Patents by Inventor Rodney A. Reed

Rodney A. Reed 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: 20240087869
    Abstract: Systems and approaches for semiconductor metrology and surface analysis using Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) are disclosed. In an example, a secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) system includes a sample stage. A primary ion beam is directed to the sample stage. An extraction lens is directed at the sample stage. The extraction lens is configured to provide a low extraction field for secondary ions emitted from a sample on the sample stage. A magnetic sector spectrograph is coupled to the extraction lens along an optical path of the SIMS system. The magnetic sector spectrograph includes an electrostatic analyzer (ESA) coupled to a magnetic sector analyzer (MSA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS INC.
    Inventors: David A. REED, Bruno W. SCHUELER, Bruce H. NEWCOME, Rodney SMEDT, Chris BEVIS
  • Patent number: 8001708
    Abstract: A hydraulically operated attachment for a skid loader or the like provides for the easy removal of large trees and the lifting of other heavy objects. The lift attachment includes a frame, a base portion extending forward from the bottom of the frame, a lifter portion hingedly attached to the top of the frame, and a hydraulic cylinder for moving the lifter portion from a down position to a raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Rodney A. Reed
  • Patent number: 5885163
    Abstract: A rotating riding toy for children has adjustability in the linkage which causes the riding toy to rotate. It has been found that such adjustability can affect the ease of pumping or driving the riding toy rotationally as well as the rotational speed obtained. In addition, the seats are positionally adjustable to accommodate smaller and larger children. Quick release pins are envisioned for removing stabilizing legs from a base member to afford breakdown of the mechanism and portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventors: Lee Thomas Bjorn, Rodney Reed Rainey