Patents by Inventor Jeffry S. Schepp

Jeffry S. Schepp 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: 7398509
    Abstract: A computer network for generating instructions for photomask manufacturing equipment, based on photomask specification data input by a customer. A series of order entry screens are downloaded to a remote customer's computer, typically via an internet connection. The customer is prompted to enter photomask specification data, which is delivered to computing equipment on the manufacturer's local network. The manufacturer's computing equipment validates the photomask specification data, and uses this data to generate fracturing instructions and equipment control instructions. The fracturing instructions, together with pattern design data from the customer, are delivered to a fracture engine, which provides fractured pattern data. The control instructions and the fractured pattern data may then be electronically delivered to the manufacturing equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Toppan Photomasks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffry S. Schepp, Jan E. Gentry, Thomas T. Cogdell
  • Patent number: 6968530
    Abstract: A computer network for generating instructions for photomask manufacturing equipment, based on photomask specification data input by a customer. A series of order entry screens are downloaded to a remote customer's computer, typically via an internet connection. The customer is prompted to enter photomask specification data, which is delivered to computing equipment on the manufacturer's local network. The manufacturer's computing equipment validates the photomask specification data, and uses this data to generate fracturing instructions and equipment control instructions. The fracturing instructions, together with pattern design data from the customer, are delivered to a fracture engine, which provides fractured pattern data. The control instructions and the fractured pattern data may then be electronically delivered to the manufacturing equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Toppan Photomasks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffry S. Schepp, Jan E. Gentry, Thomas T. Cogdell
  • Publication number: 20040054982
    Abstract: A computer network for generating instructions for photomask manufacturing equipment, based on photomask specification data input by a customer. A series of order entry screens are downloaded to a remote customer's computer, typically via an internet connection. The customer is prompted to enter photomask specification data, which is delivered to computing equipment on the manufacturer's local network. The manufacturer's computing equipment validates the photomask specification data, and uses this data to generate fracturing instructions and equipment control instructions. The fracturing instructions, together with pattern design data from the customer, are delivered to a fracture engine, which provides fractured pattern data. The control instructions and the fractured pattern data may then be electronically delivered to the manufacturing equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffry S. Schepp, Jan E. Gentry, Thomas T. Cogdell
  • Patent number: 6622295
    Abstract: A computer network for generating instructions for photomask manufacturing equipment, based on photomask specification data input by a customer. A series of order entry screens are downloaded to a remote customer's computer, typically via an internet connection. The customer is prompted to enter photomask specification data, which is delivered to computing equipment on the manufacturer's local network. The manufacturer's computing equipment validates the photomask specification data, and uses this data to generate fracturing instructions and equipment control instructions. The fracturing instructions, together with pattern design data from the customer, are delivered to a fracture engine, which provides fractured pattern data. The control instructions and the fractured pattern data may then be electronically delivered to the manufacturing equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: DuPont Photomasks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffry S. Schepp, Jan E. Gentry, Thomas T. Cogdell