Patents by Inventor Andy Krell

Andy Krell 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).

  • Patent number: 10551004
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system adapted to isolate an ampoule and/or process line during purge, including an inlet control valve connecting a source of pressurized gas to a refillable ampoule, an outlet control valve connecting the refillable ampoule to a location of use, a process control valve connecting a process line to the refillable ampoule, a process isolation valve, and a purge supply valve, e.g., a three-way purge supply valve, arranged between the process isolation valve and the process control valve. A method of purging a fluid delivery system is also disclosed, including closing a process isolation valve, connecting a process line to a refillable ampoule, supplying a purge gas through a purge supply valve, e.g., a three-way purge supply valve, and cycling open and close at least once a process control valve coupled to the process line. A manifold for use in refilling an ampoule and purging a fluid supply system is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: ENTEGRIS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard D. Chism, Andy Krell
  • Patent number: 10358263
    Abstract: A supply vessel for dispensing of ultra-high purity chemical reagents, comprising a metal container defining an enclosable interior volume including interior surface structure, wherein the interior surface structure is coated with an ultra-high purity effective polyperfluoroalkoxyethylene coating. Such supply vessel may for example be utilized for storage and dispensing of ultra-high purity chemical reagent to a semiconductor manufacturing tool, or a tool for manufacturing of flat-panel displays, or solar panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Entegris, Inc.
    Inventors: Donn K. Naito, Andy Krell, Mitchell W. McFeron, Steven Jackson, Joel Robison
  • Publication number: 20160230933
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system adapted to isolate an ampoule and/or process line during purge, including an inlet control valve connecting a source of pressurized gas to a refillable ampoule, an outlet control valve connecting the refillable ampoule to a location of use, a process control valve connecting a process line to the refillable ampoule, a process isolation valve, and a purge supply valve, e.g., a three-way purge supply valve, arranged between the process isolation valve and the process control valve. A method of purging a fluid delivery system is also disclosed, including closing a process isolation valve, connecting a process line to a refillable ampoule, supplying a purge gas through a purge supply valve, e.g., a three-way purge supply valve, and cycling open and close at least once a process control valve coupled to the process line. A manifold for use in refilling an ampoule and purging a fluid supply system is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Entegris, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Chism, Andy Krell
  • Patent number: 9347616
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system adapted to isolate an ampoule and/or process line during purge, including an inlet control valve connecting a source of pressurized gas to a refillable ampoule, an outlet control valve connecting the refillable ampoule to a location of use, a process control valve connecting a process line to the refillable ampoule, a process isolation valve, and a purge supply valve, e.g., a three-way purge supply valve, arranged between the process isolation valve and the process control valve. A method of purging a fluid delivery system is also disclosed, including closing a process isolation valve, connecting a process line to a refillable ampoule, supplying a purge gas through a purge supply valve, e.g., a three-way purge supply valve, and cycling open and close at least once a process control valve coupled to the process line. A manifold for use in refilling an ampoule and purging a fluid supply system is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: ENTEGRIS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard D. Chism, Andy Krell
  • Publication number: 20150210430
    Abstract: A supply vessel for dispensing of ultra-high purity chemical reagents, comprising a metal container defining an enclosable interior volume including interior surface structure, wherein the interior surface structure is coated with an ultra-high purity effective polyperfluoroalkoxyethylene coating. Such supply vessel may for example be utilized for storage and dispensing of ultra-high purity chemical reagent to a semiconductor manufacturing tool, or a tool for manufacturing of flat-panel displays, or solar panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: ENTEGRIS, INC.
    Inventors: Donn K. Naito, Andy Krell, Mitchell W. McFeron, Steven Jackson, Joel Robison
  • Publication number: 20140083512
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system adapted to isolate an ampoule and/or process line during purge, including an inlet control valve connecting a source of pressurized gas to a refillable ampoule, an outlet control valve connecting the refillable ampoule to a location of use, a process control valve connecting a process line to the refillable ampoule, a process isolation valve, and a purge supply valve, e.g., a three-way purge supply valve, arranged between the process isolation valve and the process control valve. A method of purging a fluid delivery system is also disclosed, including closing a process isolation valve, connecting a process line to a refillable ampoule, supplying a purge gas through a purge supply valve, e.g., a three-way purge supply valve, and cycling open and close at least once a process control valve coupled to the process line. A manifold for use in refilling an ampoule and purging a fluid supply system is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Chism, Andy Krell