Patents by Inventor Duncan Thomas Bee

Duncan Thomas Bee 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: 20100294746
    Abstract: Laser scribing can be performed on a workpiece such as a substrate with layers formed thereon for use in a solar cell without need to move the workpiece during the scribing process. A series of lasers can be used to concurrently remove material from multiple positions on the workpiece. These laser outputs are directed to the workpiece using an optical system partially attached to a gantry. The gantry can be moved longitudinally and the portion of the optical system attached to the gantry can be moved laterally so that the combined outputs of all lasers can be directed to substantially any position on the workpiece without moving the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bann, Clive Alexander, Duncan Thomas Bee, Graeme Elliner, Neil Sykes, Nicolas Mantel, Philipp Grunewald