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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7195541 | Endpoint detection system for wafer polishing An wafer polishing pad assembly for use in CMP includes an optical sensor for sensing reflectivity of the wafer during polishing, and produces a corresponding signal, and transmits the signal from the rotating pad to a stationary portion of the assembly. The signal ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7131892 | Wafer carrier with pressurized membrane and retaining ring actuator A wafer carrier for controlling downward force and edge effect during chemical mechanical planarization. A retaining ring actuator is disposed within the retaining ring to control the height of the retaining ring relative to the bottom surface of the wafer carrier. ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7104967 | Belt with detachable bladder for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and circulatory assist An inflatable vest design for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and for cardiac assist. The vest may include a belt that wraps around the chest of a patient, and a removable bladder that is placed against the chest and held in place by the belt. The inflatable bla... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100615 | Low level laser therapy system A low level laser therapy (LLLT) system. The laser therapy apparatus comprises a laser head and a detachable battery section. When the laser head is mounted to the battery section the apparatus assumes the shape of a penlight or flashlight and can be used as a handh... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7083497 | Polishing pad with built-in optical sensor An optical sensor that includes a light source and a detector is located within a cavity in a polishing pad so as to face the surface that is being polished. Light from the light source is reflected from the surface being polished and the detector detects the reflec... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077814 | Resuscitation method using a sensed biological parameter A resuscitation device for automatic compression of victim's chest using a compression belt which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly which repeatedly tightens the belt and relax... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063605 | Retaining ring for wafer carriers A long-lasting retaining ring for wafer carriers used in chemical mechanical planarization. A groove is disposed around the retaining ring, with the groove opening facing the mounting plate. A ridge is disposed in the groove. A bladder is disposed in the groove and ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7044947 | Polypectomy device and method A polypectomy device and method which includes a snare cable, a fixed jaw and a moveable jaw. The snare cable is routed through both the fixed jaw and the moveable jaw. The snare cable forms a hoop for encircling the polyp. Shortening the snare cable positions the j... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040955 | Chemical-mechanical planarization tool force calibration method and system The methods and devices described below allow users of CMP tools to quickly calibrate Spindle Force, Wafer Force, and Retaining Ring Force using mechanisms, load cells, a control computer, and force equations. The control computer can test a variety of pressures in ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7033252 | Wafer carrier with pressurized membrane and retaining ring actuator A wafer carrier for controlling downward force and edge effect during chemical mechanical planarization. A retaining ring actuator is disposed within the retaining ring to control the height of the retaining ring relative to the bottom surface of the wafer carrier. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| D518204 | Motorcycle side marker | 03/28/2006 |
| D518203 | Motorcycle side marker | 03/28/2006 |
| D518202 | Motorcycle side marker | 03/28/2006 |
| D518201 | Motorcycle side marker | 03/28/2006 |
| D518205 | Motorcycle side marker | 03/28/2006 |
| D517708 | Motorcycle side marker | 03/21/2006 |
| D517709 | Motorcycle side marker | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008309 | Back pressure control system for CMP and wafer polishing A wafer carrier with a back pressure applicator system adapted to provide high resolution back pressure control. A plurality of millimeter scale distensible elements are disposed between the wafer carrier pressure plate and a process wafer, and selectively distended... | 03/07/2006 |
| D510552 | Motorcycle license plate cover | 10/11/2005 |
