Patents by Inventor Steve K. Groothuis

Steve K. Groothuis 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).

  • Radiant chamber and method for lid seal in ceramic packaging
    Patent number: 6303907
    Abstract: In integrated semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor dies may be packaged in ceramic packages. Such packages typically have a base into which the semiconductor die is placed and typically have a lid which seals the package. A halagen lamp radiant chamber significantly reduces the time it takes to seal the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Ming-Jang Hwang, Kevin Dennis, Steve K. Groothuis