Patents by Inventor Michael Julius Kinsler

Michael Julius Kinsler 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).

  • Publication number: 20230253189
    Abstract: In some examples, a double seal arrangement for a substrate processing chamber comprises a radially inner barrier seal disposed within a barrier seal gland. The barrier seal gland includes an inner toe and an outer toe. A radially outer vacuum seal is disposed within a vacuum seal gland. The vacuum seal gland includes at least an inner toe. A first venting pathway is provided between the inner toe of the vacuum seal gland and the outer toe of the barrier seal gland, and a second venting pathway is provided between the outer toe of the barrier seal gland and the inner toe of the barrier seal gland. A third venting pathway is in communication at least with the inner toe of the barrier seal gland, and a vacuum source connected to at least one of the first, second, and third venting pathways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Hui Ling Han, Michael Julius Kinsler, Steven James Madsen, Gabriel Pioux
  • Publication number: 20230253217
    Abstract: A substrate transfer door assembly includes a body, one or more radiating elements, a member, and at least one lifting coupler. The body includes a central portion. At least the central portion of the body operates as a substrate transfer door and covers at least one of an opening of a liner or an opening of a chamber wall of a substrate processing chamber. The one or more radiating elements radiating heat away from the body. The member extends from the body. The at least one lifting coupler is connected to the member and movable in a vertical direction between an open position and a closed position to cover the at least one of the opening of the liner or the opening of the chamber wall with the central portion of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: John DREWERY, David INORI, Andre DESEPTE, Michael Julius KINSLER