Patents by Inventor James W. Ridout

James W. Ridout 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).

  • Silicon target assembly
    Patent number: 6774009
    Abstract: A target-backing plate assembly for use in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes. The lower curved surface of the target of the assembly is received in a conformingly-shaped backing plate, while a planar upper surface is presented for PVD. The shape of the target increases the amount of material dissipated and the quality of the film and reduces the amount of necessary machining in production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Academy Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Johnson, James W. Ridout, George M. Wityak
  • Reflective or semi-reflective metal alloy coatings
    Publication number: 20040005432
    Abstract: A silver-based alloy composition for use as a reflective or semi-reflective coatings or layer(s) for use in optical data storage media, low emissivity glass, transparent conductive displays, and electro-chromic mirrors, or other reflective or semi-reflective applications. The alloy composition comprises silver with copper and/or zinc and silicon and/or tin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: James W. Ridout, George M. Wityak