Patents Assigned to Semes Co., Ltd.
  • Patent number: 11557477
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating a substrate includes a heat treatment chamber having an interior space, a housing that is provided in the interior space and that has a treatment space therein, a gas supply line that supplies, into the treatment space, a hydrophobic gas for hydrophobicizing the substrate, and a decomposition unit that decomposes an alkaline gas leaking from the treatment space to the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Jung Park, Kyungjin Seo, Younghun Jung
  • Publication number: 20220415680
    Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes a chamber including an upper chamber and a lower chamber coupled to each other to provide a space for processing a substrate, a substrate support configured to support the substrate within the chamber, an upper supply port provided in the upper chamber and configured to supply a supercritical fluid on an upper surface of the substrate within the chamber, a recess provided in a lower surface of the upper chamber, the recess including a horizontal extension portion extending in a direction parallel with the upper surface of the substrate in a radial direction from an outlet of the upper supply port and an inclined extension portion extending obliquely at an angle from the horizontal extension portion, and a baffle member disposed within the recess between the upper supply port and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicants: Semes Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaeseong LEE, Kihoon CHOI, Hae-Won CHOI, Jihoon JEONG, Seohyun KIM, Young-Hoo KIM, Sangjine PARK, Kuntack LEE
  • Publication number: 20220415643
    Abstract: In a substrate processing method, a rinse process using a rinse solution is performed on a development-processed photoresist pattern on a substrate. A substitution process including a first substitution step using a mixed solution of a non-polar organic solvent and a surfactant and a second substitution step using the non-polar organic solvent is performed on the substrate. The substitution process is performed a plurality of times until the rinse solution remaining on the substrate is less than a predetermined value. A supercritical fluid drying process is performed on the substrate to dry the non-polar organic solvent remaining on the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicants: Semes Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hae-Won CHOI, Anton KORIAKIN, Sangjine Park PARK, Keonyoung KIM, Sukhoon KIM, Seohyun KIM, Young-Hoo KIM, Kuntack LEE, Jihoon JEONG
  • Patent number: 11534859
    Abstract: A substrate treatment apparatus includes a transport part to transport a transparent rectangular substrate, a substrate support part to support the substrate, light generators to irradiate two different lights onto the moving substrate, and sense the irradiated lights, and a controller to determine a posture of the substrate with reference to the sensed lights and control the transport part such that the substrate is seated on the substrate support part in a default posture that is preset. The controller determines the posture of the transparent rectangular substrate with respect to the default posture using a time difference between a time point at which a first light of the two different lights is not transmitted through an edge of the transparent rectangular substrate and a time point at which a second light of the two different lights is not transmitted through the edge of the transparent rectangular substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Duk Hyun Son, Hyung Joon Kim
  • Patent number: 11524315
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating a substrate includes a housing having a treatment space inside, a gas supply unit that supplies a hydrophobic gas into the treatment space to hydrophobicize the substrate, and a support unit that supports the substrate in the treatment space. The support unit includes a support plate, a heating member that heats the substrate placed on the support plate, and a height adjustment member that changes a position of the substrate between a first position spaced apart upward from an upper surface of the support plate by a first distance and a second position spaced apart upward from the upper surface of the support plate by a second distance, and the second position is a higher position than the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaeoh Bang, Kyungjin Seo, Youngseo An
  • Patent number: 11518169
    Abstract: Provided are a load distribution apparatus capable of efficiently distributing loads for a plurality of inkjet head modules and a substrate treatment system including the same. The load distribution apparatus includes a second support formed to be elongated in one direction and having both side portions higher than a central portion and in which a head module for discharging droplets onto a substrate is installed in the central portion, a first support supporting the second support on at least one side and supporting the second support below the second support, a first support unit supporting the second support on at least one side and supporting the second support above the second support, and a plate installed above the first support unit and connected to the first support unit, wherein a load of the head module is distributed by the first support and the first support unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: In Seok Ha, Jin Hyuck Yang, Jae Young Jang
  • Patent number: 11520245
    Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus and method for effectively removing an organic material such as a photoresist without using sulfuric acid are provided. The substrate processing apparatus includes a support module, in which a substrate is inverted and seated, and an ultraviolet light source is installed, wherein the substrate is arranged so that one surface of the substrate faces the support module, and the ultraviolet light source irradiates ultraviolet rays to one surface of the substrate; a nozzle installed in the support module; and a fluid supply module for supplying a fluid to one surface of the substrate through the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Oh Jin Kwon, Ji Su Hong, Sun Mi Kim
  • Publication number: 20220362817
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a substrate may include an upper chamber, a lower chamber being combined with the upper chamber and separated from the upper chamber, and at least one driving member for moving the lower chamber in an upward direction and a downward direction. The least one driving member may include a supporting element for supporting the lower chamber, a first driving element for moving the lower chamber and the supporting element, a second driving element for moving the lower chamber, the supporting element and the first driving element, the second driving element being disposed adjacent to the first driving element, and a connecting element for connecting the first driving element to the second driving element. A processing space may be provided between the upper chamber and the lower chamber when the lower chamber is combined with the upper chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sangmin LEE, Joojib PARK, Euisang LIM
  • Patent number: 11491781
    Abstract: A head alignment apparatus for determining a reference position using position synchronization and aligning a plurality of head modules according to the reference position, and a substrate treating system including the same are provided. The head alignment apparatus may include, a reference position determining unit for determining a first reference position of a head transfer, in which a plurality of inkjet head modules are installed; and a mounting position determining unit for determining a second reference position of the inkjet head module based on the first reference position so that the inkjet head module can be moved from a current position to a second reference position, wherein the reference position determining unit determines a first reference position using a first image sensor installed on the same plane as the inkjet head module and a second image sensor installed facing the inkjet head module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Su Beom Jeon
  • Patent number: 11485132
    Abstract: In a printing method using an ink jet head, a chemical liquid may be discharged onto a substrate from a plurality of nozzles of the ink jet head. Discharging numbers of the chemical liquid from the plurality of nozzles may be identified and a cumulative discharging number of the chemical liquid from the plurality of nozzles may be calculated. The cumulative discharging number of the chemical liquid may be compared with a previously set limit discharging number of the ink jet head. A replacement time of the ink jet head may be determined if the cumulative discharging number of the chemical liquid exceeds the previously set limit discharging number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chulwoo Kim, Sanghwa Lee, Beomjeong Oh
  • Patent number: 11456154
    Abstract: Provided is a substrate treatment apparatus including a process chamber, a supporting unit, a gas supplying unit, and a plasma generating unit. The plasma generating unit may include a power, a primary antenna connected to the power through a first line, a secondary antenna connected to the power through a second line diverging from the first line at a first junction, the primary and secondary antennas being connected in parallel to the power, a third reactance device connected to the power through a third line diverging from the second line at a second junction, the secondary antenna and the third reactance device being connected in parallel to the power, and a variable reactance installed on the second line between the second junction and the secondary antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Jin Park, Hyoseong Seong, Jung Min Won, Doo ho Lim
  • Patent number: 11450540
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating a substrate includes a housing having a treatment space therein, a plate that supports the substrate in the housing, a heating unit having a heating wire that is provided inside the plate and that heats the substrate, a main temperature sensor that directly measures temperatures of the plate, and an auxiliary temperature sensor that measures temperatures of the heating wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Donghyuk Seo, Sung Yong Lee
  • Publication number: 20220246452
    Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and a method for treating a substrate at a high-pressure atmosphere. The apparatus for treating the substrate includes a first body and a second body combined with each other to define a treatment space in which the substrate is treated, a sealing member interposed between the first body and the second body to seal the treatment space from an outside at a position in which the first body is in close contact with the second body, and a driving member to drive the first body or the second body such that the treatment space is open or closed. The sealing member is positioned in a sealing groove formed in the first body. The sealing member is deformed to be in close contact with the second body by pressure of the treatment space when a process is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Semes Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Sangmin LEE, Woo Young KIM, Joo Jib PARK, Boong KIM
  • Publication number: 20220208561
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a substrate may include a process chamber providing a processing space in which a predetermined process may be performed on the substrate, and a supporting device contacting the process chamber and supporting the process chamber. The supporting device may include a supporting chamber providing a supporting space for supporting components of the process chamber and a supply member supplying a fluid into the supporting space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yonghee LEE, Sangmin LEE, Euisang LIM, Dohyeon YOON
  • Publication number: 20220210871
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a substrate may include a process chamber in which a desired process is performed, a supporting unit disposed in the process chamber, and a heater array disposed in the supporting unit. The heater array may include a plurality of heaters providing a plurality of heating areas, a plurality of diodes electrically connected to the plurality of heaters, respectively, and a controller operating the plurality of heaters. Here, adjacent diodes in the plurality of heating areas are arranged in opposed directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chungwoo Lee, Sungyoun Jeon, Inkyu Park, Yongseok Jang
  • Publication number: 20220208526
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a substrate may include an upper electrode, a gas distributing unit disposed under the upper electrode, a shower head disposed under the gas distributing unit, a temperature measuring unit including a first temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the shower head, and a lower electrode disposed under the shower head. The first temperature sensor may pass through the upper electrode and the lower electrode and may make directly contact with the shower head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Doosoon KIM, Sangmin MUN
  • Publication number: 20220199375
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a substrate may include a processing module including at least one process chamber for performing a desired process on a substrate and an index module transferring the substrate into the processing module from an outside. The at least one process chamber may include a housing providing a process space therein, a supporting unit disposed in the housing to support a substrate, the supporting unit including a focus ring having a plurality of rings, a gas supply unit providing a process gas into the process space, and a plasma generating unit generating a plasma from the process gas in the process space. The focus ring may include a stepped structure having a plurality of stepped portions downwardly provided toward the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jinhyeok KIM, Dongmok LEE, Yeonghun WI, Yonghyun HAM, Yeonggyo JEONG
  • Publication number: 20220184653
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying chemical liquid may include a chemical liquid supply member for supplying a chemical liquid onto a substrate, a chemical liquid storing member for storing the chemical liquid, a chemical liquid receiving assembly for receiving the chemical liquid provided from the chemical liquid storing member and for providing the chemical liquid into the chemical liquid supply member, a first chemical liquid supply line for supplying the chemical liquid from the chemical liquid storing member to the chemical liquid receiving assembly, and a second chemical liquid supply line for supplying the chemical liquid from the chemical liquid receiving assembly to the chemical liquid supply member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jinwoo YANG, Bongman CHOI, Dongyun LEE
  • Publication number: 20220189742
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a substrate may include a processing module including at least one process chamber for processing a desired process on a substrate, an index module for transferring the substrate from an outside into the processing module, and a drying unit for removing a moisture or undesired gases from the at least one process chamber. The drying unit may remove the moisture or the undesired gases from components newly installed in the at least one process chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dahyun KIM, Hakjun LEE, Yonghyun HAM
  • Patent number: 11340533
    Abstract: The inventive concept provides a substrate treating apparatus and a substrate treating method. The sub substrate treating apparatus may include a support unit that supports a substrate, a liquid supply unit that supplies a liquid onto the substrate supported by the support unit, and a controller that controls the liquid supply unit and the support unit, the liquid supply unit may include a pre-treatment nozzle that discharges a first treatment liquid in a stream scheme, and a main nozzle that discharges a second treatment liquid in a liquid curtain scheme, and the controller may control the support unit such that a rotational direction of the substrate when the first treatment liquid is discharged from the main nozzle and a rotational direction of the substrate when the second treatment liquid is discharged from the pre-treatment nozzle are opposite to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Jung Park, Jung Yul Lee, Choongki Min, Kyungjin Seo