Patents by Inventor Randolph E. Truer

Randolph E. Truer 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).

  • CMP system with wireless endpoint detection system
    Patent number: 8182312
    Abstract: A CMP polishing pad with an optical sensor assembly embedded in the pad, connected to a transceiver and/or power supply mounted at the center of the pad or at the outer edge of the pad which communicates wirelessly with a control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Strasbaugh
    Inventors: Randolph E. Truer, Michael Starman
  • CMP System with Wireless Endpoint Detection System
    Publication number: 20100062685
    Abstract: A CMP polishing pad with an optical sensor assembly embedded in the pad, connected to a transceiver and/or power supply mounted at the center of the pad or at the outer edge of the pad which communicates wirelessly with a control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Randolph E. Truer, Michael Starman