Patents by Inventor Travis Dodwell

Travis Dodwell 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).

  • System and method for hydrogen-rich selective oxidation
    Patent number: 7109131
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to semiconductor fabrication. More particularly, the present invention relates to system and method of selectively oxidizing one material with respect to another material formed on a semiconductor substrate. A hydrogen-rich oxidation system for performing the process are provided in which innovative safety features are included to avoid the dangers to personnel and equipment that are inherent in working with hydrogen-rich atmospheres.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Aviza Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Herring, Cole Porter, Travis Dodwell, Ed Nazareno, Chris Ratliff, Anindita Chatterji
  • System and method for hydrogen-rich selective oxidation
    Publication number: 20040137755
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to semiconductor fabrication. More particularly, the present invention relates to system and method of selectively oxidizing one material with respect to another material formed on a semiconductor substrate. A hydrogen-rich oxidation system for performing the process are provided in which innovative safety features are included to avoid the dangers to personnel and equipment that are inherent in working with hydrogen-rich atmospheres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicants: Thermal Acquisition Corp., Aviza Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Herring, Cole Porter, Travis Dodwell, Ed Nazareno, Chris Ratliff, Anindita Chatterji