Patents by Inventor Robert A. Haynes
Robert A. Haynes 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).
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Patent number: 9513230Abstract: A metrology system is configured to provide visual inspection of a workpiece, three-dimensional magnetic field map, and height measurement. A stage is configured to bring points of interest at the workpiece under the desired tool for measurement. The optical field, magnetic field, and height information can be used independently or together in order to correlate defects in the manufacturing process of the workpiece. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: KLA-TENCOR CORPORATIONInventors: John Gerling, Edward Wagner, Mehran Nasser-Ghodsi, Garrett Pickard, Tomas Plettner, Robert Haynes, Christopher Sears
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Publication number: 20160084789Abstract: A method for inspecting a component constructed of a conductive composite material. The method includes the step of passing an alternating current signal through the component through an electrical interface. The impedance of the component from either a reflected or a through passage of the electric signal is then determined. That impedance is then compared with empirical data to determine the type and extent of damage or deterioration of the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Geoffrey A. Slipher, Robert A. Haynes, Jaret C. Riddick
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Publication number: 20140318855Abstract: Embodiments of this invention use multi-layer ceramic substrate with one or more hermetically sealed and filled metal vias with smaller pitch and size in combination with flexible printed circuit cables and interposers to provide a custom electric feed through for vacuum to atmosphere chambers. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: KLA-Tencor CorporationInventors: Robert Haynes, Mehran Nasser-Ghodsi
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Publication number: 20140218503Abstract: A metrology system is configured to provide visual inspection of a workpiece, three-dimensional magnetic field map, and height measurement. A stage is configured to bring points of interest at the workpiece under the desired tool for measurement. The optical field, magnetic field, and height information can be used independently or together in order to correlate defects in the manufacturing process of the workpiece. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: KLA-Tencor CorporationInventors: John Gerling, Edward Wagner, Mehran Nasser-Ghodsi, Garrett Pickard, Tomas Plettner, Robert Haynes, Christopher Sears
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Patent number: 8633457Abstract: A background reduction system may include, but is not limited to: a charged particle source configured to generate a charged-particle beam; a louvered structure including one or more apertures configured to selectively transmit charged particles according to their angle of incidence; and a charged-particle detector configured to receive charged particles selectively transmitted by the louvered structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: KLA-Tencor CorporationInventors: Mehran Nasser-Ghodsi, Christopher Sears, Robert Haynes
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Patent number: 8421030Abstract: One embodiment relates to a charged-particle energy analyzer apparatus. A first mesh is arranged to receive the charged particles on a first side and pass the charged particles to a second side, and a first electrode is arranged such that a first cavity is formed between the second side of the first mesh and the first electrode. A second mesh is arranged to receive the charged particles on a second side and pass the charged particles to a first side, and a second electrode is arranged such that a second cavity is formed between the first side of the second mesh and the second electrode. Finally, a third mesh is arranged to receive the charged particles on a first side and pass the charged particles to a second side, and a position-sensitive charged-particle detector is arranged to receive the charged particles after the charged particles pass through the third mesh.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: KLA-Tencor CorporationInventors: Khashayar Shadman, Robert Haynes, Gabor D. Toth, Christopher Sears, Mehran Nasser Ghodsi
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Publication number: 20130001417Abstract: A background reduction system may include, but is not limited to: a charged particle source configured to generate a charged-particle beam; a louvered structure including one or more apertures configured to selectively transmit charged particles according to their angle of incidence; and a charged-particle detector configured to receive charged particles selectively transmitted by the louvered structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: KLA-Tencor CorporationInventors: Mehran Nasser-Ghodsi, Christopher Sears, Robert Haynes
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Patent number: 8322010Abstract: Fastening tool for driving a fastener such as a staple into a substrate a predetermined distance. The tool includes a housing and a driver reciprocally mounted in the housing and moveable with respect to the housing, the driver having a driving surface for engaging a fastener such as a staple. A magazine assembly is associated with the housing for positioning and aligning the fastener in the path of the driver so that when actuated, the driver strikes the fastener and forcibly ejects it from the magazine into the substrate to a predetermined extent so as to adjust or control the holding power of the fastener about the object.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Acme Staple Company, Inc.Inventors: Onno Boswinkel, Robert Haynes
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Publication number: 20120298879Abstract: One embodiment disclosed relates to an apparatus forming an electrical conduction path through an insulating layer on a surface of a substrate. A first radiation source is configured to emit radiation to a first region of the insulating layer, and a first electrical contact is configured to apply a first bias voltage to the first region. A second radiation source is configured to emit radiation to a second region of the insulating layer, and a second electrical contact is configured to apply a second bias voltage to the second region. The conductivities of the regions are increased by the radiation such that conductive paths are formed through the insulating layer at those regions. In one implementation, the apparatus may be used in an electron beam instrument. Another embodiment relates to a method of forming an electrical conduction path through an insulating layer. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Tomas PLETTNER, Mehran NASSER-GHODSI, Robert HAYNES, Rudy F. GARCIA
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Publication number: 20110168886Abstract: One embodiment relates to a charged-particle energy analyzer apparatus. A first mesh is arranged to receive the charged particles on a first side and pass the charged particles to a second side, and a first electrode is arranged such that a first cavity is formed between the second side of the first mesh and the first electrode. A second mesh is arranged to receive the charged particles on a second side and pass the charged particles to a first side, and a second electrode is arranged such that a second cavity is formed between the first side of the second mesh and the second electrode. Finally, a third mesh is arranged to receive the charged particles on a first side and pass the charged particles to a second side, and a position-sensitive charged-particle detector is arranged to receive the charged particles after the charged particles pass through the third mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Khashayar Shadman, Robert Haynes, Gabor D. Toth, Christopher Sears, Mehran Nasser Ghodsi
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Publication number: 20100008745Abstract: Insulated or coated staple and a fastening tool for driving the same into a substrate. The tool includes a housing and a driver reciprocally mounted in the housing and moveable with respect to the housing, the driver having a driving surface for engaging a fastener such as a coated staple. A magazine assembly is associated with the housing for positioning and aligning the coated fastener in the path of the driver so that when actuated, the driver strikes the fastener and forcibly ejects it from the magazine into the substrate on which the object to be fastened is to be secured. Suitable fasteners include coated staples (of various sizes and configurations), nails, brads, rivets, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Acme Staple Company, Inc.Inventors: Van Barlow, Onno Boswinkel, Robert Haynes, Richard Gold
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Patent number: 7514992Abstract: A multi-function circuit has as single input/control pin, to which respectively different values of a control input may be applied. A multi-function signal generation section is coupled to the single input/control pin and is operative to controllably generate a plurality of respectively different functional outputs, including a decoded address bit-representative output, a soft-start oscillator signal output, and a reset output, in response to application of respectively different values of the control input.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Intersil Americas Inc.Inventors: Noel B. Dequina, Robert Haynes Isham
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Publication number: 20080164857Abstract: A control circuit for a DC voltage supply is provided that includes a circuit, an error amplifier and modulator. The circuit is operable to measure a voltage difference between a negative voltage rail and a ground reference in the DC voltage supply. The circuit is further operative to create an offset voltage proportional with the measured voltage difference. The circuit is further yet operative to add the offset voltage to a reference voltage to create a modified reference voltage. The error amplifier has a first input coupled to receive the modified reference voltage and a second input coupled to a positive voltage rail in the DC voltage supply. The error amplifier further has an output. The modulator is coupled to the output of the error amplifier. The modulator is operative to maintain the positive rail at a select value corresponding to the modified reference voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: INTERSIL AMERICAS INC.Inventors: Noel B. Dequina, Robert Haynes Isham
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Publication number: 20080099529Abstract: Fastening tool for driving a fastener such as a staple into a substrate a predetermined distance. The tool includes a housing and a driver reciprocally mounted in the housing and moveable with respect to the housing, the driver having a driving surface for engaging a fastener such as a staple. A magazine assembly is associated with the housing for positioning and aligning the fastener in the path of the driver so that when actuated, the driver strikes the fastener and forcibly ejects it from the magazine into the substrate to a predetermined extent so as to adjust or control the holding power of the fastener about the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: Onno Boswinkel, Robert Haynes
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Patent number: 7345465Abstract: A DC power supply control apparatus monitors respective terminals supplying positive and negative DC supply voltages to a utility device. The voltage at the negative terminal is compared with a target value for that voltage to produce an offset current representative of any voltage differential therebetween. This offset current is used to produce an offset voltage, that is added to or subtracted from a target value of the positive supply voltage to produce an error amplifier reference voltage. This reference voltage is compared with the voltage at the monitored positive terminal, to produce an error voltage, in response to which the power supply's modulator loop adjusts the power supply's positive output voltage, as necessary, to maintain the intended DC voltage differential between the positive and negative DC supply voltages.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Intersil Americas Inc.Inventors: Noel B. Dequina, Robert Haynes Isham
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Publication number: 20070285076Abstract: A DC power supply control apparatus monitors respective terminals supplying positive and negative DC supply voltages to a utility device. The voltage at the negative terminal is compared with a target value for that voltage to produce an offset current representative of any voltage differential therebetween. This offset current is used to produce an offset voltage, that is added to or subtracted from a target value of the positive supply voltage to produce an error amplifier reference voltage. This reference voltage is compared with the voltage at the monitored positive terminal, to produce an error voltage, in response to which the power supply's modulator loop adjusts the power supply's positive output voltage, as necessary, to maintain the intended DC voltage differential between the positive and negative DC supply voltages.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: Intersil Americas Inc.Inventors: Noel B. DEQUINA, Robert Haynes Isham
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Publication number: 20070119328Abstract: An ejection system includes a frame; a controller unit coupled to the frame and adapted to receive a command input; a cartridge ejection unit coupled to the frame and adapted to eject a cartridge in response to the received command input; and a recording unit coupled to the controller unit and adapted to record data when the cartridge is ejected.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2005Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: MLH Technologies, LLC., a Delaware limited liability companyInventors: Christopher Maglio, Brian Miller, Robert Haynes, Donald Henry
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Publication number: 20060124686Abstract: Insulated or coated staple and a fastening tool for driving the same into a substrate. The tool includes a housing and a driver reciprocally mounted in the housing and moveable with respect to the housing, the driver having a driving surface for engaging a fastener such as a coated staple. A magazine assembly is associated with the housing for positioning and aligning the coated fastener in the path of the driver so that when actuated, the driver strikes the fastener and forcibly ejects it from the magazine into the substrate on which the object to be fastened is to be secured. Suitable fasteners include coated staples (of various sizes and configurations), nails, brads, rivets, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2006Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: Van Barlow, Onno Boswinkel, Robert Haynes, Richard Gold
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Patent number: RE40915Abstract: A current-sensing and correction circuit having programmable temperature compensation circuitry that is incorporated into a pulse width modulation controller of a buck mode DC—DC converter. The front end of the controller contains a sense amplifier, having an input coupled via a current feedback resistor to a common output node of the converter. The impedance of a MOSFET, the current through which is sampled by a sample and hold circuit is controlled by the sense amplifier unit. A sensed current correction circuit is coupled between the sample and hold circuit and the controller, and is operative to supply to the controller a correction current having a deterministic temperature-compensating relationship to the sensed current. The ratio of correction current to sensed current equals to value of one at a predetermined temperature, and has other values at temperatures other than at that temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Intersil Americas Inc.Inventor: Robert Haynes Isham
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Patent number: RE42037Abstract: A current-sensing and correction circuit having programmable temperature compensation circuitry that is incorporated into a pulse width modulation controller of a buck mode DC—DC converter. The front end of the controller contains a sense amplifier, having an input coupled via a current feedback resistor to a common output node of the converter. The impedance of a MOSFET, the current through which is sampled by a sample and hold circuit is controlled by the sense amplifier unit. A sensed current correction circuit is coupled between the sample and hold circuit and the controller, and is operative to supply to the controller a correction current having a deterministic temperature-compensating relationship to the sensed current. The ratio of correction current to sensed current equals a value of one at a predetermined temperature, and has other values at temperatures other than at that temperature.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Intersil Americas Inc.Inventor: Robert Haynes Isham