Patents by Inventor Andrew BORTH

Andrew BORTH 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).

  • Publication number: 20230257878
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in part, to an apparatus for controlling the concentration of a component within a gas mixture. In particular embodiments, the component is a vaporized liquid component, such as a vaporized stabilizer or a vaporized precursor. Also described are systems thereof and methods for such control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Ramesh Chandrasekharan, Easwar Srinivasan, Erica Sakura Strandberg Pohl, Andrew Borth, Aleksey V. Altecor
  • Publication number: 20230203658
    Abstract: A cooling assembly includes a first subassembly and a second subassembly. The first subassembly is coupled to a showerhead of a substrate processing system. The first subassembly including a plurality of passages proximate to and in thermal communication with the showerhead. The second subassembly is removably coupled to the first subassembly. The second subassembly includes a plurality of protrusions that align with the plurality of passages, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew BORTH, Sean M. DONNELLY
  • Patent number: 11488810
    Abstract: A processing chamber includes an upper surface and a showerhead arranged to supply gases through the upper surface into the processing chamber. At least a portion of the showerhead extends above the upper surface of the processing chamber. A shroud enclosure is arranged on the upper surface of the processing chamber. The shroud enclosure is arranged around the portion of the showerhead extending above the upper surface of the processing chamber and is configured to isolate radio frequency interference generated by the showerhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Borth, Christopher Ramsayer
  • Publication number: 20220262662
    Abstract: A spindle assembly for transferring wafers in a multi-station process module is provided, including: a hub body, the hub body configured to be rotated about a center axis; a plurality of end effectors, each end effector having a first end configured for connection to the hub body and a second end configured to support a wafer; a plurality of covers; a plurality of fastener assemblies; wherein the first end of each end effector is clamped between a respective cover and a respective outer portion of the hub body by a respective fastener assembly, the respective fastener assembly including a wave spring that provides a consistent clamping force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Borth, Jeremy Pool
  • Publication number: 20220110230
    Abstract: A processing chamber includes an upper surface and a showerhead arranged to supply gases through the upper surface into the processing chamber. At least a portion of the showerhead extends above the upper surface of the processing chamber. A shroud enclosure is arranged on the upper surface of the processing chamber. The shroud enclosure is arranged around the portion of the showerhead extending above the upper surface of the processing chamber and is configured to isolate radio frequency interference generated by the showerhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Borth, Christopher Ramsayer
  • Publication number: 20220093372
    Abstract: A processing chamber includes an upper surface and a showerhead arranged to supply gases through the upper surface into the processing chamber. At least a portion of the showerhead extends above the upper surface of the processing chamber. A shroud enclosure is arranged on the upper surface of the processing chamber. The shroud enclosure is arranged around the portion of the showerhead extending above the upper surface of the processing chamber and is configured to isolate radio frequency interference generated by the showerhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew BORTH, Christopher RAMSAYER
  • Patent number: D1012041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Andrew Borth