Patents by Inventor Gary Lind

Gary Lind 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: 10603698
    Abstract: An airborne component extraction system includes a source of a positive pressure air stream and a source of a negative pressure air stream. The air streams are directed through conduits to a hood that distributes the positive pressure air stream into a work area, and that draws the negative pressure air stream from the work area to remove airborne components within the work area. Aspects of the hood offer greatly enhanced performance in creating a controlled region for component removal and for drawing and removing the components for the work area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Hammers, Adam Joseph Frank, William Maske, Bradley G. Carman, Daniel P. McDonald, Stanley Piotrowski, Gary Lind
  • Patent number: 10460977
    Abstract: A lift pin holder assembly includes a lift pin holder including a central bore defining a first groove arranged on a radially inner surface of the central bore. The lift pin holder is made of a non-metallic material. A lift pin includes a second groove arranged on a radially outer surface thereof. A spring is at least partially arranged in the first groove of the lift pin holder and the second groove of the lift pin to retain the lift pin in the lift pin holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew H. Breninger, Gary Lind
  • Patent number: 9964332
    Abstract: A vaporization system for liquid precursor includes a bubbler portion configured to store liquid precursor and to supply carrier gas into the liquid precursor to vaporize the liquid precursor to generate vaporized precursor. A baffle portion is arranged in fluid communication with the bubbler portion and includes N heated baffles, where N is an integer greater than or equal to one. The vaporized precursor generated by the bubbler portion passes through the N heated baffles before flowing to a substrate processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Gary Lind
  • Publication number: 20180090363
    Abstract: A lift pin holder assembly includes a lift pin holder including a central bore defining a first groove arranged on a radially inner surface of the central bore. The lift pin holder is made of a non-metallic material. A lift pin includes a second groove arranged on a radially outer surface thereof. A spring is at least partially arranged in the first groove of the lift pin holder and the second groove of the lift pin to retain the lift pin in the lift pin holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew H. Breninger, Gary Lind
  • Patent number: 9677265
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a curtain wall panel bracket leveling system that facilitates leveling a panel bracket mounted to a fixture (such as an embedment or an anchor array) cast in a concrete slab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Moeller, Stanislaw Piotrowski, James C. Fournier, Gary Lind, Frank Otte
  • Publication number: 20160340892
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a curtain wall panel bracket leveling system that facilitates leveling a panel bracket mounted to a fixture (such as an embedment or an anchor array) cast in a concrete slab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Larry Moeller, Stanislaw Piotrowski, James C. Fournier, Gary Lind, Frank Otte
  • Patent number: 9468958
    Abstract: A extraction system is designed for metal working and other applications. The system may comprise a cart-type base or may be incorporated into a fixed or semi-fixed installation. A blower delivers a positive pressure airflow to a hood that creates an air region by directing the air through an annular space between inner and outer shrouds, impacting the air against a single generally perpendicular flange. Return air from the operation may be mixed with fresh air, both of which may be filtered, to supply the positive pressure air. Both air streams to and from the hood may be adjusted to optimize operation. Adjustments may be made at the base unit or remotely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Brian J. Hammers, Adam Joseph Frank, William Maske, Bradley G. Carman, Daniel P. McDonald, Gary Lind
  • Patent number: 9410315
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a curtain wall panel bracket leveling system that facilitates leveling a panel bracket mounted to a fixture (such as an embedment or an anchor array) cast in a concrete slab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Moeller, Stanislaw Piotrowski, James C. Fournier, Gary Lind, Frank Otte
  • Publication number: 20150276264
    Abstract: A vaporization system for liquid precursor includes a bubbler portion configured to store liquid precursor and to supply carrier gas into the liquid precursor to vaporize the liquid precursor to generate vaporized precursor. A baffle portion is arranged in fluid communication with the bubbler portion and includes N heated baffles, where N is an integer greater than or equal to one. The vaporized precursor generated by the bubbler portion passes through the N heated baffles before flowing to a substrate processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Lind
  • Patent number: 9088085
    Abstract: Embodiments include a high temperature electrode connection assembly for a wafer-processing pedestal. The high temperature electrode connection assembly includes an electrode rod having a cup that mounts to a stud embedded in the pedestal and a plate adapter portion. The assembly also includes a floating plate having an outer surface and an aperture for receiving the electrode rod. The floating plate contacts an inner surface of the pedestal to resist lateral movement of the electrode rods. The assembly also includes an anti-rotation retainer ring that frictionally engages the electrode rod and an anti-rotation post extending from the outer surface of the floating plate. The anti-rotation post limits rotation of the electrode rod with respect to the floating plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Novellus Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Lind
  • Patent number: 9068347
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a curtain wall panel bracket leveling system that facilitates leveling a panel bracket mounted to a fixture (such as an embedment or an anchor array) cast in a concrete slab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Moeller, Stanislaw Piotrowski, James C. Fournier, Gary Lind, Frank Otte
  • Publication number: 20150176288
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a curtain wall panel bracket leveling system that facilitates leveling a panel bracket mounted to a fixture (such as an embedment or an anchor array) cast in a concrete slab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Larry Moeller, Stanislaw Piotrowski, James C. Fournier, Gary Lind, Frank Otte
  • Publication number: 20140209589
    Abstract: A component extraction system is designed to remove smoke and airborne components, such as particulate, from a metal working or other application. The system may be compatible with a cart-type base unit or may be incorporated into a fixed or semi-fixed installation that uses a nozzle disposed on a carriage to remove workspace air (e.g., containing smoke and airborne components) away from the metal working application. The carriage may travel along a guide rail disposed adjacent to the metal working application in order to place the nozzle near the source of the metal working components. Further, the carriage may include a positioning system, utilizing sensors, to automatically adjust the location of the nozzle proximate the airborne component source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works lnc.
    Inventors: Yury Shkolnikov, Stan Piotrowski, Zinovy Royzen, Daniel P. McDonald, Gary Lind
  • Patent number: 8753447
    Abstract: A heat shield employed in semiconductor processing apparatus comprises a high performance insulation that has low thermal conductivity, such as, below the thermal conductivity of still air over a wide range of temperatures utilized in operation of the apparatus. As an example, the thermal conductivity of the insulation may be in the range of about 0.004 W/m·h to about 0.4 W/m·h over a temperature range of about 0° C. to about 600° C. or more. The deployment of the high performance heat shield reduces the power consumption necessary for the heater by as much as 20% to reach a desired processing temperature as compared to a case of heater power consumption required to reach the same desired temperature without the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Novellus Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Lind, John Floyd Ostrowski
  • Publication number: 20140157699
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a curtain wall panel bracket leveling system that facilitates leveling a panel bracket mounted to a fixture (such as an embedment or an anchor array) cast in a concrete slab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Moeller, Stanislaw Piotrowski, James C. Fournier, Gary Lind, Frank Otte
  • Publication number: 20140087587
    Abstract: Embodiments include a high temperature electrode connection assembly for a wafer-processing pedestal. The high temperature electrode connection assembly includes an electrode rod having a cup that mounts to a stud embedded in the pedestal and a plate adapter portion. The assembly also includes a floating plate having an outer surface and an aperture for receiving the electrode rod. The floating plate contacts an inner surface of the pedestal to resist lateral movement of the electrode rods. The assembly also includes an anti-rotation retainer ring that frictionally engages the electrode rod and an anti-rotation post extending from the outer surface of the floating plate. The anti-rotation post limits rotation of the electrode rod with respect to the floating plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Novellus Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Lind
  • Publication number: 20130244558
    Abstract: A extraction system is designed for metal working and other applications. The system may comprise a cart-type base or may be incorporated into a fixed or semi-fixed installation. A blower delivers a positive pressure airflow to a hood that creates an air region by directing the air through an annular space between inner and outer shrouds, impacting the air against a single generally perpendicular flange. Return air from the operation may be mixed with fresh air, both of which may be filtered, to supply the positive pressure air. Both air streams to and from the hood may be adjusted to optimize operation. Adjustments may be made at the base unit or remotely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Hammers, Adam Joseph Frank, William Maske, Bradley G. Carman, Daniel P. McDonald, Gary Lind
  • Publication number: 20130244557
    Abstract: An airborne component extraction system includes a source of a positive pressure air stream and a source of a negative pressure air stream. The air streams are directed through conduits to a hood that distributes the positive pressure air stream into a work area, and that draws the negative pressure air stream from the work area to remove airborne components within the work area. Aspects of the hood offer greatly enhanced performance in creating a controlled region for component removal and for drawing and removing the components for the work area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: IIIinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Hammers, Adam Joseph Frank, William Maske, Bradley G. Carman, Daniel P. McDonald, Stanley Piotrowski, Gary Lind
  • Publication number: 20130067860
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a packaging system for compressible goods utilizing pre-punched alignment apertures on wicketed and/or chain-linked open bottom bags. The disclosure relates to a bag transport and indexing system through the form fill compress and seal system. The disclosure further relates to the use of sprocket pins spaced accordingly on either a horizontal linear or rotary machine so that the sprockets correspond to the pre-punched apertures on the wicketed and/or chain-linked open bottom bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Daniel MCDONALD, Donald Lee CREVIER, Lawrence SHARE, Stanley PIOTROWSKI, Benito GONZALEZ, Gary LIND
  • Publication number: 20130000848
    Abstract: A substrate processing system includes a pedestal including a substrate supporting surface having a diameter that is greater than a diameter of a substrate to be processed by the substrate processing system. A first surface extends a first distance above the substrate supporting surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the substrate supporting surface. The first distance is greater than or equal to one-half of a thickness of the substrate. A gap is defined between the first surface and an outer diameter of the substrate. A second surface extends a second distance from the first surface at an angle with respect to the first surface. The angle is greater than zero and less than ninety degrees. A third surface extends from the second surface and is substantially parallel to the substrate supporting surface. An etchant source directs etchant onto the substrate to etch the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Novellus Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Panya Wongsenakhum, Gary Lind, Prashanth Kothnur