Patents by Inventor Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda

Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda 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).

  • Lithographic apparatus and a method of operating the apparatus
    Patent number: 10429741
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is disclosed that includes a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table. Measures are taken in the lithographic apparatus, for example, to reduce the effect of droplets on the final element of the projection system or to substantially avoid such droplet formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen Peter Johannes Bruijstens, Richard Joseph Bruls, Hans Jansen, Siebe Landheer, Laurentius Catrinus Jorritsma, Arnout Johannes Meester, Bauke Jansen, Ivo Adam Johannes Thomas, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Maurice Martinus Johannes Van Der Lee, Gheorghe Tanasa, Lambertus Dominicus Noordam
  • Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method
    Patent number: 10268127
    Abstract: A liquid confinement system for use in immersion lithography is disclosed in which the meniscus of liquid between the liquid confinement system and the substrate is pinned substantially in place by a meniscus pinning feature. The meniscus pinning feature comprises a plurality of discrete outlets arranged in a polygonal shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Michel Riepen, Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam, Paulus Martinus Maria Liebregts, Ronald Van Der Ham, Wilhelmus Franciscus Johannes Simons, Daniël Jozef Maria Direcks, Paul Petrus Joannes Berkvens, Eva Mondt, Gert-Jan Gerardus Johannes Thomas Brands, Koen Steffens, Han Henricus Aldegonda Lempens, Mathieus Anna Karel Van Lierop, Christophe De Metsenaere, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Patrick Johannes Wilhelmus Spruytenburg, Joris Johan Anne-Marie Verstraete, Franciscus Johannes Joseph Janssen
  • LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190086814
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is disclosed that includes a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table. Measures are taken in the lithographic apparatus, for example, to reduce the effect of droplets on the final element of the projection system or to substantially avoid such droplet formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen Peter Johannes Bruijstens, Richard Joseph Bruls, Hans Jansen, Siebe Landheer, Laurentinus Catrinus Jorritsma, Arnout Johannes Meester, Bauke Jansen, Ivo Adam Johannes Thomas, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Maurice Martinus Johannes Van Der Lee, Gheorghe Tanasa, Lambertus Dominicus Noordam
  • Lithographic apparatus and a device manufacturing method
    Patent number: 10191377
    Abstract: An immersion lithographic apparatus is provided having a substrate table including a drain configured to receive immersion fluid which leaks into a gap between an edge of a substrate on the substrate table and an edge of a recess in which the substrate is located. A thermal conditioning system is provided to thermally condition at least the portion of the recess supporting the substrate by directing one or more jets of fluid onto a reverse side of the section supporting the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands, B.V.
    Inventors: Hrishikesh Patel, Johannes Henricus Wilhelmus Jacobs, Gerardus Adrianus Antonius Maria Kusters, Thibault Simon Mathieu Laurent, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Ruud Hendricus Martinus Johannes Bloks, Peng Feng, Johan Gertrudis Cornelis Kunnen
  • Lithographic apparatus and a method of operating the apparatus
    Patent number: 10151984
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is disclosed that includes a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table. Measures are taken in the lithographic apparatus, for example, to reduce the effect of droplets on the final element of the projection system or to substantially avoid such droplet formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen Peter Johannes Bruijstens, Richard Joseph Bruls, Hans Jansen, Siebe Landheer, Laurentius Catrinus Jorritsma, Arnout Johannes Meester, Bauke Jansen, Ivo Adam Johannes Thomas, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Maurice Martinus Johannes Van Der Lee, Gheorghe Tanasa, Lambertus Dominicus Noordam
  • Lithographic apparatus and a method of operating the apparatus
    Patent number: 10146139
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus comprising a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table is disclosed wherein a measure is taken to reduce the effect of droplets and/or a liquid film on the last element of the projection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Ivo Adam Johannes Thomas, Siebe Landheer, Arnout Johannes Meester, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Gheorghe Tanasa
  • LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170285487
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus comprising a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table is disclosed wherein a measure is taken to reduce the effect of droplets and/or a liquid film on the last element of the projection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Ivo Adam Johannes THOMAS, Siebe LANDHEER, Arnout Johannes MEESTER, Marcio Alexandre Cano MIRANDA, Gheorghe TANASA
  • LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD
    Publication number: 20170242348
    Abstract: A liquid confinement system for use in immersion lithography is disclosed in which the meniscus of liquid between the liquid confinement system and the substrate is pinned substantially in place by a meniscus pinning feature. The meniscus pinning feature comprises a plurality of discrete outlets arranged in a polygonal shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Michel RIEPEN, Christiaan Alexander HOOGENDAM, Paulus Martinus Maria LIEBREGTS, Ronald VAN DER HAM, Wilhelmus Franciscus Johannes SIMONS, Daniël Jozef Maria DIRECKS, Paul Petrus Joannes BERKVENS, Eva MONDT, Gert-Jan Gerardus Johannes Thomas BRANDS, Koen STEFFENS, Han Henricus Aldegonda LEMPENS, Mathieus Anna Karel VAN LIEROP, Christophe DE METSENAERE, Marcio Alexandre Cano MIRANDA, Patrick Johannes Wilhelmus SPRUYTENBURG, Joris Johan Anne-Marie VERSTRAETE, Franciscus Johannes Joseph JANSSEN
  • LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND A DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD
    Publication number: 20170212421
    Abstract: An immersion lithographic apparatus is provided having a substrate table including a drain configured to receive immersion fluid which leaks into a gap between an edge of a substrate on the substrate table and an edge of a recess in which the substrate is located. A thermal conditioning system is provided to thermally condition at least the portion of the recess supporting the substrate by directing one or more jets of fluid onto a reverse side of the section supporting the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Hrishikesh PATEL, Johannes Henricus Wilhelmus JACOBS, Gerardus Adrianus Antonius Maria KUSTERS, Thibault Simon Mathieu LAURENT, Marcio Alexandre Cano MIRANDA, Ruud Hendricus Martinus Johannes BLOKS, Peng FENG, Johan Gertrudis Cornelis KUNNEN
  • Lithographic apparatus and a method of operating the apparatus
    Patent number: 9709901
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus comprising a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table is disclosed wherein a measure is taken to reduce the effect of droplets and/or a liquid film on the last element of the projection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Ivo Adam Johannes Thomas, Siebe Landheer, Arnout Johannes Meester, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Gheorghe Tanasa
  • Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method
    Patent number: 9645506
    Abstract: A liquid confinement system for use in immersion lithography is disclosed in which the meniscus of liquid between the liquid confinement system and the substrate is pinned substantially in place by a meniscus pinning feature. The meniscus pinning feature comprises a plurality of discrete outlets arranged in a polygonal shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Michel Riepen, Christiaan Alexander Hoogendam, Paulus Martinus Maria Liebregts, Ronald Van Der Ham, Wilhelmus Franciscus Johannes Simons, Daniël Jozef Maria Direcks, Paul Petrus Joannes Berkvens, Eva Mondt, Gert-Jan Gerardus Johannes Thomas Brands, Koen Steffens, Han Henricus Aldegonda Lempens, Mathieus Anna Karel Van Lierop, Christophe De Metsenaere, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Patrick Johannes Wilhelmus Spruytenburg, Joris Johan Anne-Marie Verstraete, Franciscus Johannes Joseph Janssen
  • Lithographic apparatus and a device manufacturing method involving thermal conditioning of a table
    Patent number: 9618858
    Abstract: An immersion lithographic apparatus is provided having a substrate table including a drain configured to receive immersion fluid which leaks into a gap between an edge of a substrate on the substrate table and an edge of a recess in which the substrate is located. A thermal conditioning system is provided to thermally condition at least the portion of the recess supporting the substrate by directing one or more jets of fluid onto a reverse side of the section supporting the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Hrishikesh Patel, Johannes Henricus Wilhelmus Jacobs, Gerardus Adrianus Antonius Maria Kusters, Thibault Simon Mathieu Laurent, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Ruud Hendrikus Martinus Johannes Bloks, Peng Feng, Johan Gertrudis Cornelis Kunnen
  • LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160124319
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is disclosed that includes a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table. Measures are taken in the lithographic apparatus, for example, to reduce the effect of droplets on the final element of the projection system or to substantially avoid such droplet formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen Peter Johannes Bruijstens, Richard Joseph Bruls, Hans Jansen, Siebe Landheer, Laurentius Catrinus Jorritsma, Arnout Johannes Meester, Bauke Jansen, Ivo Adam Johannes Thomas, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Maurice Martinus Johannes Van Der Lee, Gheorghe Tanasa, Lambertus Dominicus Noordam
  • Immersion lithographic apparatus with a barrier between a projection system and a liquid confinement structure
    Patent number: 9176371
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is disclosed that includes a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table. Measures are taken in the lithographic apparatus, for example, to reduce the effect of droplets on the final element of the projection system or to substantially avoid such droplet formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen Peter Johannes Bruijstens, Richard Joseph Bruls, Hans Jansen, Siebe Landheer, Laurentius Catrinus Jorritsma, Arnout Johannes Meester, Bauke Jansen, Ivo Adam Johannes Thomas, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Maurice Martinus Johannes Van Der Lee, Gheorghe Tanasa, Lambertus Dominicus Noordam
  • LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150109592
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus comprising a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table is disclosed wherein a measure is taken to reduce the effect of droplets and/or a liquid film on the last element of the projection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Ivo Adam Johannes THOMAS, Siebe Landheer, Arnout Johannes Meester, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Gheorghe Tanasa
  • Lithographic apparatus and method of operating the apparatus
    Patent number: 8928857
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus comprising a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table is disclosed wherein a measure is taken to reduce the effect of droplets and/or a liquid film on the last element of the projection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Ivo Adam Johannes Thomas, Siebe Landheer, Arnout Johannes Meester, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Gheorghe Tanasa
  • Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method
    Patent number: 8797504
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus includes a substrate table constructed to hold a substrate, a projection system configured to project a patterned radiation beam through an opening and onto a target portion of the substrate, and a conduit having an outlet in the opening. The conduit is configured to deliver gas to the opening. The lithographic apparatus further includes a cooling apparatus controlled by a control system. The cooling apparatus is configured to cool the gas such that gas which travels from the opening to the substrate has a predetermined temperature when the gas is incident upon the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Han-Kwang Nienhuys, Martinus Agnes Willem Cuijpers, Leon Martin Levasier, Jan Bernard Plechelmus Van Schoot, Yuri Johannes Gabriël Van De Vijver, Oleg Viacheslavovich Voznyi, Franciscus Johannes Joseph Janssen, Danny Maria Hubertus Philips, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Oleksiy Galaktionov, Manish Ranjan, Albert Pieter Rijpma, Kursat Bal, Roger Wilhelmus Antonius Henricus Schmitz, Alain Louis Claude Leroux
  • Lithographic apparatus and method of operating the apparatus with a humid gas space between a projection system and a liquid confinement structure
    Patent number: 8730447
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus comprising a projection system, and a liquid confinement structure configured to at least partly confine immersion liquid to an immersion space defined by the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and a substrate and/or substrate table is disclosed wherein a humid gas space is defined between the projection system, the liquid confinement structure and immersion liquid in the immersion space, the humid gas space being configured to contain humid gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen Peter Johannes Bruijstens, Richard Joseph Bruls, Hans Jansen, Siebe Landheer, Arnout Johannes Meester, Bauke Jansen, Ivo Adam Johannes Thomas, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Gheorghe Tanasa
  • Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method
    Patent number: 8730448
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus includes a substrate table constructed to hold a substrate, a projection system configured to project a patterned radiation beam through an opening and onto a target portion of the substrate, and a conduit having an outlet in the opening. The conduit is configured to deliver gas to the opening. The lithographic apparatus further includes a cooling apparatus controlled by a control system. The cooling apparatus is configured to cool the gas such that gas which travels from the opening to the substrate has a predetermined temperature when the gas is incident upon the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Han-Kwang Nienhuys, Martinus Agnes Willem Cuijpers, Nicolaas Ten Kate, Leon Martin Levasier, Jan Bernard Plechelmus Van Schoot, Yuri Johannes Gabriël Van De Vijver, Oleg Viacheslavovich Voznyi, Franciscus Johannes Joseph Janssen, Danny Maria Hubertus Philips, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Oleksiy Galaktionov, Manish Ranjan, Albert Pieter Rijpma, Kursat Bal, Laurentius Johannes Adrianus Van Bokhoven, Roger Wilhelmus Antonius Henricus Schmitz, Alain Louis Claude Leroux
  • Lithographic apparatus and a device manufacturing method
    Patent number: RE49297
    Abstract: An immersion lithographic apparatus is provided having a substrate table including a drain configured to receive immersion fluid which leaks into a gap between an edge of a substrate on the substrate table and an edge of a recess in which the substrate is located. A thermal conditioning system is provided to thermally condition at least the portion of the recess supporting the substrate by directing one or more jets of fluid onto a reverse side of the section supporting the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Hrishikesh Patel, Johannes Henricus Wilhelmus Jacobs, Gerardus Adrianus Antonius Maria Kusters, Thibault Simon Mathieu Laurent, Marcio Alexandre Cano Miranda, Ruud Hendricus Martinus Johannes Bloks, Peng Feng, Johan Gertrudis Cornelis Kunnen