Patents by Inventor Marco Hendrikus Hermanu Oude Nijhuis
Marco Hendrikus Hermanu Oude Nijhuis 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: 10545414Abstract: The invention relates to a vibration isolation system (VIS) comprising: —a base (10); —a coupling element (20) to be coupled to a vibration sensitive object; —a vibration isolator (30-34) arranged between the base and the coupling element; —a bellows (50) to be arranged between the VIS coupling element or the vibration isolator and a protective housing (40) surrounding the vibration sensitive object; and —one or more separate damping elements to act on convolutions of the bellows.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Alexander Petrus Josephus Van Lankvelt, Ingmar August Kerp, Richardus Simon Antonius Oostveen, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Robertus Mathijs Gerardus Rijs, Olav Johannes Seijger, Alexander Maurice Steenhoek
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Publication number: 20180299783Abstract: The invention relates to a vibration isolation system (VIS) comprising:—a base (10);—a coupling element (20) to be coupled to a vibration sensitive object;—a vibration isolator (30-34) arranged between the base and the coupling element;—a bellows (50) to be arranged between the VIS coupling element or the vibration isolator and a protective housing (40) surrounding the vibration sensitive object; and—one or more separate damping elements to act on convolutions of the bellow,Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Alexander Petrus Josephus VAN LANKVELT, Ingmar August KERP, Richardus Simon Antonius OOSTVEEN, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus OUDE NIJHUIS, Robertus Mathijs Gerardus RIJS, Olav Johannes SEIJGER, Alexander Maurice STEENHOEK
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Patent number: 9696630Abstract: Lithography apparatus and device manufacturing methods are disclosed in which means are provided for reducing the extent to which vibrations propagate between a first element of a projection system and a second element of a projection system. Approaches disclosed include the use of plural resilient members in series as part of a vibration isolation system, plural isolation frames for separately supporting first and second projection system frames, and modified connection positions for the interaction between the first and second projection system frames and the isolation frame(s).Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignees: ASML Netherlands B.V., Carl Zeiss SMT GMBHInventors: Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van Der Wijst, Hans Butler, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Bernhard Geuppert, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Rodolfo Guglielmi Rabe, Yim Bun Patrick Kwan, Dick Antonius Hendrikus Laro
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Patent number: 9378722Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is arranged to transfer a pattern from a patterning device onto a substrate. The lithographic apparatus includes an acoustical sensor to measure a first acoustic vibration in a sensor measurement area in the lithographic apparatus. An actuator is provided to generate a second acoustic vibration in at least an area of the lithographic apparatus. Further, a control device is provided having a sensor input to receive a sensor signal of the acoustical sensor and an actuator output to provide an actuator drive signal to the actuator. The control device is arranged to drive the actuator so as to let the second acoustic vibration at least partly compensate in the area the first acoustic vibration.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Hans Butler, Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van der Wijst, Johan Hendrik Geerke, Peter Paul Hempenius, Youssef Karel Maria De Vos, Joost De Pee, Clementius Andreas Johannes Beijers, Nicolaas Bernardus Roozen, Erwin Antonius Henricus Fransiscus Van den Boogaert, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Francois Xavier Debiesme
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Publication number: 20160004170Abstract: Lithography apparatus and device manufacturing methods are disclosed in which means are provided for reducing the extent to which vibrations propagate between a first element of a projection system and a second element of a projection system. Approaches disclosed include the use of plural resilient members in series as part of a vibration isolation system, plural isolation frames for separately supporting first and second projection system frames, and modified connection positions for the interaction between the first and second projection system frames and the isolation frame(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicants: ASML Netherlands B.V., Carl Zeiss SMT GmbHInventors: Marc Wilhelmus Maria VAN DER WIJST, Hans Butler, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Bernhard Geuppert, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Rodolfo Guglielmi Rabe, Yim Bun Patrick Kwan, Dick Antonius Hendrikus Laro
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Patent number: 9134632Abstract: Lithography apparatus and device manufacturing methods are disclosed in which means are provided for reducing the extent to which vibrations propagate between a first element of a projection system and a second element of a projection system. Approaches disclosed include the use of plural resilient members in series as part of a vibration isolation system, plural isolation frames for separately supporting first and second projection system frames, and modified connection positions for the interaction between the first and second projection system frames and the isolation frame(s).Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignees: ASML Netherlands B.V., Carl Zeiss SMT GMBHInventors: Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van Der Wijst, Hans Butler, Yim Bun Patrick Kwan, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Bernhard Geuppert, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Rodolfo Guglielmi Rabe, Dick Antonius Hendrikus Laro
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Publication number: 20140293251Abstract: A projection system is provided that includes a sensor system that measures at least one parameter that relates to the physical deformation of a frame that supports the optical elements within the projection system, and a control system that, based on the measurements from the sensor system, determines an expected deviation of the position of the beam of radiation projected by the projection system that is caused by the physical deformation of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Hans Butler, Robertus Johannes Marinus De Jongh, Hendrik Koevoets, Marco Hendrikus Hermanu Oude Nijhuis, Robertus Leonardus Tousain, Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van Der Wijst, Cornelius Adrianus Lambertus De Hoon
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Patent number: 8730451Abstract: A lithographic apparatus includes a support frame which is supported by a base via a vibration isolation system; a projection system arranged to transfer a pattern from a patterning device onto a substrate, wherein the projection system includes a first frame which is spring-supported by the support frame; and an active damping system configured to damp movement of the first frame, including: a first sensor system configured to provide a first sensor output representative of absolute movement of the first frame, a first actuator system arranged to apply a force between the first frame and the support frame, and a control system configured to provide a drive signal to the first actuator system based on the first sensor output.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Hans Butler, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis
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Patent number: 8553199Abstract: A vibration damping arrangement for a lithographic apparatus includes a sensor arranged to, in use, detect a vibration of a projection system. An actuator is arranged to, in use, exert a force on a control unit of the projection system to convert an output signal of the sensor to an actuator input signal such that, during operation, the vibration of the projection system is mitigated by controlling the actuator by the input signal to exert the force to the projection system.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Hans Butler, Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van Der Wijst, Johan Hendrik Geerke, Joost De Pee, Clementius Andreas Johannes Beijers, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Francois Xavier Debiesme
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Patent number: 8243258Abstract: A lithographic apparatus may be provided with an acoustic resonator to dampen an acoustic vibration in the lithographic apparatus. The acoustic resonator may include a Helmholtz resonator. The helmholz resonator may be provided with an active element to provide active damping and/or altering a spring characteristic of the mass spring assembly formed by the resonator. The resonator may be provided at a slit in a shield between the patterning device stage and the projection system to suppress transfer of acoustical vibrations, caused by e.g. a movement of the patterning device stage, to the projection system.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Hans Butler, Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van Der Wijst, Johan Hendrik Geerke, Joost De Pee, Clementius Andreas Johannes Beijers, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Francois Xavier Debiesme
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Publication number: 20120154774Abstract: Lithography apparatus and device manufacturing methods are disclosed in which means are provided for reducing the extent to which vibrations propagate between a first element of a projection system and a second element of a projection system. Approaches disclosed include the use of plural resilient members in series as part of a vibration isolation system, plural isolation frames for separately supporting first and second projection system frames, and modified connection positions for the interaction between the first and second projection system frames and the isolation frame(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicants: Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH, ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Marc Wilhelmus Maria VAN DER WIJST, Hans Butler, Yim Bun Patrick Kwan, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Bernhard Geuppert, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Rodolfo Guglielmi Rabe, Dick Antonius Hendrikus Laro
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Publication number: 20120105819Abstract: A lithographic apparatus includes a support frame which is supported by a base via a vibration isolation system; a projection system arranged to transfer a pattern from a patterning device onto a substrate, wherein the projection system includes a first frame which is spring-supported by the support frame; and an active damping system configured to damp movement of the first frame, including: a first sensor system configured to provide a first sensor output representative of absolute movement of the first frame, a first actuator system arranged to apply a force between the first frame and the support frame, and a control system configured to provide a drive signal to the first actuator system based on the first sensor output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Hans BUTLER, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus OUDE NIJHUIS
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Publication number: 20110194088Abstract: A projection system (PS) is provided that includes a sensor system (20) that measures at least one parameter that relates to the physical deformation of a frame (10) that supports the optical elements (11) within the projection system (PS), and a control system (30) that, based on the measurements from the sensor system (20), determines an expected deviation of the position of the beam of radiation projected by the projection system (PS) that is caused by the physical deformation of the frame (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: AMSL Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Hans Butler, Robertus Johannes Marinus De Jongh, Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van der Wijst, Robertus Leonardus Tousain, Marco Hendrikus Hermanu Oude Nijhuis, Adrianus Hendrik Koevoets
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Publication number: 20090195763Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is arranged to transfer a pattern from a patterning device onto a substrate. The lithographic apparatus includes an acoustical sensor to measure a first acoustic vibration in a sensor measurement area in the lithographic apparatus. An actuator is provided to generate a second acoustic vibration in at least an area of the lithographic apparatus. Further, a control device is provided having a sensor input to receive a sensor signal of the acoustical sensor and an actuator output to provide an actuator drive signal to the actuator. The control device is arranged to drive the actuator so as to let the second acoustic vibration at least partly compensate in the area the first acoustic vibration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Hans Butler, Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van Der Wijst, Johan Hendrik Geerke, Peter Paul Hempenius, Youssef Karel Maria De Vos, Joost De Pee, Clementius Andreas Johannes Beijers, Nicolaas Bernardus Roozen, Erwin Antonius Henricus Fransiscus Van Den Boogaert, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Francois Xavier Debiesme
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Publication number: 20090161085Abstract: A lithographic apparatus may be provided with an acoustic resonator to dampen an acoustic vibration in the lithographic apparatus. The acoustic resonator may include a Helmholtz resonator. The helmholz resonator may be provided with an active element to provide active damping and/or altering a spring characteristic of the mass spring assembly formed by the resonator. The resonator may be provided at a slit in a shield between the patterning device stage and the projection system to suppress transfer of acoustical vibrations, caused by e.g. a movement of the patterning device stage, to the projection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Hans Butler, Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van Der Wijst, Johan Hendrik Geerke, Joost De Pee, Clementius Andreas Johannes Beijers, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Francois Xavier Debiesme
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Publication number: 20090147230Abstract: A vibration damping arrangement for a lithographic apparatus includes a sensor arranged to, in use, detect a vibration of a projection system. An actuator is arranged to, in use, exert a force on a control unit of the projection system to convert an output signal of the sensor to an actuator input signal such that, during operation, the vibration of the projection system is mitigated by controlling the actuator by the input signal to exert the force to the projection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Hans Butler, Marc Wilhelmus Maria Van Der Wijst, Johan Hendrik Geerke, Joost De Pee, Clementius Andreas Johannes Beijers, Marco Hendrikus Hermanus Oude Nijhuis, Francois Xavier Debiesme