Patents by Inventor Michael R. Zimmerman

Michael R. Zimmerman 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).

  • Electroplating system
    Patent number: 11982008
    Abstract: An electroplating system has a vessel assembly holding an electrolyte. A weir thief electrode assembly in the vessel assembly includes a plenum inside of a weir frame. The plenum divided into at least a first, a second and a third virtual thief electrode segment. A plurality of spaced apart openings through the weir frame lead out of the plenum. A weir ring is attached to the weir frame and guides flow of current during electroplating. The electroplating system provides process determined radial and circumferential current density control and does not require changing hardware components during set up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: APPLIED Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. McHugh, Gregory J. Wilson, Kyle M. Hanson, John L. Klocke, Paul Van Valkenburg, Eric J. Bergman, Adam Marc McClure, Deepak Saagar Kalaikadal, Nolan Layne Zimmerman, Michael Windham, Mikael R. Borjesson
  • Combined bottle and cap
    Patent number: D325521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: First Brands Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Fischer, Michael A. Brown, Gene A. Herron, George W. Hann, II, Gregory S. Mostoller, Michael R. Zimmerman