Patents by Inventor Ian Raphael

Ian Raphael 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: 5043589
    Abstract: An improved optical inspection apparatus, especially suited for inspecting semiconductor devices using a single camera. A highly polished mirrored stage is provided with a light source extending upwardly therethrough and providing a pedestal upon which the object to be inspected is centered. A plurality of stationary reflectors are disposed around the stage and function in concert with two separate movable reflectors to provide optical scanning over the appropriate surface portions of the device. A separate movable reflector system is used to maintain a constant focal path length between the device and the camera as the other movable reflectors scan the device, thus ensuring proper focus and measurement accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Trigon/Adcotech
    Inventors: Rodney Smedt, Ian Raphael