Patents by Inventor James D. Getty
James D. Getty 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: 20100140223Abstract: A plasma treatment system for treating a workpiece with a downstream-type plasma. The processing chamber of the plasma treatment system includes a chamber lid having a plasma cavity disposed generally between a powered electrode and a grounded plate, a processing space separated from the plasma cavity by the grounded plate, and a substrate support in the processing space for holding the workpiece. A direct plasma is generated in the plasma cavity. The grounded plate is adapted with openings that remove electrons and ions from the plasma admitted from the plasma cavity into the processing space to provide a downstream-type plasma of free radicals. The openings may also eliminate line-of-sight paths for light between the plasma cavity and processing space. In another aspect, the volume of the processing chamber may be adjusted by removing or inserting at least one removable sidewall section from the chamber lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATIONInventors: James Scott Tyler, James D. Getty, Thomas V. Bolden, II, Robert Sergei Condrashoff
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Publication number: 20100075505Abstract: Apparatus and methods for shielding a feature projecting from a first area on a substrate to a plasma while simultaneously removing extraneous material from a different area on the substrate with the plasma. The apparatus includes at least one concavity positioned and dimensioned to receive the feature such that the feature is shielded from the plasma. The apparatus further includes a window through which the plasma removes the extraneous material. The method generally includes removing the extraneous material while shielding the feature against plasma exposure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATIONInventors: Robert S. Condrashoff, James D. Getty, James S. Tyler
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Patent number: 7635418Abstract: Apparatus and methods for shielding a feature projecting from a first area on a substrate to a plasma while simultaneously removing extraneous material from a different area on the substrate with the plasma. The apparatus includes at least one concavity positioned and dimensioned to receive the feature such that the feature is shielded from the plasma. The apparatus further includes a window through which the plasma removes the extraneous material. The method generally includes removing the extraneous material while shielding the feature against plasma exposure.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Robert S. Condrashoff, James D. Getty, James S. Tyler
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Publication number: 20090288773Abstract: Apparatus for treating products with plasma generated from a source gas. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a plurality of juxtaposed electrodes arranged in adjacent pairs inside the vacuum chamber, and a plasma excitation source electrically coupled with the electrodes. The apparatus may include conductive members extending into the interior of each electrode to establish a respective electrical connection with the plasma excitation source. The apparatus may include a gas distribution manifold and multiple gas delivery tubes coupled with the gas distribution manifold. Each gas delivery tube has an injection port configured to inject the source gas between each adjacent pair of electrodes. The apparatus may further include flow restricting members that operate to partially obstruct a peripheral gap between each adjacent pair of electrodes, which restricts the escape of the source gas from the process chamber between each adjacent pair of electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas V. Bolden, II, Louis Fierro, James D. Getty
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Publication number: 20080296261Abstract: Apparatus and methods for improving treatment uniformity in a plasma process. The sacrificial body, which is extends about an outer peripheral edge of the workpiece during plasma processing, is composed of a plasma-removable material. The sacrificial body may include multiple sections that are arranged to define a circular geometrical shape. The sacrificial body functions to increase the effective outer diameter of the workpiece, which operates to alleviate detrimental edge effects intrinsic to plasma processing by effectively reducing the etch rate near the outer peripheral edge of the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATIONInventors: Jiangang Zhao, James D. Getty
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Patent number: 7138096Abstract: An apparatus is provided for treating pollutants in a gaseous stream. The apparatus comprises tubular inlets for mixing a gas stream with other oxidative and inert gases for mixture and flame production within a reaction chamber. The reaction chamber is heated by heating elements and has an interior wall with orifices through which heated air enters into the central reaction chamber. The oxidized gases are treated also for particles removal by flowing through a packed bed. The packed bed is cooled and its upper portion with air inlets to enhance condensation and particle growth in the bed. The treated gas stream is also scrubbed in a continuous regenerative scrubber comprising at least two vertically separated beds in which one bed can be regenerated while the other is operative so that the flow may be continuously passed through the bed.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Moore, James D. Getty, Ravil Safiullin
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Patent number: 7013834Abstract: A plasma treatment system for treating a workpiece with a downstream-type plasma. The processing chamber of the plasma treatment system includes a chamber lid having a plasma cavity disposed generally between a powered electrode and a grounded plate, a processing space separated from the plasma cavity by the grounded plate, and a substrate support in the processing space for holding the workpiece. A direct plasma is generated in the plasma cavity. The grounded plate is adapted with openings that remove electrons and ions from the plasma admitted from the plasma cavity into the processing space to provide a downstream-type plasma of free radicals. The openings may also eliminate line-of-sight paths for light between the plasma cavity and processing space. In another aspect, the volume of the processing chamber may be adjusted by removing or inserting at least one removable sidewall section from the chamber lid.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: James Scott Tyler, James D. Getty, Thomas V. Bolden, II, Robert Sergei Condrashoff
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Patent number: 6852169Abstract: Plasma processing system and methods for stripping the buffer and, optionally, removing the cladding from an optical fiber. The plasma processing system includes a holder capable of holding one or more optical fibers such that a mid-span portion of each optical fiber is exposed to a plasma generated within a processing chamber of the system and the ends of each optical fiber are unaffected by the plasma treatment. Tapered transition zones are created between the plasma-treated portion of the optical fiber and the shielded ends. Treatment may be accomplished using a plasma containing atomic and molecular radicals and ions of fluorine and oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: James P. Fazio, James D. Getty, Leslie D. Wood
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Publication number: 20030196760Abstract: A plasma treatment system for treating a workpiece with a downstream-type plasma. The processing chamber of the plasma treatment system includes a chamber lid having a plasma cavity disposed generally between a powered electrode and a grounded plate, a processing space separated from the plasma cavity by the grounded plate, and a substrate support in the processing space for holding the workpiece. A direct plasma is generated in the plasma cavity. The grounded plate is adapted with openings that remove electrons and ions from the plasma admitted from the plasma cavity into the processing space to provide a downstream-type plasma of free radicals. The openings may also eliminate line-of-sight paths for light between the plasma cavity and processing space. In another aspect, the volume of the processing chamber may be adjusted by removing or inserting at least one removable sidewall section from the chamber lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Nordson CorporationInventors: James Scott Tyler, James D. Getty, Thomas V. Bolden, Robert Sergei Condrashoff
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Patent number: 6635228Abstract: A falling film plasma reactor (FFPR) provides a number of benefits for the treatment of process gases. The falling film plasma reactor uses high voltage alternating current or pulsed direct current which is applied to radially separated electrodes to thereby create a dielectric breakdown of the process gas that is flowing within the large radial gap between the two electrodes. Typical plasma reactors often utilize fixed dielectric construction which can result in potential failure of the device by arcing between the electrodes as portions of the dielectric fail. Such failures are prevented by using a dielectric liquid that constantly flows over the electrodes, or over a fixed dielectric barrier over the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Inventors: Robert R. Moore, James D. Getty
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Publication number: 20020170877Abstract: Plasma processing system and methods for stripping the buffer and, optionally, removing the cladding from an optical fiber. The plasma processing system includes a holder capable of holding one or more optical fibers such that a mid-span portion of each optical fiber is exposed to a plasma generated within a processing chamber of the system and the ends of each optical fiber are unaffected by the plasma treatment. Tapered transition zones are created between the plasma-treated portion of the optical fiber and the shielded ends. Treatment may be accomplished using a plasma containing atomic and molecular radicals and ions of fluorine and oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: Nordson CorporationInventors: James P. Fazio, James D. Getty, Leslie D. Wood
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Patent number: 6464944Abstract: An apparatus is provided for treating pollutants in a gaseous stream. The apparatus comprises tubular inlets for mixing a gas stream with other oxidative and inert gases for mixture and flame production within a reaction chamber. The reaction chamber is heated by heating elements and has an interior wall with orifices through which heated air enters into the central reaction chamber. The oxidized gases are treated also for particles removal by flowing through a packed bed. The packed bed is cooled and its upper portion with air inlets to enhance condensation and particle growth in the bed. The treated gas stream is also scrubbed in a continuous regenerative scrubber comprising at least two vertically separated beds in which one bed can be regenerated while the other is operative so that the flow may be continuously passed through the bed.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1999Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Moore, James D. Getty, Ravil Safiullin
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Publication number: 20020110500Abstract: An apparatus is provided for treating pollutants in a gaseous stream. The apparatus comprises tubular inlets for mixing a gas stream with other oxidative and inert gases for mixture and flame production within a reaction chamber. The reaction chamber is heated by heating elements and has an interior wall with orifices through which heated air enters into the central reaction chamber. The oxidized gases are treated also for particles removal by flowing through a packed bed. The packed bed is cooled and its upper portion with air inlets to enhance condensation and particle growth in the bed. The treated gas stream is also scrubbed in a continuous regenerative scrubber comprising at least two vertically separated beds in which one bed can be regenerated while the other is operative so that the flow may be continuously passed through the bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: Robert R. Moore, James D. Getty, Ravil Safiullin
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Patent number: 6153150Abstract: An apparatus is provided for treating pollutants in a gaseous stream. The apparatus employs curved tubular inlets for mixing a gas stream with other oxidative and inert gases for mixture and flame production within a reaction chamber. The reaction chamber is heated by annular heating elements and has an interior wall with orifices through which heated air enters into the central reaction chamber. The oxidized gases are treated also for particles removal by flowing through a packed bed. The packed bed is cooled and its upper portion with air inlets to enhance condensation and particle growth in the bed. The treated gas stream is also scrubbed in a continuous regenerative scrubber employing at least two vertically separated beds in which one bed can be regenerated while the other is operative so that the flow may be continuously passed through the bed.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Moore, James D. Getty, Ravil Safiullin