Patents by Inventor Everett E. Mitchell

Everett E. Mitchell 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).

  • Target support adjusting fixture
    Patent number: 4478701
    Abstract: A sputtering apparatus for the deposition of thin films of material upon substrates is disclosed having an improved target mounting mechanism. The improved mounting mechanism provides the capability to easily raise and lower the target with respect to the substrate while maintaining critical alignment of the vacuum seal components. Additionally, capability is provided to easily adjust the angular position of the target with respect to the substrate being coated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Assignee: RCA Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick G. Welch, Everett E. Mitchell