Patents by Inventor Matthew Damien Stephens

Matthew Damien Stephens 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: 11739220
    Abstract: A Si-containing film forming composition comprising a catalyst and/or a polysilane and a N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane having a molecular weight ranging from approximately 332 dalton to approximately 100,000 dalton and comprising N—H free repeating units having the formula [—N(SiH3)x(SiH2-)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 with x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 with x+y=3. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignees: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude, American Air Liquide, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadiy Itov, Manish Khandelwal, Cole Ritter, Peng Zhang, Jean-Marc Girard, Zhiwen Wan, Glenn Kuchenbeiser, David Orban, Sean Kerrigan, Reno Pesaresi, Matthew Damien Stephens, Yang Wang, Guillaume Husson, Grigory Nikiforov
  • Patent number: 11274112
    Abstract: Compounds and method of preparation of Si—X and Ge—X compounds (X=N, P, As and Sb) via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted silanes and amines (including ammonia) or phosphines catalyzed by metallic catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrogenative coupling of a Si—H and a X—H moiety to form a Si—X containing compound and hydrogen gas (X=N, P, As and Sb). The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(O) on carbon, Pd(O) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—X products produced by dehydrogenative coupling are inherently halogen free. Said compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si—containing films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadiy Itov, Peng Zhang, Matthew Damien Stephens, Manish Khandelwal
  • Patent number: 11203528
    Abstract: Solid or liquid N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane compositions comprising units having the following formula [—N(SiH3)x(SiH2—)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 when x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 when x+y=3 are disclosed. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignees: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude, American Air Liquide, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadiy Itov, Manish Khandelwal, Cole Ritter, Peng Zhang, Jean-Marc Girard, Zhiwen Wan, Glenn Kuchenbeiser, David Orban, Sean Kerrigan, Reno Pesaresi, Matthew Damien Stephens, Yang Wang, Guillaume Husson
  • Publication number: 20210102092
    Abstract: A Si-containing film forming composition comprising a catalyst and/or a polysilane and a N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane having a molecular weight ranging from approximately 332 dalton to approximately 100,000 dalton and comprising N—H free repeating units having the formula [—N(SiH3)×(SiH2?)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 with x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 with x+y=3. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Antonio SANCHEZ, Gennadiy ITOV, Manish KHANDELWAL, Cole RITTER, Peng ZHANG, Jean-Marc GIRARD, Zhiwen WAN, Glenn KUCHENBEISER, David ORBAN, Sean KERRIGAN, Reno PESARESI, Matthew Damien STEPHENS, Yang WANG, Guillaume HUSSON, Grigory NIKIFOROV
  • Publication number: 20210087406
    Abstract: A Si-containing film forming composition comprising a catalyst and/or a polysilane and a N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane having a molecular weight ranging from approximately 332 dalton to approximately 100,000 dalton and comprising N—H free repeating units having the formula [—N(SiH3)x(SiH2-)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 with x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 with x+y=3. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Antonio SANCHEZ, Gennadiy ITOV, Manish KHANDELWAL, Cole RITTER, Peng ZHANG, Jean-Marc GIRARD, Zhiwen WAN, Glenn KUCHENBEISER, David ORBAN, Sean KERRIGAN, Reno PESARESI, Matthew Damien STEPHENS, Yang WANG, Guillaume HUSSON, Grigory NIKIFOROV
  • Publication number: 20200277190
    Abstract: Solid or liquid N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane compositions comprising units having the following formula [—N(SiH3)x(SiH2—)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 when x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 when x+y=3 are disclosed. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Antonio SANCHEZ, Gennadiy Itov, Manish Khandelwal, Cole Ritter, Peng Zhang, Jean-Marc Girard, Zhiwen Wan, Glenn Kuchenbeiser, David Orban, Sean Kerrigan, Reno Pesaresi, Matthew Damien Stephens, Yang Wang, Guillaume Husson
  • Patent number: 10647578
    Abstract: Solid or liquid N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane compositions comprising units having the following formula [—N(SiH3)x(SiH2—)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 when x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 when x+y=3 are disclosed. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignees: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude, American Air Liquide, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadiy Itov, Manish Khandelwal, Cole Ritter, Peng Zhang, Jean-Marc Girard, Zhiwen Wan, Glenn Kuchenbeiser, David Orban, Sean Kerrigan, Reno Pesaresi, Matthew Damien Stephens, Yang Wang, Guillaume Husson
  • Publication number: 20200040013
    Abstract: Compounds and method of preparation of Si—X and Ge—X compounds (X=N, P, As and Sb) via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted silanes and amines (including ammonia) or phosphines catalyzed by metallic catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrogenative coupling of a Si—H and a X—H moiety to form a Si—X containing compound and hydrogen gas (X=N, P, As and Sb). The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(O) on carbon, Pd(O) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—X products produced by dehydrogenative coupling are inherently halogen free. Said compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si—containing films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadiy Itov, Peng Zhang, Matthew Damien Stephens, Manish Khandelwal
  • Patent number: 10501484
    Abstract: Halogen free amine substituted trisilylamine and tridisilylamine compounds and a method of their preparation via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted trisilylames and amines catalyzed by transition metal catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrocoupling of a Si—H and a N—H moiety to form an Si—N containing compound and hydrogen gas. The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(0) on carbon, Pd(0) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—N containing products are halide free. Such compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si containing films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Jean-Marc Girard, Gennadiy Itov, Manish Khandelwal, Matthew Damien Stephens, Peng Zhang
  • Patent number: 10494387
    Abstract: Compounds and method of preparation of Si—X and Ge—X compounds (X=N, P, As and Sb) via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted silanes and amines (including ammonia) or phosphines catalyzed by metallic catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrogenative coupling of a Si—H and a X—H moiety to form a Si—X containing compound and hydrogen gas (X=N, P, As and Sb). The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(0) on carbon, Pd(0) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—X products produced by dehydrogenative coupling are inherently halogen free. Said compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si-containing films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadiy Itov, Peng Zhang, Matthew Damien Stephens, Manish Khandelwal
  • Publication number: 20180230171
    Abstract: Compounds and method of preparation of Si—X and Ge—X compounds (X=N, P, As and Sb) via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted silanes and amines (including ammonia) or phosphines catalyzed by metallic catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrogenative coupling of a Si—H and a X—H moiety to form a Si—X containing compound and hydrogen gas (X=N, P, As and Sb). The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(0) on carbon, Pd(0) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—X products produced by dehydrogenative coupling are inherently halogen free. Said compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si-containing films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadiy Itov, Peng Zhang, Matthew Damien Stephens, Manish Khandelwal
  • Publication number: 20180162883
    Abstract: Halogen free amine substituted trisilylamine and tridisilylamine compounds and a method of their preparation via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted trisilylames and amines catalyzed by transition metal catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrocoupling of a Si—H and a N—H moiety to form an Si—N containing compound and hydrogen gas. The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(0) on carbon, Pd(0) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—N containing products are halide free. Such compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si containing films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Jean-Marc Girard, Gennadiy Itov, Manish Khandelwal, Matthew Damien Stephens, Peng Zhang
  • Patent number: 9920078
    Abstract: Compounds and method of preparation of Si—X and Ge—X compounds (X?N, P, As and Sb) via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted silanes and amines (including ammonia) or phosphines catalyzed by metallic catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrogenative coupling of a Si—H and a X—H moiety to form a Si—X containing compound and hydrogen gas (X?N, P, As and Sb). The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(0) on carbon, Pd(0) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—X products produced by dehydrogenative coupling are inherently halogen free. Said compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si-containing films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadiy Itov, Peng Zhang, Matthew Damien Stephens, Manish Khandelwal
  • Publication number: 20180072571
    Abstract: Solid or liquid N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane compositions comprising units having the following formula [—N(SiH3)x(SiH2-)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 when x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 when x+y=3 are disclosed. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Antonio SANCHEZ, Gennadiy ITOV, Manish KHANDELWAL, Cole RITTER, Peng ZHANG, Jean-Marc GIRARD, Zhiwen WAN, Glenn KUCHENBEISER, David ORBAN, Sean KERRIGAN, Reno PESARESI, Matthew Damien STEPHENS, Yang WANG, Guillaume HUSSON
  • Publication number: 20160362429
    Abstract: Compounds and method of preparation of Si—X and Ge—X compounds (X?N, P, As and Sb) via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted silanes and amines (including ammonia) or phosphines catalyzed by metallic catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrogenative coupling of a Si—H and a X—H moiety to form a Si—X containing compound and hydrogen gas (X?N, P, As and Sb). The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(0) on carbon, Pd(0) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—X products produced by dehydrogenative coupling are inherently halogen free. Said compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si-containing films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadily Itov, Peng Zhang, Matthew Damien Stephens, Manish Khandelwal
  • Patent number: 9453035
    Abstract: Compounds and method of preparation of Si—X and Ge—X compounds (X=N, P, As and Sb) via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted silanes and amines (including ammonia) or phosphines catalyzed by metallic catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrogenative coupling of a Si—H and a X—H moiety to form a Si—X containing compound and hydrogen gas (X=N, P, As and Sb). The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(0) on carbon, Pd(0) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—X products produced by dehydrogenative coupling are inherently halogen free. Said compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si-containing films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: VOLTAIX, LLC
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadiy Itov, Peng Zhang, Matthew Damien Stephens
  • Patent number: 9446958
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a condensed phase batch process for synthesis of trisilylamine (TSA). An improved synthesis process that incorporates a solvent to help promote a condensed-phase reaction between ammonia gas (or liquid) and liquified monochlorosilane (MCS) in good yields is described. This process facilitates the removal of the byproduct waste with little to no reactor down time, substantial reduction of down-stream solids contamination and high-purity product from first-pass distillation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme L'Etude Et L'Exploitation Des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Cole J. Ritter, III, Matthew Damien Stephens
  • Publication number: 20160215003
    Abstract: Compounds and method of preparation of Si—X and Ge—X compounds (X?N, P, As and Sb) via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted silanes and amines (including ammonia) or phosphines catalyzed by metallic catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrogenative coupling of a Si—H and a X—H moiety to form a Si—X containing compound and hydrogen gas (X?N, P, As and Sb). The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(0) on carbon, Pd(0) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—X products produced by dehydrogenative coupling are inherently halogen free. Said compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si-containing films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadiy Itov, Peng Zhang, Matthew Damien Stephens
  • Patent number: 9382269
    Abstract: Compounds and method of preparation of Si—X and Ge—X compounds (X?N, P, As and Sb) via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted silanes and amines (including ammonia) or phosphines catalyzed by metallic catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrogenative coupling of a Si—H and a X—H moiety to form a Si—X containing compound and hydrogen gas (X?N, P, As and Sb). The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(0) on carbon, Pd(0) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—X products produced by dehydrogenative coupling are inherently halogen free. Said compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si-containing films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: VOLTAIX, LLC
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadily Itov, Peng Zhang, Matthew Damien Stephens
  • Publication number: 20150094470
    Abstract: Compounds and method of preparation of Si—X and Ge—X compounds (X?N, P, As and Sb) via dehydrogenative coupling between the corresponding unsubstituted silanes and amines (including ammonia) or phosphines catalyzed by metallic catalysts is described. This new approach is based on the catalytic dehydrogenative coupling of a Si—H and a X—H moiety to form a Si—X containing compound and hydrogen gas (X?N, P, As and Sb). The process can be catalyzed by transition metal heterogenous catalysts such as Ru(0) on carbon, Pd(0) on MgO) as well as transition metal organometallic complexes that act as homogeneous catalysts. The —Si—X products produced by dehydrogenative coupling are inherently halogen free. Said compounds can be useful for the deposition of thin films by chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition of Si-containing films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Antonio Sanchez, Gennadily Itov, Peng Zhang, Matthew Damien Stephens