Patents by Inventor Kirk Bertsche

Kirk Bertsche 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).

  • Patent number: 11785699
    Abstract: A linear accelerator target apparatus includes a target material to produce radiation upon being struck by electrons accelerated by a linear accelerator and a target holder assembly to which the target material is attached. The target holder assembly includes a cooling channel disposed around a perimeter of the target material. The target holder assembly is configured to be detachably coupled to a housing of the linear accelerator. The target apparatus further includes a protective window coupled to the target holder assembly over the target material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Accuray Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Trail, Kirk Bertsche, Douglas Bourne
  • Publication number: 20220295624
    Abstract: A linear accelerator target apparatus includes a target material to produce radiation upon being struck by electrons accelerated by a linear accelerator and a target holder assembly to which the target material is attached. The target holder assembly includes a cooling channel disposed around a perimeter of the target material. The target holder assembly is configured to be detachably coupled to a housing of the linear accelerator. The target apparatus further includes a protective window coupled to the target holder assembly over the target material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Trail, Kirk Bertsche, Douglas Bourne
  • Patent number: 11375601
    Abstract: A linear accelerator target apparatus includes a target material to produce radiation upon being struck by electrons accelerated by a linear accelerator and a target holder assembly to which the target material is attached. The target holder assembly includes a cooling channel disposed around a perimeter of the target material. The target holder assembly is configured to be detachably coupled to a housing of the linear accelerator. The target apparatus further includes a protective window coupled to the target holder assembly over the target material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: ACCURAY INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark Trail, Kirk Bertsche, Douglas Bourne
  • Publication number: 20220030695
    Abstract: A linear accelerator target apparatus includes a target material to produce radiation upon being struck by electrons accelerated by a linear accelerator and a target holder assembly to which the target material is attached. The target holder assembly includes a cooling channel disposed around a perimeter of the target material. The target holder assembly is configured to be detachably coupled to a housing of the linear accelerator. The target apparatus further includes a protective window coupled to the target holder assembly over the target material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Trail, Kirk Bertsche, Douglas Bourne
  • Publication number: 20170074810
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspection and review of defects is disclosed wherein data gathering is improved. In one embodiment, multiple or segmented detectors are used in a particle beam system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: KLA-Tencor Corporation
    Inventors: David L. ADLER, Kirk Bertsche, Mark McCord, Stuart Friedman
  • Patent number: 9529279
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspection and review of defects is disclosed wherein data gathering is improved. In one embodiment, multiple or segmented detectors are used in a particle beam system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: KLA-Tencor Corporation
    Inventors: David Adler, Kirk Bertsche, Mark McCord, Stuart Friedman
  • Patent number: 9170503
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspection and review of defects is disclosed wherein data gathering is improved. In one embodiment, multiple or segmented detectors are used in a particle beam system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: KLA-Tencor Corporation
    Inventors: David Adler, Kirk Bertsche, Mark McCord, Stuart Friedman
  • Publication number: 20070230768
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspection and review of defects is disclosed wherein data gathering is improved. In one embodiment, multiple or segmented detectors are used in a particle beam system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: KLA-Tencor Corporation
    Inventors: David Adler, Kirk Bertsche, Mark McCord, Stuart Friedman
  • Publication number: 20070158589
    Abstract: A surface of an insulating substrate is charged to a target potential. In one embodiment, the surface is flooded with a higher-energy electron beam such that the electron yield is greater than one. Subsequently, the surface is flooded with a lower-energy electron beam such that the electron yield is less than one. In another embodiment, the substrate is provided with the surface in a state at an approximate initial potential above the target potential. The surface is then flooded with charged particle such that the charge yield of scattered particles is less than one, such that a steady state is reached at which the target potential is achieved. Another embodiment pertains to an apparatus for charging a surface of an insulating substrate to a target potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Kirk Bertsche, Mark McCord
  • Publication number: 20070025610
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspection and review of defects is disclosed wherein data gathering is improved. In one embodiment, multiple or segmented detectors are used in a particle beam system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: KLA-Tencor Corporation
    Inventors: David Adler, Kirk Bertsche, Mark McCord, Stuart Friedman
  • Patent number: 7171038
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspection and review of defects is disclosed wherein data gathering is improved. In one embodiment, multiple or segmented detectors are used in a particle beam system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: KLA-Tencor Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David Adler, Kirk Bertsche, Mark McCord, Stuart Friedman
  • Publication number: 20060054815
    Abstract: A surface of an insulating substrate is charged to a target potential. In one embodiment, the surface is flooded with a higher-energy electron beam such that the electron yield is greater than one. Subsequently, the surface is flooded with a lower-energy electron beam such that the electron yield is less than one. In another embodiment, the substrate is provided with the surface in a state at an approximate initial potential above the target potential. The surface is then flooded with charged particle such that the charge yield of scattered particles is less than one, such that a steady state is reached at which the target potential is achieved. Another embodiment pertains to an apparatus for charging a surface of an insulating is substrate to a target potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Kirk Bertsche, Mark McCord
  • Publication number: 20020161534
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspection and review of defects is disclosed wherein data gathering is improved. In one embodiment, multiple or segmented detectors are used in a particle beam system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: KLA-Tencor Corporation
    Inventors: David Adler, Kirk Bertsche, Mark McCord, Stuart Friedman