elevated above a planar top surface of the mesa.15 ...

SEGMENTED OVJP PRINT BAR

Implementations of the disclosed subject matter provide a print bar for organic vapor jet (OVJP) deposition is provided that includes a plurality of n print head segments, where each of the plurality of print head segments may have an OVJP print head. The print bar may include a plurality of distance sensors, where each of the plurality of distance sensors may be configured to measure a distance between a substrate disposed below the print bar and a portion of at least one of the print head segments. The print bar may include a plurality of not more than n+1 actuators configured to adjust at least one of a position and an orientation of one or more of the plurality of print head segments based upon one or more distances between the substrate and the print bar measured by one or more of the plurality of distance sensors. 1. A print bar for organic vapor jet (OVJP) deposition , the print bar comprising:a plurality of n print head segments, each of the plurality of print head segments comprising an OVJP print head, wherein n is a positive integer with a value that is greater than or equal to 1;a plurality of distance sensors, each of the plurality of distance sensors configured to measure a distance between a substrate disposed below the print bar and a portion of at least one of the print head segments;at least one sensor to align the OVJP print head to one or more features disposed on the substrate; anda plurality of not more than n+1 actuators configured to adjust at least one of a position and an orientation of one or more of the plurality of print head segments based upon one or more distances between the substrate and the print bar measured by one or more of the plurality of distance sensors.2. The print bar of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of print head segments has a chilled surface surrounding the OVJP print head.3. The print bar of claim 1 , wherein the print bar comprises not more than n+1 distance sensors for n print head segments.4. The print bar ...

Printed Metal Gasket

Techniques and devices are provided for attaching a die to a metal manifold. A metal-containing ink is used to deposit a metal trace on the die and thereby to form a gasket, after which the die is compressed against the manifold to form a sealed connection between the two. 1. A method of fabricating a device comprising a die and a metal manifold , the method comprising:depositing a metal-containing ink in one or more traces around one or more vias on a die to form a gasket;placing the gasket in direct physical contact with a metal manifold to which the die is to be sealed; andcompressing the die against the metal manifold to form a sealed connection between the one or more vias and one or more corresponding channels in the metal manifold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more traces form a closed contour around at least one of the one or more vias.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the die comprises a plurality of vias including the one or more vias claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises:depositing a plurality of non-intersecting traces including the one or more traces, each trace of the plurality of traces deposited around one or more of the plurality of vias.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the die comprises a plurality of vias including the one or more vias claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises:depositing a plurality of traces including the one or more traces, each trace of the plurality of traces deposited around one or more of the plurality of vias, wherein at least two of the plurality of traces intersect.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal-containing ink comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of: a suspension of metallic nanoparticles in an organic solvent; and a solution of organometallic precursors.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the metal-containing ink comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of: silver claim 5 , gold claim 5 , copper claim 5 , titanium.7. ...

Valved micronozzle array for high temperature MEMS application

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a micronozzle array formed from monolithic silicon. The micronozzle array may have a plurality of nozzles, where each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles including an integrated plug valve that allows flow from the nozzle to be attenuated separately from each other nozzle of the plurality of nozzles. Each of the plurality of nozzles may include a microchannel, formed from the monolithic silicon, having a first channel portion and a second channel portion, where the first channel portion is narrower than the second channel portion, and where the first channel portion forms an aperture of the nozzle that is configured to eject vapor from the microchannel. Each of the plurality of nozzles may include a stem, formed from the monolithic silicon that includes the integrated plug valve is suspended in the microchannel to attenuate the flow from the nozzle. 1. A device comprising: a microchannel, formed from the monolithic silicon, having a first channel portion and a second channel portion, wherein the first channel portion is narrower than the second channel portion, wherein the first channel portion forms an aperture of the nozzle that is configured to eject vapor from the microchannel; and', 'a stem, formed from the monolithic silicon that includes the integrated plug valve is suspended in the microchannel to attenuate the flow from the nozzle., 'a micronozzle array formed from monolithic silicon and configured for use at 200-400° C. having a plurality of nozzles, each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles including an integrated plug valve that allows flow from the nozzle to be attenuated separately from each other nozzle of the plurality of nozzles, wherein each of the plurality of nozzles includes2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the microchannel has a taper claim 1 , and a plug of the integrated plug valve blocks the flow of the nozzle aperture when it abuts the taper.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the taper is a ...

OVJP DEPOSITION NOZZLE WITH DELIVERY FLOW RETARDERS

OVJP depositors having an exhaust aperture incorporated into the center of a flow retarder () are provided. Multiple flow retarders may be used to increase uniformity for applications such as OLED lighting that require larger features. Flow retarders may transect a delivery aperture completely or may extend part way through its length. 1. A deposition system comprising:a delivery channel;a solid flow retarder disposed within the delivery channel; andan exhaust channel disposed adjacent to the delivery channel;wherein the solid flow retarder is inset behind a delivery aperture of the delivery channel.2. The deposition system of claim 1 , further comprising an organic material source in fluid communication with the delivery channel.3. The deposition system of claim 2 , further comprising a delivery gas source in fluid communication with the organic material source and with the delivery channel.4. The deposition system of claim 1 , further comprising a confinement gas source in fluid communication with the deposition channel and with the exhaust channel.5. The deposition system of claim 1 , wherein the flow retarder comprises a hollow channel terminating in an aperture at a distal end of the flow retarder.6. The deposition system of claim 5 , wherein the hollow channel is in fluid communication with a constant pressure source.7. The deposition system of claim 1 , wherein the flow retarder is connected to the delivery channel at only a single wall of the delivery channel.8. The deposition system of claim 1 , wherein the flow retarder has a width that varies as a function of length along the delivery aperture.9. The deposition system of claim 1 , wherein the flow retarder has a position that varies as a function of the length along the delivery channel.10. The deposition system of claim 1 , wherein the flow retarder has a rectangular cross-section.11. The deposition system of claim 1 , wherein the flow retarder is chamfered to have a tapered cross section.12. The ...

MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD USING DOUBLE ANODIC BONDING

A microfluidic device for use with a microfluidic delivery system, such as an organic vapor jet printing device, includes a glass layer that is directly bonded to a microfabricated die and a metal plate via a double anodic bond. The double anodic bond is formed by forming a first anodic bond at an interface of the microfabricated die and the glass layer, and forming a second anodic bond at an interface of the metal plate and the glass layer, where the second anodic bond is formed using a voltage that is lower than the voltage used to form the first anodic bond. The second anodic bond is formed with the polarity of the voltage reversed with respect to the glass layer and the formation of the first anodic bond. The metal plate includes attachment features that allow removal of the microfluidic device from a fixture. 1. A printing device , comprising:a fixture having fluid outlet ports for supplying high temperature gases under pressure;a metal plate fastened to the fixture, the metal plate having fluid inlet ports, each aligned with one of the fluid outlet ports of the fixture to receive the high temperature gases;a seal located at an interface of the fixture outlet ports and plate inlet ports to prevent leakage of the high temperature gases out of the printing device; anda silicon-based die bonded to the metal plate and having fluid inlet ports and nozzles that are in fluidic communication with the fluid inlet ports of the die, the metal plate having fluid outlet ports that are in fluidic communication with the inlet ports of the metal plate and that are in fluidic communication with the fluid inlet ports of the die, whereby the high temperature gases are conducted from the fixture, through the seal, through the metal plate and to nozzles of the silicon-based die, wherein the printing device is an organic vapor jet printing device.2. The printing device set forth in claim 1 , wherein the metal plate is removably fastened to the fixture and wherein the silicon-based ...

Maskless surface energy modification with high spatial resolution

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a method of modifying the surface energy of a substrate is provided. A first hydrophobic material may be directly printed, using a vapor ejected from a first nozzle, onto a hydrophilic substrate to surround at least a first area of the substrate, where the first material has a vapor pressure of at least 1 Pa at 300° C. A second material may be deposited, from a second nozzle, onto the first area of the substrate. 1. A method of modifying the surface energy of a substrate , the method comprising:directly printing, using a vapor ejected from a first nozzle, a first hydrophobic material onto a hydrophilic substrate to surround at least a first area of the substrate, wherein the first material has a vapor pressure of at least 1 Pa at 300° C.; anddepositing, from a second nozzle, a second material onto the first area of the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ejected first hydrophobic material forms a perimeter around the deposited second material on the substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first hydrophobic material is a monolayer of organosilanes.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first hydrophobic material is selected from the group consisting of: surfactants that physadsorb to the substrate claim 1 , and fluoropolymers that change a surface energy of the substrate by 10% or more.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising processing performed before the second material is deposited claim 1 , the processing comprising:performing at least one from the group consisting of: cleaning, blanket thin film deposition, and photolithography to form a device on the substrate.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the deposited second material is ink.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the deposited ink includes an electronically active material in print zones circumscribed by the first hydrophobic material.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the ink comprises at least one from the group consisting of: ...

Organic vapor jet print head for depositing thin film features with high thickness uniformity

Devices for deposition of material via organic vapor jet printing (OVJP) and similar techniques are provided. The depositor includes delivery channels ending in delivery apertures, where the delivery channels are flared as they approach the delivery apertures, and/or have a trapezoidal shape. The depositors are suitable for fabricating OLEDs and OLED components and similar devices. 1. A device for deposition of a material onto a substrate , the device comprising: a first exhaust aperture;', 'a second exhaust aperture;', 'a first delivery channel having a first end that forms a first delivery aperture disposed between the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture and closer to the first exhaust aperture than the second exhaust aperture;, 'a nozzle block comprisingwherein the first delivery channel is wider at a first portion than at a second portion, the first portion being closer to the delivery aperture that the second portion, andwherein the first portion is in direct fluid communication with the first delivery aperture and the second portion is in direct fluid communication with the first portion.2. The device of claim 1 , the nozzle block further comprising:a second delivery channel in the nozzle block having a first end that forms a second delivery aperture disposed between the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture;wherein the second delivery aperture is offset from the first delivery aperture along an axis of the nozzle.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein a side wall of the first portion of the delivery channel forms an angle of 30-60° with the surface of the nozzle block.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture are rectangular claim 2 , and the longest edge of each of the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture is arranged along a direction of relative movement of the device and the substrate when the device is in operation.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Organic vapor jet print head with orthogonal delivery and exhaust channels

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device that may have a first depositor that includes one or more delivery apertures surrounded by one or more exhaust apertures, where the one or more delivery apertures and the one or more exhaust apertures are enclosed within a perimeter of a boss that protrudes from a substrate-facing side of the one or more delivery apertures. The delivery channels for the one or more delivery apertures and exhaust channels for the one or more exhaust apertures may be routed orthogonally to each other. The one or more delivery apertures may be configured to permit jets of delivery gas pass through a lower surface of the first depositor. The lower surface of the first depositor may include the one or more exhaust apertures to remove surplus vapor from a delivery zone. Embodiments may also provide a method of forming a print head. 1. A device comprising: one or more delivery apertures surrounded by one or more exhaust apertures, wherein the one or more delivery apertures and the one or more exhaust apertures are enclosed within a perimeter of a boss that protrudes from a substrate-facing side of the one or more delivery apertures,', 'wherein delivery channels for the one or more delivery apertures and exhaust channels for the one or more exhaust apertures are routed orthogonally to each other,', 'wherein the one or more delivery apertures are configured to permit jets of delivery gas pass through a lower surface of the first depositor, and', 'wherein the lower surface of the first depositor includes the one or more exhaust apertures to remove surplus vapor from a delivery zone., 'a first depositor comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more exhaust apertures is a single oval exhaust aperture.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second depositor claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second depositors is enclosed within its own boss or is arranged on a common boss.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein ...

MICROBEAD COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING AN AGENT

The invention provides microbeads comprising chitosan, a magnetic nanoparticle, and an agent, and methods for using such microbeads for the local delivery of biologically active agents to an open fracture, complex wound or other site of infection or disease. 1. A microbead comprising cross-linked chitosan , a magnetic nanoparticle , and an agent.2. The microbead of claim 1 , wherein the chitosan is cross-linked to a polymer.3. The microbead of claim 3 , wherein the polymer is polyethylene dimethacrylate (PEGDMA).4. The microbead of claim 1 , wherein the microbead comprises an effective amount of an agent selected from the group consisting of a polypeptide claim 1 , polynucleotide or small compound.5. The microbead of claim 1 , wherein the agent is an analgesic claim 1 , angiogenic agent claim 1 , antimicrobial claim 1 , antibody claim 1 , antifungal claim 1 , anti-inflammatory claim 1 , anti-thrombotic claim 1 , chemotherapeutic claim 1 , growth factor claim 1 , hormone claim 1 , or steroid agent.6. The microbead of claim 1 , wherein the effective amount of the agent is sufficient to reduce the survival or proliferation of a fungal or bacterial cell.7Candida albicansPseudomonas aeruginosaStaphylococcus aureus.. The microbead of claim 1 , wherein the fungal cell is and/or the bacterial cell is (lux) or8. The microbead of claim 1 , wherein the composition releases at least about 0.2-50 μg of an antimicrobial agent per hour.9. The microbead of claim 1 , wherein the microbead is biodegradable over at least about one claim 1 , two claim 1 , three claim 1 , four claim 1 , or five days claim 1 , or one claim 1 , two claim 1 , three claim 1 , or four weeks.10. A method for producing a chitosan microbead claim 1 , the method comprising:(a) dissolving chitosan in an acidic solution;(b) adding magnetic nanoparticles and an agent to the solution;(c) providing a mixture of surfactant, oil, and a polymer; and(d) adding the chitosan solution of step (a) to the oil and incubating ...

ORGANIC VAPOR JET MICRO-PRINT HEAD WITH MULTIPLE GAS DISTRIBUTION ORIFICE PLATES

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a micronozzle array including a linear array having a plurality of depositors connected in series, where a first depositor of the plurality of depositors may border a second depositor on a least one side boundary. The micronozzle array may include plurality of orifice arrays, where a width of each orifice in the plurality of orifice arrays is 20 p.m or less in a minor axis of its cross section to flow, to regulate flow through a delivery gas distribution channel The micronozzle array may include a plurality of exhaust distribution channels, where the delivery gas distribution channel and at least one of the plurality of exhaust distribution channels have separate fluid communication with each of the plurality of depositors. 1. A device comprising: a linear array having a plurality of depositors connected in series, wherein a first depositor of the plurality of depositors borders a second depositor on a least one side boundary; and', 'a plurality of orifice arrays, wherein a width of each orifice in the plurality of orifice arrays is 20 μm or less in a minor axis of its cross section to flow, to regulate flow through a delivery gas distribution channel and a plurality of exhaust distribution channels, wherein the delivery gas distribution channel and at least one of the plurality of exhaust distribution channels have separate fluid communication with each of the plurality of depositors., 'a micronozzle array including2. The device of claim 1 , wherein a first orifice array of the plurality of orifice arrays is disposed in a first direction to regulate the delivery gas distribution channel claim 1 , and a second orifice array of the plurality of orifice arrays is disposed in a second direction to regulate at least one of the plurality of exhaust distribution channels.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the linear array of depositors comprises:a planar surface including one or more delivery apertures that are in fluid ...

ORGANIC VAPOR JET DEPOSITION DEVICE CONFIGURATION

Devices and techniques are provided for depositing material on a substrate, such as for fabrication of OLEDs and layers used in OLEDs. A depositor block includes one or more delivery apertures, one or more exhaust apertures, and one or more confinement gas channels. Each delivery aperture is arranged such that it is between an exhaust aperture and a confinement gas channel, thereby improving deposition by reducing overspray of material. 1. A device comprising: a first delivery aperture in fluid communication with a delivery channel that is connectable to a source of material to be deposited on a substrate; and', 'a first exhaust aperture in fluid communication with a first exhaust channel;, 'a depositor block comprisinga first confinement gas channel;wherein the first delivery aperture is disposed between the first exhaust channel and the first confinement gas channel; andwherein the first exhaust aperture and the first confinement gas channel are positioned relative to one another to cause a flow of material from the first delivery aperture to the first exhaust channel when the material to be deposited on the substrate is ejected from the first delivery aperture toward the substrate.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first exhaust channel comprises a fluid path between a source of low pressure and a region under the depositor block.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first confinement gas channel comprises a region between the depositor block and the substrate.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the depositor block further comprises a second delivery aperture claim 3 , and the exhaust aperture is disposed at least partially between the first delivery aperture and the second delivery aperture.5. The device of claim 4 , further comprising a second confinement gas channel that comprises a region between the depositor block and the substrate claim 4 , wherein the first delivery aperture claim 4 , the second delivery aperture claim 4 , and the exhaust aperture are ...

CONTROLLED DEPOSITION OF MATERIALS USING A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE REGIME

Methods and devices for controlling pressures in microenvironments between a deposition apparatus and a substrate are provided. Each microenvironment is associated with an aperture of the deposition apparatus which can allow for control of the microenvironment. 1. A method of depositing a material onto a substrate , the method comprising:creating a higher pressure regime in a first microenvironment below a first aperture of a deposition device by ejecting from the first aperture a delivery gas and a material to be deposited onto a substrate;creating a lower pressure regime in a second microenvironment below a second aperture located adjacent to a first aperture; andcreating a higher pressure regime in a microenvironment adjacent to the second aperture.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:withdrawing material from the second microenvironment by providing a vacuum source by way of the second aperture.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:creating a lower pressure regime in the second microenvironment by withdrawing material from the second microenvironment through the second aperture.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:creating a higher pressure regime in a third microenvironment below a third aperture, the third aperture disposed adjacent to the second aperture.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:creating a lower pressure regime in a fourth microenvironment below a fourth aperture, the fourth aperture disposed adjacent to the first aperture and approximately in a line with the second aperture.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:creating a higher pressure regime in a fifth microenvironment below a fifth aperture, the fifth aperture disposed adjacent to the fourth aperture.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second microenvironment has a pressure in the range of 75-99% of the first microenvironment.8. A deposition device for depositing a material onto a substrate claim 1 , comprising:a delivery device comprising a first ...

USE OF THIN FILM METAL WITH STABLE NATIVE OXIDE FOR SOLDER WETTING CONTROL

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device including a carrier plate, and a die including a mating surface with a patterned thin film of metal or metal oxide surface bonded to the carrier plate using a solder preform with voids that overlay the patterned thin film on the die, where the oxide surface is disposed opposite a moat in a mating surface of the carrier plate, and where the voided regions remain free of solder when the solder is reflowed. 1. A device comprising:a carrier plate; anda die including a mating surface with a patterned thin film of metal or metal oxide surface bonded to the carrier plate using a solder preform with voids that overlay the patterned thin film on the die, wherein the metal oxide surface is disposed opposite a moat in a mating surface of the carrier plate, and wherein the voided regions remain free of solder when the solder is reflowed.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide surface is disposed on one side of the device claim 1 , and the moat and at least one port are disposed on the face of the carrier plate affixed to the side of the of the device with the metal oxide surface.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the die further comprises:a thin metal film stack disposed on the die to promote adhesion of the solder prior to the deposition of the patterned thin film.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the stack comprises an adhesion layer.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the stack comprises a diffusion blocking layer.6. The device of claim 3 , wherein the stack comprises a gold capping layer.7. The device of claim 3 , wherein the stack is disposed on a surface of the die that includes a noble metal.8. (canceled)9. The device of claim 3 , wherein the patterned thin film is the thin metal film stack that promotes adhesion and is patterned to leave bare spots on the die.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the patterned thin film of metal is at least one selected from the group consisting of: Al claim 1 , Ti ...

MICROLENS ARRAY ARCHITECTURES FOR ENHANCED LIGHT OUTCOUPLING FROM AN OLED ARRAY

Novel microlens array architectures for enhanced light outcoupling from light emission are provided. Organic light emitting devices (OLEDs) that include an outcoupling layer including these novel microlens array architectures and method for fabricating such OLEDs are provided. These devices may be used to provide OLEDs with optimized light extraction. 1. A device comprising:an organic light emitting device comprising an organic emissive layer; andan outcoupling layer, optically coupled to the emissive layer, comprising a plurality of microlenses;wherein for each microlens of the plurality of microlenses, each point on a surface of the microlens has a tangent plane that forms an interior angle of not more than 90 degrees with an interface of the outcoupling layer and the organic light emitting device; andwherein each microlens of the plurality of microlenses has a lens height H and a largest base measurement 2R, and wherein H/R is greater than 1.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein H/R is greater than 1.5.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein H/R is at least 2.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the base measurement R is a radius claim 1 , and wherein each microlens is radially symmetric about an axis of the microlens that is normal to the interface of the outcoupling layer with the organic light emitting device.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein each microlens has a rectangular base.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein each microlens has an elliptical base.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein each microlens of the plurality of microlenses has a thickness profile defined by a continuous function in r claim 1 , wherein r is the distance from an axis of the microlens centered on the base of the microlens and normal to the interface of the outcoupling layer with the organic light emitting device claim 1 , and wherein r is less than or equal to R.8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the function is a quadratic polynomial of r.9. The device of claim 7 , wherein the function is a ...

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for sample testing

Methods, apparatuses, and systems associated with a sample testing device are provided. For example, an example sample testing device may include a substrate layer defining a bottom surface of the sample testing device, as well as a waveguide disposed on the substrate layer and includes at least one reference channel and at least one sample channel.

CONTROLLED DEPOSITION OF MATERIALS USING A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE REGIME

Methods and devices for controlling pressures in microenvironments between a deposition apparatus and a substrate are provided. Each microenvironment is associated with an aperture of the deposition apparatus which can allow for control of the microenvironment. 1. A deposition device for depositing a material onto a substrate , comprising: a first central aperture (C) in fluid communication with a first source of delivery gas and a first source of organic material to be deposited on a substrate, the first central aperture configured to create a higher pressure regime in a first microenvironment below the first central aperture;', 'a first pair of higher pressure apertures (2A), disposed on opposite sides of the first central aperture and configured to create higher pressure regimes in second microenvironments below each of the first pair of higher pressure apertures; and', 'a first pair of lower pressure apertures (1A), each disposed between one of the first pair of higher pressure apertures and the first central aperture and configured to create lower pressure regimes in third microenvironments below each of the first pair of lower pressure apertures., 'a delivery device comprising a first linear array of a first plurality of apertures, the first plurality of apertures comprising2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:one or more vacuum sources in fluid communication each of the first pair of lower pressure apertures.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second linear array of a second plurality of apertures claim 1 , the second plurality of apertures comprising:a second central aperture (C) in fluid communication with a second source of delivery gas and a second source of organic material to be deposited on a substrate, the second central aperture configured to create a higher pressure regime in a fourth microenvironment below the second central aperture;a second pair of higher pressure apertures (2A) disposed on opposite sides of the second ...

COMPOSITIONS FOR CYP450 PHENOTYPING USING SALIVA SAMPLES

Disclosed are methods and compositions which may be used in human cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzyme phenotyping. The methods and compositions typically utilize a mélange of substrates for different CYP450 enzymes which may be administered orally to a patient. Subsequently, the metabolites of the substrates may be detected in the patient's saliva as well as any non-metabolized substrates to calculate a metabolic ratio for any given CYP450 enzyme in order to generate a phenotypic CYP450 enzyme profile for the patient. 1. A method comprising: [{'sub': CYP1A2', 'CYP1A2', 'CYP1A2, '(i) a substrate for CYP1A2 (SUB), wherein CYP1A2 catalyzes conversion of SUBto a metabolite (MET);'}, {'sub': CYP2C19', 'CYP2C19', 'CYP2C19, '(ii) a substrate for CYP2C19 (SUB), wherein CYP2C19 catalyzes conversion of SUBto a metabolite (MET); and'}, {'sub': CYP2D6', 'CYP2D6', 'CYP2D6, '(iii) a substrate for CYP2D6 (SUB), wherein CYP2D6 catalyzes conversion of SUBto a metabolite (MET); and'}], '(a) administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising [{'sub': CYP1A2', 'CYP1A2, '(i) METand unconverted SUB;'}, {'sub': CYP2C19', 'CYP2C19, '(ii) METand unconverted SUB; and'}, {'sub': CYP2D6', 'CYP2D6, '(iii) METand unconverted SUB.'}], '(b) quantifying in a saliva sample from the subject2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an immediate release tablet formulation of each of SUB claim 1 , SUB claim 1 , and SUBand includes a coating.47.-. (canceled)8. The method of claim 1 , wherein SUBis caffeine or theophylline.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein SUBis caffeine and METis paraxanthine.10. (canceled)11. The method of claim 1 , wherein SUBis selected from the group consisting of omeprazole claim 1 , esomeprazole claim 1 , mephenytoin claim 1 , clopidogrel claim 1 , and phenytoin.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein SUBis omeprazole and METis 50H-omeprazole claim 1 , and the composition administered in the method optionally includes a basic buffering agent.13. ...

PRINTED METAL GASKET

Techniques and devices are provided for attaching a die to a metal manifold. A metal-containing ink is used to deposit a metal trace on the die and thereby to form a gasket, after which the die is compressed against the manifold to form a sealed connection between the two. 1. A device comprising:a die comprising one or more vias;a metal gasket disposed on and non-removably attached to a surface of the die around the one or more vias, the metal gasket comprising a metal deposited via a metal-containing ink; anda metal manifold;wherein the gasket removably connects the die to the metal manifold.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the gasket forms a closed contour around the one or more vias.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the die comprises a plurality of vias including the one or more vias.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of non-intersecting metal gaskets including the metal gasket.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein each gasket of the plurality of non-intersecting metal gaskets forms a contour around at least one of the plurality of vias.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the die is removable from the metal manifold by removal of a compressive force.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the die comprises silicon.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the metal gasket is formed from a plurality of traces of the metal-containing ink and at least two of the plurality of traces intersect.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the metal-containing ink comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of: a suspension of metallic nanoparticles in an organic solvent; and a solution of organometallic precursors.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the metal-containing ink comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of: silver claim 9 , gold claim 9 , copper claim 9 , titanium.11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the gasket has a thickness of not more than 100 μm.12. A method of connecting a first component of a device to a second ...

ORGANIC VAPOR JET PRINT HEAD WITH REDUNDANT GROUPS OF DEPOSITORS

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device including a micronozzle array having separate redundant groups of depositors that each include a delivery aperture disposed between two exhaust apertures. The device may include a first row of depositors of a first redundant group, each of which may be connected in parallel to first common delivery lines and first common exhaust lines. The device may include a second row of depositors of a second redundant group, each of which is connected in parallel to second common delivery and second common exhaust lines. The first row of depositors and the second row of depositors may operate independently from one another. The device may be disposed within a deposition chamber and in proximity of a substrate. 1. A device comprising: a first row of depositors of a first redundant group, each of which is connected in parallel to first common delivery lines and first common exhaust lines; and', 'a second row of depositors of a second redundant group, each of which is connected in parallel to second common delivery and second common exhaust lines that are separate from the first common delivery lines and the first common exhaust lines,', 'wherein the first row of depositors and the second row of depositors operate at different times from one another., 'a micronozzle array having separate redundant groups of depositors that each include a delivery aperture disposed between two exhaust apertures, including2. The device of claim 1 , wherein features printed on a substrate by a first group of depositors is functionally similar or the same to that of second group of depositors within the micronozzle array.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the micronozzle array includes more than two redundant groups of depositors.4. A system comprising:a deposition chamber with a controlled atmosphere;a print head, disposed within the deposition chamber and in proximity of a substrate, having a die with a micronozzle array at its tip held ...

NOZZLE EXIT CONTOURS FOR PATTERN COMPOSITION

A deposition nozzle is provided that includes offset deposition apertures disposed between exhaust apertures on either side of the deposition apertures. The provided nozzle arrangements allow for deposition of material with a deposition profile suitable for use in devices such as OLEDs. 1. A device for deposition of a material onto a substrate , the device comprising: a first exhaust aperture;', 'a second exhaust aperture;', 'a first deposition aperture disposed between the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture and closer to the first exhaust aperture than the second aperture; and', 'a second deposition aperture disposed between the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture and closer to the second exhaust aperture than the first exhaust aperture, wherein the second deposition aperture is offset from the first deposition aperture along an axis of the nozzle., 'a deposition nozzle comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first deposition aperture and the second deposition aperture have the same dimensions.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein a longest edge of each deposition aperture is arranged along a direction of relative movement of the device and the substrate when the device is in operation.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein each of the first deposition aperture and the second deposition aperture are rectangular.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture are continuous.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture are rectangular claim 5 , and the longest edge of each of the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture is arranged along a direction of relative movement of the device and the substrate when the device is in operation.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , for any line drawn between and perpendicular to the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture claim 1 , the line crosses no more ...

Apparatus and Method for Printing Multilayer Organic Thin Films from Vapor Phase in an Ultra-Pure Gas Ambient

Systems and techniques for depositing organic material on a substrate are provided, in which one or more shield gas flows prevents contamination of the substrate by the chamber ambient. Thus, multiple layers of the same or different materials may be deposited in a single deposition chamber, without the need for movement between different deposition chambers, and with reduced chance of cross-contamination between layers.

HIGH EFFICIENCY VAPOR TRANSPORT SUBLIMATION SOURCE USING BAFFLES COATED WITH SOURCE MATERIAL

A source of material for use in a deposition system includes one or more baffles or equivalent structures within the source. The baffles provide for increased concentration of material entrained in a carrier gas that is passed through and emitted by the source. 1. A material source for a deposition system , the material source comprising:a cavity having a gas inlet port and a gas outlet port distinct from the gas inlet port;a plurality of baffles disposed within the cavity and physically positioned within the cavity to prevent a direct gas flow between the gas inlet port and the gas outlet port; anda coating of a material to be entrained in an outflow of gas from the gas outlet port disposed on at least one baffle of the plurality of baffles.2. The material source of claim 1 , wherein the coating has a different thickness depending upon a position within the cavity of the at least one baffle on which the coating is deposited.3. The material source of claim 2 , wherein the coating is thicker on a portion of the at least one baffle at a position closer to the gas inlet port than to the gas outlet port.4. The material source of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of baffles is removably disposed within the cavity.5. (canceled)6. The material source of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of baffles is covered by a chemically inert film coating.7. The material source of claim 1 , wherein a headspace available for gas flow over a transfer surface of at least one baffle of the plurality of baffles is not greater than 5 mm.8. (canceled)9. The material source of claim 7 , wherein the headspace over the at least one baffle is defined by the area between the at least one baffle and a neighboring baffle disposed adjacent to the at least one baffle.10. The material source of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of baffles comprises a turbulence-inducing surface.1114-. (canceled)15. The material source of claim 1 , wherein the coating is ...

LUMINAIRE AND INDIVIDUALLY REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS

Luminaires and luminaire components are provided that may include emissive, index-matching, and/or outcoupling components that are replaceable separately from other components of the luminaire. In some embodiments, an index-matching component may include a gel sheet or pad that can be disposed between an emissive component and an outcoupling component. The index-matching component may be replaceable separately from the emissive and outcoupling components. In some embodiments, an emissive component including an OLED panel and/or an index-matching component may be replaceable separately from other components of the luminaire. 118-. (canceled)19. A replaceable component for a luminaire , the luminaire having an organic emissive component , and an outcoupling component configured to outcouple light from the organic emissive component , said replaceable component comprising:an index matching material;wherein the replaceable component is replaceable separately from at least one other component of the luminaire.2029-. (canceled)30. A replaceable component for a luminaire , said component comprising an OLED , wherein said replaceable component is configured to connect optically to a physically-separate outcoupling component within the luminaire.31. The replaceable component of claim 30 , wherein the replaceable component is further configured to connect optically to a physically-separate index matching component within the luminaire.32. The replaceable component of claim 31 , wherein the physically-separate index matching component provides an optical connection between the replaceable component and an outcoupling component of the luminaire.33. An organic emissive component configured to connect to a luminaire device having an ellipsoidal outcoupling component claim 31 , said organic emissive component comprising an OLED; wherein the emissive area of the OLED is about 60-90% of the area of the largest cross-section of the outcoupling component in a plane parallel with the ...

Methods of Modifying Agricultural Co-Products and Products Made Therefrom

In a method of producing a polymer composite, a polymer is provided in a liquid state such as a molten state. A plant material, such as soymeal, is provided that includes protein and carbohydrate. The plant material has a particle size less than 50 microns. A reactive protein denaturant is also provided. A dispersion of the plant material and the reactive protein denaturant is formed in a matrix of the liquid polymer. The plant material is reacted to bond with the reactive protein denaturant, and the reactive protein denaturant is reacted to bond with the polymer. The polymer is solidified to produce the polymer composite.

Vapor Jet Printing

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide systems and methods of depositing a film on a selective area of a substrate. A first jet of a first material may be ejected from a first nozzle assembly of a jet head having a plurality of nozzle assemblies to form a first portion of a film deposition on the substrate. A second jet of a second material may be ejected from a second nozzle assembly of the plurality of nozzle assemblies, the second nozzle assembly being aligned with the first nozzle assembly parallel to a direction of motion between the plurality of nozzle assemblies and the substrate, and the second material being different than the first material. The second material may react with the first portion of the film deposition to form a composite film deposition on the substrate when using reactive gas precursors. 1. A method of depositing a film on a selective area of a substrate , the method comprising:ejecting a first jet of a first material from a first nozzle assembly of a jet head comprising a plurality of nozzle assemblies to form a first portion of a film deposition on the substrate; andejecting a second jet of a second material from a second nozzle assembly of the plurality of nozzle assemblies, the second nozzle assembly being aligned with the first nozzle assembly parallel to a direction of motion between the plurality of nozzle assemblies and the substrate, and the second material being different than the first material,wherein the second material reacts with the first portion of the film deposition to form a composite film deposition on the substrate when using reactive gas precursors.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each nozzle of the plurality of nozzle assemblies is comprised of jetting apertures claim 1 , exhaust apertures claim 1 , and confinement apertures claim 1 , and a jetting flow ejected from the jetting apertures is perpendicular to the substrate claim 1 , and a confinement flow ejected from the confinement apertures is ...

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING HYPERHIDROSIS

Aspects of the disclosure include methods for treating hyperhidrosis in a subject with a composition including a muscarinic antagonist and a muscarinic agonist. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a therapeutically effective amount of a composition including a muscarinic antagonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a muscarinic agonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered to a subject and is sufficient to reduce hyperhidrosis in the subject and to reduce a dry mouth side effect of the muscarinic antagonist. Compositions for practicing the subject methods are also described as well as dose units containing one or more of the subject compositions. 130.-. (canceled)31. A method of treating hyperhidrosis in a subject in need thereof , the method comprising:orally administering to the subject once per day or twice per day a single unit dose of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprisingan immediate release formulation of about 1 mg to 10 mg of oxybutynin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, anda delayed-immediate release formulation of about 1 mg to 10 mg of pilocarpine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.32. The method according to claim 31 , wherein the delayed-immediate release formulation of pilocarpine claim 31 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 31 , comprises a plurality of delayed-immediate release pilocarpine beads claim 31 , wherein each pilocarpine bead comprises:a core;a first layer comprising pilocarpine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, positioned over the core; anda second layer comprising at least one polymer positioned over the first layer.33. The method according to claim 31 , wherein the composition is administered once per day.34. The method according to claim 31 , wherein the subject is diagnosed as having one or more condition selected from the group consisting of primary focal axillary hyperhidrosis claim 31 , ...

Top Emission AMOLED Displays using Two Emissive Layers

Full-color pixel arrangements for use in devices such as OLED displays are provided, in which multiple sub-pixels are configured to emit different colors of light, with each sub-pixel having a different optical path length than some or all of the other sub-pixels within the pixel. 1. A full-color pixel arrangement for an OLED display comprising:a substrate; anda plurality of pixels, each pixel comprising emissive regions of exactly two colors disposed laterally adjacent to one another over the substrate, each pixel of the plurality of pixels comprising:a first sub-pixel configured to emit light of a first color, the first sub-pixel having a first optical path length; anda second sub-pixel configured to emit light of a second color, the second sub-pixel having a second optical path length different than the first optical path length.2. The arrangement of claim 1 , wherein at least one pixel of the plurality of pixels further comprises:a third sub-pixel configured to emit light of a third color, the third sub-pixel having a third optical path length different than the first optical path length.3. The arrangement of claim 2 , further comprising a fourth sub-pixel configured to emit light of a fourth color claim 2 , the fourth sub-pixel having a fourth optical path length different than the first optical path length.4. The arrangement of claim 3 , wherein the fourth optical path length is different than at least one of the second and third optical path lengths.5. The arrangement of claim 4 , wherein each of the first claim 4 , second claim 4 , third claim 4 , and fourth optical path lengths is different than each of the other of the first claim 4 , second claim 4 , third claim 4 , and fourth optical path lengths.6. The arrangement of claim 5 , further comprising:a first electrode stack disposed in a stack with each of the first, second, third, and fourth sub-pixels;wherein a first portion of the first electrode stack disposed in a stack with the first sub-pixel has a ...

SEGMENTED PRINT BAR FOR LARGE-AREA OVJP DEPOSITION

OVJP print bars are provided that include multiple print head segments, each of which includes a print head and which can be positioned relative to the substrate independently of each other print head segment. Accordingly, a more consistent head-to-substrate distance can be maintained even for substrates that are not uniformly planar. 1. A print bar for organic vapor jet (OVJP) deposition , the print bar comprising:a plurality of print head segments, each of the plurality of print head segments comprising an OVJP print head;a plurality of fly height distance sensors, each of the plurality of fly height distance sensors configured to measure a distance between a substrate disposed below the print bar and a portion of at least one of the print head segments; anda plurality of actuators configured to adjust a position and/or orientation of one or more of the plurality of print head segments based upon one or more distances between the substrate and the print bar measured by one or more of the plurality of fly height distance sensors.2. The print bar of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of print head segments are arranged in two rows in a direction essentially perpendicular to a direction of motion of the print bar relative to the substrate when the print bar is operated to deposit material on the substrate.3. The print bar of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of print head segments are disposed within the rows such that print areas of each row of corresponding OVJP print heads form a single printed column on the substrate when the print bar is operated to deposit material on the substrate.4. The print bar of claim 1 , wherein each OVJP print head comprises an OVJP deposition nozzle in fluid communication with a carrier gas source and an organic material vapor source.5. The print bar of claim 1 , wherein each actuator of the plurality of actuators is connected to claim 1 , and configured to control the position and/or orientation of claim 1 , at least two of the plurality ...

CAPACITIVE SENSOR FOR POSITIONING IN OVJP PRINTING

Devices and techniques that include use of a capacitive sensor to permit an OVJP print head to orient itself relative to conductive or dielectric traces on a printing substrate are disclosed. Such a sensor enables real-time measurement and closed-loop control of print head position with respect to substrate traces. This enables, for example, micron scale resolution in a dimension transverse to printing while permitting both the substrate and movement of the OVJP tool to scale to larger sizes than are achievable using conventional techniques and systems. 1. An organic vapor jet printing (OVJP) apparatus comprising:an OVJP print head;a first capacitive sensor physically connected to the OVJP print head;a stage position adjustor configured to adjust the relative position of the OVJP print head and a substrate disposed below the OVJP print head; anda processing circuit in signal communication with the first capacitive sensor and the stage position adjustor and configured to provide a control signal to the stage position adjustor based upon a signal provided by the first capacitive sensor.2. The OVJP apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stage position adjustor moves the OVJP print head relative to the substrate.3. The OVJP apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stage position adjustor moves the substrate relative to the OVJP print head.4. The OVJP apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first capacitive sensor comprises:a first comb comprising a first plurality of conductive electrodes connected to a first common bus.5. The OVJP apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the first capacitive sensor further comprises:a second comb comprising a second plurality of conductive electrodes connected to a second common bus, wherein the second plurality of electrodes is interdigitated with the first plurality of electrodes.6. The OVJP apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising one or more current sources in electrical communication with the first comb and the second comb and configured to provide an ...

Nozzle Assembly and Nozzle array for OVJP

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a nozzle assembly and method of making the same, the nozzle assembly including a first aperture formed on a first aperture plate to eject a carrier gas flow having organic vapor onto a substrate in a deposition chamber, second apertures formed on a second aperture plate disposed adjacent to the first aperture to form a vacuum aperture, where the first aperture plate and the second aperture plate are separated by a first separator plate, third apertures formed on a third aperture plate to eject purge gas that are disposed adjacent to the second aperture plate, where the second aperture plate and the third aperture plate are separated by second separator plate, and a third separator plate is disposed adjacent to the one or more third aperture plates to form a gas channel in the one or more third aperture plates. 1 a first aperture formed along an edge of a first aperture plate to eject a carrier gas flow laden with condensable organic vapor onto a substrate in a deposition chamber;', 'one or more second apertures formed on a second aperture plate disposed adjacent to the first aperture to form a vacuum aperture, where the first aperture plate and the second aperture plate are separated by a first separator plate;', 'one or more third apertures formed on a third aperture plate to eject purge gas that are disposed adjacent to the second aperture plate, where the second aperture plate and the third aperture plate are separated by second separator plate; and', 'a third separator plate disposed adjacent to the one or more third aperture plates to form a gas channel in the one or more third aperture plates., 'at least one nozzle having. A nozzle assembly comprising: This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/052,542, filed Sep. 19, 2014, and is related to U.S. application Ser. No. 14/643,887, filed on Mar. 10, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The ...

SUBLIMATION CELL WITH TIME STABILITY OF OUTPUT VAPOR PRESSURE

Designs and arrangements for sublimation cells are provided, which enriches an inert carrier gas with organic vapor such that the partial pressure of the organic vapor is highly stable in time. Stability is achieved by controlling the local rates of evaporation along the solid-gas interface through one or more crucibles, thereby reducing the effects of greater headspace and lowering interfacial area as the source depletes. Local evaporation rates also can be controlled using either temperature distribution or convective flow fields. 1. A source cell for providing a material to be deposited via vapor deposition , the source cell comprising:a first material crucible comprising a depression for holding a first material to be deposited via vapor phase deposition;a first heater configured to set a temperature of the first material crucible; a depression for holding a second material to be deposited via vapor phase deposition; and', 'a first vent in fluid communication with the first material crucible; and, 'a second material crucible disposed downstream from the first material crucible, the second material crucible comprisinga second heater configured to set a temperature of the second material crucible independently of the temperature of the first material crucible.2. The source cell of claim 1 , further comprising: a depression for holding a third material to be deposited via vapor phase deposition; and', 'a second vent in fluid communication with the second material crucible; and, 'a third material crucible disposed downstream the second material crucible, the third material crucible comprisinga third heater configured to set a temperature of the third material crucible independently of the temperature of the first and second material crucibles.3. The source cell of claim 1 , further comprising the first material.4. The source cell of claim 3 , further comprising the second material and the third material claim 3 , and wherein the first claim 3 , second claim 3 , and ...

GENERALIZED ORGANIC VAPOR JET DEPOSITOR CAPABLE OF HIGH RESOLUTION PRINTING AND METHOD FOR OVJP PRINTING

OVJP depositors and techniques for using the same are provided, in which the in-substrate plane velocity of the delivery and confinement flows are both nonzero and parallel to each other across the boundary between the two. These configurations provide improved material utilization efficiency and relaxed fly height tolerances, while achieving acceptable printing resolution and feature uniformity. 1. An organic vapor jet printing (OVJP) depositor , comprising:a delivery aperture in fluid communication with a source of organic material to be deposited on a substrate and a carrier gas;a first exhaust aperture disposed ahead of the delivery aperture;a second exhaust aperture disposed behind the delivery aperture;a first confinement gas aperture disposed laterally adjacent to the delivery aperture; anda second confinement gas aperture disposed laterally adjacent to the delivery aperture and opposite the first confinement gas aperture relative to the first confinement gas aperture.2. The depositor of claim 1 , wherein the delivery aperture claim 1 , the first and second exhaust apertures claim 1 , and the first and second confinement gas apertures are arranged on a surface of the depositor such that claim 1 , when the depositor is operated to deposit organic material on a substrate claim 1 , a first flow of material from the delivery aperture to at least one of the first and second exhaust apertures is parallel to a second flow of material from at least one of the first and second confinement gas apertures.3. The depositor of claim 1 , wherein a dimension of the delivery aperture parallel to the direction of relative motion of the depositor and a substrate when the depositor is operated to deposit material on the substrate is shorter than a distance between an edge of the delivery aperture closest to the second exhaust aperture and an edge of the second exhaust aperture farthest from the delivery aperture.4. The depositor of claim 1 , wherein the first exhaust aperture ...

CHITOSAN NANOFIBER COMPOSITIONS, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MODIFIED CHITOSAN, AND METHODS OF USE

The invention includes chitosan nanofibers having enhanced structural integrity, compositions comprising such chitosan nanofibers, and related methods of use. In a particular aspect, electrospun chitosan nanofibers can be reversibly acylated to enhance structural integrity and promote healing and the formation of tissues in a subject. In another aspect, electrospun chitosan nanofibers comprising at least a portion of the amino groups protected, such as through N-tert-butoxycarbonyl groups, demonstrate enhanced structural integrity and promote healing and the formation of tissues in a subject. The invention also includes compositions and methods for producing a modified chitosan material having anti-inflammatory and pro-healing characteristics and methods of using the modified chitosan materials in a film, a gel, a membrane, microfibers, nanofibers, nano- or micro-particles/spheres and/or sponges. In some aspects, microspheres and methods of producing microspheres comprising modified chitosan are included. 1. A method of preparing chitosan nanofibers comprising:electrospinning an acidic solution comprising chitosan into chitosan nanofibers;acylating one or more of the electrospun chitosan nanofibers with an acylating agent; andwashing the acylated chitosan nanofibers with a hydrophilic solvent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acidic solution comprises trifluoroacetic acid.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acidic solution further comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a natural material claim 1 , a synthetic material claim 1 , and an agent.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein electrospinning of the acidic solution yields immobilized salt residues on and in the chitosan nanofibers.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of acylating comprises exposing the electrospun chitosan nanofibers to an acylating catalyst and acylating agent.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the acylating catalyst is selected from the group consisting of ...

SPATIAL CONTROL OF VAPOR CONDENSATION USING CONVECTION

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device including a nozzle, a source of material to be deposited on a substrate in fluid communication with the nozzle, a delivery gas source in fluid communication with the source of material to be deposited with the nozzle, an exhaust channel disposed adjacent to the nozzle, and a confinement gas source in fluid communication with the nozzle and the exhaust channel, and disposed adjacent to the exhaust channel. 1. A device comprising:a nozzle;a source of material to be deposited on a substrate in fluid communication with the nozzle;a delivery gas source in fluid communication with the source of material to be deposited with the nozzle;an exhaust channel disposed adjacent to the nozzle; anda confinement gas source in fluid communication with the nozzle and the exhaust channel, and disposed adjacent to the exhaust channel.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a connector configured to connect to an external vacuum source.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the connector places an exhaust aperture claim 2 , coupled to the exhaust channel claim 2 , in fluid communication with the external vacuum source when connected to the external vacuum source.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the exhaust channel is angled away from a delivery aperture claim 1 , wherein the delivery aperture is in fluid communication with the delivery gas source.57-. (canceled)8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle comprises a plurality of apertures.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the nozzle comprises a delivery channel separator disposed within a delivery channel opening claim 8 , wherein the delivery channel separator divides the delivery opening into two or more distinct apertures claim 8 , and wherein the delivery channel opening is in fluid communication with the delivery gas source.10. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a nozzle block claim 1 , wherein the nozzle block comprises a delivery aperture and an exhaust ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MODULATING FLOW DURING VAPOR JET DEPOSITION OF ORGANIC MATERIALS

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems including a nozzle, a source of material to be deposited on a substrate in fluid communication with the nozzle, a delivery gas source in fluid communication with the source of material to be deposited with the nozzle, an exhaust channel disposed adjacent to the nozzle, a confinement gas source in fluid communication with the nozzle and the exhaust channel, and disposed adjacent to the exhaust channel, and an actuator to adjust a fly height separation between a deposition nozzle aperture of the nozzle and a deposition target. The adjustment of the fly height separation may stop and/or start the deposition of the material from the nozzle. 1. A system comprising:a nozzle;a source of material to be deposited on a substrate in fluid communication with the nozzle;a delivery gas source in fluid communication with the source of material to be deposited with the nozzle;an exhaust channel disposed adjacent to the nozzle;a confinement gas source in fluid communication with the nozzle and the exhaust channel, and disposed adjacent to the exhaust channel; andan actuator to adjust a fly height separation between a deposition nozzle aperture of the nozzle and a deposition target.23-. (canceled)4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a displacement sensor to control the fly height over a deposition target that is moving in a plane parallel to the deposition nozzle aperture.59-. (canceled)10. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a nozzle block having a plurality of nozzles.11. The system of claim 10 , further comprising:a controller to control at least one of the nozzles of the plurality of nozzles of the nozzle block.12. A method comprising:ejecting a vapor entrained in a delivery gas from a nozzle onto a substrate upon which the vapor condenses;providing a confinement gas having a flow direction opposing a flow direction of the delivery gas ejected from the nozzle;providing a vacuum source adjacent ...

Printed circuit board orientations

An example computing device enclosure can include a first printed circuit board (PCB) that includes a first plurality of components, where a first portion of the first plurality of components that are shorter than a threshold height are positioned on a first side of the first PCB and a second portion of the first plurality of components that are taller than the threshold height are positioned on a second side of the first PCB, and a second printed circuit board (PCB) that includes a second plurality of components, where a first portion of the second plurality of components that are shorter than the threshold height are positioned on a first side of the second PCB and a second portion of the second plurality of components that are taller than the threshold height are positioned on a second side of the second PCB.

Eplerenone for Phenotyping of CYP3A5 Enzyme Activity in Saliva Samples

Disclosed are methods and compositions which may be used in human cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzyme phenotyping. The methods and compositions typically utilize substrate for CYP3A5 comprising eplerenone which may be administered orally to a subject. Subsequently, metabolites of eplereone may be detected in the subject's saliva as well as any non- metabolized eplerenone to calculate a metabolic ratio for CYP3A5 enzyme in order to generate a phenytopic CYP3A5 enzyme profile for the subject. 1. A method for determining CYP3A5 enzyme activity in a subject in need thereof , the method comprising:{'sub': 'CYP3A5', '(a) administering orally to the subject a composition comprising eplerenone as a substrate for CYP3A5 (SUB);'} {'sub': 'CYP3A5', '(i) non-metabolized eplerenone; and (ii) an eplerenone metabolite (MET) selected from 6β-hydroxyeplerenone, 21-hydroxyeplerenone, and both of 6β-hydroxyeplerenone and 21-hydroxyeplerenone;'}, '(b) quantifying in a saliva sample from the subject{'sub': 'CYP3A5', '(c) determining CYP3A5 enzyme activity in the subject based on the quantified non-metabolized eplerenone and the quantified eplerenone metabolite (MET) in the saliva sample from the subject.'}2. The method of further comprising determing CYP3A4 enzyme active in the subject based on the quantified non-metabolized eplerenone and the eplerenone metabolite in the saliva sample from the subject.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a tablet formulation of eplerenone claim 1 , which tablet formulation optionally is coated and which tablet formulation optionally further comprises one or more of SUB claim 1 , SUB claim 1 , and SUB.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the tablet formulation is an immediate release tablet formulation of eplerenone and the optionally comprised SUB claim 3 , SUB claim 3 , and SUB.51. The method of claim claim 3 , wherein the non-metabolized eplerenone and the eplerenone metabolite and any other non-metabolized substrate or metabolized ...

OLED display with all organic thin film layers patterned

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device having a substrate, and a plurality of unit areas of an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display disposed on the substrate. The unit areas may be repeating, area-filling subdivisions of the substrate that each have an anode and a cathode. The organic film may be disposed over portions of the device other than the unit areas. The device may include at least one pixel having a plurality of sub-pixels disposed within each of the plurality of unit areas. The at least one pixel of each of the plurality of unit areas may be covered by the cathode. 1. A device comprising:a substrate;a plurality of unit areas of an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display disposed on the substrate, wherein the unit areas are repeating, area-filling subdivisions of the substrate that each have an anode and a cathode, and wherein the organic film is disposed over portions of the device other than the unit areas;at least one pixel having a plurality of sub-pixels disposed within each of the plurality of unit areas, andwherein the at least one pixel of each of the plurality of unit areas is covered by the cathode.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein each cathode is addressed by a ground bus line through at least one via.38-. (canceled)9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the organic film is disposed over portions of the device in lines.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the organic film is disposed over portions of the device in discrete segments.11. The device of claim 1 , wherein an area covered by the organic film is less than an area of each of the plurality of unit areas.12. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of unit areas is less than 0.10 mm.13. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of unit areas is less than 0.04 mm.14. An organic vapor jet printing (OVJP) method comprising:disposing a plurality of unit areas of an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display on a substrate, ...

Organic vapor jet print head with redundant groups of depositors

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a device including a micronozzle array having separate redundant groups of depositors that each include a delivery aperture disposed between two exhaust apertures. The device may include a first row of depositors of a first redundant group, each of which may be connected in parallel to first common delivery lines and first common exhaust lines. The device may include a second row of depositors of a second redundant group, each of which is connected in parallel to second common delivery and second common exhaust lines. The first row of depositors and the second row of depositors may operate independently from one another. The device may be disposed within a deposition chamber and in proximity of a substrate. 1. A device comprising: a first row of depositors of a first redundant group, each of which is connected in parallel to first common delivery lines and first common exhaust lines; and', 'a second row of depositors of a second redundant group, each of which is connected in parallel to second common delivery and second common exhaust lines,', 'wherein the first row of depositors and the second row of depositors operate independently from one another., 'a micronozzle array having separate redundant groups of depositors that each include a delivery aperture disposed between two exhaust apertures, including2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first row of depositors and the second row of depositors are aligned along a printing direction.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first delivery line and a first exhaust line fluidly coupled to the first row of depositors;a second delivery line and a second exhaust line fluidly coupled to the second row of depositors,wherein the first delivery line and the second delivery line are coupled at a first valve that switches a delivery flow from a common delivery line between the first delivery line and the second delivery line.7. ...

Sequential material sources for thermally challenged OLED materials

Systems and techniques for deposition such as via OVJP using multiple source ampules are provided. The source ampules are arranged and controlled such that carrier gas may be fed through each source ampule sequentially, thereby allowing for more continuous operation and use of materials that otherwise would be subject to thermal degradation. 1. An organic vapor jet printing (OVJP) deposition system comprising:a plurality of source ampules in fluid communication with a source of carrier gas via a control manifold, the control manifold comprising a plurality of valves, each of which controls a fluid connection between the source of carrier gas and at least one of the source ampules;a plurality of heaters, each heater of the plurality of heaters thermally coupled to one of the plurality of source ampules so that the temperature of each source ampule is controllable independently of each other source ampule via the heater thermally coupled to the source ampule;a mixing chamber in fluid communication with each of the plurality of source ampules; andan OVJP printhead in fluid communication with the mixing chamber.2. The deposition system of claim 1 , wherein each source ampule contains the same material.3. The deposition system of claim 2 , wherein each source ampule is refillable.4. The deposition system of claim 2 , wherein each source ampule is removably connected to the control manifold such that the source ampule is replaceable in the system while the system is in operation.5. The deposition system of claim 1 , wherein the control manifold allows gas flow sequentially through each of the plurality of source ampules.6. The deposition system of claim 5 , further comprising an additional plurality of source ampules distinct from the plurality of source ampules claim 5 , wherein the control manifold allows gas flow sequentially through either the plurality of source ampules or the additional plurality of source ampules.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The deposition system ...

Depositor and print head for depositing a non-emissive layer of graded thickness

Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide a depositor device having a first exhaust aperture and a second exhaust aperture, and a plurality of delivery apertures disposed between the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture. A first aperture of the plurality of delivery apertures may have a first length, and a second aperture of the plurality of delivery apertures may have a second length. The first length may be longer than the second length. The device may include a third aperture of the plurality of delivery apertures which may have a third length, where the second length may be longer that the third length. The plurality of delivery apertures of the device may include three or more delivery apertures having different lengths. 1. A depositor device comprising:a first exhaust aperture and a second exhaust aperture; anda plurality of delivery apertures disposed between the first exhaust aperture and the second exhaust aperture,wherein a first aperture of the plurality of delivery apertures has a first length, and a second aperture of the plurality of delivery apertures has a second length, andwherein the first length is longer than the second length.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first gas controller coupled to the first delivery aperture via a first manifold, anda second gas controller coupled to the second delivery aperture via a second manifold.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein a third aperture of the plurality of delivery apertures has a third length claim 1 , andwherein the second length is longer that the third length.4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising:a third gas controller coupled to the third aperture via a third manifold.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the first aperture is configured to deposit a first segment of film with a first length of between 0.3 and 3 mm which corresponds to a transport layer in a first-emitting device claim 3 ,wherein the second aperture is configured to deposit a second ...

Oral composition for xerostomia

The present invention discloses an oral composition comprising a combination of salivating agents and gum sensates in an orally acceptable carrier useful in treating and/or alleviating the symptoms associated with xerostomia. Additional components common in oral compositions may also be used, in order to potentiate the effect. Such components may be chosen among humectants, mucoadhesive polymers, water retention agents, antioxidants, antimicrobials, breath fresheners.

Method and apparatus for rinsing a microscope slide

A method and apparatus for an automated biological reaction system is provided. In the processing of a biological reaction system, there is a need for consistently placing an amount of liquid on a slide. In order to accomplish this, several methods are used including a consistency pulse and a volume adjust means. Moreover, in order to reliably operate an automated biological reaction system, the dispenser must be reliable, easy to assemble and accurate. Among other things, in order to accomplish this, the dispense chamber is substantially in line with the reservoir chamber, the reservoir chamber piston is removed, and the flow of liquid through the dispenser is simplified. Further, in order to operate the automated biological reaction system more reliably, the system is designed in modular pieces with higher functions performed by a host device and the execution of the staining operations performed by remote devices. Also, to reliably catalog data which is used by the automated biological reaction system, data is loaded to a memory device, which in turn is used by the operator to update the operator's databases. The generation of the sequence of steps for the automated biological reaction device based on data loaded by the operator, including checks to determine the ability to complete the run, is provided.

Cab and cargo body configuration for a delivery vehicle

A vehicle includes a chassis and a vehicle body coupled to the chassis. The vehicle body includes a cab disposed on a forward end of the chassis and a cargo body disposed on a rear end of the chassis. The cab includes a front door that is slidably engaged to the cab. The cargo body includes a side door that is slidably engaged to the cargo body. The front door and the side door are disposed on the same side of the vehicle.

Reduction of contaminants in blood and blood products using photosensitizers and peak wavelengths of light

Methods and apparatuses are provided for inactivation of pathogens in fluids containing blood products. Preferred methods include the steps of adding an effective, nontoxic amount of a photosensitizer such as riboflavin to the blood product and exposing the fluid to light having a peak wavelength.

Targeting jaml-car interactions for tumor immunotherapy

This invention provides compositions and methods for promoting binding of JAML on T cells to CAR on tumor cells. The invention also provides methods for treating various types of tumors.

Silica compositions

Compositions are provided, the compositions comprising: a silica compound containing at least one nitrogen atom; and a carboxylated polymer containing at least one nitrogen atom. The compositions may be useful to control algal growth, including harmful algal blooms (HAB).

Crystalline(−)-3R,4R-trans-7-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-3-phenyl-4-{4-[2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenyl}chromane, hydrogen maleate

The present invention provides novel crystalline (−)-3R,4R-trans-7-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-3-phenyl-4-{4-[2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenyl}chromane, hydrogen maleate useful for reducing or preventing bone loss as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. A process for preparing (−)-3R,4R-trans-7-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-3-phenyl-4-{4-[2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenyl}chromane, hydrogen maleate is described.

Composite backing for mirrors

A mosquito comprising mosquito-adapted wolbachia bacteria, and method of modifying mosquito populations

A mosquito comprising a mosquito-adapted Wolbachia bacterium, having a reduced ability to feed from a host when compared to a corresponding wild-type mosquito; a method of producing a mosquito comprising a mosquito-adapted Wolbachia bacterium; and a method of modifying a mosquito population to modify one or more biological properties of a mosquito population.

Fluid dispenser

A method and apparatus for an automated biological reaction system is provided. In the processing of a biological reaction system, there is a need for consistently placing an amount of fluid on a slide. In order to accomplish this, several methods are used including a consistency pulse and a volume adjust means. Moreover, in order to reliably operate an automated biological reaction system, the dispenser must be reliable, easy to assemble and accurate. Among other things, in order to accomplish this, the dispense chamber is substantially in line with the reservoir chamber, the reservoir chamber piston is removed, and the flow of fluid through the dispenser is simplified. Further, in order to operate the automated biological reaction system more reliably, the system is designed in modular pieces with higher functions performed by a host device and the execution of the staining operations performed by remote devices. Also, to reliably catalog data which is used by the automated biological reaction system, data is loaded to a memory device, which in turn is used by the operator to update the operator's databases. The generation of the sequence of steps for the automated biological reaction device based on data loaded by the operator, including checks to determine the ability to complete the run, is provided.

Cathode depolarizer for primary cells with acidic electrolytes

Tool for selecting ink and other objects in an electronic document

A note-taking application is provided which includes a free-form selection tool. In certain embodiments, a particular selection may be based in part on the speed or velocity of a user selection. The free-form selection tool is configured to provide more or less precise selections based in part on the speed of a selection. The free-form selection tool is further operable to recognize when a user is attempting to retry a selection.

A fluid dispenser

In the processing of a biological reaction system, there is a need for consistently placing an amount of fluid on a slide. In order to accomplish this, the dispense chamber (412) is substantially in line with the reservoir chamber (408), the reservoir chamber piston is removed, and the flow of fluid through the dispenser is simplified. Further, in order to operate the automated biological reaction system more reliably, the system is designed in modular pieces with higher functions performed by a host device and the execution of the staining operations performed by remote devices. Also, to reliably catalog data which is used by the automated biological reaction system, data is loaded to a memory device, which in turn is used by the operator to update the operator's databases. The generation of the sequence of steps for the automated biological reaction device based on data loaded by the operator, including checks to determine the ability to complete the run, is provided.

Multi-functional portable electro-medical device

A multi-functional portable electro-medical device that is capable of providing muscle stimulation and interferential current stimulation. The multi-functional portable electro-medical device includes a multitude of safety features which are designed to prevent injury to the user while at the same time to ensure that the portable power electro-medical device is easy to use. The portable electro-medical device can be programmed to impart any combination of wave therapy to the patient.