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Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
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9,739,720 | Software/Business Method | 2017 | Method, Computer System and Apparatus for Recipe Generation for Automated Inspection of Semiconductor Devices | Koen De Wel, Cedric Carette | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 08/02/2017 |
9,669,550 | Mechanical | 2017 | Pick and Place Device with Automatic Pick-Up-Height Adjustment and a Method and a Computer Program Product to Automatically Adjust the Pick-Up-Height of a Pick and Place Device | Bruno Accou, Erik De Block | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 06/06/2017 |
10,125,560 | Mechanical | 2019 | Method for Shape Classification of An Object | Laurent Hermans, Eric Delfosse, Frans Nijs, Francis Thissen, John DeGreeve | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 02/26/2019 |
9,886,764 | Optics | 2018 | Image Acquisition System, Image Acquisition Method, and Inspection System | Guoheng Zhao, Stanley E. Stokowski, Andrew Hill, Johan De Greeve, Maarten Van Der Burgt, Karel Van Gils | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 02/06/2018 |
9,739,702 | Optics | 2017 | Symmetric Target Design in Scatterometry Overlay Metrology | Barak Bringoltz, Daniel Kandel, Yoel Feler, Noam Sapiens, Irina Paykin, Alexander Svizher, Meir Aloni, Guy Ben Dov, Hadar Shalmoni, Vladimir Levinski | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 08/22/2017 |
10,705,434 | Electronics | 2020 | Verification Metrology Target and Their Design | Michael E. Adel, Inna Tarshish-Shapir, Jeremy (Shi-Ming) Wei, Mark Ghinovker | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 07/07/2020 |
8,790,603 | Electronics | 2014 | Apparatus for Purifying a Controlled-Pressure Environment | Guorong V. Zhuang, Gildardo Delgado | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 07/29/2014 |
9,778,192 | Mechanical | 2017 | Object Carrier, System and Method for Back Light Inspection | Christophe Wouters, Steven Boeykens, Carl Smets | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 10/03/2017 |
9,586,325 | Mechanical | 2017 | Pick-And-Place Head and Method for Picking Work-Pieces | Carl Truyens | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 03/07/2017 |
9,476,838 | Optics | 2016 | Hybrid Imaging and Scatterometry Targets | DongSub Choi, Tal Itzkovich, David Tien | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 10/25/2016 |
9,448,343 | Optics | 2016 | Segmented Mirror Apparatus for Imaging and Method of Using the Same | Damon Kvamme, Frank Chilese | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 09/20/2016 |
9,424,636 | Software/Business Method | 2016 | Method for Measuring Positions of Structures on a Mask and Thereby Determining Mask Manufacturing Errors | Frank Laske, Mohammad M. Daneshpanah, Slawomir Czerkas, Mark Wagner | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 08/23/2016 |
9,030,219 | Mechanical | 2015 | Variable Pressure Four-Point Coated Probe Pin Device and Method | Walter H. Johnson, Nanchang Zhu | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 05/12/2015 |
9,046,500 | Optics | 2015 | Adaptable Illuminating Apparatus, System, and Method for Extreme Ultra-Violet Light | Damon Kvamme, Yanming Zhao | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 06/02/2015 |
9,389,349 | Software/Business Method | 2016 | System and Method to Determine Depth for Optical Wafer Inspection | Pavel Kolchin, Mikhall Haurylau, Robert Danen | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 07/12/2016 |
9,377,058 | Mechanical | 2016 | Flexible Coupling | Daniel Men | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 06/28/2016 |
9,747,518 | Optics | 2017 | Automatic Calibration Sample Selection for Die-to-Database Photomask Inspection | Feng Zhao, Gang Pan | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 08/29/2017 |
9,776,334 | Mechanical | 2017 | Apparatus and Method for Automatic Pitch Conversion of Pick and Place Heads, Pick and Place Head and Pick and Place Device | Bert Vangilbergen, Erik De Block, Jimmy Vermeulen, KW Cheung, KC Leung, Bruno Accou, Carl Truyens, Karel Van Gils | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 10/03/2017 |
9,277,634 | Optics | 2016 | Apparatus and Method for Multiplexed Multiple Discharge Plasma Produced Sources | Gildardo Delgado | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 03/01/2016 |
9,201,312 | Software/Business Method | 2015 | Method for Correcting Position Measurements for Optical Errors and Method for Determining Mask Writer Errors | Stefan Eyring, Oliver Ache, Frank Laske | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 12/01/2015 |
9,662,688 | Optics | 2017 | Apparatus and Method for Cross-Flow Purge for Optical Components in a Chamber | Garry Rose, Gildardo Delgado, H. Steven Larson, Daniel R. Hennigan | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 05/30/2017 |
9,581,430 | Optics | 2017 | Phase Characterization of Targets | Amnon Manassen, Ohad Bachar, Daria Negri, Boris Golovanevsky, Barak Bringoltz, Daniel Kandel, Yoel Feler, Noam Sapiens, Paykin Irina, Alexander Svizher, Meir Aloni, Guy Ben Dov, Hadar Shalmoni, Vladmir Levinski | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 02/28/2017 |
8,779,635 | Mechanical | 2014 | Arrangement of Reticle Positioning Device for Actinic Inspection of EUV Reticles | Pradeep Subrahmanyan, Mark Williams, Samir Nayfeh | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 07/15/2014 |
9,759,912 | Optics | 2017 | Particle and Chemical Control Using Tunnel Flow | Frank Chilese, Gildardo R. Delgado, Daniel Wack, John R., Torczynski, Leonard E. Klebanoff | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 09/12/2017 |
10,685,165 | Software/Business Method | 2020 | Metrology Using Overlay and Yield Critical Patterns | Daniel Kandel, Mark D. Smith, Mark Wagner, Eran Amit, Myungjun Lee | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 06/16/2020 |
9,618,857 | Mechanical | 2017 | End Effectors and Reticle Handling at a High Throughput | Igor Volkov, Daniel Men, Oshri Amzaleg | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 04/11/2017 |
11,020,862 | Mechanical | 2021 | Pick-and-Place Head and Method for Picking Work-Pieces | Carl Truyens | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 06/01/2021 |
9,435,826 | Mechanical | 2016 | Variable Spacing Four-Point Probe Pin Device and Method | Walter H. Johnson, Jianou Shi, Lansheng Dong, Haijing Peng, Xianghua Liu, Jiazhou Jin, Zhuoxian Zhang, Nanchang Zhu | KLA-Tencor Coporporation | 09/06/2016 |
6,652,978 | Chemical | 2003 | Thermally Stable, Moisture Curable Polysilazanes And Polysiloxazanes | Alexander Lukacs, III, Gary J. Knasiak | Kion Corporation | 11/25/2003 |
7,033,562 | Chemical | 2006 | Ammonia Recovery in the Preparation of Silazanes and Polysilazanes | Gary Knasiak | Kion Corporation | 04/25/2006 |
6,329,487 | Chemical | 2001 | Silazane and/or Polysilazane Compounds and Methods of Making | Albert E. Abel, Tracy E. Kruger, Robert W. Mouk, Gary J. Knasiak | Kion Corporation | 12/11/2001 |
6,756,469 | Chemical | 2004 | Polysilazane-Modified Polyamine Hardeners for Epoxy Resins | Alexander Lukacs, III | Kion Corporation | 06/29/2004 |
6,534,184 | Chemical | 2003 | Polysilazane/Polysiloxane Block Copolymers | Gary J. Knasiak, Alexander Lukacs, III, Robert W. Mouk, Albert E. Abel | Kion Corporation | 03/18/2003 |
D302,708 | Design | 1989 | Toy Riding Vehicle | Jerry L. King | Kingsbury Toy Products, Ltd. | 08/08/1989 |
8,257,441 | Biotechnology | 2012 | Intervertebral Disc Prosthesis | Stephan J. Duplessis, Lall Sekhon, John R. Hurlbert | Kinetic Spine Technologies, Inc. | 09/04/2012 |
9,283,088 | Mechanical | 2016 | Artificial Intervertebral Disc | R. John Hurlbert, Stephan J. Duplessis, Lali Sekhon | Kinetic Spine Technologies, Inc. | 03/15/2016 |
8,603,176 | Mechanical | 2013 | Artificial Intervertebral Spacer | Stephan J. Duplessis, R. John Hurlbert, Lali Sekhon | Kinetic Spine Technologies Inc. | 12/10/2013 |
D676,966 | Design | 2013 | Spinal Implant | R. John Hurlbert, Stephan J. Duplessis, Lali Sekhon | Kinetic Spine Technologies Inc. | 02/26/2013 |
6,971,417 | Mechanical | 2005 | Apparatus for Evacuating Bags | Leonard A. Deni | Keystone Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 12/06/2005 |
D300,247 | Design | 1989 | Swimming Pool Liner | Ross J. Eckert, Domenico Commisso | Kayak Manufacturing Corp. | 03/14/1989 |
D291,599 | Design | 1987 | Swimming Pool Liner | Robert D. Krotzer, Ross J. Eckert, Domenico Commisso, Douglas C. Ordal, Peter S. Pawlik | Kayak Manufacturing Corp. | 08/25/1987 |
9,827,474 | Mechanical | 2017 | Disc Throwing Game Having Illumination and Flotation Means | Charles C. Sciandra | Kan Jam, LLC | 11/28/2017 |
6,708,623 | Mechanical | 2004 | Support Structure | Richard D. Cummins | Judith Marie Cummins, Joanne Elizabeth Cummins | 03/23/2004 |
D538,211 | Design | 2007 | Bug Deflector | Joseph F. Panepento | J.P. Chrome, Inc. | 03/13/2007 |
4,801,081 | Mechanical | 1989 | Receptacle for Storing Articles Such as Newspapers | James C. O'Connor | Joseph P. Armenia | 01/31/1989 |
7,300,081 | Mechanical | 2007 | Flexible Auxiliary Handle for Hand Held Implements | Robert H. Murray, John R. Murray | John R. Murray | 11/27/2007 |
4,366,852 | Electronics | 1983 | Cord Weight Assembly | Joseph C. Holzer | Joanna Western Mills Company | 01/04/1983 |
4,363,459 | Mechanical | 1982 | Adjustable Wall Mounted Bracket | Joseph C. Holzer | Joanna Western Mills Company | 12/14/1982 |
4,139,043 | Mechanical | 1979 | Window Shade Slat | John D. Donofrio | Joanna Western Mills Company | 02/13/1979 |
4,356,855 | Mechanical | 1982 | Vane Holding Assembly | Joseph C. Holzer | Joanna Western Mills Company | 11/02/1982 |
"Invention is the most important product of man's creative brain. The ultimate purpose is the complete mastery over the material world, the harnessing of human nature to human needs."
Nikola Tesla