Patents by Inventor Kader Mekias

Kader Mekias 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: 11776827
    Abstract: An adapter for a liquid container of a supply system of a wet process module for the treatment of substrates has a container part for fastening to the liquid container and a channel part for fastening to the supply system. The container part has a central opening and a fastening device for fastening the container part to the liquid container. The channel part has a continuous first channel portion and a continuous second channel portion, the first and the second channel portion each opening into the central opening of the container part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Braun, Simon Schutzbach, Kader Mekias, Dinesh Vijayaraghavan, Orazio Monteserrato
  • Patent number: 11499855
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for measuring a fluid flow through a pipe of a semiconductor manufacturing device, in particular a coater or a bonder. The apparatus includes a sealing structure arranged in the pipe, a flow structure having a fluid inlet arranged upstream of the sealing structure and a fluid outlet arranged downstream of the sealing structure, a first chamber arranged in the pipe upstream of the sealing structure, and a second chamber arranged in the pipe downstream of the sealing structure, and a measuring device, wherein the measuring device is adapted to measure a first fluid pressure in the first chamber and a second fluid pressure in the second chamber, wherein the measuring device is configured to determine the fluid flow based on the first and second fluid pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventor: Kader Mekias
  • Publication number: 20220037168
    Abstract: An adapter for a liquid container of a supply system of a wet process module for the treatment of substrates has a container part for fastening to the liquid container and a channel part for fastening to the supply system. The container part has a central opening and a fastening device for fastening the container part to the liquid container. The channel part has a continuous first channel portion and a continuous second channel portion, the first and the second channel portion each opening into the central opening of the container part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Michael BRAUN, Simon SCHUTZBACH, Kader MEKIAS, Dinesh VIJAYARAGHAVAN, Orazio MONTESERRATO
  • Patent number: 10953415
    Abstract: A nozzle tip adapter has a suction duct, a supply duct, and a base body with a device end and a substrate end. The base body has a nozzle tip recess at its substrate end for receiving a nozzle tip and a projecting portion extending into the nozzle tip recess, wherein the suction duct extends through the projecting portion and the supply duct opens into the nozzle tip recess, wherein the suction duct is being at least partially surrounded by the supply duct. Further, a nozzle assembly and a nozzle are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: SUSS MICROTEC LITHOGRAPHY GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Grund, Gary Choquette, Kader Mekias
  • Publication number: 20200173825
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for measuring a fluid flow through a pipe of a semiconductor manufacturing device, in particular a coater or a bonder. The apparatus includes a sealing structure arranged in the pipe, a flow structure having a fluid inlet arranged upstream of the sealing structure and a fluid outlet arranged downstream of the sealing structure, a first chamber arranged in the pipe upstream of the sealing structure, and a second chamber arranged in the pipe downstream of the sealing structure, and a measuring device, wherein the measuring device is adapted to measure a first fluid pressure in the first chamber and a second fluid pressure in the second chamber, wherein the measuring device is configured to determine the fluid flow based on the first and second fluid pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventor: Kader MEKIAS
  • Publication number: 20180361403
    Abstract: A nozzle tip adapter has a suction duct, a supply duct, and a base body with a device end and a substrate end. The base body has a nozzle tip recess at its substrate end for receiving a nozzle tip and a projecting portion extending into the nozzle tip recess, wherein the suction duct extends through the projecting portion and the supply duct opens into the nozzle tip recess, wherein the suction duct is being at least partially surrounded by the supply duct. Further, a nozzle assembly and a nozzle are shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas GRUND, Gary CHOQUETTE, Kader MEKIAS
  • Patent number: 9458002
    Abstract: A bottle cap adapter for supplying liquids, particularly viscous liquids, comprising: a body part; and a vent tube comprising a first opening and a second opening, the first opening being configured to be put inside a bottle in the vicinity of the bottom of the bottle, wherein the body part further comprises a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being perpendicular to the vent tube and the second surface being parallel to or tilted to the first surface, e.g., by an angle of 0° to 40°, wherein the body part further comprises a channel from the first surface to the second surface, wherein at least one part of the channel comprises a connector extending to the second surface, the connector being complementary to a connector of the bottle, wherein the body part is further configured to be coupled to a bottle supply system, and wherein the vent tube is at least partially located in the channel of the body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: SUSS MicroTec Lithography GmbH
    Inventors: Oliver Treichel, Suayib Kartal, Kader Mekias, Aaron Foley, Greg George
  • Publication number: 20150293453
    Abstract: A bottle cap adapter for supplying liquids, particularly viscous liquids, comprising: a body part; and a vent tube comprising a first opening and a second opening, the first opening being configured to be put inside a bottle in the vicinity of the bottom of the bottle, wherein the body part further comprises a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being perpendicular to the vent tube and the second surface being parallel to or tilted to the first surface, e.g., by an angle of 0° to 40°, wherein the body part further comprises a channel from the first surface to the second surface, wherein at least one part of the channel comprises a connector extending to the second surface, the connector being complementary to a connector of the bottle, wherein the body part is further configured to be coupled to a bottle supply system, and wherein the vent tube is at least partially located in the channel of the body part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Oliver TREICHEL, Suayib KARTAL, Kader MEKIAS, Aaron FOLEY, Greg GEORGE
  • Publication number: 20150075569
    Abstract: Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular barrier structure that can overlie and cover a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular movable member that can be positioned over and moved relative to a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular ceiling structure that can overlie a processing chamber. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular annular body. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular first, second, and third nozzle structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jimmy D. Collins, Samuel A. Cooper, James M. Eppes, Alan D. Rose, Kader Mekias
  • Patent number: 8899248
    Abstract: Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular barrier structure that can overlie and cover a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular movable member that can be positioned over and moved relative to a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular ceiling structure that can overlie a processing chamber. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular annular body. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular first, second, and third nozzle structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Tel FSI, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmy D. Collins, Samuel A. Cooper, James M. Eppes, Alan D. Rose, Kader Mekias
  • Patent number: 8656936
    Abstract: Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular barrier structure that can overlie and cover a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular movable member that can be positioned over and moved relative to a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular ceiling structure that can overlie a processing chamber. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular annular body. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular first, second, and third nozzle structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Tel FSI, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmy D. Collins, Samuel A. Cooper, James M. Eppes, Alan D. Rose, Kader Mekias
  • Patent number: 8544483
    Abstract: Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular barrier structure that can overlie and cover a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular movable member that can be positioned over and moved relative to a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular ceiling structure that can overlie a processing chamber. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular annular body. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular first, second, and third nozzle structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: TEL FSI, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmy D. Collins, Samuel A. Cooper, James M. Eppes, Alan D. Rose, Kader Mekias
  • Publication number: 20110308647
    Abstract: Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular barrier structure that can overlie and cover a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular movable member that can be positioned over and moved relative to a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular ceiling structure that can overlie a processing chamber. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular annular body. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular first, second, and third nozzle structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Jimmy D. Collins, Samuel A. Cooper, James M. Eppes, Alan D. Rose, Kader Mekias
  • Publication number: 20080271763
    Abstract: Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular barrier structure that can overlie and cover a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular movable member that can be positioned over and moved relative to a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular ceiling structure that can overlie a processing chamber. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular annular body. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular first, second, and third nozzle structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Jimmy D. Collins, Samuel A. Cooper, James M. Eppes, Alan D. Rose, Kader Mekias
  • Publication number: 20070245954
    Abstract: Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular barrier structure that can overlie and cover a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular movable member that can be positioned over and moved relative to a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular ceiling structure that can overlie a processing chamber. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular annular body. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular first, second, and third nozzle structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Jimmy Collins, Samuel Cooper, James Eppes, Alan Rose, Kader Mekias
  • Publication number: 20060174828
    Abstract: Described are apparatus, equipment, systems, architecture, and methods for dispensing one or more process fluids to one or more processing stations, involving the use of at least one a multi-chamber pump, including an embodiment for spin-coating microelectronic or semiconductor substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Kader Mekias
  • Patent number: 6797063
    Abstract: Described are dispensing apparatuses and methods of their use, the dispensing apparatuses having one or more process chamber inside of a control chamber, and the volume of the process chamber increases or decreases by adding or removing control fluid from the control chamber, with proper valving, to cause fluid to flow into and out of the process chamber, for use in dispensing fluid, especially in precise amounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: FSI International, Inc.
    Inventor: Kader Mekias
  • Publication number: 20030075555
    Abstract: Described are dispensing apparatuses and methods of their use, the dispensing apparatuses having one or more process chamber inside of a control chamber, and the volume of the process chamber increases or decreases by adding or removing control fluid from the control chamber, with proper valving, to cause fluid to flow into and out of the process chamber, for use in dispensing fluid, especially in precise amounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Kader Mekias