公开(公告)号：US20070235875A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11279019

申请日：2006-04-07

申请人： Jeffrey Gambino ,  Jason Gill ,  Sean Smith ,  Jean Wynne

发明人： Jeffrey Gambino ,  Jason Gill ,  Sean Smith ,  Jean Wynne

IPC分类号： H01L23/52

CPC分类号： H01L23/53238 ,  H01L21/288 ,  H01L21/76829 ,  H01L21/76849 ,  H01L21/76856 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： An interconnect structure which includes a metal-containing cap located atop each conductive feature that is present within a dielectric material is provided in which a surface region of the metal-containing cap is oxidized prior to the subsequent deposition of any other dielectric material thereon. Moreover, metal particles that are located on the surface of the dielectric material between the conductive features are also oxidized at the same time as the surface region of the metal-containing cap. This provides a structure having a reduced leakage current. In accordance with the present invention, the oxidation step is performed after electroless plating of the metal-containing cap and prior to the deposition of a dielectric capping layer or an overlying interlayer or intralevel dielectric material.

摘要翻译： 提供一种互连结构，其包括位于电介质材料内部的每个导电特征顶部的位于金属的盖的顶盖，其中含金属盖的表面区域在其后沉积任何其它电介质材料之前被氧化。 此外，位于介电材料表面之间的导电特征之间的金属颗粒也与含金属盖的表面区域同时被氧化。 这提供了具有减小的漏电流的结构。 根据本发明，氧化步骤是在含金属盖的无电镀之后并且在沉积介电覆盖层或上覆的中间层或电介质材料之前进行的。

公开(公告)号：US20130262758A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13436167

申请日：2012-03-30

申请人： Sean Smith ,  Anureita Rao

发明人： Sean Smith ,  Anureita Rao

IPC分类号： G06F12/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/064 ,  G06F3/0643 ,  G06F3/067

摘要： Systems and methods for, among other things, providing a storage system which allows for efficient tracking of in-use storage disk blocks using “sharing nodes”. Disk blocks are a result of low-level formatting, which breaks up the total storage capacity into a set number of blocks. High-level formatting of the disk creates the file system, and part of the file system may create metadata known as inodes, and associate an inode with each file, such that an inode tracks the disk blocks in use by that file, pointing from the file to a set of blocks. An S-node generator creates another type of metadata, complementary to an inode, known as an S-node data structure, such that an S-node data structure is associated with a block, and tracks the set of inodes using the block, pointing from the disk blocks to inodes.

摘要翻译： 提供存储系统的系统和方法，其允许使用“共享节点”有效地跟踪使用中的存储磁盘块。 磁盘块是低级格式化的结果，它将总存储容量分解成一定数量的块。 磁盘的高级格式化创建文件系统，并且文件系统的一部分可以创建称为inode的元数据，并将一个inode与每个文件相关联，使得inode跟踪由该文件使用的磁盘块，指向 文件到一组块。 S节点生成器创建与称为S节点数据结构的inode互补的另一类型的元数据，使得S节点数据结构与块相关联，并且使用该块跟踪所述一组inode，指向 从磁盘块到索引节点。

公开(公告)号：US07555394B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-30

申请号：US11492606

申请日：2006-07-24

申请人： James F. Caffrey ,  Colm F. Slattery ,  Albert C. O'Grady ,  Colin Gerard Lyden ,  Donal P. Geraghty ,  Sean Smith

发明人： James F. Caffrey ,  Colm F. Slattery ,  Albert C. O'Grady ,  Colin Gerard Lyden ,  Donal P. Geraghty ,  Sean Smith

IPC分类号： G01R25/00 ,  G01R27/28

CPC分类号： G01R27/02

摘要： A single chip integrated circuit measuring circuit (1) for determining a characteristic of the impedance of an external complex impedance circuit (2) for facilitating characterization of the impedance of the complex impedance circuit (2) comprises a signal generating circuit (7) for generating a variable frequency stimulus signal for applying to the complex impedance circuit (2). A first receiving circuit (10) receives a response signal from the complex impedance circuit (2) in response to the stimulus signal and conditions the response signal. A first analog-to-digital converter (68) converts the conditioned response signal to a first digital output signal, which is read from the first analog-to-digital converter (68) through a first digital output port (14). The response signal from the complex impedance circuit (2) is a current signal, and a current to voltage converter circuit (64) converts the response signal to a voltage signal. A first RMS to DC level converting circuit (70) converts the AC voltage of the response signal to a DC voltage level, and a fourth multiplexer (67) selectively applies the voltage response signal or the DC voltage level signal to the first analog-to-digital converter (68), depending on whether it is desired that the first digital output signal should be indicative of the phase shift or amplitude change in the response signal relative to the stimulus signal. A second receiving circuit (20) receives the stimulus signal, and similarly converts the stimulus signal to a second digital output signal for facilitating comparison of the response signal with the stimulus signal.

摘要翻译： 一种单芯片集成电路测量电路（1），用于确定外部复阻抗电路（2）的阻抗特性，以便于表征复阻抗电路（2）的阻抗，其特征在于包括一个信号发生电路（7） 用于施加到复阻抗电路（2）的可变频率刺激信号。 第一接收电路（10）响应于激励信号接收来自复阻抗电路（2）的响应信号并且对响应信号进行调节。 第一模数转换器（68）将经调节的响应信号转换成通过第一数字输出端口（14）从第一模数转换器（68）读取的第一数字输出信号。 来自复阻抗电路（2）的响应信号是电流信号，并且电流 - 电压转换器电路（64）将响应信号转换为电压信号。 第一RMS至DC电平转换电路（70）将响应信号的AC电压转换为DC电压电平，第四多路复用器（67）选择性地将电压响应信号或DC电压电平信号施加到第一模数转换器 数字转换器（68），这取决于第一数字输出信号是否应当指示响应信号相对于激励信号的相移或幅度变化。 第二接收电路（20）接收刺激信号，并且类似地将激励信号转换为第二数字输出信号，以便于响应信号与刺激信号的比较。

公开(公告)号：US20080307722A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US12091506

申请日：2006-06-16

申请人： Constantin Christopoulos ,  Michael Montgomery ,  Tibor Kokai ,  Sean Smith ,  Agha Hasan ,  Evan Bentz ,  Michael P. Collins

发明人： Constantin Christopoulos ,  Michael Montgomery ,  Tibor Kokai ,  Sean Smith ,  Agha Hasan ,  Evan Bentz ,  Michael P. Collins

IPC分类号： F16F15/02 ,  E04B1/98 ,  E04H9/02

CPC分类号： E04H9/022 ,  F16F1/40 ,  F16F1/50 ,  F16F15/02

摘要： A new configuration damper, for interconnecting two elements of a structure that undergo relative movements and deformations, that increase the level of damping when the overall structure is subjected to a loading condition is disclosed. The new configuration damper aides in controlling displacements, velocities and accelerations under dynamic loading in structural systems.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种新的配置阻尼器，用于互连经历相对运动和变形的结构的两个元件，当整个结构承受负载状态时，阻尼器增加了阻尼水平。 新的结构阻尼器可以控制结构系统中动态载荷下的位移，速度和加速度。

公开(公告)号：US20070154240A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11322109

申请日：2005-12-29

申请人： Donald Elbert ,  Jarrett Gayne ,  David Hullman ,  Johnny Massie ,  Michelle Morris ,  Sean Smith

发明人： Donald Elbert ,  Jarrett Gayne ,  David Hullman ,  Johnny Massie ,  Michelle Morris ,  Sean Smith

IPC分类号： G03G15/02 ,  B05C1/08

CPC分类号： G03G15/0808 ,  G03G2215/0634

摘要： The present invention relates to conductive adhesives that may be used within an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus may include printing devices such as inkjet printers, electrophotographic printers, copiers, faxes, all-in-on devices or multi-functional devices. The conductive resins may be applied to the shaft of foam rolls suitable for transporting and applying image forming material in an image forming apparatus such as a laser printer.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及可用于成像设备内的导电粘合剂。 图像形成装置可以包括诸如喷墨打印机，电子照相打印机，复印机，传真机，全功能设备或多功能设备的打印设备。 可以将导电树脂施加到适于在诸如激光打印机的图像形成装置中输送和施加成像材料的泡沫辊的轴上。

公开(公告)号：US20060231392A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11107283

申请日：2005-04-14

申请人： Ravi Mullapudi ,  Sean Smith

发明人： Ravi Mullapudi ,  Sean Smith

IPC分类号： C23C14/00

CPC分类号： C23C14/352 ,  C23C14/505 ,  H01J37/3447

摘要： A multi-chamber processing system is described for depositing materials on multiple workpieces (wafers, display panels, or any other workpieces) at a time in a vacuum chamber. The system includes a sputtering chamber and a separate pre-clean chamber, where wafers can be transferred between the two chambers by a robotic arm without breaking a vacuum. The wafers are mounted one-by-one onto a rotating pallet in the pre-cleaning chamber and sputtering chamber. The pallet is firmly fixed to a rotatable table in the sputtering chamber. Copper tubing in the table couples RF energy to the wafers, and a liquid running through the copper tubing controls the temperature of the wafers. Multiple targets, of the same or different materials, may concurrently deposit material on the wafers as the pallet is rotating. Multiple magnets (one for each target) in the magnetron assembly in the sputtering chamber oscillate over their respective targets for uniform target erosion and uniform deposition on the wafers. An electrically insulated target backing plate between each magnet and a target has a liquid channel running through it for controlling temperature. The distance between the magnets and the targets is made very small by a thin aluminum plate fixed to the bottom segment of the target backing plate by a dip brazing process. Various shields are described to prevent cross-contamination from the targets and prevent the sputtered target material from entering gaps in the chamber and shorting out insulators.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于在真空室中一次在多个工件（晶片，显示面板或任何其他工件）上沉积材料的多室处理系统。 该系统包括溅射室和单独的预清洁室，其中晶片可以通过机器臂在两个室之间传递而不破坏真空。 将晶片一个接一个地安装在预清洁室和溅射室中的旋转托盘上。 托盘牢固地固定在溅射室中的可旋转工作台上。 表中的铜管将RF能量耦合到晶片，并且穿过铜管的液体控制晶片的温度。 相同或不同材料的多个目标可以在托盘旋转的同时将材料沉积在晶片上。 在溅射室中的磁控管组件中的多个磁体（一个用于每个靶）在其各自的靶上摆动，以均匀的目标腐蚀和在晶片上的均匀沉积。 在每个磁体和靶之间的电绝缘的目标背板具有通过其的液体通道用于控制温度。 通过浸焊法将固定在目标背板底部的薄铝板，将磁体和靶材之间的距离做得非常小。 描述了各种屏蔽，以防止目标的交叉污染，并防止溅射的目标材料进入腔室中的间隙并使绝缘体短路。

公开(公告)号：US20060096132A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US10980360

申请日：2004-11-02

申请人： Sean Smith

发明人： Sean Smith

IPC分类号： E01C19/22

CPC分类号： E01H10/007 ,  E01C19/2005 ,  E01H5/02 ,  E01H5/12

摘要： A manual ice and snow melting device comprising a container assembly and a handle assembly. Ice and/or snow is broken up by pegs attached to the container assembly. An ice and snow melting substance, like salt, is inserted into the container assembly and disbursed into the broken pieces of ice and/or snow through apertures in the container assembly. The device is manually operated and can be easily maneuvered on virtually any surface covered with ice and/or snow.

摘要翻译： 包括容器组件和手柄组件的手动冰雪融化装置。 冰和/或雪被连接到容器组件的栓子分解。 将冰和雪融化物质（如盐）插入容器组件中并通过容器组件中的孔分配到破碎的冰块和/或雪中。 该装置是手动操作的，并且可以在几乎任何覆盖有冰和/或雪的表面上轻松操纵。

公开(公告)号：US20060082762A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10549980

申请日：2004-02-12

申请人： Chad Leverette ,  Sean Smith

发明人： Chad Leverette ,  Sean Smith

IPC分类号： G01J3/00 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/00

CPC分类号： G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G02B21/0096 ,  G02B21/06 ,  G02B21/16

摘要： There is disclosed a device or apparatus that is particularly suitable for use in the analytical fields of polarized light microscopy and spectroscopy/spectral imaging. The apparatus comprises an automated polarized light microscope combined with means for achieving spectroscopic analysis. The apparatus may optionally include means for spectral imaging associated with the means for achieving spectroscopic analysis. Any means for achieving spectroscopic analysis may be utilized for example Raman, mid-infrared, near-infrared, ultraviolet, visible, luminescence, and the like.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种特别适用于偏振光显微镜和光谱/光谱成像分析领域的装置或装置。 该装置包括结合用于实现光谱分析的装置的自动偏振光显微镜。 该装置可以可选地包括与用于实现光谱分析的装置相关联的光谱成像装置。 用于实现光谱分析的任何方法可以用于例如拉曼，中红外，近红外，紫外线，可见光，发光等。

公开(公告)号：US20050186778A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：US11104764

申请日：2005-04-12

申请人： Donald Canaperi ,  Timothy Dalton ,  Stephen Gates ,  Mahadevaiyer Krishnan ,  Satya Nitta ,  Sampath Purushothaman ,  Sean Smith

发明人： Donald Canaperi ,  Timothy Dalton ,  Stephen Gates ,  Mahadevaiyer Krishnan ,  Satya Nitta ,  Sampath Purushothaman ,  Sean Smith

IPC分类号： H01L21/768 ,  H01L21/00 ,  H01L21/4763

CPC分类号： H01L21/76807 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76835 ,  H01L21/76885 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： A structure incorporates very low dielectric constant (k) insulators with copper wiring to achieve high performance interconnects. The wiring is supported by a relatively durable low k dielectric such as SiLk or SiO2 and a very low k and less-robust gap fill dielectric is disposed in the remainder of the structure, so that the structure combines a durable layer for strength with a very low k dielectric for interconnect electrical performance.

摘要翻译： 一个结构包含非常低的介电常数（k）绝缘体与铜布线，以实现高性能互连。 布线由相对耐用的低k电介质（例如SiLk或SiO 2）支撑，并且在该结构的其余部分中布置非常低的k和较不稳定的间隙填充电介质，使得该结构将耐用层与强度非常相似 低k电介质用于互连电气性能。

公开(公告)号：US20210270730A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-02

申请号：US17258661

申请日：2019-07-03

申请人： Jinping DONG ,  Steven HANSEN ,  Jacob SCHALLER ,  Sean SMITH ,  Cargill, Incorporated

发明人： Jinping Dong ,  Steven Hansen ,  Jacob Schaller ,  Sean Smith

IPC分类号： G01N21/3577 ,  G01N33/03

摘要： A characteristic of edible oil may be evaluated using a spectrometer. For example, optical reflectance data may be obtained from edible oil in situ in a frying apparatus housing the edible oil, the reflectance data corresponding to a specified range of infra-red wavelengths. A model profile corresponding to the characteristic being assessed may be obtained, such as from a repository housing a secured library of such profiles. The model profile may define a regression vector for use in transforming the reflectance data to generate a value corresponding to the characteristic being assessed. A criterion may be applied to the value to establish a simplified representation of the characteristic for presentation to a user for assessment of oil quality.