Patents by Inventor Chris L. Rumer

Chris L. Rumer 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).

  • Silicon wafer with soluble protective coating
    Patent number: 6974726
    Abstract: A silicon wafer has a plurality of integrated circuits terminated on a surface of the silicon wafer. The silicon wafer has a soluble protective coat on the surface of the silicon wafer. The coated silicon wafer may be processed by laser scribing. A solvent wash may be used to remove the soluble protective coat and debris from laser scribing. The coated silicon wafer may be saw cut after laser scribing. A flow of solvent may be provided during the saw cutting. The flow of solvent may be sufficient to remove at least a substantial portion of the soluble protective coat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ashay A. Dani, Gudbjorg H. Oskarsdottir, Chris Matayabas, Jr., Sujit Sharan, Chris L. Rumer, Beverly J. Canham