Patents by Inventor Derek G. Aqui
Derek G. Aqui 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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Publication number: 20240136591Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of battery stacker machines, including z-fold stacker machines, configured to provide a rolling transfer of a battery layer so as to reduce scrubbing. In some embodiments, the layer is flexed onto an arcuate surface using a vacuum or other force. The arcuate surface is then rotated to release the layer at a desired transfer location. For instance, the desired transfer location may be on top of a stack or onto another arcuate gripper surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Derek Graham AQUI, Christopher E. BARNS, Scott G. BEARD, Joseba BRIT ELOLA, Brady L. BYERS, Gautam DHAR, Michael E. MYERS, William L. SCHULDT, Karl WEIBEZAHN, Alan J. SWAN
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Patent number: 8545660Abstract: A bonding apparatus and method holds first and second bodies peripherally, one above the other, on respective shelves. A lower heat-transfer body is configured to lift the first body from below and press the first and second bodies against an upper heat-transfer body to enable bonding between the first and second bodies.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: GTAT CorporationInventors: Steven M. Zuniga, Robert D. Tolles, Derek G. Aqui, Andrew J. Nagengast, Anthony J. Senn, Keenan Leon Guerrero
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Patent number: 8360409Abstract: A system for simultaneously treating multiple workpieces is configured with sites, configured to hold respective workpieces, affixed on a rotatable base. Each site has a shelf accommodating an interior space and may be positioned by base rotation in alignment with a station of fixed location. Each station is equipped with an active component. The active components are movable simultaneously within respective stations into the respective interior spaces of respective aligned sites.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: GTAT CorporationInventors: Steven M. Zuniga, Derek G. Aqui, Andrew J. Nagengast, Keenan Leon Guerrero, Harish K. Bolla, Aditya Agarwal
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Patent number: 8334191Abstract: A system for treating distinct batches of workpieces to serial procedures comprises first and second multi-site structures. In each multi-site structure the sites are rotatable for alignment in turn with loading and unloading stations together constituting treatment or process stations. Workpieces of a batch are loaded onto all of the treatment sites and then simultaneously and identically treated by operation of treatment stations with which the process sites are aligned. After treatment in the first structure, workpieces of a batch are transferred from the unloading stations of the first structure to the loading stations of the second structure for further processing.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Twin Creeks Technology, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Zuniga, Derek G. Aqui, Andrew J. Nagengast, Kirk G. Liebscher, John M. Alexander, Keenan Leon Guerrero
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Patent number: 8207047Abstract: A system for simultaneously treating multiple workpieces is configured with treatment sites, configured to hold respective workpieces, fixed on a rotatable base. Treatment stations are equipped with respective active components operable simultaneously to treat respective workpieces identically on respective aligned treatment sites. For loading and unloading the treatment sites are rotated through distinct loading and unloading stations of the treatment stations which allow loading of a second batch while a first batch is being unloaded.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Zuniga, Derek G. Aqui, Andrew J. Nagengast, Keenan Leon Guerrero, Harish K. Bolla, Aditya Agarwal
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Patent number: 8151852Abstract: A bonding apparatus and method holds first and second bodies peripherally, one above the other, on respective shelves. A lower heat-transfer body is configured to lift the first body from below and press the first and second bodies against an upper heat-transfer body to enable bonding between the first and second bodies.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Zuniga, Robert D. Tolles, Derek G. Aqui, Andrew J. Nagengast, Anthony J. Senn, Keenan Leon Guerrero
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Publication number: 20110143520Abstract: A system for treating distinct batches of workpieces to serial procedures comprises first and second multi-site structures. In each multi-site structure the sites are rotatable for alignment in turn with loading and unloading stations together constituting treatment or process stations. Workpieces of a batch are loaded onto all of the treatment sites and then simultaneously and identically treated by operation of treatment stations with which the process sites are aligned. After treatment in the first structure, workpieces of a batch are transferred from the unloading stations of the first structure to the loading stations of the second structure for further processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: TWIN CREEKS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Steven M. Zuniga, Derek G. Aqui, Andrew J. Nagengast, Kirk G. Liebscher, John M. Alexander, Keenan Leon Guerrero
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Publication number: 20110140334Abstract: A system for simultaneously treating multiple workpieces is configured with sites, configured to hold respective workpieces, affixed on a rotatable base. Each site has a shelf accommodating an interior space and may be positioned by base rotation in alignment with a station of fixed location. Each station is equipped with an active component. The active components are movable simultaneously within respective stations into the respective interior spaces of respective aligned sites.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: TWIN CREEKS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Steven M. Zuniga, Derek G. Aqui, Andrew J. Nagengast, Keenan Leon Guerrero, Harish K. Bolla, Aditya Agarwal
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Publication number: 20110143521Abstract: A system for simultaneously treating multiple workpieces is configured with treatment sites, configured to hold respective workpieces, fixed on a rotatable base. Treatment stations are equipped with respective active components operable simultaneously to treat respective workpieces identically on respective aligned treatment sites. For loading and unloading the treatment sites are rotated through distinct loading and unloading stations of the treatment stations which allow loading of a second batch while a first batch is being unloaded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: TWIN CREEKS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Steven M. Zuniga, Derek G. Aqui, Andrew J. Nagengast, Keenan Leon Guerrero, Harish K. Bolla, Aditya Agarwal
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Publication number: 20100330776Abstract: A bonding apparatus and method holds first and second bodies peripherally, one above the other, on respective shelves. A lower heat-transfer body is configured to lift the first body from below and press the first and second bodies against an upper heat-transfer body to enable bonding between the first and second bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Steven M. Zuniga, Robert D. Tolles, Derek G. Aqui, Andrew J. Nagengast, Anthony J. Senn, Keenan Leon Guerrero
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Patent number: 5606418Abstract: A structure and a method provide a quasi bright field particle sensor, using a laser beam of predetermined polarization. A phase shift caused by a particle passing through a laser beam is utilized to detect the presence of a particle. In one embodiment, the laser beam is split into two components of laser beams of orthogonal polarization separated by a predetermined distance, so as to allow detection of both spherical and non-spherical particles. In another embodiment, where only non-spherical particles are detected, a single laser beam is used.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: High Yield Technology, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Borden, Derek G. Aqui
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Patent number: 5534706Abstract: A method for accomplishing particle monitoring above the throttle valve of a turbo pump provides a particle sensor which is built into the throttle valve in such a way that it is insensitive to local plasma glows. Furthermore, the particle sensor is placed such that a particle monitoring laser beam of the particle sensor is offset from the centerline of the pipe, so as to maximize exposure to process gas flow which is diverted to the periphery of the pipe by the position of a butterfly valve plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: High Yield Technology, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Borden, Derek G. Aqui, Matt A. Evanko
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Patent number: 5436465Abstract: An apparatus and a method provide a modular design for a particle monitor of external design used in a vacuum process equipment. In one embodiment, the key elements, i.e. laser assembly, the detection module, the beam stop and a darkened surface opposite the detection module, can be independently mounted on a pump line. The particle monitors of the present invention can be mounted on both straight sections and bends of the pump line. Each key element can be accessed independently of other key elements for repair and service.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1993Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Assignee: High Yield Technology, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Borden, Hung H. Quach, Derek G. Aqui
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Patent number: 5347138Abstract: A structure and a method use a non-invasive particle monitor to detect particles in a process chamber for a "down sputtering" metal deposition process. In one embodiment, only non-spherical particles are detected using a single laser beam of a predetermined polarization is used, and the phase shift in the polarization due to the passing of a particle through the laser beam is measured. In another embodiment, two closely spaced orthogonally polarized laser beams are used, and the differential intensity of the laser beams is measured when a particle passes through one of the laser beams. In another embodiment, shield tubes for housing optical components are used to prevent coating of the optical components and to prevent deposition to take place outside the shielded area. Internal electric and magnetic fields are used to drive particles through the laser beams for particle detection.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1993Date of Patent: September 13, 1994Assignee: High Yield TechnologyInventors: Derek G. Aqui, Peter G. Borden