Patents by Inventor Noel Smith

Noel Smith 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: 20190350712
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member, and a pump assembly configured to transfer the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the inflatable member during an inflation cycle. The pump assembly includes a first pump configured to inject the fluid into the inflatable member according to a first flow rate, and a second pump configured to inject fluid into the inflatable member according to a second flow rate, where the second flow rate is less than the first flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jan Weber, Noel Smith
  • Patent number: 9640367
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable to be used in conjunction with probe-forming optics to produce an ion beam without kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: FEI Company
    Inventors: John Keller, Noel Smith, Roderick Boswell, Lawrence Scipioni, Christine Charles, Orson Sutherland
  • Patent number: 9530625
    Abstract: An inductively coupled plasma charged particle source for focused ion beam systems includes a plasma reaction chamber with a removably attached source electrode. A fastening mechanism connects the source electrode with the plasma reaction chamber and allows for a heat-conductive, vacuum seal to form. With a removable source electrode, improved serviceability and reuse of the plasma source tube are now possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: FEI COMPANY
    Inventors: Sean Kellogg, Anthony Graupera, William N. Parker, Andrew B. Wells, Mark W. Utlaut, Walter Skoczylas, Gregory A. Schwind, Noel Smith, Shouyin Zhang
  • Patent number: 9401262
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plasma ion beam system that includes multiple gas sources and that can be used for performing multiple operations using different ion species to create or alter submicron features of a work piece. The system preferably uses an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable in conjunction with probe-forming optics sources to produce ion beams of a wide variety of ions without substantial kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source, thereby permitting formation of a high resolution beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: FEI COMPANY
    Inventors: Noel Smith, Clive D. Chandler, Mark W. Utlaut, Paul P. Tesch, David William Tuggle
  • Patent number: 9365727
    Abstract: A process for the coating of surfaces of a metallic component to be formed by contacting the surfaces of the metallic component prior to forming operation with an aqueous composition containing 80% by weight of at least one organic film-forming ionomeric polymer or copolymer, whereby the total organic polymeric material has an average acid number in the range from 20 to 300, optionally at least one further organic film-forming polymer different from the organic film-forming ionomeric polymer or copolymer; optionally a neutralizing agent; a low temperature corrosion inhibiting cross-linking agent and water. The pH of the aqueous composition at the beginning of the coating process is in the range from 6 to 10.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: CHEMETALL GMBH
    Inventors: Noel Smith, Heribert Domes
  • Publication number: 20150357166
    Abstract: An inductively coupled plasma charged particle source for focused ion beam systems includes a plasma reaction chamber with a removably attached source electrode. A fastening mechanism connects the source electrode with the plasma reaction chamber and allows for a heat-conductive, vacuum seal to form. With a removable source electrode, improved serviceability and reuse of the plasma source tube are now possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: FEI Company
    Inventors: Sean Kellogg, Anthony Graupera, William N. Parker, Andrew B. Wells, Mark W. Utlaut, Walter Skoczylas, Gregory A. Schwind, Noel Smith, Shouyin Zhang
  • Patent number: 9196451
    Abstract: An inductively coupled plasma source for a focused charged particle beam system includes a dielectric liquid that insulates and cools the plasma chamber. A flow restrictor at an electrical potential that is a large fraction of the plasma potential reducing arcing because the voltage drop in the gas occurs primarily at relative high pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: FEI Company
    Inventors: Shouyin Zhang, Noel Smith, Walter Skoczylas
  • Publication number: 20150318140
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plasma ion beam system that includes multiple gas sources and that can be used for performing multiple operations using different ion species to create or alter submicron features of a work piece. The system preferably uses an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable in conjunction with probe-forming optics sources to produce ion beams of a wide variety of ions without substantial kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source, thereby permitting formation of a high resolution beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: FEI Company
    Inventors: Noel Smith, Clive D. Chandler, Mark W. Utlaut, Paul P. Tesch, David William Tuggle
  • Patent number: 9053895
    Abstract: An inductively coupled plasma charged particle source for focused ion beam systems includes a plasma reaction chamber with a removably attached source electrode. A fastening mechanism connects the source electrode with the plasma reaction chamber and allows for a heat-conductive, vacuum seal to form. With a removable source electrode, improved serviceability and reuse of the plasma source tube are now possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: FEI COMPANY
    Inventors: Sean Kellogg, Anthony Graupera, N. William Parker, Andrew B. Wells, Mark W. Utlaut, Walter Skoczylas, Gregory A. Schwind, Shouyin Zhang, Noel Smith
  • Patent number: 9054725
    Abstract: The present circuitry provides for an expansion of loop powered technology preferably employed on 4-20 mA. The invention provides for extracting energy from current loops for use in displays, alarms, controls and communication. Further, the circuit allows for a reporting of instrument status and loss of signal to eliminate operator error in assuming the meter is faulty when in actuality a loss of signal has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventors: Otto P. Fest, Sr., Noel Smith
  • Publication number: 20150130348
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable to be used in conjunction with probe-forming optics to produce an ion beam without kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: FEI Company
    Inventors: John Keller, Noel Smith, Roderick Boswell, Lawrence Scipioni, Christine Charles, Orson Sutherland
  • Patent number: 9029812
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plasma ion beam system that includes multiple gas sources and that can be used for performing multiple operations using different ion species to create or alter submicron features of a work piece. The system preferably uses an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable in conjunction with probe-forming optics sources to produce ion beams of a wide variety of ions without substantial kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source, thereby permitting formation of a high resolution beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Fei Company
    Inventors: Noel Smith, Clive D. Chandler, Mark W. Utlaut, Paul P. Tesch, David William Tuggle
  • Patent number: 9004761
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multiple chamber container that includes a container body sealed around a peripheral edge and having an outlet. The container also includes a first peel seal having a projecting portion and a second peel seal that isolates the outlet. The second peel seal may also include a projecting portion. The first and second peel seals may be configured to define a symmetrical chamber. The chamber may include an axis of symmetry extending between the first and second projecting portions. The chamber geometry of the container ensures a correct sequential opening of the first and second peel seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Balteau, Jean-Pierre Hartman, Paul Vidrequin, Silvano Sforacchi, John Doherty, Charlie Mulvihill, Noel Smith, Marc Cousin
  • Publication number: 20150079796
    Abstract: A cluster source is used to assist charged particle beam processing. For example, a protective layer is applied using a cluster source and a precursor gas. The large mass of the cluster and the low energy per atom or molecule in the cluster restricts damage to within a few nanometers of the surface. Fullerenes or clusters of fullerenes, bismuth, gold or Xe can be used with a precursor gas to deposit material onto a surface, or can be used with an etchant gas to etch the surface. Clusters can also be used to deposit material directly onto the surface to form a protective layer for charged particle beam processing or to provide energy to activate an etchant gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: FEI Company
    Inventors: Clive D. Chandler, Noel Smith
  • Patent number: 8928210
    Abstract: An inductively coupled plasma charged particle source for focused ion beam systems includes a plasma reaction chamber with a removably attached source electrode. A fastening mechanism connects the source electrode with the plasma reaction chamber and allows for a heat-conductive, vacuum seal to form. With a removable source electrode, improved serviceability and reuse of the plasma source tube are now possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: FEI Comapny
    Inventors: Sean Kellogg, Anthony Graupera, N. William Parker, Andrew B. Wells, Mark W. Utlaut, Walter Skoczylas, Gregory A. Schwind, Shouyin Zhang, Noel Smith
  • Publication number: 20140312245
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plasma ion beam system that includes multiple gas sources and that can be used for performing multiple operations using different ion species to create or alter submicron features of a work piece. The system preferably uses an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable in conjunction with probe-forming optics sources to produce ion beams of a wide variety of ions without substantial kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source, thereby permitting formation of a high resolution beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: FEI Company
    Inventors: Noel Smith, Clive D. Chandler, Mark W. Utlaut, Paul P. Tesch, David William Tuggle
  • Patent number: 8835880
    Abstract: A cluster source is used to assist charged particle beam processing. For example, a protective layer is applied using a cluster source and a precursor gas. The large mass of the cluster and the low energy per atom or molecule in the cluster restricts damage to within a few nanometers of the surface. Fullerenes or clusters of fullerenes, bismuth, gold or Xe can be used with a precursor gas to deposit material onto a surface, or can be used with an etchant gas to etch the surface. Clusters can also be used to deposit material directly onto the surface to form a protective layer for charged particle beam processing or to provide energy to activate an etchant gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: FEI Company
    Inventors: Clive Chandler, Noel Smith
  • Patent number: 8829468
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable to be used in conjunction with probe-forming optics to produce an ion beam without kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: FEI Company
    Inventors: John Keller, Noel Smith, Roderick Boswell, Lawrence Scipioni, Christine Charles, Orson Sutherland
  • Patent number: 8813343
    Abstract: An oxygen storage cylinder is stored in an interior cabin of an aircraft by providing a generally cylindrical envelope of flexible material receiving the cylinder therein and securing the envelope to a fixed seat frame. Circumferential straps are secured to a cylindrical wall portion of the envelope at spaced apart positions along the length thereof for securing the envelope and cylinder therein to an elongate frame member of the seat frame. End straps secured to intersecting frame members prevent longitudinal sliding of the envelope and cylinder therein relative to the elongate frame member of the fixed seat frame. The envelope protects the cylinder from direct contact with the frame to prevent friction or vibration damage to the cylinder while fixing the position of the cylinder in the interior cabin for the safety of surrounding passengers in the event of turbulence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Sydney Noel Smith
  • Patent number: 8692217
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plasma ion beam system that includes multiple gas sources and that can be used for performing multiple operations using different ion species to create or alter submicron features of a work piece. The system preferably uses an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable in conjunction with probe-forming optics sources to produce ion beams of a wide variety of ions without substantial kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source, thereby permitting formation of a high resolution beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: FEI Company
    Inventors: Noel Smith, Clive D. Chandler, Mark W. Utlaut, Paul P. Tesch, Dave Tuggle