Patents Assigned to Insync Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 6302141Abstract: A gas panel comprising a plurality of discreet blocks. The gas panel of the present invention includes a first functional component coupled to a first face of a first block wherein the first face has a first port configuration. A second functional component coupled to a first face of a second block wherein the first face of the second block has the first port configuration and wherein the first functional component is different than the second functional component.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1997Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Insync Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Markulec, Dennis G. Rex, Richard E. Schuster, Brent D. Elliot
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Patent number: 6283155Abstract: A fluid panel subassembly comprising: a component; substrate a seal, a body, and an insert; wherein the body is fastened to the insert to form a substrate with the substrate seal therein, and the component is fastened to the body such that, the component is positioned over the substrate seal.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Insync Systems, Inc.Inventor: Kim Ngoc Vu
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Patent number: 6231260Abstract: A mounting plane technology for a gas panel comprising a plurality of discreet blocks. The mounting plane of the present invention includes a track and a centering element. The centering element glides along the tracks such that modular blocks may be anchored to any position along the track. Centering elements are easily added to and removed form tracks thus maximizing the speed and flexibility of configuring or reconfiguring the modular blocks. The centering element and track have a geometrical symmetry that allows for highly precise anchoring of the modular block with respect to the mounting plane. The centering element is harder than the plane material and has grooves to increase the friction between the plane and centering element when the modular block is anchored. Centering elements are deliberately manufactured with a slight asymmetry with respect to the track so that high manufacturing yield is guaranteed.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1997Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Insync Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Markulec, Dennis G. Rex, Richard E. Schuster, Brent D. Elliot
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Patent number: 6158454Abstract: Generally, A system for providing fluid flow through a structural arrangement is described. Specifically, a containment system for a modular gas system is described.In the present invention, air flow enters an encasement entry port. The air travel through a channel to a mounting plane enter surface area. The air flow is directed through the mounting plane and then through the modular gas system. From there, air flow is directed within an encasement towards an exit port. The air then enters a capture system which contains any gas that may have escaped the gas system and vents off purified air.In an alternate embodiment, the channel couples the gas system exit surface area to the exit port. In another alternate embodiment, the channel couples the mounting plane exit surface area to the exit port. In yet another embodiment, the channel couples the entry port to the gas system enter surface area.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1998Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Insync Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Duret, Erin Martin Hasenkamp, Jeffrey R. Markulec, Dennis G. Rex, Richard E. Schuster
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Patent number: 5836355Abstract: A gas panel comprising a plurality of discreet blocks. The gas panel of the present invention includes a first functional component coupled to a first face of a first block wherein the first face has a first port configuration. A second functional component coupled to a first face of a second block wherein the first face of the second block has the first port configuration and wherein the first functional component is different than the second functional component.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1996Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Insync Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Markulec, Dennis G. Rex, Richard E. Schuster, Brent D. Elliot
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Patent number: 5605179Abstract: A novel integrated gas panel is described. The integrated gas panel of the present invention, comprises a plurality of individual process gas modules or blocks coupled together with a plurality of gaskets located between them. Each process gas module comprises an upstream isolation valve coupled between a process gas inlet and an MFC inlet. An upstream purge valve is coupled between an upstream purge port and the MFC inlet. A mass flow controller is coupled between the MFC inlet and an MFC outlet. A mix isolation valve is coupled between the MFC outlet and a mix port. The modules are coupled together such that respective ports of each module are in fluid communication with one another to form a common tube or port. Gaskets placed between the various modules either allow or block the flow of gas between ports of adjacent modules. By arranging blocks and gaskets in different ways, gas panels with a wide variety of different functions and capabilities can be easily designed and fabricated.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: Insync Systems, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin R. Strong, Jr., Brent D. Elliot, Frank R. Balma