Patents by Inventor Stephan Jost

Stephan Jost 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: 20150010718
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing thin films on substrates, the method comprising providing a deposition system, said system comprising an inner non-airtight enclosure for containing at least one substrate and an outer airtight chamber completely surrounding said enclosure, and providing at least one substrate in the inner non-airtight enclosure. The inner non-airtight enclosure is maintained at a pressure lower than the pressure within said outer airtight chamber, and a backfilling gas comprising at least hydrogen or helium is introduced into the outer airtight chamber volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Stephan Jost, Devendra Chaudhary, Markus Klindworth
  • Publication number: 20130340941
    Abstract: This disclosure relates a system and techniques for adjusting component parts of a Plasma-enhanced processing system. The electric field uniformity generated by plasma processing may be improved by adjusting the distance between a cavity of an upper electrode and an insulating plate that covers, at least a portion of, the cavity. In another embodiment, the electric field uniformity may be improved by adjusting the distance between the substrate and the upper electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Stephan JOST
  • Patent number: 8501528
    Abstract: An electrode (3i) of a radiofrequency parallel plate plasma reactor includes an electrode surface of a multitude of surfaces of metal members (28) which reside on dielectric spacing members (29), whereby the metal members (28) are mounted in an electrically floating manner. The dielectric members (29) are mounted, opposite to the metal members (28), upon a metal Rf supply body (14a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Tel Solar AG
    Inventor: Stephan Jost
  • Patent number: 8409991
    Abstract: A large surface substrate (5, 5a) is Rf vacuum plasma treated with the help of an electrode arrangement (9) consisting of an even number of electrode strips (9a, 9b). At least one of the strips is Rf supplied at least two distinct loci (P1, P2) along the central axis (A) of the addressed strip (9a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Oerlikon Solar AG, Trubbach
    Inventors: Stephan Jost, Andreas Belinger
  • Publication number: 20110217806
    Abstract: An electrode (3i) of a radiofrequency parallel plate plasma reactor comprises an electrode surface of a multitude of surfaces of metal members (28) which reside on dielectric spacing members (29), whereby the metal members (28) are mounted in an electrically floating manner. The dielectric members (29) are mounted, opposite to the metal members (28), upon a metal Rf supply body (14a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: OERLIKON SOLAR AG, TRUEBBACH
    Inventor: Stephan Jost
  • Patent number: 7931626
    Abstract: The invention provides a injection device for administering an injectable product, including a base section adapted to receive a container from which a product dose is dispensed through a needle by displacement of a piston in the container, and a drive unit including a driven member, a drive element and a damping arrangement, the drive unit for applying a force to advance the piston in the container to dispense a dose, wherein the damping arrangement generally counteracts the drive force and counter forces. The invention also encompasses a needle safety sleeve and a blocking structure for use with injection devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jürg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost, Hanspeter Heiniger
  • Patent number: 7931625
    Abstract: The invention provides a injection device for administering an injectable product, including a base section adapted to receive a container from which a product dose is dispensed through a needle by displacement of a piston in the container, and a drive unit including a driven member, a drive element and a damping arrangement, the drive unit for applying a force to advance the piston in the container to dispense a dose, wherein the damping arrangement generally counteracts the drive force and counter forces. The invention also encompasses a needle safety sleeve and a blocking structure for use with injection devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jürg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost, Hanspeter Heiniger
  • Publication number: 20100264118
    Abstract: A large surface substrate (5, 5a) is Rf vacuum plasma treated with the help of an electrode arrangement (9) consisting of an even number of electrode strips (9a, 9b). At least one of the strips is Rf supplied at least two distinct loci (P1, P2) along the central axis (A) of the addressed strip (9a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: OERLIKON SOLAR IP AG, TRUBBACH
    Inventors: Stephan Jost, Andreas Belinger
  • Patent number: 7357791
    Abstract: The invention provides a injection device for administering an injectable product, including a base section adapted to receive a container from which a product dose is dispensed through a needle by displacement of a piston in the container, and a drive unit including a driven member, a drive element and a damping arrangement, the drive unit for applying a force to advance the piston in the container to dispense a dose, wherein the damping arrangement generally counteracts the drive force and counter forces. The invention also encompasses a needle safety sleeve and a blocking structure for use with injection devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jürg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost, Hanspeter Heiniger
  • Publication number: 20080050536
    Abstract: A plasma reactor for PECVD treatment of large-size substrates according to the invention comprises a vacuum process chamber as an outer chamber and at least one inner reactor with an electrode showerhead acting as RF antenna, said inner reactor again comprising a reactor bottom and a reactor top, being sealingly connected at least during treatment of substrates in the plasma reactor and separated at least during loading/unloading of the substrates. Further embodiments comprise a sealing for said reactor to/bottom and a suspender for the RF antenna/electrode showerhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: OC Oerlikon Balzers AG
    Inventors: Phannara Aing, Laurent Delaunay, Stephan Jost, Mustapha Elyaakoubi
  • Publication number: 20080021410
    Abstract: The invention provides a injection device for administering an injectable product, including a base section adapted to receive a container from which a product dose is dispensed through a needle by displacement of a piston in the container, and a drive unit including a driven member, a drive element and a damping arrangement, the drive unit for applying a force to advance the piston in the container to dispense a dose, wherein the damping arrangement generally counteracts the drive force and counter forces. The invention also encompasses a needle safety sleeve and a blocking structure for use with injection devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jurg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost, Hanspeter Heiniger
  • Publication number: 20080021397
    Abstract: The invention provides a injection device for administering an injectable product, including a base section adapted to receive a container from which a product dose is dispensed through a needle by displacement of a piston in the container, and a drive unit including a driven member, a drive element and a damping arrangement, the drive unit for applying a force to advance the piston in the container to dispense a dose, wherein the damping arrangement generally counteracts the drive force and counter forces. The invention also encompasses a needle safety sleeve and a blocking structure for use with injection devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jurg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost, Hanspeter Heiniger
  • Publication number: 20070100292
    Abstract: The invention provides a injection device for administering an injectable product, including a base section adapted to receive a container from which a product dose is dispensed through a needle by displacement of a piston in the container, and a drive unit including a driven member, a drive element and a damping arrangement, the drive unit for applying a force to advance the piston in the container to dispense a dose, wherein the damping arrangement generally counteracts the drive force and counter forces. The invention also encompasses a needle safety sleeve and a blocking structure for use with injection devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jurg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost, Hanspeter Heiniger
  • Patent number: 7128728
    Abstract: The invention provides a injection device for administering an injectable product, including a base section adapted to receive a container from which a product dose is dispensed through a needle by displacement of a piston in the container, and a drive unit including a driven member, a drive element and a damping arrangement, the drive unit for applying a force to advance the piston in the container to dispense a dose, wherein the damping arrangement generally counteracts the drive force and counter forces. The invention also encompasses a needle safety sleeve and a blocking structure for use with injection devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Tecpharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jürg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost, Hanspeter Heiniger
  • Patent number: 6620137
    Abstract: The present invention provides an auto-injection device including a housing, a container from which a product is dispensed by advancing a piston, the container shiftably accommodated by the housing and carrying a needle, and a drive unit including a driven member, wherein the driven member is shiftably accommodated by the housing and, during an auto-injection, is adapted for inserting the needle and advancing the container to a predetermined frontal position in relation to the housing and advancing the piston within the container for dispensing of the product, wherein the driven member remains uncoupled with the piston until the container reaches its frontal position, and upon the container reaching its frontal position, the driven member detaches from the container and couples with the piston for advancing the piston within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Disetronic Licensing AG
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jürg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost
  • Publication number: 20010049496
    Abstract: The present invention provides an auto-injection device including a housing, a container from which a product is dispensed by advancing a piston, the container shiftably accommodated by the housing and carrying a needle, and a drive unit including a driven member, wherein the driven member is shiftably accommodated by the housing and, during an auto-injection, is adapted for inserting the needle and advancing the container to a predetermined frontal position in relation to the housing and advancing the piston within the container for dispensing of the product, wherein the driven member remains uncoupled with the piston until the container reaches its frontal position, and upon the container reaching its frontal position, the driven member detaches from the container and couples with the piston for advancing the piston within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jurg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost
  • Patent number: 6280421
    Abstract: The present invention provides an auto-injection device including a housing, a container from which a product is dispensed by advancing a piston, the container shiftably accommodated by the housing and carrying a needle, and a drive unit including a driven member, wherein the driven member is shiftably accommodated by the housing and, during an auto-injection, is adapted for inserting the needle and advancing the container to a predetermined frontal position in relation to the housing and advancing the piston within the container for dispensing of the product, wherein the driven member remains uncoupled with the piston until the container reaches its frontal position, and upon the container reaching its frontal position, the driven member detaches from the container and couples with the piston for advancing the piston within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Disetronic Licensing AG
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jürg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost
  • Patent number: 6258068
    Abstract: The invention provides a injection device for administering an injectable product, including a base section adapted to receive a container from which a product dose is dispensed through a needle by displacement of a piston in the container, and a drive unit including a driven member, a drive element and a damping arrangement, the drive unit for applying a force to advance the piston in the container to dispense a dose, wherein the damping arrangement generally counteracts the drive force and counter forces. The invention also encompasses a needle safety sleeve and a blocking structure for use with injection devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Disetronic Licensing AG
    Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Jürg Steck, Peter Hostettler, Stephan Jost, Hanspeter Heiniger
  • Patent number: 5348632
    Abstract: In order to increase at least the adherence of lacquer on a workpiece surface consisting of at least substantially one synthetic, organic polymer, which workpiece is plasma treated in an environment of reactive gas, the treatment duration is selected at least close to an adherence maximum in a lacquer adherence-/treatment duration diagram and/or the gas pressure at least close to an adherence maximum in a lacquer adherence-/gas pressure diagram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Balzers Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Stephan Jost