Patents by Inventor Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen
Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen 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).
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Patent number: 11908591Abstract: A combined enrichment and radioisotope production apparatus comprising an electron source arranged to provide an electron beam, the electron source comprising an electron injector and an accelerator, an undulator configured to generate a radiation beam using the electron beam, a molecular stream generator configured to provide a stream of molecules which is intersected by the radiation beam, a receptacle configured to receive molecules or ions selectively received from the stream of molecules, and a target support structure configured to hold a target upon which the electron beam is incident in use.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Pieter Willem Herman De Jager, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen
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Publication number: 20210375498Abstract: A radioisotope production apparatus comprising an electron source arranged to provide an electron beam. The electron source comprises an electron injector and an electron accelerator. The radioisotope production apparatus further comprises a target support structure configured to hold a target and a beam splitter arranged to direct the a first portion of the electron beam along a first path towards a first side of the target and to direct a second portion of the electron beam along a second path towards a second side of the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Pieter Willem Herman DE JAGER, Sipke Jacob BIJLSMA, Olav Waldemar Vladimir FRIJNS, Andrey Alexandrovich NIKIPELOV, Nicolaas TEN KATE, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria DERKSEN, Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus VERSPAY, Robert Gabriël Maria LANSBERGEN, Aukje Arianne Annette KASTELIJN
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Patent number: 11170907Abstract: A radioisotope production apparatus (RI) comprising an electron source arranged to provide an electron beam (E). The electron source comprises an electron injector (10) and an electron accelerator (20). The radioisotope production apparatus (RI) further comprises a target support structure configured to hold a target (30) and a beam splitter (40) arranged to direct the a first portion of the electron beam along a first path towards a first side of the target (30) and to direct a second portion of the electron beam along a second path towards a second side of the target (30).Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Pieter Willem Herman De Jager, Sipke Jacob Bijlsma, Olav Waldemar Vladimir Frijns, Andrey Alexandrovich Nikipelov, Nicolaas Ten Kate, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen, Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus Verspay, Robert Gabriël Maria Lansbergen, Aukje Arianne Annette Kastelijn
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Publication number: 20210343443Abstract: A combined enrichment and radioisotope production apparatus comprising an electron source arranged to provide an electron beam, the electron source comprising an electron injector and an accelerator, an undulator configured to generate a radiation beam using the electron beam, a molecular stream generator configured to provide a stream of molecules which is intersected by the radiation beam, a receptacle configured to receive molecules or ions selectively received from the stream of molecules, and a target support structure configured to hold a target upon which the electron beam is incident in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Pieter Willem Herman DE JAGER, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria DERKSEN
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Patent number: 10962891Abstract: A lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which a space between the projection system and the substrate is filled with a liquid. An edge seal member at least partly surrounds the substrate or other object on a substrate table to prevent liquid loss when edge portions of the substrate or other object are, for example, imaged or illuminated. A lithographic projection apparatus includes a support structure configured to hold a patterning device, the patterning device configured to pattern a beam of radiation according to a desired pattern; a substrate table configured to hold a substrate; a projection system configured to project the patterned beam onto a target portion of the substrate; a liquid supply system configured to provide liquid to a space between the projection system and the substrate; and a shutter configured to isolate the space from the substrate or a space to be occupied by a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Joeri Lof, Erik Theodorus Maria Bijlaart, Hans Butler, Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders, Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam, Aleksey Yurievich Kolesnychenko, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Hendricus Johannes Maria Meijer, Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens, Roelof Aeilko Siebrand Ritsema, Frank Van Schaik, Timotheus Franciscus Sengers, Klaus Simon, Joannes Theodoor De Smit, Alexander Straaijer, Bob Streefkerk, Helmar Van Santen, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen, Hans Jansen, Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus Verspay
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Publication number: 20200225590Abstract: A lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which a space between the projection system and the substrate is filled with a liquid. An edge seal member at least partly surrounds the substrate or other object on a substrate table to prevent liquid loss when edge portions of the substrate or other object are, for example, imaged or illuminated. A lithographic projection apparatus includes a support structure configured to hold a patterning device, the patterning device configured to pattern a beam of radiation according to a desired pattern; a substrate table configured to hold a substrate; a projection system configured to project the patterned beam onto a target portion of the substrate; a liquid supply system configured to provide liquid to a space between the projection system and the substrate; and a shutter configured to isolate the space from the substrate or a space to be occupied by a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Joeri LOF, Erik Theodorus Maria BIJLAART, Hans BUTLER, Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus DONDERS, Christiaan Alexander HOOGENDAM, Aleksey Yurievich KOLESNYCHENKO, Erik Roelof LOOPSTRA, Hendricus Johannes Maria MEIJER, Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria MERTENS, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus MULKENS, Roelof Aeilko Siebrand RITSEMA, Frank VAN SCHAIK, Timotheus Franciscus SENGERS, Klaus SIMON, Joannes Theodoor DE SMIT, Alexander STRAAIJER, Bob STREEFKERK, Helmar VAN SANTEN, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria DERKSEN, Hans JANSEN, Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus VERSPAY
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Patent number: 10656538Abstract: An immersion lithography apparatus comprises a temperature controller configured to adjust a temperature of a projection system, a substrate and a liquid towards a common target temperature. Controlling the temperature of these elements and reducing temperature gradients may improve imaging consistency and general lithographic performance. Measures to control the temperature may include controlling the immersion liquid flow rate and liquid temperature, for example, via a feedback circuit.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Bob Streefkerk, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen, Joeri Lof, Klaus Simon, Alexander Straaijer
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Patent number: 10620545Abstract: In a lithographic projection apparatus, a structure surrounds a space between the projection system and a substrate table of the lithographic projection apparatus. A gas seal is formed between said structure and the surface of said substrate to contain liquid in the space.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Joeri Lof, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen, Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam, Aleksey Kolesnychenko, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Theodorus Marinus Modderman, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens, Roelof Aeilko Siebrand Ritsema, Klaus Simon, Joannes Theodoor De Smit, Alexander Straaijer, Bob Streefkerk, Helmar Van Santen
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Patent number: 10503084Abstract: A lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which a space between the projection system and the substrate is filled with a liquid. An edge seal member at least partly surrounds the substrate or other object on a substrate table to prevent liquid loss when edge portions of the substrate or other object are, for example, imaged or illuminated. A lithographic projection apparatus includes a support structure configured to hold a patterning device, the patterning device configured to pattern a beam of radiation according to a desired pattern; a substrate table configured to hold a substrate; a projection system configured to project the patterned beam onto a target portion of the substrate; a liquid supply system configured to provide liquid to a space between the projection system and the substrate; and a shutter configured to isolate the space from the substrate or a space to be occupied by a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Joeri Lof, Erik Theodorus Maria Bijlaart, Hans Butler, Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders, Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam, Aleksey Yurievich Kolesnychenko, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Hendricus Johannes Maria Meijer, Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens, Roelof Aeilko Siebrand Ritsema, Frank Van Schaik, Timotheus Franciscus Sengers, Klaus Simon, Joannes Theodoor De Smit, Alexander Straaijer, Bob Streefkerk, Helmar Van Santen, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen, Hans Jansen, Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus Verspay
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Patent number: 10466595Abstract: In a lithographic apparatus, a localized area of the substrate surface under a projection system is immersed in liquid. The height of a liquid supply system above the surface of the substrate can be varied using actuators. A control system uses feedforward or feedback control with input of the surface height of the substrate to maintain the liquid supply system at a predetermined height above the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Bob Streefkerk, Johannes Jacobus Matheus Baselmans, Henrikus Herman Marie Cox, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen, Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders, Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam, Joeri Lof, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens, Frits Van Der Meulen, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens, Gerardus Petrus Matthijs Van Nunen, Klaus Simon, Bernardus Antonius Slaghekke, Alexander Straaijer, Jan-Gerard Cornelis Van Der Toorn, Martijn Houkes
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Publication number: 20190302631Abstract: A lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which a space between the projection system and the substrate is filled with a liquid. An edge seal member at least partly surrounds the substrate or other object on a substrate table to prevent liquid loss when edge portions of the substrate or other object are, for example, imaged or illuminated. A lithographic projection apparatus includes a support structure configured to hold a patterning device, the patterning device configured to pattern a beam of radiation according to a desired pattern; a substrate table configured to hold a substrate; a projection system configured to project the patterned beam onto a target portion of the substrate; a liquid supply system configured to provide liquid to a space between the projection system and the substrate; and a shutter configured to isolate the space from the substrate or a space to be occupied by a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Joeri LOF, Erik Theodorus Maria BIJLAART, Hans BUTLER, Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus DONDERS, Christiaan Alexander HOOGENDAM, Aleksey Yurievich KOLESNYCHENKO, Erik Roelof LOOPSTRA, Hendricus Johannes Maria MEIJER, Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria MERTENS, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus MULKENS, Roelof Aeilko Siebrand RITSEMA, Frank VAN SCHAIK, Timotheus Franciscus SENGERS, Klaus SIMON, Joannes Theodoor DE SMIT, Alexander STRAAIJER, Bob STREEFKERK, Helmar VAN SANTEN, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria DERKSEN, Hans JANSEN, Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus VERSPAY
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Publication number: 20190265596Abstract: In a lithographic projection apparatus, a structure surrounds a space between the projection system and a substrate table of the lithographic projection apparatus. A gas seal is formed between said structure and the surface of said substrate to contain liquid in the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Joeri LOF, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria DERKSEN, Christiaan Alexander HOOGENDAM, Aleksey KOLESNYCHENKO, Erik Roelof LOOPSTRA, Theodorus Marinus MODDERMAN, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus MULKENS, Roelof Aeilko Siebrand RITSEMA, Klaus SIMON, Joannes Theodoor DE SMIT, Alexander STRAAIJER, Bob STREEFKERK, Helmar VAN SANTEN
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Patent number: 10222706Abstract: In a lithographic projection apparatus, a structure surrounds a space between the projection system and a substrate table of the lithographic projection apparatus. A gas seal is formed between said structure and the surface of said substrate to contain liquid in the space.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Joeri Lof, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen, Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam, Aleksey Kolesnychenko, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Theodorus Marinus Modderman, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens, Roelof Aeilko Siebrand Ritsema, Klaus Simon, Joannes Theodoor De Smit, Alexander Straaijer, Bob Streefkerk, Helmar Van Santen
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Publication number: 20190066859Abstract: A radioisotope production apparatus (RI) comprising an electron source arranged to provide an electron beam (E). The electron source comprises an electron injector (10) and an electron accelerator (20). The radioisotope production apparatus (RI) further comprises a target support structure configured to hold a target (30) and a beam splitter (40) arranged to direct the a first portion of the electron beam along a first path towards a first side of the target (30) and to direct a second portion of the electron beam along a second path towards a second side of the target (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Pieter Willem Herman DE JAGER, Sipke Jacob BIJLSMA, Olav Waldemar Vladimir FRIJNS, Andrey Alexandrovich NIKIPELOV, Nicolaas TEN KATE, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria DERKSEN, Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus VERSPAY, Robert Gabriël Maria LANSBERGEN, Aukje KASTELIJN
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Patent number: 10151989Abstract: An immersion lithography apparatus comprises a temperature controller configured to adjust a temperature of a projection system, a substrate and a liquid towards a common target temperature. Controlling the temperature of these elements and reducing temperature gradients may improve imaging consistency and general lithographic performance. Measures to control the temperature may include controlling the immersion liquid flow rate and liquid temperature, for example, via a feedback circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Bob Streefkerk, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen, Joeri Lof, Klaus Simon, Alexander Straaijer
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Publication number: 20180129143Abstract: A lithographic projection apparatus includes a support structure configured to hold a patterning device, the patterning device configured to pattern a beam of radiation according to a desired pattern; a substrate table configured to hold a substrate; a projection system configured to project the patterned beam onto a target portion of the substrate; a liquid supply system configured to provide liquid to a space between the projection system and the substrate; and a shutter configured to isolate the space from the substrate or a space to be occupied by a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Christiaan Alexander HOOGENDAM, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria DERKSEN, Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus DONDERS, Joeri LOF, Erik Roelof LOOPSTRA, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus MULKENS, Hans JANSEN, Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus VERSPAY, Alexander STRAAIJER, Bob STREEFKERK
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Publication number: 20180046089Abstract: In a lithographic apparatus, a localized area of the substrate surface under a projection system is immersed in liquid. The height of a liquid supply system above the surface of the substrate can be varied using actuators. A control system uses feedforward or feedback control with input of the surface height of the substrate to maintain the liquid supply system at a predetermined height above the surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Bob STREEFKERK, Johannes Jacobus Matheus BASELMANS, Henrikus Herman Marie COX, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria DERKSEN, Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus DONDERS, Christiaan Alexander HOOGENDAM, Joeri LOF, Erik Roelof LOOPSTRA, Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria MERTENS, Frits VAN DER MEDLEN, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus MULKENS, Gerardus Petrus Matthijs VAN NUNEN, Klaus SIMON, Bernardus Antonius SLAGHEKKE, Alexander STRAAIJER, Jan-Gerard Cornelis VAN DER TOORN, Martijn HOUKES
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Patent number: 9885965Abstract: A lithographic projection apparatus includes a support structure configured to hold a patterning device, the patterning device configured to pattern a beam of radiation according to a desired pattern; a substrate table configured to hold a substrate; a projection system configured to project the patterned beam onto a target portion of the substrate; a liquid supply system configured to provide liquid to a space between the projection system and the substrate; and a shutter configured to isolate the space from the substrate or a space to be occupied by a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen, Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders, Joeri Lof, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens, Hans Jansen, Jacobus Johannus Leonardus Hendricus Verspay, Alexander Straaijer, Bob Streefkerk
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Publication number: 20170329240Abstract: An immersion lithography apparatus comprises a temperature controller configured to adjust a temperature of a projection system, a substrate and a liquid towards a common target temperature. Controlling the temperature of these elements and reducing temperature gradients may improve imaging consistency and general lithographic performance. Measures to control the temperature may include controlling the immersion liquid flow rate and liquid temperature, for example, via a feedback circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Bob STREEFKERK, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria DERKSEN, Joeri LOF, Klaus SIMON, Alexander STRAAIJER
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Patent number: 9798246Abstract: In a lithographic apparatus, a localized area of the substrate surface under a projection system is immersed in liquid. The height of a liquid supply system above the surface of the substrate can be varied using actuators. A control system uses feedforward or feedback control with input of the surface height of the substrate to maintain the liquid supply system at a predetermined height above the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Bob Streefkerk, Johannes Jacobus Matheus Baselmans, Henrikus Herman Marie Cox, Antonius Theodorus Anna Maria Derksen, Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders, Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam, Joeri Lof, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Jeroen Johannes Sophia Maria Mertens, Frits Van Der Meulen, Johannes Catharinus Hubertus Mulkens, Gerardus Petrus Matthijs Van Nunen, Klaus Simon, Bernardus Antonius Slaghekke, Alexander Straaijer, Jan-Gerard Cornelis Van Der Toorn, Martijn Houkes