Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Ricci

Anthony J. Ricci 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: 11302556
    Abstract: A substrate support for control of a temperature of a semiconductor substrate supported thereon during plasma processing of the semiconductor substrate includes a temperature-controlled base having a top surface, a metal plate, and a film heater. The film heater is a thin and flexible polyimide heater film with a plurality of independently controlled resistive heating elements thermally coupled to an underside of the metal plate. The film heater is electrically insulated from the metal plate. A first layer of adhesive bonds the metal plate and the film heater to the top surface of the temperature-controlled base. A layer of dielectric material is bonded to a top surface of the metal plate with a second layer of adhesive. The layer of dielectric material forms an electrostatic clamping mechanism for supporting the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anthony J. Ricci, Keith Comendant, James Tappan
  • Publication number: 20220096509
    Abstract: Reformulations of gentamicin for treatment of infections are provided with the goal to reduce current side effects such as ototoxicity, while maintaining antimicrobial activity. The reformulation is a mixture of three of the C-components of gentamicin: C1a, C2a and C2b, while excluding as much as possible, C1 and C2. Specifically, to the objective of this invention a mixture is formulated having gentamicin C1a ranging from 10-30%, gentamicin C2a ranging from 0-30%, and gentamicin C2b ranging from 40-90%, where the mixture totals a 100% of the gentamicin C-components, defined as C1, C1a, C2, C2a and C2b only. The formulations of this invention increase the probability of a more favorable outcome for the patients exposed to gentamicin, i.e., reduced risk of the side-effect of hearing loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Mary E. O'Sullivan, Anthony J. Ricci, Alan G. Cheng, Robert J. Greenhouse, Markus E. Huth, Randy Lin
  • Patent number: 11101107
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is attached to a top surface of a base plate using a bond layer. The ceramic layer has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic layer. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic layer at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic layer between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic layer. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the base plate to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Patent number: 10892179
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is attached to a top surface of a base plate using a bond layer. The ceramic layer has a top surface configured to support a substrate. A clamp electrode assembly is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic layer. The clamp electrode assembly serves to clamp the substrate to the top surface of the ceramic layer and functions as a primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic layer. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the base plate to the clamp electrode assembly at its respective location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Publication number: 20200251370
    Abstract: A substrate support for control of a temperature of a semiconductor substrate supported thereon during plasma processing of the semiconductor substrate includes a temperature-controlled base having a top surface, a metal plate, and a film heater. The film heater is a thin and flexible polyimide heater film with a plurality of independently controlled resistive heating elements thermally coupled to an underside of the metal plate. The film heater is electrically insulated from the metal plate. A first layer of adhesive bonds the metal plate and the film heater to the top surface of the temperature-controlled base. A layer of dielectric material is bonded to a top surface of the metal plate with a second layer of adhesive. The layer of dielectric material forms an electrostatic clamping mechanism for supporting the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony J. Ricci, Keith Comendant, James Tappan
  • Patent number: 10636689
    Abstract: An apparatus for control of a temperature of a substrate has a temperature-controlled base, a heater, a metal plate, a layer of dielectric material. The heater is thermally coupled to an underside of the metal plate while being electrically insulated from the metal plate. A first layer of adhesive material bonds the metal plate and the heater to the top surface of the temperature controlled base. This adhesive layer is mechanically flexible, and possesses physical properties designed to balance the thermal energy of the heaters and an external process to provide a desired temperature pattern on the surface of the apparatus. A second layer of adhesive material bonds the layer of dielectric material to a top surface of the metal plate. This second adhesive layer possesses physical properties designed to transfer the desired temperature pattern to the surface of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anthony J. Ricci, Keith Comendant, James Tappan
  • Publication number: 20200035455
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is attached to a top surface of a base plate using a bond layer. The ceramic layer has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic layer. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic layer at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic layer between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic layer. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the base plate to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Patent number: 10475623
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is attached to a top surface of a base plate using a bond layer. The ceramic layer has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic layer. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic layer at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic layer between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic layer. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the base plate to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Patent number: 10192767
    Abstract: A ceramic assembly is attached to a lower support structure having a bowl shape. The ceramic assembly has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic assembly. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic assembly at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic assembly between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic assembly. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the lower support structure to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Publication number: 20180358254
    Abstract: A ceramic assembly is attached to a lower support structure having a bowl shape. The ceramic assembly has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic assembly. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic assembly at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic assembly between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic assembly. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the lower support structure to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Patent number: 10079168
    Abstract: A ceramic assembly is attached to a lower support structure having a bowl shape. The ceramic assembly has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic assembly. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic assembly at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic assembly between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic assembly. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the lower support structure to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Patent number: 10014161
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is attached to a top surface of a base plate using a bond layer. The ceramic layer has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic layer. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic layer at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic layer between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic layer. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the base plate to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Publication number: 20180130689
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is attached to a top surface of a base plate using a bond layer. The ceramic layer has a top surface configured to support a substrate. A clamp electrode assembly is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic layer. The clamp electrode assembly serves to clamp the substrate to the top surface of the ceramic layer and functions as a primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic layer. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the base plate to the clamp electrode assembly at its respective location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Publication number: 20180130690
    Abstract: A ceramic assembly is attached to a lower support structure having a bowl shape. The ceramic assembly has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic assembly. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic assembly at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic assembly between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic assembly. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the lower support structure to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Publication number: 20170287680
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is attached to a top surface of a base plate using a bond layer. The ceramic layer has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic layer. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic layer at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic layer between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic layer. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the base plate to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Publication number: 20170263418
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is attached to a top surface of a base plate using a bond layer. The ceramic layer has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic layer. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic layer at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic layer between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic layer. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the base plate to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Patent number: 9673025
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is attached to a top surface of a base plate using a bond layer. The ceramic layer has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic layer. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic layer at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic layer between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic layer. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the base plate to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Publication number: 20170032935
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is attached to a top surface of a base plate using a bond layer. The ceramic layer has a top surface configured to support a substrate. At least one clamp electrode is positioned within an upper region of the ceramic layer. A primary radiofrequency (RF) power delivery electrode is positioned within the ceramic layer at a location vertically below the at least one clamp electrode such that a region of the ceramic layer between the primary RF power delivery electrode and the at least one clamp electrode is substantially free of other electrically conductive material. A plurality of RF power delivery connection modules is distributed in a substantially uniform manner about a perimeter of the ceramic layer. Each of the RF power delivery connection modules is configured to form an electrical connection from the base plate to the primary RF power delivery electrode at its respective location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Henry Povolny, Anthony J. Ricci
  • Publication number: 20160222049
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to aminoglycoside derivatives of Formula (I) as described herein. The present disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating bacterial infections by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony J. Ricci, Robert J. Greenhouse, Alan G. Cheng
  • Patent number: 9238670
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to aminoglycoside derivatives of Formula (I) as described herein. The present disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating bacterial infections by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Anthony J. Ricci, Robert J. Greenhouse, Alan G. Cheng