Patents by Inventor Dennis P. Poole

Dennis P. Poole 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).

  • Device for handling flat panels in a vacuum
    Patent number: 6779962
    Abstract: A linear motion assembly is provided as part of a robot for processing substrates in a vacuum. An effector assembly is mounted for linear movement on linear bearings. The end effectors are driven by cables which in turn are driven by a drive which is positioned in an adjacent pressure vessel maintained at atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Brooks Automation, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis P. Poole
  • Device for handling flat panels in a vacuum
    Publication number: 20030180126
    Abstract: A linear motion assembly is provided as part of a robot for processing substrates in a vacuum. An effector assembly is mounted for linear movement on linear bearings. The end effectors are driven by cables which in turn are driven by a drive which is positioned in an adjacent pressure vessel maintained at atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis P. Poole