Patents by Inventor Roger Patrick
Roger Patrick 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: 11902600Abstract: Described are systems and methods that enable secure real time communication (“RTC”) sessions that may be used, for example, for editing and movie production. Client devices may interact with an RTC management system to obtain color calibration information so that the color presented on the different client devices is consistent with each other and corresponds to the intended color of the video for which collaboration is to be performed. In addition, on-going multifactor authentication may be performed for each client device of an RTC session during the RTC session. Still further, to improve the quality of the exchanged video information and to reduce transmission requirements, in response to detection of events, such as a pause event, a high resolution image of a paused video may be generated and sent for presentation on the display of each client device, instead of continuing to stream a paused video.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Evercast, LLCInventors: Damien Phelan Stolarz, Roger Patrick Barton, Brad Thomas Ahlf, Chad Andrew Furman, Steven Barry Cohen
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Publication number: 20230290611Abstract: A substrate processing system includes a processing chamber including a window. A substrate support is arranged inside the processing chamber to support a substrate during plasma processing. A first array including E inductive coils arranged adjacent to and outside of the processing chamber, where E is an integer greater than three. A second array includes D RF direct drive circuits configured to output RF power to the first array, where D is an integer greater than three, and to generate plasma inside of the processing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Neil M. P. BENJAMIN, Roger PATRICK
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Publication number: 20210258623Abstract: Described are systems and methods that enable secure real time communication (“RTC”) sessions that may be used, for example, for editing and movie production. Client devices may interact with an RTC management system to collaborate on different files retained on the different client devices, without the files having to be uploaded from the client device on which it is stored. In addition, on-going multifactor authentication may be performed for each client device of an RTC session during the RTC session and/or video authentication may be used to grant access into an RTC session. Still further, to improve the quality of the exchanged video information and to reduce transmission requirements, in response to detection of events, such as a pause event, a high resolution image of a paused video may be generated and sent for presentation on the display of each client device, instead of continuing to stream a paused video.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Alex Cyrell, Brad Thomas Ahlf, Jon Walkenhorst, Marcie Jastrow, Roger Patrick Barton, Chad Andrew Furman, Steven Barry Cohen, Damien Phelan Stolarz
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Publication number: 20210258622Abstract: Described are systems and methods that enable secure real time communication (“RTC”) sessions that may be used, for example, for editing and movie production. Client devices may interact with an RTC management system to obtain color calibration information so that the color presented on the different client devices is consistent with each other and corresponds to the intended color of the video for which collaboration is to be performed. In addition, on-going multifactor authentication may be performed for each client device of an RTC session during the RTC session. Still further, to improve the quality of the exchanged video information and to reduce transmission requirements, in response to detection of events, such as a pause event, a high resolution image of a paused video may be generated and sent for presentation on the display of each client device, instead of continuing to stream a paused video.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Damien Phelan Stolarz, Roger Patrick Barton, Brad Thomas Ahlf, Chad Andrew Furman, Steven Barry Cohen
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Publication number: 20210183619Abstract: An RF antenna is configured, when powered, to inductively generate plasma in a process region of a chamber, including: an array of parallel conductive lines that are oriented along a plane, the array including a first conductive line, a second conductive line, a third conductive line, and a fourth conductive line; wherein the first and second conductive lines are adjacent, wherein the second and third conductive lines are adjacent, and wherein the third and fourth conductive lines are adjacent; wherein when the RF antenna is powered, current flow in the adjacent first and second conductive lines occurs in an opposite direction, current flow in the adjacent second and third conductive lines occurs in a same direction, current flow in the adjacent third and fourth conductive lines occurs in an opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Roger Patrick, Neil M.P. Benjamin, Lee Chen, Alan Schoepp, Clint Edward Thomas, Thomas W. Anderson, Sang Heon Song
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Patent number: 10887633Abstract: Described are systems and methods that enable secure real time communication (“RTC”) sessions that may be used, for example, for editing and movie production. Client devices may interact with an RTC management system to obtain color calibration information so that the color presented on the different client devices is consistent with each other and corresponds to the intended color of the video for which collaboration is to be performed. In addition, on-going multifactor authentication may be performed for each client device of an RTC session during the RTC session. Still further, to improve the quality of the exchanged video information and to reduce transmission requirements, in response to detection of events, such as a pause event, a high resolution image of a paused video may be generated and sent for presentation on the display of each client device, instead of continuing to stream a paused video.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Evercast, LLCInventors: Damien Phelan Stolarz, Roger Patrick Barton, Brad Thomas Ahlf, Chad Andrew Furman, Steven Barry Cohen
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Patent number: 9927798Abstract: Integration of semiconductor tool maintenance operations on mobile devices to allow technicians to more accurately perform semiconductor tool maintenance and to allow more accurate analysis of data to improve maintenance procedures to be more repeatable, consistent, and efficient. Remote control of maintenance operations for the semiconductor tool via a portable electronic device decreases the time required to service semiconductor tools and thus increase throughput.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Roger Patrick, Chung Ho Huang, Simon Gosselin, Vincent Wong, Ronald Ramnarine, Neal K. Newton, Mukesh Shah, Kerwin Hoversten, Robert Ahrens, Marco Mora
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Patent number: 9541514Abstract: Apparatus and methods for diagnosing status of a consumable part of a plasma reaction chamber, the consumable part including at least one conductive element embedded therein. The method includes the steps of: coupling the conductive element to a power supply so that a bias potential relative to the ground is applied to the conductive element; exposing the consumable part to plasma erosion until the conductive element draws a current from the plasma upon exposure of the conductive element to the plasma; measuring the current; and evaluating a degree of erosion of the consumable part due to the plasma based on the measured current.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: I AM RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventor: Roger Patrick
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Publication number: 20160104128Abstract: Integration of semiconductor tool maintenance operations on mobile devices enables technicians to more accurately perform semiconductor tool maintenance, and allows for more accurate collection and analysis of data so that maintenance procedures and resulting tool operations can be more repeatable, consistent and efficient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Simon Gosselin, Vincent Wong, Ronald Ramnarine, Neal K. Newton, Mukesh Shah, Kerwin Hoversten, Bob Ahrens, Marco Mora, Roger Patrick
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Publication number: 20160103445Abstract: Integration of semiconductor tool maintenance operations on mobile devices to allow technicians to more accurately perform semiconductor tool maintenance and to allow more accurate analysis of data to improve maintenance procedures to be more repeatable, consistent, and efficient. Remote control of maintenance operations for the semiconductor tool via a portable electronic device decreases the time required to service semiconductor tools and thus increase throughput.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Roger Patrick, Chung Ho Huang, Simon Gosselin, Vincent Wong, Ronald Ramnarine, Neal K. Newton, Mukesh Shah, Kerwin Hoversten, Bob Ahrens, Marco Mora
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Publication number: 20160103088Abstract: Apparatus and methods for diagnosing status of a consumable part of a plasma reaction chamber, the consumable part including at least one conductive element embedded therein. The method includes the steps of: coupling the conductive element to a power supply so that a bias potential relative to the ground is applied to the conductive element; exposing the consumable part to plasma erosion until the conductive element draws a current from the plasma upon exposure of the conductive element to the plasma; measuring the current; and evaluating a degree of erosion of the consumable part due to the plasma based on the measured current.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Lam Research CorporationInventor: Roger PATRICK
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Patent number: 9279758Abstract: Apparatus and methods for diagnosing status of a consumable part of a plasma reaction chamber, the consumable part including at least one conductive element embedded therein. The method includes the steps of: coupling the conductive element to a power supply so that a bias potential relative to the ground is applied to the conductive element; exposing the consumable part to plasma erosion until the conductive element draws a current from the plasma upon exposure of the conductive element to the plasma; measuring the current; and evaluating a degree of erosion of the consumable part due to the plasma based on the measured current.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventor: Roger Patrick
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Patent number: 8796153Abstract: An electrode assembly for a plasma reaction chamber used in semiconductor substrate processing. The assembly includes an upper showerhead electrode which is mechanically attached to a backing plate by a series of spaced apart cam locks. A guard ring surrounds the backing plate and is movable to positions at which openings in the guard ring align with openings in the backing plate so that the cam locks can be rotated with a tool to release locking pins extending from the upper face of the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Roger Patrick, Gregory R. Bettencourt, Michael C. Kellogg
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Publication number: 20130337654Abstract: An electrode assembly for a plasma reaction chamber used in semiconductor substrate processing. The assembly includes an upper showerhead electrode which is mechanically attached to a backing plate by a series of spaced apart cam locks. A guard ring surrounds the backing plate and is movable to positions at which openings in the guard ring align with openings in the backing plate so that the cam locks can be rotated with a tool to release locking pins extending from the upper face of the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Roger Patrick, Gregory R. Bettencourt, Michael C. Kellogg
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Patent number: 8470127Abstract: A showerhead electrode and assembly useful for plasma etching includes cam locks which provide improved thermal contact between the showerhead electrode and a backing plate. The cam locks include cam shafts in the backing plate which engage enlarged heads of studs mounted on the showerhead electrode. The assembly can include an annular shroud surrounding the showerhead electrode and eight of the cam shafts in the backing plate can be operated such that each cam shaft simultaneously engages a stud on the annular shroud and a stud in an outer row of studs on the showerhead electrode. Another eight cam shafts can be operated such that each cam shaft engages a pair of studs on inner and middle rows of the studs mounted of the showerhead electrode.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Anthony de la Llera, Pratik Mankidy, Rajlnder Dhindsa, Michael C. Kellogg, Gregory R. Bettencourt, Roger Patrick
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Patent number: 8414719Abstract: An electrode assembly for a plasma reaction chamber used in semiconductor substrate processing. The assembly includes an upper showerhead electrode which is mechanically attached to a backing plate by a series of spaced apart cam locks. A guard ring surrounds the backing plate and is movable to positions at which openings in the guard ring align with openings in the backing plate so that the cam locks can be rotated with a tool to release locking pins extending from the upper face of the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Roger Patrick, Gregory R. Bettencourt, Michael C. Kellogg
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Patent number: 8343305Abstract: Apparatus and methods for diagnosing status of a consumable part of a plasma reaction chamber, the consumable part including at least one conductive element embedded therein. The method includes the steps of: coupling the conductive element to a power supply so that a bias potential relative to the ground is applied to the conductive element; exposing the consumable part to plasma erosion until the conductive element draws a current from the plasma upon exposure of the conductive element to the plasma; measuring the current; and evaluating a degree of erosion of the consumable part due to the plasma based on the measured current.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventor: Roger Patrick
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Publication number: 20120258603Abstract: An electrode assembly for a plasma reaction chamber used in semiconductor substrate processing. The assembly includes an upper showerhead electrode which is mechanically attached to a backing plate by a series of spaced apart cam locks. A guard ring surrounds the backing plate and is movable to positions at which openings in the guard ring align with openings in the backing plate so that the cam locks can be rotated with a tool to release locking pins extending from the upper face of the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Roger Patrick, Gregory R. Bettencourt, Michael C. Kellogg
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Patent number: 8268117Abstract: A silicon-based showerhead electrode is provided that can include a backside, a frontside, and a plurality of showerhead passages extending from the backside of the silicon-based showerhead electrode to the frontside of the silicon-based showerhead electrode. The silicon-based showerhead electrode can comprise single crystal silicon. The silicon-based showerhead electrode may further include a plurality of partial recesses formed within the single crystal silicon along the backside of the silicon-based showerhead electrode. The plurality of partial recesses can leave a thickness of single crystal silicon between each of the partial recesses and the frontside of the silicon-based showerhead electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Greg Bettencourt, Raj Dhindsa, George Diercks, Randall A. Hardin, Jon Keihl, Duane Lytle, Alexei Marakhtanov, Roger Patrick, John Pegg, Shannon Spencer
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Patent number: 8221582Abstract: An electrode assembly for a plasma reaction chamber used in semiconductor substrate processing. The assembly includes an upper showerhead electrode which is mechanically attached to a backing plate by a series of spaced apart cam locks. A guard ring surrounds the backing plate and is movable to positions at which openings in the guard ring align with openings in the backing plate so that the cam locks can be rotated with a tool to release locking pins extending from the upper face of the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Roger Patrick, Gregory R. Bettencourt, Michael C. Kellogg