Patents by Inventor Kirk Allen
Kirk Allen 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).
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Patent number: 11969731Abstract: Instruments, methods, and kits are disclosed for performing fast thermocycling.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Biofire Defense, LLCInventors: Kirk Max Ririe, David E. Jones, Christopher Paul Pasko, Anson Cole Chamberlain, Derek David, Aaron Wernerehl, Jonathan Allen Bruns
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Patent number: 11957990Abstract: A portable water sports environment is provided. The environment includes a mat positioned on a liner. The front end of the liner may be positioned proximate to a body of water. The back end of the liner may be positioned distally to the body of water. A spray nozzle positioned along a front end of the liner may spray water from the body of water onto the mat and toward the back end of the liner. The environment may a ballast positioned on the top surface of the liner and spaced from the mat. The mat, the top surface of the liner, and the ballast may define a trench that extends away from the back end of the liner and toward the front end of the liner. The trench may guide water received from the spray nozzle toward the front end of the liner and into the body of water.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventors: Kenneth Allen Shields, Kenneth Steven Shields, Kirk Patrick Laplante
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Publication number: 20240052521Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to silicon carbide coated base substrates, silicon carbide substrates thereof, and methods for forming silicon carbide coated base substrates. In some embodiments, a method includes introducing a first silicon-containing precursor to a process chamber at a first temperature of about 800° C. to less than 1,000° C. to form a first silicon carbide layer on a base substrate. The method includes introducing a second silicon-containing precursor, that is the same or different than the first silicon-containing precursor, to the process chamber at a second temperature of about 1,000° C. to about 1,400° C. to form a second silicon carbide layer on the first silicon carbide layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Yen Lin LEOW, Xinning LUAN, Hui CHEN, Kirk Allen FISHER, Shawn THOMAS
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Publication number: 20240026530Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include to a component support for use in coating chamber components via chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The component support includes contact rods configured to contact chamber components at fixture points located on the backside of the chamber components. The component supports are configured to support the chamber components in the processing volume with minimal contact of the chamber components. The fixture points on the backside reduce exposure of the fixture points to reactant gases when the chamber components are installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Kirk Allen FISHER, John Ford, James M. Amos, Hui Chen, Shawn Joseph Bonham, Xinning Luan, Philip Michael Amos, Aimee S. Erhardt, Cathryne A. Ryan, Michael R. Riordan
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Publication number: 20240014065Abstract: A susceptor for use in a processing chamber for supporting a wafer includes a susceptor substrate having a susceptor ledge on an outer circumferential edge of a front side of the susceptor substrate, wherein a pocket within the susceptor ledge is configured to hold a wafer to be processed in a processing chamber, and a coating layer deposited on the susceptor substrate, wherein a surface of the susceptor ledge is textured with a plurality of venting groove lines, a surface of the pocket is textured with a first pattern, and a surface of a back side of the susceptor substrate opposite the front side is textured with a second pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Zhepeng CONG, Balakrishnam R. JAMPANA, Masato ISHII, Shawn Joseph BONHAM, James M. AMOS, Kirk Allen FISHER, Philip Michael AMOS, Cathryne A. RYAN, Aimee S. ERHARDT, Xinning LUAN, Hui CHEN
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Patent number: 11851753Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for manufacturing a silicon carbide (SiC) coated body by depositing SiC in a chemical vapor deposition method using dimethyldichlorosilane (DMS) as the silane source on a graphite substrate. A further aspect of the present invention relates to the new silicon carbide coated body, which can be obtained by the new process of the present invention, and to the use thereof for manufacturing articles for high temperature applications, susceptors and reactors, semiconductor materials, and wafer.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2018Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Guercio, Paul Westphal, Kirk Allen Fisher
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Patent number: 11827999Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to silicon carbide coated base substrates, silicon carbide substrates thereof, and methods for forming silicon carbide coated base substrates. In some embodiments, a method includes introducing a first silicon-containing precursor to a process chamber at a first temperature of about 800° C. to less than 1,000° C. to form a first silicon carbide layer on a base substrate. The method includes introducing a second silicon-containing precursor, that is the same or different than the first silicon-containing precursor, to the process chamber at a second temperature of about 1,000° C. to about 1,400° C. to form a second silicon carbide layer on the first silicon carbide layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Yen Lin Leow, Xinning Luan, Hui Chen, Kirk Allen Fisher, Shawn Thomas
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Publication number: 20230114751Abstract: A substrate support assembly and processing chamber having the same are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a substrate support assembly is provided that includes a body. The body has a center, an outer perimeter connecting a substrate support surface and a backside surface. The body additionally has a pocket disposed on the substrate support surface at the center and a lip disposed between the pocket and the outer perimeter. A layer is formed in the pocket of the substrate support surface. A plurality of discreet islands are disposed in the layer, wherein the discreet islands are disposed about a center line extending perpendicular from the substrate support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Zhepeng CONG, Nyi Oo MYO, Hui CHEN, Huy D. NGUYEN, Shaofeng CHEN, Xinning LUAN, Kirk Allen FISHER, Aimee S. ERHARDT, Shawn Joseph BONHAM, Philip Michael AMOS, James M. AMOS
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Publication number: 20220364263Abstract: Systems and apparatus for a reduced mass substrate support are disclosed, according to certain embodiments. A front side pocket is provided for support of a substrate, while a backside pocket is provided that reduces the mass of the substrate support. By providing the backside pocket, the mass of the overall substrate support is reduced, providing faster thermal cycling times for the substrate support and reducing the weight of the substrate support for transport. Lift pin systems, according to disclosed embodiments, are compatible with existing pedestal systems by providing a hollow extension from each lift pin hole that extends from a bottom of the backside pocket to provide support for lift pin insertion and operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Shawn Joseph BONHAM, Xinning LUAN, Hui CHEN, James M. AMOS, John NEWMAN, Kirk Allen FISHER, Aimee S. ERHARDT, Philip Michael AMOS, Zhiyuan YE, Shu-Kwan LAU, Lori D. WASHINGTON
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Publication number: 20220220635Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to silicon carbide coated base substrates, silicon carbide substrates thereof, and methods for forming silicon carbide coated base substrates. In some embodiments, a method includes introducing a first silicon-containing precursor to a process chamber at a first temperature of about 800° C. to less than 1,000° C. to form a first silicon carbide layer on a base substrate. The method includes introducing a second silicon-containing precursor, that is the same or different than the first silicon-containing precursor, to the process chamber at a second temperature of about 1,000° C. to about 1,400° C. to form a second silicon carbide layer on the first silicon carbide layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2021Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Yen Lin LEOW, Xinning LUAN, Hui CHEN, Kirk Allen FISHER, Shawn THOMAS
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Publication number: 20220076988Abstract: A susceptor for use in a processing chamber for supporting a wafer includes a susceptor substrate having a front side and a back side opposite the front side, and a coating layer deposited on the susceptor substrate. The front side has a pocket configured to hold a wafer to be processed in a processing chamber, the pocket being textured with a first pattern. The back side is textured with a second pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Hui CHEN, Xinning LUAN, Kirk Allen FISHER, Shawn Joseph BONHAM, Aimee S. ERHARDT, Zhepeng CONG, Shaofeng CHEN, Schubert S. CHU, James M. AMOS, Philip Michael AMOS, John NEWMAN
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Patent number: 11190646Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for transparently processing a fax transmission by a fax software program in a mobile device. In one embodiment, the fax software program identifies an incoming call at the mobile device. Upon the identification, the program prevents a display screen of the mobile device from outputting an incoming call ringing alert. The program answers the incoming call and analyzes the call to detect whether the answered call is a voice call. Upon detecting that the answered incoming call is a voice call, the program outputs the incoming call ringing alert via the display screen. Otherwise, if the answered incoming call is a fax transmission, the program merges the call with a fax server, such that the fax server receives the fax transmission. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: ADVANCED MESSAGING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Kirk Allen Freeman
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Patent number: 10976066Abstract: Some embodiments provide a system or a method to switch off an air conditioning system when an ice formation condition is present. The ice formation condition is present when the temperature, in either degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, at an indoor evaporator unit or an indoor evaporator coil is below a threshold temperature. Some embodiments allow a user to change the threshold temperature. The system can include a user interface to provide notifications when an ice formation condition is present.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: KBE, Inc.Inventor: Kirk Allen Dorsch
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Publication number: 20190356786Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for transparently processing a fax transmission by a fax software program in a mobile device. In one embodiment, the fax software program identifies an incoming call at the mobile device. Upon the identification, the program prevents a display screen of the mobile device from outputting an incoming call ringing alert. The program answers the incoming call and analyzes the call to detect whether the answered call is a voice call. Upon detecting that the answered incoming call is a voice call, the program outputs the incoming call ringing alert via the display screen. Otherwise, if the answered incoming call is a fax transmission, the program merges the call with a fax server, such that the fax server receives the fax transmission. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventor: Kirk Allen Freeman
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Patent number: 10334119Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for transparently processing a fax transmission by a fax software program in a mobile device. In one embodiment, the fax software program identifies an incoming call at the mobile device. Upon the identification, the program prevents a display screen of the mobile device from outputting an incoming call ringing alert. The program answers the incoming call and analyzes the call to detect whether the answered call is a voice call. Upon detecting that the answered incoming call is a voice call, the program outputs the incoming call ringing alert via the display screen. Otherwise, if the answered incoming call is a fax transmission, the program merges the call with a fax server, such that the fax server receives the fax transmission. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: ADVANCED MESSAGING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Kirk Allen Freeman
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Publication number: 20190120516Abstract: Some embodiments provide a system or a method to switch off an air conditioning system when an ice formation condition is present. The ice formation condition is present when the temperature, in either degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, at an indoor evaporator unit or an indoor evaporator coil is below a threshold temperature. Some embodiments allow a user to change the threshold temperature. The system can include a user interface to provide notifications when an ice formation condition is present.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Bradley David Ketner, Kirk Allen Dorsch
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Publication number: 20190116272Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for transparently processing a fax transmission by a fax software program in a mobile device. In one embodiment, the fax software program identifies an incoming call at the mobile device. Upon the identification, the program prevents a display screen of the mobile device from outputting an incoming call ringing alert. The program answers the incoming call and analyzes the call to detect whether the answered call is a voice call. Upon detecting that the answered incoming call is a voice call, the program outputs the incoming call ringing alert via the display screen. Otherwise, if the answered incoming call is a fax transmission, the program merges the call with a fax server, such that the fax server receives the fax transmission. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventor: Kirk Allen Freeman
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Patent number: 8841012Abstract: A device for delivering fluid to a user includes a housing, a drive motor assembly in the housing, other internal components in the housing, and a keypad external to the housing. The device includes a number of features and elements that enhance its operation, manufacturability, reliability, and user-friendliness. These features and elements include a shock absorbing element for a battery of the device, a keypad actuator layer that overlies a keypad assembly and forms a water resistant seal with the housing, and an offset element for a piezoelectric speaker that is located inside the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: EJMar Fonacier, Kirk A. Allen, Chad Srisathapat, Afshin Bazargan
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Publication number: 20140257946Abstract: A digital display system for displaying pricing data, product data, and advertising data on digital display strips connected to shelving in stores and adapted to interface with product placement software enabling the pricing data, product data and advertising data to be positioned & displayed on the digital display strips according to coordinates supplied by the product placement software.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2012Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Smartstrips, LLCInventor: Kirk Allen High
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Patent number: 8676233Abstract: Methods and apparatuses that support multiple positioning protocol versions within wireless communication networks are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method includes determining, at a first device, a first set of versions of a positioning protocol supported by the first device. An indication signal is transmitted from the first device to a second device. The indication signal includes a set of position determination data messages (PDDMs). Each particular PPDM of the set of PDDMs has a corresponding particular version of the first set of versions.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Sven Fischer, Kirk Allen Burroughs, Ie-Hong Lin, Grant Alexander Marshall, Stephen W. Edge