Patents by Inventor Fred Clayton

Fred Clayton 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).

  • Patent number: 6334929
    Abstract: A process for improving uniformity across the surface of a substrate during a plasma process such as plasma etching. A conductive plane is formed at the back surface of the substrate. A plasma process is then performed to the front surface of the substrate. The conductive plane may then be removed upon completion of the plasma process and before final processing steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly W. Kyler, Fred Clayton, James H. Williams, Jaeshin Cho, Craig L. Jasper
  • Patent number: D292753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Inventors: Fred A. Clayton, John Arma, Jr.