Patents by Inventor Michael Relue

Michael Relue 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).

  • Ion source for an ion implanter
    Patent number: 4719355
    Abstract: An ion source of a type used on ion implanters which includes a crucible having a hollow interior and a hole for providing fluid communication between the interior of and exterior to the crucible. A heater assembly is used for adjustably heating the crucible. The crucible hole is if fluid communication with a passageway down the crucible and with a vapor nozzle aperture. An arc chamber has an inlet positioned at the output of the vapor nozzle aperture. The material to be vaporized does not bond to the crucible interior when solidified from a liquid state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Victor Meyers, Michael Relue