Patents by Inventor Reinhard Guenzel

Reinhard Guenzel 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).

  • Patent number: 6205948
    Abstract: A modulator for regulating high voltage pulsed plasma-immersion ion implantation (PIII) acting as a substantial component in a PIII installation is provided. The modulator enables low-cost, easy connection and disconnection of a flow of large high voltage pulsed currents during PIII. In the modulator, pulse regulation occurs by means of an additional electrode which is controlled by a shielding grid as opposed to a high voltage switch mounted as a technically autonomous unit. The electrode and shielding grid are integrated into the implantation chamber and connected to a capacitor to provide high voltage. The shielding grid is triggered by a pulse generator with voltage pulses of 1-2000 V. The shielding grid surrounding the electrode is immersed in plasma and ensures that the additional electrode is either insulated from the plasma or in electric contact therewith by applying controllable grid voltages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Forschungszentrum Rossendorf e.V.
    Inventor: Reinhard Guenzel