Patents by Inventor Carl Sorenson

Carl Sorenson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • SHOWERHEAD WITH INSULATED CORNER REGIONS
    Publication number: 20110146577
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a gas distribution showerhead having insulated corner regions to reduce arcing and improve deposition uniformity control. In one embodiment, the gas distribution showerhead is formed of a conductive material with material from the corner regions removed. Corner members formed substantially in the shape of the removed portion of corner regions are attached to the conductive showerhead. The corner members may be made of a material having electrical insulating properties, such as a ceramic or insulating polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: SUHAIL ANWAR, John M. White, Soo Young Choi, Gaku Furuta, Shinichi Kurita, Carl Sorenson, Robin L. Tiner
  • Rail system for spherical objects
    Patent number: 7882788
    Abstract: The present invention provide a rail system for transporting spherical objects comprising: a first flexible rail; a second flexible rail; a flexible spine; and a connector attached to said first flexible rail, said second flexible rail, and said flexible spine. The connector allows for the track to be easily adjusted, while providing rigidity to hold the flexible rails and spline into position during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventor: Carl Sorenson
  • RAIL SYSTEM FOR SPHERICAL OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20090084863
    Abstract: The present invention provide a rail system for transporting spherical objects comprising: a first flexible rail; a second flexible rail; a flexible spine; and a connector attached to said first flexible rail, said second flexible rail, and said flexible spine. The connector allows for the track to be easily adjusted, while providing rigidity to hold the flexible rails and spline into position during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Carl Sorenson
  • Flow blocking shadow frame support
    Patent number: D669032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Suhail Anwar, John M. White, Soo Young Choi, Gaku Furuta, Shinichi Kurita, Carl Sorenson, Robin L. Tiner
  • Gas flow diffuser faceplate
    Patent number: D680946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Suhail Anwar, John M. White, Soo Young Choi, Gaku Furuta, Shinichi Kurita, Carl Sorenson, Robin L. Tiner