23 patents
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System and Method for Making Thick-multilayer Dielectric Films
31 Aug 23
A linear processing system having an entry loadlock, a first multi-pass processing chamber coupled to the entry loadlock, the first multi-pass processing chamber having a sputtering magnetron arrangement and configured to house a single substrate carrier for performing a multi-pass processing; a single-pass chamber coupled to the first multi-pass processing chamber and having a plurality of magnetron arrangements arranged along a carrier travel direction, the single-pass chamber configured to house multiple carriers arranged serially in a row and configured for a single-pass processing; a second multi-pass processing chamber coupled to the single-pass processing chamber, the second multi-pass processing chamber having a sputtering magnetron arrangement and configured to house a single substrate carrier for performing a multi-pass processing; and an exit loadlock chamber coupled to the second multi-pass processing chamber.
Terry Bluck, Samuel D. Harkness, IV, Tom Nolan
Filed: 15 Feb 23
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Hybrid system architecture for thin film deposition
4 Jul 23
A processing system is provided, including a vacuum enclosure having a plurality of process windows and a continuous track positioned therein; a plurality of processing chambers attached sidewalls of the vacuum enclosures, each processing chamber about one of the process windows; a loadlock attached at one end of the vacuum enclosure and having a loading track positioned therein; at least one gate valve separating the loadlock from the vacuum enclosure; a plurality of substrate carriers configured to travel on the continuous track and the loading track; at least one track exchanger positioned within the vacuum enclosure, the track exchangers movable between a first position, wherein substrate carriers are made to continuously move on the continuous track, and a second position wherein the substrate carriers are made to transfer between the continuous track and the loading track.
Terry Bluck
Filed: 16 Dec 19
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System with dual-motion substrate carriers
16 Aug 22
A processing system is provided, including a vacuum enclosure having a plurality of process windows and a continuous track positioned therein; a plurality of processing chambers attached sidewalls of the vacuum enclosures, each processing chamber about one of the process windows; a loadlock attached at one end of the vacuum enclosure and having a loading track positioned therein; at least one gate valve separating the loadlock from the vacuum enclosure; a plurality of substrate carriers configured to travel on the continuous track and the loading track; at least one track exchanger positioned within the vacuum enclosure, the track exchangers movable between a first position, wherein substrate carriers are made to continuously move on the continuous track, and a second position wherein the substrate carriers are made to transfer between the continuous track and the loading track.
Terry Bluck
Filed: 25 Sep 19
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System for Forming Nano-laminate Optical Coating
16 Jun 22
A processing system for forming an optical coating on a substrate is provided, wherein the optical coating including an anti-reflective coating and an oleophobic coating, the system comprising: a linear transport processing section configured for processing and transporting substrate carriers individually and one at a time in a linear direction; at least one evaporation processing system positioned in the linear transport processing system, the evaporation processing system configured to form the oleophobic coating; a batch processing section configured to transport substrate carriers in unison about an axis; at least one ion beam assisted deposition processing chamber positioned in the batch processing section, the ion beam assisted deposition processing chamber configured to deposit layer of the anti-reflective coating; a plurality of substrate carriers for mounting substrates; and, means for transferring the substrate carriers between the linear transport processing section and the batch processing section without exposing the substrate carrier to atmosphere.
Terry Bluck, Wendell Thomas Blonigan
Filed: 31 Jan 22
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Ion implantation for modification of thin film coatings on glass
22 Feb 22
The use of non-mass analyzed ion implanter is advantageous in such application as it generates ion implanting at different depth depending on the ions energy and mass.
Terry Bluck, Babak Adibi
Filed: 29 Sep 17
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System for forming nano-laminate optical coating
1 Feb 22
A processing system for forming an optical coating on a substrate is provided, wherein the optical coating including an anti-reflective coating and an oleophobic coating, the system comprising: a linear transport processing section configured for processing and transporting substrate carriers individually and one at a time in a linear direction; at least one evaporation processing system positioned in the linear transport processing system, the evaporation processing system configured to form the oleophobic coating; a batch processing section configured to transport substrate carriers in unison about an axis; at least one ion beam assisted deposition processing chamber positioned in the batch processing section, the ion beam assisted deposition processing chamber configured to deposit layer of the anti-reflective coating; a plurality of substrate carriers for mounting substrates; and, means for transferring the substrate carriers between the linear transport processing section and the batch processing section without exposing the substrate carrier to atmosphere.
Terry Bluck, Wendell Thomas Blonigan
Filed: 19 Jul 18
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Multi-colored dielectric coating
30 Nov 21
A multi-color dielectric coating is formed using interleaved layers of dielectric material, having alternating refractive index, to create reflections at selected wavelengths, thus appearing as different colors.
Terry Bluck, Paul Ramon Markoff Johnson, Alexander Vassilievich Demchuk
Filed: 20 Feb 19
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Compact Proximity Focused Image Sensor
25 Nov 21
An image sensor has a photocathode window assembly, an anode assembly, and a malleable metal seal.
Kenneth Costello, Kevin Roderick, Verle Aebi
Filed: 22 May 20
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Creation of Distributed Voids In Thin Films
18 Nov 21
A method for forming thin film layer having micro-voids therein.
Terry Bluck, Samuel D. Harkness, IV
Filed: 3 May 21
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System with Dual-motion Substrate Carriers
25 Mar 21
A processing system is provided, including a vacuum enclosure having a plurality of process windows and a continuous track positioned therein; a plurality of processing chambers attached sidewalls of the vacuum enclosures, each processing chamber about one of the process windows; a loadlock attached at one end of the vacuum enclosure and having a loading track positioned therein; at least one gate valve separating the loadlock from the vacuum enclosure; a plurality of substrate carriers configured to travel on the continuous track and the loading track; at least one track exchanger positioned within the vacuum enclosure, the track exchangers movable between a first position, wherein substrate carriers are made to continuously move on the continuous track, and a second position wherein the substrate carriers are made to transfer between the continuous track and the loading track.
Terry Bluck
Filed: 25 Sep 19
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Optical coating having nano-laminate for improved durability
23 Mar 21
An optical coating, such as anti-reflective coating (ARC) or colored coating for optical devices, suitable especially for mobile devices.
Terry Bluck, Gaurav Saraf, James Craig Hunter, Changwan Hwang, Paul R. Markoff Johnson, Jae Ha Choi
Filed: 1 Jun 18
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Multi-piece substrate holder and alignment mechanism
30 Nov 20
A system for transporting substrates and precisely align the substrates horizontally and vertically.
Hoang Huy Vu, Babak Adibi, Terry Bluck
Filed: 18 Jul 18
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Method to Produce High Density Diamond Like Carbon Thin Films
11 Nov 20
A method for forming a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating on an article is provided, comprising: alternatingly performing a deposition process and an ashing process on the article a determined number of times, wherein during the deposition process the method proceeds by forming on the article a layer of DLC which includes graphitic sp2 carbon and tetrahedral sp3 carbon, and during the ashing process the method proceeds by selectively etching the graphitic sp2 carbon, wherein the determine number of time is configured to result in a designated overall thickness of the DLC coating.
Samuel D. Harkness, IV, Kentaro Takano, Jae Ha Choi
Filed: 3 May 20
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Inline Vacuum Processing System with Substrate and Carrier Cooling
4 Nov 20
A substrate processing system, including a processing module having at least one sputtering source; a first buffer module positioned on a first side of the processing module; a second buffer module positioned on a second side of the processing module directly opposite the first side; a first cooling module attached to the first buffer module; a second cooling module attached to the second buffer module; a transport system transporting substrate carriers in a straight line through the first cooling module, the first buffer module, the processing module, the second buffer module and the second cooling module; wherein the system is arranged linearly in the order: first cooling module, the first buffer module, the processing module, the second buffer module and the second cooling module.
Terry Bluck, Arun Karamcheti
Filed: 28 Apr 20
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System architecture for combined static and pass-by processing
24 Aug 20
Disclosed is a substrate processing system which enables combined static and pass-by processing.
Patrick Leahey, Eric Lawson, Charles Liu, Terry Bluck, Kevin P. Fairbairn, Robert L. Ruck, Samuel D. Harkness, IV
Filed: 18 Feb 18
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Thermally assisted negative electron affinity photocathode
22 Jun 20
A novel photocathode employing a conduction band barrier is described.
Kenneth A. Costello, Verle W. Aebi, Michael Jurkovic, Xi Zeng
Filed: 11 Sep 17
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Hybrid System Architecture for Thin Film Deposition
17 Jun 20
A processing system is provided, including a vacuum enclosure having a plurality of process windows and a continuous track positioned therein; a plurality of processing chambers attached sidewalls of the vacuum enclosures, each processing chamber about one of the process windows; a loadlock attached at one end of the vacuum enclosure and having a loading track positioned therein; at least one gate valve separating the loadlock from the vacuum enclosure; a plurality of substrate carriers configured to travel on the continuous track and the loading track; at least one track exchanger positioned within the vacuum enclosure, the track exchangers movable between a first position, wherein substrate carriers are made to continuously move on the continuous track, and a second position wherein the substrate carriers are made to transfer between the continuous track and the loading track.
Terry Bluck
Filed: 15 Dec 19
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Wafer plate and mask arrangement for substrate fabrication
8 Jun 20
A system for processing wafers in a vacuum processing chamber.
Terry Bluck, Aaron Zanetto, William Eugene Runstadler, Jr., Terry Pederson
Filed: 2 Oct 16
Utility
Ion implant system having grid assembly
27 Apr 20
An ion implantation system having a grid assembly.
Babak Adibi, Moon Chun
Filed: 20 Aug 17
Utility
System of height and alignment rollers for precise alignment of wafers for ion implantation
10 Feb 20
A system for transporting substrates and precisely alignment the substrates to shadow masks.
William Eugene Runstadler, Jr., Babak Adibi, Terry Bluck
Filed: 18 Jul 18