James T Sampica

US Patent:

6388724, May 14, 2002

Filed:

May 2, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/563310

Inventors:

Melvin L. Campbell - Marion IA
Richard L. Robertson - Cedar Rapids IA
James D. Sampica - Cedar Rapids IA
Dennis M. Ternes - Marion IA

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

G02F 11335

US Classification:

349122, 349187

Abstract:

A liquid crystal display optical component stack-up is created with reduced defects typically caused by adhesive materials used to attach optical components to the liquid crystal display, and with improved bond line control. First and second optical components are placed in a fixture having a plurality of pins extending from a bottom platen. A layer of silicone gel is placed between the first and second optical components. The plurality of pins orient the first and second optical components to achieve a desired alignment. A plurality of standoffs extending from the bottom platen and a top platen maintain a distance between the optical components and the platens to eliminate capillary action by the silicone gel adhesive, thereby aiding in bondline control.

US Patent:

6520056, Feb 18, 2003

Filed:

Aug 26, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/384003

Inventors:

Paul R. Nemeth - Cedar Rapids IA
James D. Sampica - Central City IA

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

B26D 500

US Classification:

83 72, 83 755, 83 768, 83365, 83368, 250225, 356364

Abstract:

A system and method for fabricating a polarizer for use in an LCD, which includes cutting said polarizer so that an absorption axis of the polarizer is aligned with an edge of the polarizer by using an optical sensor, coupled to a cutting machine, where the optical sensor uses a rotating reference polarizer to determine a null point of transmission through the polarizer and thereby determine any offset of the absorption axis with respect to an edge of the polarizer.

US Patent:

7081991, Jul 25, 2006

Filed:

Mar 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/390543

Inventors:

Michael R. Jones - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Albert N. Stuppi - Springville IA, US
Ricky J. Johnson - Cedar Rapids IA, US
James D. Sampica - Springville IA, US
Hong-Son Ryang - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Ceder Rapids IA

International Classification:

F21V 9/04
G02B 5/22

US Classification:

359359, 359885, 362800, 252587

Abstract:

A display includes a light source. The display also includes a filter positioned to receive light from the light source. The filter is a dye-based filter and attenuates light in the infrared range. The filter can be configured to have a very sharp spectral cutoff. The filter can be an NVIS filter. The display can be utilized in an avionic display system with night vision equipment. The filter can include a host polymer doped with a dye including cobalt or nickel.

US Patent:

7307805, Dec 11, 2007

Filed:

Apr 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/112258

Inventors:

James D. Sampica - Springville IA, US
Albert N. Stuppi - Springville IA, US
Tracy J. Barnidge - Swisher IA, US
Sandra S. Dudley - Walker IA, US
Gary N. Prior - Center Point IA, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

G02B 5/22

US Classification:

359900, 359892, 359353

Abstract:

A flexible filter for use in filtering wavelengths of light that interfere with night vision awareness systems is disclosed. A filtering material is applied to a first flexible film in a substantially liquid form and is cured thereto using ultraviolet light. The filtering material filters wavelengths of light between about 610 and 930 nanometers when cured. A second flexible film is temporarily held in place by a support member. The second flexible film is applied to the cured filtering material and is fused thereto using a combination of increased temperature and pressure for a predetermined time. The first and second flexible films are made of polyurethane.

US Patent:

7381110, Jun 3, 2008

Filed:

Aug 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/215050

Inventors:

James D. Sampica - Springville IA, US
Paul R. Nemeth - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Vincent P. Marzen - Robins IA, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

H01L 21/00

US Classification:

445 24, 445 25, 313512

Abstract:

A method of sealing an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) assembly is disclosed. According to the method, a liquid adhesive is applied to substantially all of a surface of an OLED assembly. A region of increased thickness of liquid adhesive is formed adjacent to a first edge of the OLED assembly. A first edge of the protective cover is placed adjacent to the first edge of the OLED assembly. A second edge of the protective cover is moved toward a second edge of the OLED assembly such that the region of increased thickness of liquid adhesive is moved from being adjacent to the first edge of the OLED assembly to being adjacent to the second edge of the OLED assembly. The liquid adhesive is allowed to stabilize and is then cured.

US Patent:

7435311, Oct 14, 2008

Filed:

Aug 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/215683

Inventors:

Vincent P. Marzen - Robins IA, US
Paul R. Nemeth - Cedar Rapids IA, US
James D. Sampica - Springville IA, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

B32B 37/00

US Classification:

156286, 156 87, 156285, 156295, 156580

Abstract:

A method of adhering a first panel, such as an OLED assembly, to a second panel, such as a protective cover plate, is disclosed. An adhesive is applied to a face of at least one of the first and second panels. The first panel is positioned to be responsive to movement of any of a plurality of independently controlled expandable elements. The second panel is held adjacent the first panel. At least one of the expandable elements is selectively expanded so that a first edge of the first panel contacts a first edge of the second panel. The expandable elements are further selectively expanded so that the adhesive fully contacts the first and second panels.

US Patent:

7452258, Nov 18, 2008

Filed:

Aug 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/214547

Inventors:

Vincent P. Marzen - Robins IA, US
James D. Sampica - Springville IA, US
Paul R. Nemeth - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

H01J 1/62
H01J 9/26

US Classification:

445 25, 313512

Abstract:

A method of attaching a protective cover to an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) assembly is disclosed. According to the method, a liquid adhesive is applied to a substantial portion of a face one of the OLED assembly and the protective cover. The protective cover is substantially transparent. A face of the other of the OLED assembly and the protective cover is positioned upon the liquid adhesive. The liquid adhesive is cured to adhere the protective cover to the OLED assembly.

US Patent:

7566254, Jul 28, 2009

Filed:

Aug 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/214518

Inventors:

James D. Sampica - Springville IA, US
Paul R. Nemeth - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Vincent P. Marzen - Robins IA, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

H01J 9/00

US Classification:

445 25, 445 24, 156358, 156382

Abstract:

A method of sealing an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) assembly is disclosed. A dry film adhesive is applied to a capping layer. An OLED assembly is placed in a cavity of a fixture. The capping layer is positioned in the cavity of the fixture such that a first edge of the capping layer contacts the OLED assembly and a second edge of the capping layer is separate from the OLED assembly. Atmospheric pressure is reduced between the capping layer and the OLED assembly. The second edge of the capping layer is dropped such that the second edge of the capping layer is adjacent the OLED assembly.