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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7442615 | Semiconductor processing system and method Systems and methods are disclosed to perform semiconductor processing with a process chamber; a flash lamp adapted to be repetitively triggered; and a controller coupled to the control input of the flash lamp to trigger the flash lamp. The system can deploy a solid ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7279432 | System and method for forming an integrated barrier layer An apparatus and method for forming an integrated barrier layer on a substrate is described. The integrated barrier layer comprises at least a first refractory metal layer and a second refractory metal layer. The integrated barrier layer is formed using a dual-mode ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7220669 | Thin films for magnetic device Methods are provided for forming uniformly thin layers in magnetic devices. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) can produce layers that are uniformly thick on an atomic scale. Magnetic tunnel junction dielectrics, for example, can be provided with perfect uniformity in th... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7211144 | Pulsed nucleation deposition of tungsten layers A method of forming a tungsten nucleation layer using a sequential deposition process. The tungsten nucleation layer is formed by reacting pulses of a tungsten-containing precursor and a reducing gas in a process chamber to deposit tungsten on the substrate. Thereaf... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204886 | Apparatus and method for hybrid chemical processing A method and apparatus for performing multiple deposition processes is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a chamber body and a gas distribution assembly disposed on the chamber body. In one embodiment, the method comprises positioning a substrate su... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201803 | Valve control system for atomic layer deposition chamber A valve control system for a semiconductor processing chamber includes a system control computer and a plurality of electrically controlled valves associated with the processing chamber. The system further includes a programmable logic controller in communication wi... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7175713 | Apparatus for cyclical deposition of thin films An apparatus for cyclical depositing of thin films on semiconductor substrates, comprising a process chamber having a gas distribution system with separate paths for process gases and an exhaust system synchronized with operation of valves dosing the process gases i... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7102235 | Conformal lining layers for damascene metallization Method and structures are provided for conformal lining of dual damascene structures in integrated circuits. Trenches and contact vias are formed in insulating layers. The trenches and vias are exposed to alternating chemistries to form monolayers of a desired linin... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7071118 | Method and apparatus for fabricating a conformal thin film on a substrate A method and apparatus for fabricating a conformal thin film on a substrate are disclosed. The method includes introducing a gas from a gas inlet into an expansion volume associated with an atomic layer deposition (ALD) system. The gas is flowed through a diffuser p... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066194 | Valve design and configuration for fast delivery system Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for rapid delivery of pulses of one or more reactants to a substrate processing chamber. One embodiment of a valve body includes a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. A valve chamber is in... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7041335 | Titanium tantalum nitride silicide layer Methods and apparatus of forming titanium tantalum silicon nitride (TixTay(Si)Nz) layers are described. The titanium tantalum silicon nitride (TixTay(Si)Nz) layer may be formed using a cyclical deposi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037574 | Atomic layer deposition for fabricating thin films An atomic layer deposition (ALD) process deposits thin films for microelectronic structures, such as advanced gap and tunnel junction applications, by plasma annealing at varying film thicknesses to obtain desired intrinsic film stress and breakdown film strength. T... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7022948 | Chamber for uniform substrate heating Embodiments of the invention generally provide an apparatus and a method for providing a uniform thermal profile to a plurality of substrates during heat processing. In one embodiment, a cassette containing one or more heated substrate supports is moveably disposed ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6998579 | Chamber for uniform substrate heating In a first aspect, a first apparatus is provided for heating substrates. The first apparatus includes (1) a chamber having a bottom portion and a top portion; (2) a plurality of heated supports disposed within the chamber to support at least two substrates thereon; ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6998014 | Apparatus and method for plasma assisted deposition Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus and method of plasma assisted deposition by generation of a plasma adjacent a processing region. One embodiment of the apparatus comprises a substrate processing chamber including a top shower plate, a powe... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6955211 | Method and apparatus for gas temperature control in a semiconductor processing system A method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of at least one gas flowing into a processing chamber is provided. In one embodiment, a gas temperature control apparatus for semiconductor processing includes a gas delivery line coupled between a processing ch... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6951804 | Formation of a tantalum-nitride layer A method of forming a tantalum-nitride layer (204) for integrated circuit fabrication is disclosed. Alternating or co-reacting pulses of a tantalum containing precursor and a nitrogen containing precursor are provided to a chamber (100) to form layers ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6939579 | ALD reactor and method with controlled wall temperature The present invention relates to improved methods and apparatus for atomic layer deposition (ALD) of thin films on substrates such as wafers and flat panel displays. The invention provides an ALD reactor comprising a first temperature regulating system to control th... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936538 | Method and apparatus for depositing tungsten after surface treatment to improve film characteristics A method and system to form a refractory metal layer over a substrate includes introduction of a reductant, such as PH3 or B2H6, followed by introduction of a tungsten containing compound, such as WF6, to form a tungsten l... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6936906 | Integration of barrier layer and seed layer The present invention generally relates to filling of a feature by depositing a barrier layer, depositing a seed layer over the barrier layer, and depositing a conductive layer over the seed layer. In one embodiment, the seed layer comprises a copper alloy seed laye... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6915592 | Method and apparatus for generating gas to a processing chamber A method and apparatus for generating gas for a processing system is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for generating gas for a processing system includes an unitary, isolatable, transportable canister having a plurality of first spacing elements, a pluralit... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6911391 | Integration of titanium and titanium nitride layers Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an apparatus and method of integration of titanium and titanium nitride layers. One embodiment includes providing one or more cycles of a first set of compounds, providing one or more cycles of a second set of... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6905737 | Method of delivering activated species for rapid cyclical deposition A method for providing activated species for a cyclical deposition process is provided. In one aspect, the method includes delivering a gas to be activated into a plasma generator, activating the gas to create a volume of reactive species, delivering a fraction of t... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902763 | Method for depositing nanolaminate thin films on sensitive surfaces The present method provides tools for growing conformal metal nitride, metal carbide and metal thin films, and nanolaminate structures incorporating these films, from aggressive chemicals. The amount of corrosive chemical compounds, such as hydrogen halides, is redu... | 06/07/2005 |
| 5647111 | Automatic sealant application apparatus and method In an automatic fastening machine for installing fasteners in a workpiece and including at least one tool for performing a fastener installation operation on the workpiece, a component such as one of the tools for holding a fastener in spaced relation to ... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5010841 | Rotating sealant applicator An apparatus and method for applying sealant to a countersunk fastener hole. The apparatus includes a sleeve, an adapter tube within the sleeve, a nozzle housing attached to the adapter tube, and a tip within the nozzle housing. A guide pin is attached to... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4836139 | Adhesive-applying apparatus In a computer-controlled adhesive-applying apparatus an adhesive applicator device (20) is guided along a desired path in respect of three axes according to a programmed instruction instruction in the form of digitized co-ordinate axis values, said device... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4790259 | Tool for robotic application of liquid to a work surface The tool of the present invention includes a compliance guide having a cylindrical vertical bore extending therethrough. Slidably mounted within the bore is a tool holder which is free to slide vertically, but which is held against lateral movement within... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4786060 | Sealant spray applicator system and method employing same Method and system for applying liquid sealant in holes of a structural member prior to installing fasteners in such holes, which comprises mixing air with a liquid sealant, spraying a controlled amount of the resulting air-sealant mixture into the holes a... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4535719 | Liquid dispensing gun with substrate separator A liquid dispensing gun for applying a liquid to a substrate which includes a movable valve stem for opening and closing a liquid-dispensing valve and a deflector plate movable in conjunction with the valve stem to deflect the substrate away from the gun ... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4528938 | Rotary workpiece treating apparatus A rotary workpiece treating apparatus is described particularly useful for depositing coating or adhesive materials within threaded fastener nuts. The device includes a continuously rotating turntable assembly having a plurality of workstation cylinders a... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4478671 | Roller-type liquid-adhesive applicator A liquid-adhesive applicator has a hollow cylindrical reservoir formed of a somewhat flexible plastic material and closed at each end by rigid plastic end caps. A stiff but bendable rod axially rotatably supports the reservoir, and is bent to form the sha... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4457260 | Sealant applicator for multi-length fasteners A sealant applicator assembly (20) for mounting to an automatic drilling and fastener installation machine to apply sealant to the tip or shank surfaces of varying grip-length fasteners (24,53) before "wet" installation of the fastener into a hole. The as... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4429658 | Sealant applicator for rivets A sealant applicator for applying a thin film donut like ring of sealant in and around the top of a rivet hole prior to the installation of a rivet and immediately after the rivet hole has been drilled. The applicator is characterized by having an air ope... | 02/07/1984 |
| 4387002 | Adhesive discharge device An adhesive discharge device for use with adhesive which sets by the evaporation of a solvent. The device incorporates a valve-controlled discharge nozzle for intermittent discharge of adhesive on a cycle basis. Drying of adhesive around the nozzle openin... | 06/07/1983 |
| 4359965 | Sealant applicator A sealant applicator assembly (10) for mounting to an automatic drilling and fastener installation machine to apply sealant to the tip or shank surface of a fastener (14) before "wet" installation of the fastener into a hole. The assembly (10) includes a ... | 11/23/1982 |
| 4301698 | Device for depositing a pasty substance on a surface automatically and automatic machine therefor The device comprises a fluid-tight and flexible reservoir for a pasty substance fixed in a fluid-tight housing, the outlet orifice from this reservoir for the pasty substance including a cut-off valve which can be opened by contact with the surface of an ... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4095554 | Self-wiping, self controlled fluid dispenser apparatus A fluid dispenser and a support shoe are mounted to bear on opposite sides of a box blank passing therebetween. A normally closed valve of a nozzle of the dispenser has means yieldably biasing the nozzle to a normal position to intercept a leading edge of... | 06/20/1978 |
| 3994256 | Universal fluid dispenser apparatus A holder for a pair of reversible fluid dispensers comprises a prismatic body that is symmetrical about three mutually perpendicular axes. A holder and pair of dispensers can thus be assembled to serve as a fluid dispensing assembly for either the left or... | 11/30/1976 |
| 3972303 | Apparatus for applying an adhesive to an insole For applying adhesive to an insole, adhesive supplying tubes are provided which are independently yieldable upon being forced against the shoe part to which the adhesive is to be applied. This accommodates the shape of the shoe bottom and assists in apply... | 08/03/1976 |
