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Ion-bombarded graphite electron emitters

US6565403B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2000
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2201/30403
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Patterned ion-bombarded graphite electron emitters are disclosed as well as processes for producing them. The electron emitters are produced by forming a layer of composite of graphite particles and glass on a substrate then bombarding the composite with an ion beam. The electron emitters are useful in field emitter cathode assemblies which are fabricated into flat panel displays.

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