Paul Allen Getchel

US Patent:

6375176, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Dec 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/464998

Inventors:

Paul A. Getchel - Placerville CA
Henry A. Lyden - Wellesley MA
William M. Stone - Lenox MA
Robert Lopez - Boxford MA
Thomas Schey - Woonsocket RI
Dana G. Butcher - Somerville MA

Assignee:

Temptronic Corporation - Sharon MA

International Classification:

B25B 1100

US Classification:

269 21, 118728, 165 801, 279 3, 269903

Abstract:

A workpiece chuck includes an upper assembly on which can be mounted a flat workpiece such as a semiconductor wafer. A lower assembly is mountable to a base that supports the chuck. A non-constraining attachment means such as vacuum, springs or resilient washers applied to the chuck holds the upper assembly to the lower assembly, the lower assembly to the base and can hold the wafer to the top surface of the upper assembly. By holding the chuck together by non-constraining means, the chuck layers can move continuously relative to each other under expansion forces caused by temperature effects, such that mechanical stresses on the chuck and resulting deformation of the chuck and workpiece over temperature are substantially eliminated. A plurality of support members including inclined surfaces provided between an upper and lower portion of the chuck maintain the top surface of the chuck and any workpiece mounted thereon at a constant height over temperature.

US Patent:

6412432, Jul 2, 2002

Filed:

Feb 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/776790

Inventors:

Del White - Carson City NV 89706-0482
Paul A. Getchel - Placerville CA 95667-4231

International Classification:

B63B 900

US Classification:

114221R, 294 191

Abstract:

An applicator device ( ) for coupling a snap hook ( ) to a hook connector ( ). The applicator device includes an applicator head and a receptacle ( ). The applicator head defines a snap hook receiving receptacle ( ) which is formed to position the snap hook ( ) for, and to support the snap hook ( ) during, coupling of the snap hook ( ) to the hook connector ( ) while the snap hook is engaged in the receptacle ( ). The receptacle ( ) is further formed for disengagement of the applicator head ( ) from the snap hook while the snap hook is coupled to the hook connector upon displacement of the applicator head in a direction lateral to the snap hook. A method of using the applicator device is also disclosed.

US Patent:

6415858, Jul 9, 2002

Filed:

Dec 31, 1997

Appl. No.:

09/001887

Inventors:

Paul A. Getchel - Placerville CA
Henry A. Lyden - Wellesley MA

Assignee:

Temptronic Corporation - Sharon MA

International Classification:

F25B 2900

US Classification:

165206, 165263, 165 481, 165 804, 165 63, 165 64, 165296, 165101, 165 801, 324760, 359395

Abstract:

A system for and method of controlling the temperature of a flat workpiece such as a semiconductor wafer are disclosed. The workpiece is mounted on a workpiece chuck which is mounted over a base between the chuck and a host machine such as a wafer prober used to test integrated circuits on a wafer. The chuck includes an upper portion on which the workpiece is mounted. The temperature of the upper portion of the chuck is controlled to control the temperature of the workpiece. The temperature of the base is controlled to reduce the amount of heat flow between the chuck and the host machine. A power and control system includes a switching power supply which provides power to system components including heaters in the chuck used to heat the workpiece. A series of filters removes electrical noise generated by the switching power supply such that low-noise operation is realized.

US Patent:

6540014, Apr 1, 2003

Filed:

Feb 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/516000

Inventors:

Paul A. Getchel - Placerville CA
Henry A. Lyden - Wellesley MA

Assignee:

Temptronic Corporation - Sharon MA

International Classification:

F28F 700

US Classification:

165 801, 165 802, 165 82, 165185, 118728, 269 21, 269903, 279 3

Abstract:

A workpiece chuck includes an upper assembly on which can be mounted a flat workpiece such as a semiconductor wafer. A lower assembly is mountable to a base that supports the chuck. A non-constraining attachment means such as vacuum, springs or resilient washers applied to the chuck holds the upper assembly to the lower assembly, the lower assembly to the base and can hold the wafer to the top surface of the upper assembly. A heater and a heat sink can be included in the bottom assembly to allow for temperature cycle testing of the wafer. By holding the chuck together by non-constraining means, the chuck layers can move continuously relative to each other under expansion forces caused by temperature effects. Mechanical stresses on the chuck and resulting deformation of the chuck and workpiece over temperature are substantially eliminated.

US Patent:

6802368, Oct 12, 2004

Filed:

Jan 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/052861

Inventors:

Paul A. Getchel - Placerville CA
Henry A. Lyden - Wellesley MA

Assignee:

Temptronic Corporation - Sharon MA

International Classification:

F25B 2900

US Classification:

165206, 165263, 165 481, 165 804, 165 63, 165 64, 165296, 165101, 165 801, 324760, 359395

Abstract:

A system for and method of controlling the temperature of a flat workpiece such as a semiconductor wafer are disclosed. The workpiece is mounted on a workpiece chuck which is mounted over a base between the chuck and a host machine such as a wafer prober used to test integrated circuits on a wafer. The chuck includes an upper portion on which the workpiece is mounted. The temperature of the upper portion of the chuck is controlled to control the temperature of the workpiece. The temperature of the base is controlled to reduce the amount of heat flow between the chuck and the host machine. A power and control system includes a switching power supply which provides power to system components including heaters in the chuck used to heat the workpiece. A series of filters removes electrical noise generated by the switching power supply such that low-noise operation is realized.

US Patent:

7271567, Sep 18, 2007

Filed:

Aug 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/201472

Inventors:

Glenn M. Dunn - Fair Oaks CA, US
Paul Getchel - Placerville CA, US
Duncan D. MacGregor - Shingle Springs CA, US
Sinclair D. MacGregor - Shingle Springs CA, US
Kenneth E. Pearson - Shingle Springs CA, US

Assignee:

Jadoo Power Systems, Inc. - Folsom CA

International Classification:

H01M 10/46

US Classification:

320101

Abstract:

There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.

US Patent:

7888906, Feb 15, 2011

Filed:

Sep 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/520352

Inventors:

Glenn M. Dunn - Fair Oaks CA, US
Paul Getchel - Placerville CA, US
Duncan D. MacGregor - Shingle Springs CA, US
Sinclair D. MacGregor - Shingle Springs CA, US
Kenneth E. Pearson - Shingle Springs CA, US

Assignee:

Jadoo Power Systems, Inc. - Folsom CA

International Classification:

H02J 7/00
H01M 10/44
H01M 10/46

US Classification:

320101, 320134

Abstract:

There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.

US Patent:

7893651, Feb 22, 2011

Filed:

Sep 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/520392

Inventors:

Glenn M. Dunn - Fair Oaks CA, US
Paul Getchel - Placerville CA, US
Duncan D. MacGregor - Shingle Springs CA, US
Sinclair D. MacGregor - Shingle Springs CA, US
Kenneth E. Pearson - Shingle Springs CA, US

Assignee:

Jadoo Power Systems, Inc. - Folsom CA

International Classification:

H02J 7/00
H01M 10/44
H01M 10/46

US Classification:

320101, 320134, 320150, 320155, 429 12, 429 13, 429 25

Abstract:

There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.