公开(公告)号：US08278888B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US13230466

申请日：2011-09-12

Applicant: Patrick K. Egan ,  Jordan R. Keuseman ,  Michael L. Miller

Inventor： Patrick K. Egan ,  Jordan R. Keuseman ,  Michael L. Miller

IPC: G05F1/00

CPC classification number: G05F1/563

Abstract: A power regulation scheme includes a first voltage regulation portion connected in parallel with a second voltage regulation portion that regulates a voltage if an open condition occurs within the first voltage regulation portion. Each voltage regulation portion may include a first voltage regulator connected in series with a second voltage regulator that regulates the voltage if a short condition occurs within the first voltage regulator. Each voltage regulation portion may utilize a switching element to route an output voltage of the first voltage regulator past the second voltage regulator if the output voltage has been regulated and/or to force the output voltage to be regulated by the second voltage regulator if the output voltage has not been regulated.

Abstract translation: 功率调节方案包括与第二电压调节部分并联连接的第一电压调节部分，其在第一电压调节部分内发生开路状态时调节电压。 每个电压调节部分可以包括与第二电压调节器串联连接的第一电压调节器，其在第一电压调节器内发生短路条件时调节电压。 如果输出电压已被调节，则每个电压调节部分可以使用开关元件来路由第一电压调节器的输出电压通过第二电压调节器，和/或如果输出电压被强制输出电压被第二电压调节器调节 电压没有被调节。

公开(公告)号：US20110031946A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12535191

申请日：2009-08-04

Applicant: Patrick K. Egan ,  Jordan R. Keuseman ,  Michael L. Miller

Inventor： Patrick K. Egan ,  Jordan R. Keuseman ,  Michael L. Miller

IPC: G05F1/10

CPC classification number: G05F1/563

Abstract: A power regulation circuit includes at least a first regulator connected to a second regulator in series forming a first regulator pair and a third regulator connected to a fourth regulator in series forming a second regulator pair. The first regulator pair is connected in parallel with the second regulator pair. Each individual regulator is configured to separately regulate an input voltage to a predetermined regulated output voltage. The second regulator pair regulates the input voltage if a short condition occurs within the first regulator pair and the second and fourth regulators each regulate the input voltage if an open condition occurs within the first or third regulator respectively.

Abstract translation: 功率调节电路至少包括连接到第二调节器的第一调节器，其串联地形成第一调节器对，以及连接到串联形成第二调节器对的第四调节器的第三调节器。 第一调节器对与第二调节器对并联。 每个单独的调节器被配置为分别地将输入电压调节到预定的调节输出电压。 如果在第一稳压器对内发生短路状态，则第二稳压器对调节输入电压，而第二和第四调节器分别在第一或第三稳压器内分别发生开路状态时调节输入电压。

公开(公告)号：US07780892B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US11355289

申请日：2006-02-15

Applicant: Michael L. Miller ,  Wayne David Melvin

Inventor： Michael L. Miller ,  Wayne David Melvin

IPC: B28B3/02

CPC classification number: A61F13/266 ,  Y10S604/904

Abstract: The present invention provides a tampon applicator barrel having a fingergrip with one or more gripping structures that have an acute edge for improved gripping. Preferably, the one or more gripping structures are one or more embossed ring-like structures. The present invention also provides a method for forming the one or more gripping structures on the applicator barrel. The method preferably includes forming at least one embossed ring-like gripping structure on the barrel such that the radial compressive strength of the applicator barrel is not compromised.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了具有一个具有一个或多个抓握结构的指甲的棉塞施用器筒，其具有用于改进夹持的锐边。 优选地，一个或多个夹持结构是一个或多个压花环形结构。 本发明还提供了一种用于在施用器筒上形成一个或多个夹持结构的方法。 该方法优选地包括在筒上形成至少一个压花环状夹持结构，使得施加器筒的径向抗压强度不受损害。

公开(公告)号：US07770777B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11619707

申请日：2007-01-04

Applicant: Michael L. Miller

Inventor： Michael L. Miller

IPC: B23K20/12

CPC classification number: B23K20/1285

Abstract: A portable friction forge welder that applies a direct rotational load to workpieces via a rotational actuator and a direct axial load to workpieces via an axial actuator, where the rotational actuator and the axial actuator have separate and independent power sources. The portable friction forge welder relies on a stored energy linear axial actuator or a center-hole hydraulic axial actuator to achieve high axial forces and a high torque, low rotational velocity to achieve rotational forces, enabling the welder to achieve higher quality welds using larger diameter workpieces than conventional portable friction welders. By applying a high axial force between workpieces prior to high torque rotation of the workpieces results in improved quality welds. A unique clamping device maintains a fixed positional relationship between the workpieces and includes a unique shroud that enables friction welds under a positive pressure inert atmosphere.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式摩擦锻造焊机，其通过旋转致动器将直接旋转负载施加到工件，并且通过轴向致动器将直接轴向载荷施加到工件，其中旋转致动器和轴向致动器具有分离和独立的动力源。 便携式摩擦锻造焊机依靠储能线性轴向致动器或中心孔液压轴向致动器来实现高轴向力和高扭矩，低旋转速度以实现旋转力，使焊机能够使用更大直径的焊接实现更高质量的焊缝 工件比传统的便携式摩擦焊机。 通过在工件的高扭矩旋转之前在工件之间施加高的轴向力导致改进的质量焊接。 独特的夹紧装置保持工件之间的固定的位置关系，并且包括能够在正压惰性气氛下进行摩擦焊接的独特的护罩。

公开(公告)号：US06970757B1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US09838467

申请日：2001-04-19

Applicant: Joyce S. Oey Hewett ,  Anthony J. Toprac ,  Christopher A. Bode ,  Alexander J. Pasadyn ,  Anastasia Oshelski Peterson ,  Thomas J. Sonderman ,  Michael L. Miller

Inventor： Joyce S. Oey Hewett ,  Anthony J. Toprac ,  Christopher A. Bode ,  Alexander J. Pasadyn ,  Anastasia Oshelski Peterson ,  Thomas J. Sonderman ,  Michael L. Miller

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41875 ,  G05B2219/32179 ,  G05B2219/32228 ,  G05B2219/45031 ,  Y02P90/22 ,  Y02P90/86

Abstract: A method for controlling a manufacturing process includes processing a plurality of workpieces in a tool; monitoring a rework rate associated with the workpieces processed in the tool; and initiating an automatic corrective action in response to the rework rate being greater than a predetermined threshold. A manufacturing system includes a tool adapted to process a plurality of workpieces and a rework controller adapted to monitor a rework rate associated with the workpieces processed in the tool and initiate an automatic corrective action in response to the rework rate being greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制制造过程的方法包括在工具中处理多个工件; 监测与工具中处理的工件相关联的返工率; 以及响应于所述返工率大于预定阈值而启动自动校正动作。 制造系统包括适于处理多个工件的工具和适于监测与工具中处理的工件相关联的返工率的返工控制器，并响应于返工率大于预定阈值而启动自动校正动作。

公开(公告)号：US06937914B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-30

申请号：US09789872

申请日：2001-02-21

Applicant: Christopher A. Bode ,  Thomas J. Sonderman ,  Alexander J. Pasadyn ,  Anthony J. Toprac ,  Joyce S. Oey Hewett ,  Anastasia Oshelski Peterson ,  Michael L. Miller

Inventor： Christopher A. Bode ,  Thomas J. Sonderman ,  Alexander J. Pasadyn ,  Anthony J. Toprac ,  Joyce S. Oey Hewett ,  Anastasia Oshelski Peterson ,  Michael L. Miller

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  G05B2219/32063 ,  G05B2219/45031 ,  Y02P90/20 ,  Y02P90/86

Abstract: A method for controlling a tool adapted to process workpieces in accordance with an operating recipe based on a process target value is provided. The method includes collecting manufacturing characteristic data associated with the workpieces; correlating the manufacturing characteristic data with a first manufacturing metric to generate a first manufacturing metric distribution for the workpieces; and adjusting the process target value based on the first manufacturing metric distribution. A manufacturing system includes a processing tool and a target monitor. The processing tool is adapted to process workpieces in accordance with an operating recipe based on a process target value. The target monitor is adapted to collect manufacturing characteristic data associated with the workpieces, correlate the manufacturing characteristic data with a first manufacturing metric to generate a first manufacturing metric distribution for the workpieces, and adjust the process target value based on the first manufacturing metric distribution.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制适于根据基于过程目标值的操作配方来处理工件的工具的方法。 该方法包括收集与工件相关联的制造特性数据; 将所述制造特征数据与第一制造度量相关联，以产生所述工件的第一制造度量分布; 以及基于所述第一制造度量分布来调整所述过程目标值。 制造系统包括处理工具和目标监视器。 处理工具适于根据基于过程目标值的操作配方来处理工件。 目标监视器适于收集与工件相关联的制造特性数据，将制造特性数据与第一制造度量相关联，以产生工件的第一制造度量分布，并且基于第一制造度量分布来调整过程目标值。

公开(公告)号：US06868512B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-15

申请号：US10229226

申请日：2002-08-27

Applicant: Michael L. Miller ,  Elfido Coss, Jr.

Inventor： Michael L. Miller ,  Elfido Coss, Jr.

IPC: H01L21/66 ,  H02H3/05 ,  G01R31/28

CPC classification number: H01L22/20 ,  Y10S707/99953

Abstract: A method includes receiving incoming fault detection and correction (FDC) data. The incoming FDC data is stored in a real-time database, A first subscriber list designating a first subscriber for at least a portion of the incoming FDC data is provided. The portion of the incoming FDC data designated in the first subscriber list is sent to the first subscriber. A system includes at least one data collection source, a real-time database, and a database management unit. The data collection source is configured to generate incoming fault detection and correction (FDC) data. The database management unit is configured to store the incoming FDC data in the real-time database, provide a first subscriber list designating a first subscriber for at least a portion of the incoming FDC data, and send the portion of the incoming FDC data designated in the first subscriber list to the first subscriber.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括接收进入的故障检测和校正（FDC）数据。 输入的FDC数据被存储在实时数据库中。提供了为输入FDC数据的至少一部分指定第一订户的第一用户列表。 在第一用户列表中指定的输入FDC数据的部分被发送到第一用户。 系统包括至少一个数据收集源，实时数据库和数据库管理单元。 数据采集​​源被配置为产生进入的故障检测和校正（FDC）数据。 数据库管理单元被配置为将输入的FDC数据存储在实时数据库中，为进入的FDC数据的至少一部分提供指定第一订户的第一订户列表，并且将指定的输入FDC数据的部分发送到 第一订阅者列表。

公开(公告)号：US06706541B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-16

申请号：US09421803

申请日：1999-10-20

Applicant: Anthony J. Toprac ,  Michael L. Miller

Inventor： Anthony J. Toprac ,  Michael L. Miller

IPC: H01L2100

CPC classification number: H01J37/32935 ,  H01J37/3299

Abstract: A processing system includes a sensor, a processing tool, and an automatic process controller. The sensor has a plurality of sensing regions. The processing tool is adapted to process at least one process layer on a wafer. The process tool includes a process control device controllable by a process control variable. The sensor is adapted to measure a process layer characteristic of the process layer in a selected one of the sensing regions. The automatic process controller is adapted to receive the process layer characteristics measured by the sensor and adjust the process control variable in response to the process layer characteristic measured in one sensing region differing from the process layer characteristic measured in another sensing region. A method for controlling wafer uniformity includes processing a process layer on a wafer; measuring a characteristic of the layer in a plurality of sensing locations; and changing a process control variable of a process control device in response to the process layer characteristic measured in one sensing location differing from the process layer characteristic measured in another sensing location to affect the rate of processing the process layer in at least one of the sensing locations.

Abstract translation: 处理系统包括传感器，处理工具和自动过程控制器。 传感器具有多个感测区域。 处理工具适于处理晶片上的至少一个处理层。 处理工具包括可由过程控制变量控制的过程控制装置。 传感器适于测量所选感测区域中的处理层的处理层特性。 自动过程控制器适于接收由传感器测量的过程层特性，并且响应于在与另一感测区域中测量的处理层特性不同的一个感测区域中测量的过程层特性来调整过程控制变量。 一种用于控制晶片均匀性的方法包括处理晶片上的处理层; 测量多个感测位置中的层的特性; 以及响应于在一个感测位置中测量的处理层特性改变过程控制设备的过程控制变量，所述过程控制变量与在另一感测位置中测量的过程层特性不同，以影响在至少一个感测中处理过程层的速率 位置。

公开(公告)号：US06640148B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-28

申请号：US10160894

申请日：2002-06-03

Applicant: Michael L. Miller ,  Elfido Coss, Jr.

Inventor： Michael L. Miller ,  Elfido Coss, Jr.

IPC: G06F1900

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  G05B2219/31268 ,  G05B2219/45031 ,  Y02P90/20 ,  Y02P90/28

Abstract: A method and apparatus for scheduled controller execution based upon impending lot arrival at a processing tool in an APC framework. It is determined which lot of processing pieces that is to be processed by a processing tool and the lot of processing pieces is retrieved from a remote location. A predefined set of calculations is initiated relating to the operation of the processing tool in anticipation of delivering the lot of processing pieces to the processing tool. The lot of processing pieces is delivered to the processing tool, and the processing pieces are processed by the processing tool using the predefined set of calculations.

Abstract translation: 一种基于即将到达APC架构中的处理工具的计划控制器执行的方法和装置。 确定要由处理工具处理多个处理件，并且从远程位置检索批处理件。 开始预定义的一组计算，其涉及处理工具的操作，期望将大量处理件传送到处理工具。 多个处理件被传送到处理工具，并且处理工具使用预定义的一组计算由处理工具处理。

公开(公告)号：US06615098B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09789871

申请日：2001-02-21

Applicant: Christopher A. Bode ,  Alexander J. Pasadyn ,  Anthony J. Toprac ,  Joyce S. Oey Hewett ,  Anastasia Oshelski Peterson ,  Thomas J. Sonderman ,  Michael L. Miller

Inventor： Christopher A. Bode ,  Alexander J. Pasadyn ,  Anthony J. Toprac ,  Joyce S. Oey Hewett ,  Anastasia Oshelski Peterson ,  Thomas J. Sonderman ,  Michael L. Miller

IPC: G06F1760

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/32129 ,  G05B2219/36225 ,  G05B2219/45031 ,  Y02P90/20

Abstract: A method for controlling a manufacturing system includes processing workpieces in a plurality of tools; initiating a baseline control script for a selected tool of the plurality of tools; providing context information for the baseline control script; determining a tool type based on the context information; selecting a control routine for the selected tool based on the tool type; and executing the control routine to generate a control action for the selected tool. A manufacturing system includes a plurality of tools adapted to process workpieces, a control execution manager, and a control executor. The control execution manager is adapted to initiate a baseline control script for a selected tool of the plurality of tools and provide context information for the baseline control script. The control executor is adapted to execute the baseline control script, determine a tool type based on the context information, select a control routine for the selected tool based on the tool type, and execute the control routine to generate a control action for the selected tool.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制制造系统的方法包括：处理多个工具中的工件; 为所述多个工具的所选择的工具启动基线控制脚本; 提供基线控制脚本的上下文信息; 基于上下文信息确定工具类型; 根据刀具类型选择所选刀具的控制程序; 以及执行所述控制程序以产生所选择的工具的控制动作。 制造系统包括适于处理工件的多个工具，控制执行管理器和控制执行器。 所述控制执行管理器适于启动用于所述多个工具的所选工具的基线控制脚本并提供所述基线控制脚本的上下文信息。 控制执行器适于执行基线控制脚本，基于上下文信息确定工具类型，基于工具类型选择所选刀具的控制程序，并执行控制程序以生成所选刀具的控制动作 。