Patents Assigned to SMT, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12056894
    Abstract: A method images a region of interest of a sample using a tomographic X-ray microscope. The method includes registering a position of the sample. Registering includes: imaging a portion of the sample containing a feature using the microscope, identifying the feature by matching the feature to a pre-recorded feature, and determining a relative position of the feature in relation to the pre-recorded feature. The method also includes navigating a field of view of the microscope over the region of interest based on the registered position of the sample, and imaging the region of interest using the microscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss SMT, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Anthony Case, Susan Candell, Naomi Kotwal, Allen Gu, Lorenz Lechner, Wayne Broderick
  • Patent number: 12007339
    Abstract: A sample holder for holding a sample during an X-ray imaging process includes a sample placement surface on which the sample is placed for positioning the sample in a depth direction of the sample holder. The sample holder also includes a first alignment portion for aligning the sample in a width direction of the sample holder, and a second alignment portion for aligning the sample in a height direction of the sample holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss SMT Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Anthony Case, Susan Candell, Naomi Kotwal, Allen Gu, Zheren Wu, Wayne Broderick
  • Publication number: 20120104796
    Abstract: A trailer floor assembly includes a pair of longitudinally extending side rails supporting a plurality of self-mating transverse panels. The plurality of transverse panels includes extruded aluminum panels interspersed with roll-formed steel panels at locations where extra strength is desired (e.g., king pin, landing dollies, and rear door). The extruded panels include T-shaped slots in a bottom wall thereof to allow the extruded panels to be fastened to the side rails by fasteners engaging the bottom wall of the panel but not the top wall the panel. The assembly eliminates transverse cross-beams used to support longitudinal panels in the prior art, and thereby provides improved aerodynamics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: SAMUEL SMT INC.
    Inventors: Richard M. Balaz, William A. Willsher, Emad Fakhry Habib Assaad
  • Publication number: 20110049364
    Abstract: Methods disclosed herein include: (a) forming a channel in a sample, the channel extending one micron or more along a direction oriented at an angle to a surface of the sample; (b) exposing a portion of the sample above the channel to a particle beam to cause particles to leave the surface of the sample; and (c) forming an image of the sample based on particles that leave the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss SMT Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer Knippelmeyer, Nicholas Economou, Mohan Ananth, Lewis A. Stern, Bill DiNatale, Lawrence Scipioni, John A. Notte, IV
  • Publication number: 20110001058
    Abstract: Coated tips, as well as related articles, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss SMT Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Notte, IV
  • Patent number: 7767010
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for application to a material, such as building materials, prior to an exposure of the material to fire, or prior to, during or after exposure of the material to conditions favorable to the growth of microbes. When compositions within the present invention are properly applied to a material, they have the effect of reducing the amount of burning that occurs to the material, and/or reducing the amount or density of smoke and associated toxic gases produced by the material, when the material is exposed to fire, and inhibiting the growth of microbes on the material when the material is exposed to conditions favorable to the growth of microbes. The invention also provides methods for reducing the burning of a material that is exposed to fire, and for inhibiting the growth of microbes on a material exposed to conditions favorable to the growth of microbes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: SMT, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Lee Curzon, Thomas William Smoot
  • Publication number: 20100136255
    Abstract: Charged particle sources, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS SMT INC.
    Inventors: John A. Notte, IV, Lawrence Scipioni, Billy W. Ward, William B. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20100052697
    Abstract: Methods and systems for defect repair are disclosed. The methods include: (a) identifying a defect causing an absence of an electrical connection between a first circuit element and a second circuit element, the first and second circuit elements being positioned in or on a substrate and the defect being positioned in the substrate; (b) removing a portion of the substrate to expose the defect, and depositing a conductive material to electrically connect the first and second circuit elements; and (c) verifying that the defect caused the absence of an electrical connection between the first and second circuit elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS SMT INC.
    Inventors: Rainer Knippelmeyer, Christoph Riedesel, John Morgan, Lawrence Scipioni
  • Publication number: 20100051805
    Abstract: Ion microscope methods and systems are disclosed. In general, the systems and methods provide high ion beam stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS SMT INC.
    Inventors: FHM-Faridur Rahman, Louis S. Farkas, III, John A. Notte, IV
  • Publication number: 20100012839
    Abstract: Disclosed are charged particle systems that include a tip, at least one gas inlet configured to supply gas particles to the tip, and a element having a curved surface positioned to adsorb un-ionized gas particles, and to direct desorbing gas particles to propagate toward the tip. The charged particle systems can include a field shunt connected to the tip, and configured to adjust an electric field at an apex of the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS SMT INC.
    Inventors: John A. Notte, IV, Randall Percival, Colin A. Sanford, Alexander Grohloski
  • Publication number: 20100012837
    Abstract: Charged particle beams with different charged particle currents are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes exposing a sample to a first ion beam having a first ion current at the sample, and exposing the sample to a second ion beam having a second ion current at the sample, where the first ion current is at least two times greater than the second ion current. In certain embodiments, a method includes creating a first ion beam at a first pressure, exposing a sample to the first ion beam, creating a second ion beam at a second pressure, and exposing the sample to the second ion beam, where the first pressure is at least two times greater than the second pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS SMT INC.
    Inventors: John A. Notte, IV, Billy W. Ward
  • Publication number: 20090314939
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods that include: (a) exposing a sample in a chamber to a first gas, where the first gas reacts with surface contaminants on the sample to form a second gas; (b) removing at least a portion of the second gas from the chamber; and (c) exposing the sample to a charged particle beam to cause a plurality of particles to leave the sample and detecting at least some of the plurality of particles. The charged particle beam can include particles having a molecular weight of 40 atomic mass units or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss SMT Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis A. Stern, Louis S. Farkas, III, Billy W. Ward, William DiNatale, John A. Notte, IV, Lawrence Scipioni
  • Publication number: 20040173783
    Abstract: The present invention provides combined property, dual-action compositions for application to a material, such as Gypsum Wall Board, ceiling tiles, joint compounds, concrete and other interior building materials, prior to an exposure of the material to fire, or prior to, during or after exposure of the material to conditions favorable to the growth of microbes. When compositions within the present invention are properly applied to a material prior to the material being exposed to fire, or prior to, during or after the material being exposed to conditions favorable to the growth of microbes, these compositions have the effect of reducing the amount of burning that occurs to the material, and/or reducing the amount or density of smoke and associated toxic gases produced by the material, when the material is exposed to fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: SMT, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Lee Curzon, Thomas William Smoot
  • Publication number: 20030170317
    Abstract: The present invention provides combined property, dual-action compositions for application to a material, such as Gypsum Wall Board, ceiling tiles, joint compounds, concrete and other interior building materials, prior to an exposure of the material to fire, or prior to, during or after exposure of the material to conditions favorable to the growth of microbes. When compositions within the present invention are properly applied to a material prior to the material being exposed to fire, or prior to, during or after the material being exposed to conditions favorable to the growth of microbes, these compositions have the effect of reducing the amount of burning that occurs to the material, and/or reducing the amount or density of smoke and associated toxic gases produced by the material, when the material is exposed to fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: SMT, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Lee Curzon, Thomas William Smoot