Patents by Inventor Michael R. Spaid

Michael R. Spaid 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).

  • Methods and devices for enhancing bonded substrate yields and regulating temperature
    Patent number: 7351377
    Abstract: Methods and devices that include the use of venting elements for enhancing bonded substrate yields and regulating temperature. Venting elements are generally fabricated proximal to functionalized regions in substrate surfaces to prevent bond voids that form during bonding processes from affecting the functionalized regions. Venting elements generally include venting channels or networks of channels and/or venting cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: David Chazan, Luc J. Bousse, Carlton Brooks, Derek Louch, Michael R. Spaid
  • Methods and devices for enhancing bonded substrate yields and regulating temperature
    Publication number: 20020025280
    Abstract: Methods and devices that include the use of venting elements for enhancing bonded substrate yields and regulating temperature. Venting elements are generally fabricated proximal to functionalized regions in substrate surfaces to prevent bond voids that form during bonding processes from affecting the functionalized regions. Venting elements generally include venting channels or networks of channels and/or venting cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: David Chazan, Luc J. Bousse, Carlton Brooks, Derek Louch, Michael R. Spaid