Patents by Inventor Kimberly J. Spencer

Kimberly J. Spencer 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: 5823593
    Abstract: A handler attachment device used for loading and unloading of wafer cassettes into and out of a spray processing tool is comprised of a rectangularly-shaped main body member, two U-shaped gripping members, and two L-shaped bracket members all interconnected together. The main body member includes a narrow middle section and opposed first and second end sections having angled mounting areas disposed therein. The two U-shaped gripping members are mounted to the corresponding first and second mounting areas on the body member. The two L-shaped bracket members are mounted to opposed side edges of the body member for engaging with the wafer cassette. The U-shaped gripping members are grasped by the corresponding hands of an operator in a manner so as to reduce and minimize fatigue and stress to his hands, wrists and arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Glick, Kimberly J. Spencer