Patents by Inventor William D. Strabel, III

William D. Strabel, III 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).

  • Microfabrication tool pedestal and method of use
    Patent number: 7506593
    Abstract: The present invention relates to equipment for supporting microfabrication tools, and in particular, to microfabrication tool pedestals including adjustable supports. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a pedestal for a microfabrication tool is provided. The pedestal includes a frame constructed and arranged to support the microfabrication tool and a plurality of supports movable along and connected to the frame. According to another embodiment of the present invention, a method of providing a supporting for a microfabrication tool is provided. The method includes providing a pedestal comprising a frame constructed and arranged to support the microfabrication tool and a plurality of supports connected to the frame, and laterally repositioning the supports relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Kinetics Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: William D. Strabel, III