Patents by Inventor James Molinaro

James Molinaro 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: 5149158
    Abstract: Low profile self-draining wafer carrier holder for gripping and carriage of semiconductor wafer carriers through robotically, automated or manual processing equipment. Opposing members extend horizontally from a central base with gripping fingers at outer extremities to grip wafer carriers for automatic processing. A handle member extends vertically from the central base member, and includes a handle member for accommodation by robotic end effectors. Beveled and angled surfaces in a preferred one-piece construction aid in accelerated fluid chemical runoff. An alternative embodiment includes a high temperature wafer carrier holder with a sloped handle and internal quartz structural rods to prevent warping of the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: SubMicron Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James Molinaro, Eric Stupp
  • Patent number: 5100190
    Abstract: Low profile self-draining wafer carrier holder for gripping and carriage of semiconductor wafer carriers through robotically, automated or manual processing equipment. Opposing members extend horizontally from a central base with gripping fingers at outer extremities to grip wafer carriers for automatic processing. A handle member extends vertically from the central base member, and includes a handle member for accommodation by robotic end effectors. Beveled and angled surfaces in a preferred one-piece construction aid in accelerated fluid chemical runoff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: SubMicron Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: James Molinaro