David A Jordan

US Patent:

6562094, May 13, 2003

Filed:

Jul 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/900526

Inventors:

Jeffrey M. Denker - Woburn MA
John T. Hickey - Nashua NH
Peter J. B. Teague - Marblehead MA
David Jordan - Ashby MA
Jonathan Gordan - Littleton MA
Mitchell Weiss - Carlisle MA

Assignee:

PRI Automation, Inc. - Billerica MA

International Classification:

B01D 2911

US Classification:

553852, 55410, 55467, 55476, 454187, 414935

Abstract:

A storage and retrieval system is provided for safely and efficiently storing reticles in a clean environment. An enclosed storage unit is provided for storing the reticles, and other items such as wafers and the like, in an environment which minimizes the amount of contaminants and is suitable for use in a semiconductor fabrication clean room. A retrieval unit is provided separate from the enclosed storage unit for accessing and staging the reticles before they enter and leave the storage unit for minimizing exposure of the storage unit. The storage unit includes a movable storage matrix having a plurality of bays for storing the reticles. The movable storage matrix is selectively moved or rotated by a drive mechanism that is located external to the storage unit so that the storage unit is substantially free of contaminant generating components.

US Patent:

6780294, Aug 24, 2004

Filed:

Aug 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/223344

Inventors:

Robert B. Hixson - Portland OR
Gary William Groshong - Brentwood CA
David Bruce Jordan - Alamo CA
Jose Luis Gonzalez - San Lorenzo CA

Assignee:

Set, Tosoh - Dublin CA

International Classification:

C23C 1434

US Classification:

20429811, 118504

Abstract:

Disclosed is a shielding assembly for use within a substrate deposition processing chamber. The shielding assembly permits sputtering and evaporation processes to take place without the target material depositing upon the internal non-disposable surfaces of the chamber. The shielding assembly is of an improved construction which permits it to be uncoupled from an adapter plate without the need for removing the adapter plate from the deposition chamber.

US Patent:

60150602, Jan 18, 2000

Filed:

Jun 5, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/092522

Inventors:

Tim Rightenour - Nampa ID
David Jordan - Nampa ID

International Classification:

B65D 1734

US Classification:

220269

Abstract:

A dual aperture beverage container is disclosed, consisting of a beverage container of traditional cylindrical shape, with a traditional pouring aperture assembly on the top of the container, such as a scored section and a tab. Located along the container side wall is a second scored portion. A venting aperture opener is included which hooks onto the top container rim and opens the venting scored portion to reveal a venting aperture. The venting aperture container can be used to provide additional air to the pouring aperture, or can itself be used as a pouring aperture. Also disclosed is a venting scored portion and venting tab, located on the container bottom, serving the same purpose as the venting aperture located on the container side wall.

US Patent:

62723499, Aug 7, 2001

Filed:

Feb 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/255590

Inventors:

Finbarr McGrath - Westford MA
William Griffin - North Chelmsford MA
John LaChapelle - Princeton MA
David Martin - Methuen MA
David Frederick Jordan - Danville NH

Assignee:

The Whitaker Corporation - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

H04Q 720

US Classification:

455456

Abstract:

A GPS receiver (1) has an antenna (3) mounted directly on a first side (4) of a multilayer printed circuit board (PCB) substrate 2. Electrical conductors interconnect the antenna (3) with an RF processing system (11,12) and a digital processing system (10, 14, 15, 16) mounted directly on a second side (5) of the PCB substrate (2). A position connector (17) is disposed on one side of the PCB substrate (2) and provides power, ground, and direct electrical access of processed GPS signals for an external system such as a mobile vehicle system.