Patents by Inventor Robert A. Laney

Robert A. Laney 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).

  • Throttle valve assembly
    Patent number: 6568417
    Abstract: A throttle valve assembly for a deposition chamber or the like is disclosed. The throttle valve assembly comprises a shaft including a first portion and second portion. At least one throttle vane or plate is coupled to the first portion of the shaft and a valve gear is coupled to the second portion of the shaft. A positioning element is provided to couple the valve gear to the shaft in only one rotational orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Robert A. Laney
  • Throttle valve assembly
    Publication number: 20020148512
    Abstract: A throttle valve assembly for a deposition chamber or the like is disclosed. The throttle valve assembly comprises a shaft including a first portion and second portion. At least one throttle vane or plate is coupled to the first portion of the shaft and a valve gear is coupled to the second portion of the shaft. A positioning element is provided to couple the valve gear to the shaft in only one rotational orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Robert A. Laney