Patents by Inventor Jonathan Gordan

Jonathan Gordan 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).

  • Reticle storage and retrieval system
    Patent number: 6562094
    Abstract: A storage and retrieval system is provided for safely and efficiently storing reticles in a clean environment. An enclosed storage unit is provided for storing the reticles, and other items such as wafers and the like, in an environment which minimizes the amount of contaminants and is suitable for use in a semiconductor fabrication clean room. A retrieval unit is provided separate from the enclosed storage unit for accessing and staging the reticles before they enter and leave the storage unit for minimizing exposure of the storage unit. The storage unit includes a movable storage matrix having a plurality of bays for storing the reticles. The movable storage matrix is selectively moved or rotated by a drive mechanism that is located external to the storage unit so that the storage unit is substantially free of contaminant generating components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: PRI Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Denker, John T. Hickey, Peter J. B. Teague, David Jordan, Jonathan Gordan, Mitchell Weiss
  • Reticle storage and retrieval system
    Publication number: 20020062633
    Abstract: A storage and retrieval system is provided for safely and efficiently storing reticles in a clean environment. An enclosed storage unit is provided for storing the reticles, and other items such as wafers and the like, in an environment which minimizes the amount of contaminants and is suitable for use in a semiconductor fabrication clean room. A retrieval unit is provided separate from the enclosed storage unit for accessing and staging the reticles before they enter and leave the storage unit for minimizing exposure of the storage unit. The storage unit includes a movable storage matrix having a plurality of bays for storing the reticles. The movable storage matrix is selectively moved or rotated by a drive mechanism that is located external to the storage unit so that the storage unit is substantially free of contaminant generating components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Applicant: PRI AUTOMATION, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Denker, John T. Hickey, Peter J.B. Teague, David Jordan, Jonathan Gordan, Mitchell Weiss