Patents by Inventor Keith Carlson

Keith Carlson 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: 10579866
    Abstract: A method and system for enhancing user engagement during wellness program interaction includes presenting health information to the user, collecting data and modifying the information presented to the user in enhance the user's engagement with the wellness program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Bedrosian, Amy Michelle Bucher, Keith Carlson, Maurice Collins, Shawn Thomas Mason, Jeffrey Matthes, Janeta Nikolovski, Raphaela Finkenauer O'Day, Caren Phipps, Thomas E. Sox, Thomas Matthew Walsh
  • Publication number: 20170362702
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas distribution assembly includes an injection block having at least one inlet to deliver a precursor gas to a plurality of plenums from at least two gas sources, a perforated plate bounding at least one side of each of the plurality of plenums, at least one radiant energy source positioned within each of the plurality of plenums to provide energy to the precursor gas from one or both of the at least two gas sources and flow an energized gas though openings in the perforated plate and into a chamber, and a variable power source coupled to each of the radiant energy sources positioned within each of the plurality of plenums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: David Keith CARLSON, Satheesh KUPPURAO, Howard BECKFORD, Herman DINIZ, Kailash Kiran PATALAY, Brian Hayes BURROWS, Jeffery Ronald CAMPBELL, Zuoming ZHU, Xiaowei LI, Errol Antonio SANCHEZ
  • Publication number: 20170053157
    Abstract: A method and system for enhancing user engagement during wellness program interaction includes presenting health information to the user, collecting data and modifying the information presented to the user in enhance the user's engagement with the wellness program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Richard C. Bedrosian, Amy Michelle Bucher, Keith Carlson, Maurice Collins, Shawn Thomas Mason, Jeffrey Matthes, Janeta Nikolovski, Raphaela Finkenauer O'Day, Caren Phipps, Thomas E. Sox, Thomas Matthew Walsh
  • Publication number: 20160316943
    Abstract: A pillow retention system includes a blanket member having a first side, an opposing second side, a first end and a second end, a first attachment member attached to a first side of the blanket member at the second end, and a second attachment member attached to the second side between the first and second ends, wherein the first attachment member and second attachment member cooperate to retain the pillow wrap around a rolled pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: William Keith Carlson
  • Patent number: 9253938
    Abstract: A leveling and tillage implement for attachment to another vehicle for tilling and leveling a ground surface. The implement utilizes a row of hydraulically controlled discs to provide an angular adjustment of the discs to achieve effective tilling of the soil. Further, the implement includes a box scraper that can be raised up and lowered down to pull dirt forward to fill holes, level off high spots or build a mound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventor: Keith Carlson
  • Patent number: 9159554
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to a method of fabrication of a device structure comprising Group III-V elements on a substrate. A <111> surface may be formed on a substrate and a Group III-V material may be grown from the <111> surface to form a Group III-V device structure in a trench isolated between a dielectric layer. A final critical dimension of the device structure may be trimmed to achieve a suitably sized node structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Errol Antonio C. Sanchez, Xinyu Bao, Wonseok Lee, David Keith Carlson, Zhiyuan Ye
  • Patent number: 9120075
    Abstract: Apparatus for the removal of exhaust gases are provided herein. In some embodiments, an exhaust apparatus may include a housing defining an inner volume, an inlet and an outlet formed in the housing to facilitate flow of an exhaust gas through the inner volume, wherein the inlet is configured to be coupled to an exhaust outlet of a semiconductor process chamber to receive the exhaust gas therefrom, and wherein the exhaust gas can flow through the inner volume substantially free from obstruction, an ultraviolet light source to provide ultraviolet energy to the exhaust gas present the inner volume during use, wherein the ultraviolet light source provides sufficient energy to at least partially decompose the exhaust gas, and a conduit coupled to the outlet and configured allow at least some ultraviolet energy provided from the ultraviolet light source to travel directly along an axial length of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventor: David Keith Carlson
  • Publication number: 20150107864
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a leveling and tillage implement for attachment to another vehicle for tilling and leveling a ground surface. The implement of the present invention utilizes a row of hydraulically controlled discs to provide an angular adjustment of the discs to achieve effective tilling of the soil. Further, the implement includes a box scraper that can be raised up and lowered down to pull dirt forward to fill holes, level off high spots or build a mound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Keith Carlson
  • Publication number: 20140329376
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to a method of fabrication of a device structure comprising Group III-V elements on a substrate. A <111> surface may be formed on a substrate and a Group III-V material may be grown from the <111> surface to form a Group III-V device structure in a trench isolated between a dielectric layer. A final critical dimension of the device structure may be trimmed to achieve a suitably sized node structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Errol Antonio C. SANCHEZ, Xinyu BAO, Wonseok LEE, David Keith CARLSON, Zhiyuan YE
  • Publication number: 20140175054
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas distribution assembly includes an injection block having at least one inlet to deliver a precursor gas to a plurality of plenums from at least two gas sources, a perforated plate bounding at least one side of each of the plurality of plenums, at least one radiant energy source positioned within each of the plurality of plenums to provide energy to the precursor gas from one or both of the at least two gas sources and flow an energized gas though openings in the perforated plate and into a chamber, and a variable power source coupled to each of the radiant energy sources positioned within each of the plurality of plenums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: David Keith CARLSON, Satheesh KUPPURAO, Howard BECKFORD, Herman DINIZ, Kailash Kiran PATALAY, Brian Hayes BURROWS, Jeffery Ronald CAMPBELL, Zuoming ZHU, Xiaowei LI, Errol Antonio SANCHEZ
  • Publication number: 20140142967
    Abstract: A method and system for assessing user engagement during wellness program interaction are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Wellness & Prevention, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Bedrosian, Amy Michelle Bucher, Keith Carlson, Maurice Collins, Shawn Thomas Mason, Jeffrey Matthes, Janeta Nikilovski, Raphaela Finkenauer O'Day, Caren Phipps, Thomas E. Sox, Thomas Matthew Walsh
  • Publication number: 20140142397
    Abstract: A method and system for enhancing user engagement during wellness program interaction are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Wellness & Prevention, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Bedrosian, Amy Michelle Bucher, Keith Carlson, Maurice Collins, Shawn Thomas Mason, Jeffrey Matthes, Janeta Nikilovski, Raphaela Finkenauer O'Day, Caren Phipps, Thomas E. Sox, Thomas Matthew Walsh
  • Patent number: 8724976
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally contemplate an apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling the temperature of a substrate during processing. One embodiment of the apparatus and method takes advantage of an infrared camera to obtain the temperature profile of multiple regions or the entire surface of the substrate and a system controller to calculate and coordinate in real time an optimized strategy for reducing any possible temperature non-uniformity found on the substrate during processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Nir Merry, Stephen Moffatt, Kailash Patalay, David Keith Carlson
  • Patent number: 8663390
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering precursor materials to a processing chamber is provided. In one embodiment, a deposition apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a chamber having a longitudinal axis, and a gas distribution assembly coupled to a sidewall of the chamber. The gas distribution assembly comprises a plurality of plenums coupled to one or more gas sources, an energy source positioned to provide energy to each of the plurality of plenums, and a variable power source coupled to the energy source, wherein the gas distribution assembly provides a flow path through the chamber that is normal to the longitudinal axis of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: David Keith Carlson, Satheesh Kuppurao, Howard Beckford, Herman Diniz, Kailash Kiran Patalay, Brian Hayes Burrows, Jeffrey Ronald Campbell, Zouming Zhu, Xiaowei Li, Errol Antonio Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20130315789
    Abstract: Apparatus for the removal of exhaust gases are provided herein. In some embodiments, an exhaust apparatus may include a housing defining an inner volume, an inlet and an outlet formed in the housing to facilitate flow of an exhaust gas through the inner volume, wherein the inlet is configured to be coupled to an exhaust outlet of a semiconductor process chamber to receive the exhaust gas therefrom, and wherein the exhaust gas can flow through the inner volume substantially free from obstruction, an ultraviolet light source to provide ultraviolet energy to the exhaust gas present the inner volume during use, wherein the ultraviolet light source provides sufficient energy to at least partially decompose the exhaust gas, and a conduit coupled to the outlet and configured allow at least some ultraviolet energy provided from the ultraviolet light source to travel directly along an axial length of the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventor: DAVID KEITH CARLSON
  • Patent number: 8551415
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the removal of exhaust gases are provided herein. In some embodiments, an exhaust apparatus may include a housing defining an inner volume; an inlet and an outlet formed in the housing to facilitate flow of an exhaust gas through the inner volume, wherein the inlet is configured to be coupled to a process chamber to receive an exhaust therefrom; and an ultraviolet light source to provide ultraviolet energy to the inner volume. The ultraviolet light source may provide sufficient energy to at least partially decompose the exhaust gases. In some embodiments, the ultraviolet light source may provide ultraviolet energy until the exhaust gas has cooled below a critical temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: David Keith Carlson
  • Publication number: 20120183915
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally contemplate an apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling the temperature of a substrate during processing. One embodiment of the apparatus and method takes advantage of an infrared camera to obtain the temperature profile of multiple regions or the entire surface of the substrate and a system controller to calculate and coordinate in real time an optimized strategy for reducing any possible temperature non-uniformity found on the substrate during processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Nir Merry, Stephen Moffatt, Kailash Patalay, David Keith Carlson
  • Patent number: 8150242
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally contemplate an apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling the temperature of a substrate during processing. One embodiment of the apparatus and method takes advantage of an infrared camera to obtain the temperature profile of multiple regions or the entire surface of the substrate and a system controller to calculate and coordinate in real time an optimized strategy for reducing any possible temperature non-uniformity found on the substrate during processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Nir Merry, Stephen Moffatt, Kailash Patalay, David Keith Carlson
  • Publication number: 20110259432
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering precursor materials to a processing chamber is provided. In one embodiment, a deposition apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a chamber having a longitudinal axis, and a gas distribution assembly coupled to a sidewall of the chamber. The gas distribution assembly comprises a plurality of plenums coupled to one or more gas sources, an energy source positioned to provide energy to each of the plurality of plenums, and a variable power source coupled to the energy source, wherein the gas distribution assembly provides a flow path through the chamber that is normal to the longitudinal axis of the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: DAVID KEITH CARLSON, SATHEESH KUPPURAO, HOWARD BECKFORD, HERMAN DINIZ, KAILASH KIRAN PATALAY, BRIAN HAYES BURROWS, JEFFREY RONALD CAMPBELL, ZOUMING ZHU, XIAOWEI LI, ERROL ANTONIO SANCHEZ
  • Patent number: 7976634
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering precursor materials to a processing chamber is described. The apparatus includes a gas distribution assembly having multiple gas delivery zones. Each zone may include a plenum having an inlet for receiving a precursor gas and at least one source of non-thermal energy, such as an infrared light source. The at least one source of non-thermal energy is may be varied to control the intensity of wavelengths from the infrared light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: David Keith Carlson, Satheesh Kuppurao, Howard Beckford, Herman Diniz, Kailash Kiran Patalay, Brian Hayes Burrows, Jeffrey Ronald Campbell, Zouming Zhu, Xiaowei Li, Errol Antonio Sanchez