Patents by Inventor William D. Jimenez

William D. Jimenez 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).

  • Method and apparatus for improving a dark field inspection environment
    Patent number: 6490032
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for facilitating a dark field inspection. The workpiece inspection apparatus comprises three sides and a light-blocking top and defines a dark field inspection area. Light incident on the top is substantially blocked while a clean room environment is maintained by allowing air to permeate through the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Newport Fab, LLC
    Inventors: Hao Zhou, William D. Jimenez, Travis L. Smith