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US 10,411,334Transparent Antenna Based On Hybrid Graphene/Metal Nanomesh Structures
Mitchell B. Lerner
United States Government·US
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FIG. 1 illustrates a first stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0013]
FIG. 2 illustrates a second stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0014]
FIG. 3 illustrates a third stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0015]
FIG. 4 illustrates a fourth stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0016]
FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating the steps involved in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna according to several embodiments.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method for fabricating a transparent antenna, comprising: forming a metal nanomesh structure on a surface; placing a graphene sheet over the nanomesh structure; causing the graphene sheet to adhere to the nanomesh structure, forming a graphene nanomesh structure; and shaping the graphene nanomesh structure to form the transparent antenna that transmits and receives signals in a desired frequency range yet is optically transparent. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by a nanosphere lithography process. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed using at least one of e-beam lithography and photolithography. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by chemical vapor deposition on copper foil. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by at least one of mechanical exfoliation, epitaxial growth and chemical synthesis. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein shaping the transparent antenna is performed by at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking to provide a desired geometry for the antenna for transmitting and receiving signals in the desired frequency range. Original
A transparent antenna, comprising: a metal nanomesh structure that provides electrical conductivity to receive and transmit signals in a desired frequency range, wherein the metal nanomesh structure also provides optical transparency; and an optically transparent graphene sheet applied to the metal nanomesh structure, wherein the graphene sheet provides electrical conductivity to receive and transmit signals in the desired frequency range while maintaining the optical transparency for the transparent antenna, wherein the transparent antenna is shaped to transmit and receive signals in the desired frequency range. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by at least one of nanosphere lithography, e-beam lithography, and photolithography. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by at least one of chemical vapor deposition, mechanical exfoliation, epitaxial growth and chemical synthesis. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the transparent antenna is shaped by at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking to provide a desired dimension for a particular antenna application. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the graphene sheet is supported by a polymethyl methacrylate layer. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is made of copper. Withdrawn
A method for fabricating a transparent antenna, comprising: forming a metal nanomesh structure on a surface, wherein the nanomesh structure is formed such that there is sufficient spacing between portions of the nanomesh structure to provide optical transparency and such that there is electrical conductivity for receiving and transmitting signals in a desired frequency range; adhering an optically transparent graphene sheet to the metal nanomesh structure to form a graphene nanomesh structure, wherein the graphene sheet provides electrical conductivity for receiving and transmitting the signals in the desired frequency range while maintaining the optical transparency; and shaping the graphene nanomesh structure to form the transparent antenna that transmits and receives signals in the desired frequency range. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein said shaping is performed using at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein the spacing between portions of the nanomesh structure is selected so that the metal nanomesh structure provides a desired amount of electrical conductivity for efficient reception and transmission of the signals in the desired frequency range, considered in conjunction with the electrical conductivity provided by the graphene sheet. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by a nanosphere lithography process. Withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
transparent antenna (hybrid graphene/metal nanomesh)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
metal nanomesh structure
graphene sheet
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Thickness | ≥ 1 cm | — |
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US 10,411,334Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 illustrates a first stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0013]
FIG. 2 illustrates a second stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0014]
FIG. 3 illustrates a third stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0015]
FIG. 4 illustrates a fourth stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0016]
FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating the steps involved in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna according to several embodiments.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method for fabricating a transparent antenna, comprising: forming a metal nanomesh structure on a surface; placing a graphene sheet over the nanomesh structure; causing the graphene sheet to adhere to the nanomesh structure, forming a graphene nanomesh structure; and shaping the graphene nanomesh structure to form the transparent antenna that transmits and receives signals in a desired frequency range yet is optically transparent. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by a nanosphere lithography process. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed using at least one of e-beam lithography and photolithography. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by chemical vapor deposition on copper foil. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by at least one of mechanical exfoliation, epitaxial growth and chemical synthesis. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein shaping the transparent antenna is performed by at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking to provide a desired geometry for the antenna for transmitting and receiving signals in the desired frequency range. Original
A transparent antenna, comprising: a metal nanomesh structure that provides electrical conductivity to receive and transmit signals in a desired frequency range, wherein the metal nanomesh structure also provides optical transparency; and an optically transparent graphene sheet applied to the metal nanomesh structure, wherein the graphene sheet provides electrical conductivity to receive and transmit signals in the desired frequency range while maintaining the optical transparency for the transparent antenna, wherein the transparent antenna is shaped to transmit and receive signals in the desired frequency range. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by at least one of nanosphere lithography, e-beam lithography, and photolithography. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by at least one of chemical vapor deposition, mechanical exfoliation, epitaxial growth and chemical synthesis. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the transparent antenna is shaped by at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking to provide a desired dimension for a particular antenna application. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the graphene sheet is supported by a polymethyl methacrylate layer. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is made of copper. Withdrawn
A method for fabricating a transparent antenna, comprising: forming a metal nanomesh structure on a surface, wherein the nanomesh structure is formed such that there is sufficient spacing between portions of the nanomesh structure to provide optical transparency and such that there is electrical conductivity for receiving and transmitting signals in a desired frequency range; adhering an optically transparent graphene sheet to the metal nanomesh structure to form a graphene nanomesh structure, wherein the graphene sheet provides electrical conductivity for receiving and transmitting the signals in the desired frequency range while maintaining the optical transparency; and shaping the graphene nanomesh structure to form the transparent antenna that transmits and receives signals in the desired frequency range. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein said shaping is performed using at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein the spacing between portions of the nanomesh structure is selected so that the metal nanomesh structure provides a desired amount of electrical conductivity for efficient reception and transmission of the signals in the desired frequency range, considered in conjunction with the electrical conductivity provided by the graphene sheet. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by a nanosphere lithography process. Withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
transparent antenna (hybrid graphene/metal nanomesh)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
metal nanomesh structure
graphene sheet
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Thickness | ≥ 1 cm | — |
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US 10,411,334Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 illustrates a first stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0013]
FIG. 2 illustrates a second stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0014]
FIG. 3 illustrates a third stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0015]
FIG. 4 illustrates a fourth stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0016]
FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating the steps involved in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna according to several embodiments.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method for fabricating a transparent antenna, comprising: forming a metal nanomesh structure on a surface; placing a graphene sheet over the nanomesh structure; causing the graphene sheet to adhere to the nanomesh structure, forming a graphene nanomesh structure; and shaping the graphene nanomesh structure to form the transparent antenna that transmits and receives signals in a desired frequency range yet is optically transparent. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by a nanosphere lithography process. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed using at least one of e-beam lithography and photolithography. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by chemical vapor deposition on copper foil. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by at least one of mechanical exfoliation, epitaxial growth and chemical synthesis. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein shaping the transparent antenna is performed by at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking to provide a desired geometry for the antenna for transmitting and receiving signals in the desired frequency range. Original
A transparent antenna, comprising: a metal nanomesh structure that provides electrical conductivity to receive and transmit signals in a desired frequency range, wherein the metal nanomesh structure also provides optical transparency; and an optically transparent graphene sheet applied to the metal nanomesh structure, wherein the graphene sheet provides electrical conductivity to receive and transmit signals in the desired frequency range while maintaining the optical transparency for the transparent antenna, wherein the transparent antenna is shaped to transmit and receive signals in the desired frequency range. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by at least one of nanosphere lithography, e-beam lithography, and photolithography. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by at least one of chemical vapor deposition, mechanical exfoliation, epitaxial growth and chemical synthesis. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the transparent antenna is shaped by at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking to provide a desired dimension for a particular antenna application. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the graphene sheet is supported by a polymethyl methacrylate layer. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is made of copper. Withdrawn
A method for fabricating a transparent antenna, comprising: forming a metal nanomesh structure on a surface, wherein the nanomesh structure is formed such that there is sufficient spacing between portions of the nanomesh structure to provide optical transparency and such that there is electrical conductivity for receiving and transmitting signals in a desired frequency range; adhering an optically transparent graphene sheet to the metal nanomesh structure to form a graphene nanomesh structure, wherein the graphene sheet provides electrical conductivity for receiving and transmitting the signals in the desired frequency range while maintaining the optical transparency; and shaping the graphene nanomesh structure to form the transparent antenna that transmits and receives signals in the desired frequency range. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein said shaping is performed using at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein the spacing between portions of the nanomesh structure is selected so that the metal nanomesh structure provides a desired amount of electrical conductivity for efficient reception and transmission of the signals in the desired frequency range, considered in conjunction with the electrical conductivity provided by the graphene sheet. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by a nanosphere lithography process. Withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
transparent antenna (hybrid graphene/metal nanomesh)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
metal nanomesh structure
graphene sheet
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Thickness | ≥ 1 cm | — |
Related documents with shared materials, methods, properties, or citations.
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US 10,411,334Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 illustrates a first stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0013]
FIG. 2 illustrates a second stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0014]
FIG. 3 illustrates a third stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0015]
FIG. 4 illustrates a fourth stage in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna. [0016]
FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating the steps involved in a process for fabricating a hybrid graphene/mesh transparent antenna according to several embodiments.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method for fabricating a transparent antenna, comprising: forming a metal nanomesh structure on a surface; placing a graphene sheet over the nanomesh structure; causing the graphene sheet to adhere to the nanomesh structure, forming a graphene nanomesh structure; and shaping the graphene nanomesh structure to form the transparent antenna that transmits and receives signals in a desired frequency range yet is optically transparent. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by a nanosphere lithography process. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed using at least one of e-beam lithography and photolithography. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by chemical vapor deposition on copper foil. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by at least one of mechanical exfoliation, epitaxial growth and chemical synthesis. Original
The method of claim 1, wherein shaping the transparent antenna is performed by at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking to provide a desired geometry for the antenna for transmitting and receiving signals in the desired frequency range. Original
A transparent antenna, comprising: a metal nanomesh structure that provides electrical conductivity to receive and transmit signals in a desired frequency range, wherein the metal nanomesh structure also provides optical transparency; and an optically transparent graphene sheet applied to the metal nanomesh structure, wherein the graphene sheet provides electrical conductivity to receive and transmit signals in the desired frequency range while maintaining the optical transparency for the transparent antenna, wherein the transparent antenna is shaped to transmit and receive signals in the desired frequency range. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by at least one of nanosphere lithography, e-beam lithography, and photolithography. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the graphene sheet is grown by at least one of chemical vapor deposition, mechanical exfoliation, epitaxial growth and chemical synthesis. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the transparent antenna is shaped by at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking to provide a desired dimension for a particular antenna application. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the graphene sheet is supported by a polymethyl methacrylate layer. Withdrawn
The transparent antenna of claim 10, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is made of copper. Withdrawn
A method for fabricating a transparent antenna, comprising: forming a metal nanomesh structure on a surface, wherein the nanomesh structure is formed such that there is sufficient spacing between portions of the nanomesh structure to provide optical transparency and such that there is electrical conductivity for receiving and transmitting signals in a desired frequency range; adhering an optically transparent graphene sheet to the metal nanomesh structure to form a graphene nanomesh structure, wherein the graphene sheet provides electrical conductivity for receiving and transmitting the signals in the desired frequency range while maintaining the optical transparency; and shaping the graphene nanomesh structure to form the transparent antenna that transmits and receives signals in the desired frequency range. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein said shaping is performed using at least one of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and shadow-masking. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein the spacing between portions of the nanomesh structure is selected so that the metal nanomesh structure provides a desired amount of electrical conductivity for efficient reception and transmission of the signals in the desired frequency range, considered in conjunction with the electrical conductivity provided by the graphene sheet. Withdrawn
The method of claim 16, wherein the metal nanomesh structure is formed by a nanosphere lithography process. Withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
transparent antenna (hybrid graphene/metal nanomesh)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
metal nanomesh structure
graphene sheet
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Thickness | ≥ 1 cm | — |
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