Patents by Inventor Christopher Sears

Christopher Sears 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: 20240096586
    Abstract: A multi-electron beam system that forms hundreds of beamlets can focus the beamlets, reduce Coulomb interaction effects, and improve resolutions of the beamlets. A Wien filter with electrostatic and magnetic deflection fields can separate the secondary electron beams from the 5 primary electron beams and can correct the astigmatism and source energy dispersion blurs for all the beamlets simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Xinrong JIANG, Christopher SEARS, Youfei JIANG, Sameet K. SHRIYAN, Jeong Ho LEE, Michael STEIGERWALD, Ralph NYFFENEGGER
  • Patent number: 11918623
    Abstract: A composition of tirzepatide, comprising an agent selected from NaCl and propylene glycol; and dibasic sodium phosphate is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Vincent John Corvari, Christopher Sears Minie, Dinesh Shyamdeo Mishra, Ken Kangyi Qian
  • Publication number: 20240046377
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for updating an agricultural prescription for a geographic region. An example computer-implemented method includes executing an agricultural prescription, via farming equipment, in a geographic region and receiving, during execution of the prescription, sensor data from the farming equipment and operating data representing local operating settings for the farming equipment. Task execution data for the agricultural prescription is generated based on the received sensor data and received operating data for the farming equipment, and compared to expected data for execution of the prescription by the farming equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick Lee Dumstorff, A. Corbett S. Kull, Christopher Sears Mikelson, Craig Eugene Rupp
  • Patent number: 11894214
    Abstract: Embodiments may include methods, systems, and apparatuses for correcting a response function of an electron beam tool. The correcting may include modulating an electron beam parameter having a frequency; emitting an electron beam based on the electron beam parameter towards a specimen, thereby scattering electrons, wherein the electron beam is described by a source wave function having a source phase and a landing angle; detecting a portion of the scattered electrons at an electron detector, thereby yielding electron data including an electron wave function having an electron phase and an electron landing angle; determining, using a processor, a phase delay between the source phase and the electron phase, thereby yielding a latency; and correcting, using the processor, the response function of the electron beam tool using the latency and a difference between the source wave function and the electron wave function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: KLA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Henning Stoschus, Stefan Eyring, Christopher Sears
  • Patent number: 11763400
    Abstract: A method begins by a computing device allocating a plurality of tasks of an agricultural prescription for a farming geographic area to a fleet of farming equipment. While executing tasks of the plurality of tasks, the method continues with at least some of the fleet of farming equipment collecting task execution data. Based on the task execution data, the method continues with the computing device updating at least one of the agricultural prescription, the plurality of tasks, and the allocation of at least one task of the plurality of tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Craig Eugene Rupp, A. Corbett S. Kull, Christopher Sears Mikelson, Patrick Lee Dumstorff
  • Publication number: 20230245933
    Abstract: The dual focused ion beam and scanning electron beam system includes an electron source that generates an electron beam and an ion source that generates an ion beam. The electron beam column directs an electron beam at a normal angle relative to a top surface of the stage. An ion beam column directs the ion beam at the stage. The ion beam is at an angle relative to the electron beam. A detector receives the electron beam reflected from the wafer on the stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Youfei JIANG, Michael STEIGERWALD, Christopher SEARS
  • Patent number: 11651934
    Abstract: An electron-beam device includes upper-column electron optics and lower-column electron optics. The upper-column electron optics include an aperture array to divide an electron beam into a plurality of electron beamlets. The upper-column electron optics also include a lens array with a plurality of lenses to adjust the focus of the plurality of electron beamlets. Respective lenses of the plurality of lenses are to adjust the focus of respective electron beamlets of the plurality of electron beamlets. The upper-column electron optics further include a first global lens to adjust the focus of the plurality of electron beamlets in a manner opposite to the lens array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: KLA Corporation
    Inventors: Xinrong Jiang, Sameet Shriyan, Luca Grella, Kevin Cummings, Christopher Sears
  • Publication number: 20230109032
    Abstract: An electron-beam device includes upper-column electron optics and lower-column electron optics. The upper-column electron optics include an aperture array to divide an electron beam into a plurality of electron beamlets. The upper-column electron optics also include a lens array with a plurality of lenses to adjust the focus of the plurality of electron beamlets. Respective lenses of the plurality of lenses are to adjust the focus of respective electron beamlets of the plurality of electron beamlets. The upper-column electron optics further include a first global lens to adjust the focus of the plurality of electron beamlets in a manner opposite to the lens array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Xinrong Jiang, Sameet Shriyan, Luca Grella, Kevin Cummings, Christopher Sears
  • Publication number: 20230045072
    Abstract: Embodiments may include methods, systems, and apparatuses for correcting a response function of an electron beam tool. The correcting may include modulating an electron beam parameter having a frequency; emitting an electron beam based on the electron beam parameter towards a specimen, thereby scattering electrons, wherein the electron beam is described by a source wave function having a source phase and a landing angle; detecting a portion of the scattered electrons at an electron detector, thereby yielding electron data including an electron wave function having an electron phase and an electron landing angle; determining, using a processor, a phase delay between the source phase and the electron phase, thereby yielding a latency; and correcting, using the processor, the response function of the electron beam tool using the latency and a difference between the source wave function and the electron wave function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Henning Stoschus, Stefan Eyring, Christopher Sears
  • Publication number: 20220395498
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmacological compounds including an effector moiety conjugated to a binding moiety that directs the effector moiety to a biological target of interest. Likewise, the present invention provides compositions, kits, and methods (e.g., therapeutic, diagnostic, and imaging) including the compounds. The compounds can be described as a protein interacting binding moiety-drug conjugate (SDC-TRAP) compounds, which include a protein interacting binding moiety and an effector moiety. For example, in certain embodiments directed to treating cancer, the SDC-TRAP can include an Hsp90 inhibitor conjugated to a cytotoxic agent as the effector moiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Leila Alland, Christopher Sears, Rajesh R. Shinde, Beata Sweryda-Krawiec, Tsun P. Au Yeung, Mark T. Bilodeau, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Eugene Zhorov, Richard Wooster
  • Patent number: 11508591
    Abstract: An electron source emits an electron beam. The electron beam is received by a beam limiting assembly. The beam limiting assembly has a first beam limiting aperture with a first diameter and a second beam limiting aperture with a second diameter larger than the first diameter. The first beam limiting aperture receives the electron beam. This beam limiting assembly reduces the influence of Coulomb interactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: KLA Corporation
    Inventors: Xinrong Jiang, Christopher Sears, Nikolai Chubun, Luca Grella
  • Patent number: 11508551
    Abstract: A detection and correction method for an electron beam system are provided. The method includes emitting an electron beam towards a specimen; modulating a beam current of the electron beam to obtain a beam signal. The method further includes detecting, using an electron detector, secondary and/or backscattered electrons emitted by the specimen to obtain electron data, wherein the electron data defines a detection signal. The method further includes determining, using a processor, a phase shift between the beam signal and the detection signal. The method further includes filtering, using the processor, the detection signal based on the phase shift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: KLA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Henning Stoschus, Stefan Eyring, Christopher Sears
  • Publication number: 20220273762
    Abstract: A composition of tirzepatide, comprising an agent selected from NaCl and propylene glycol; and dibasic sodium phosphate is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Vincent John CORVARI, Christopher Sears MINIE, Dinesh Shyamdeo MISHRA, Ken Kangyi QIAN
  • Publication number: 20220257766
    Abstract: Conjugates of an active agent such as DM1 attached to a targeting moiety, such as a somatostatin receptor binding moiety, via a linker, have been designed. Such conjugates can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent, improved biodistribution and penetration in tumor, and/or decreased toxicity. Methods of making the conjugates and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Eugene ZHOROV, Christopher SEARS, Jeffrey BLOSS, Richard WOOSTER, Kristina KRIKSCIUKAITE
  • Publication number: 20220254667
    Abstract: An electron source emits an electron beam. The electron beam is received by a beam limiting assembly. The beam limiting assembly has a first beam limiting aperture with a first diameter and a second beam limiting aperture with a second diameter larger than the first diameter. The first beam limiting aperture receives the electron beam. This beam limiting assembly reduces the influence of Coulomb interactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Xinrong Jiang, Christopher Sears, Nikolai Chubun, Luca Grella
  • Patent number: 11357820
    Abstract: A composition of tirzepatide, comprising an agent selected from NaCl and propylene glycol; and dibasic sodium phosphate is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Vincent John Corvari, Christopher Sears Minie, Dinesh Shyamdeo Mishra, Ken Kangyi Qian
  • Patent number: 11335608
    Abstract: An electron beam system for wafer inspection and review of 3D devices provides a depth of focus up to 20 microns. To inspect and review wafer surfaces or sub-micron-below surface defects with low landing energies in hundreds to thousands of electron Volts, a Wien-filter-free beam splitting optics with three magnetic deflectors can be used with an energy-boosting upper Wehnelt electrode to reduce spherical and chromatic aberration coefficients of the objective lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: KLA Corporation
    Inventors: Xinrong Jiang, Christopher Sears
  • Patent number: 11302511
    Abstract: Multi-beam e-beam columns and inspection systems that use such multi-beam e-beam columns are disclosed. A multi-beam e-beam column configured in accordance with the present disclosure may include an electron source and a multi-lens array configured to produce a plurality of beamlets utilizing electrons provided by the electron source. The multi-lens array may be further configured to shift a focus of at least one particular beamlet of the plurality of beamlets such that the focus of the at least one particular beamlet is different from a focus of at least one other beamlet of the plurality of beamlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: KLA Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Brodie, Rainer Knippelmeyer, Christopher Sears, John Rouse, Grace Hsiu-Ling Chen
  • Patent number: 11302510
    Abstract: Electron gun systems with a particular inner width dimension, sweep electrodes, or a combination of a particular inner width dimension and sweep electrodes are disclosed. The inner width dimension may be less than twice a value of a Larmor radius of secondary electrons in a channel downstream of a beam limiting aperture, and a Larmor time for the secondary electrons may be greater than 1 ns. The sweep electrode can generates an electric field in a drift region, which can increase kinetic energy of secondary electrons in the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: KLA-TENCOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher Sears, Luca Grella
  • Publication number: 20220108862
    Abstract: An electron source is disclosed. The electron source may include an electron emitter configured to generate one or more electron beams. The electron source may further include a magnetic suppressor electrode surrounding at least a portion of the electron emitter. The magnetic suppressor electrode may be formed from one or more magnetic materials. The magnetic suppressor may be configured to shield at least a portion of the electron emitter from an axial magnetic field. The electron source may further include an extractor electrode positioned adjacent to a tip of the electron emitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Nikolai Chubun, Xinrong Jiang, Youfei Jiang, Christopher Sears