Today's PatentGranted PatentUS11396702B2

TODAY’S PATENT – GAS SUPPLY UNIT AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE GAS SUPPLY UNIT

Millie Bhatt

Millie Bhatt

Published on July 25, 2024•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US11396702B2

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for gas supply unit and substrate processing apparatus including the gas supply unit enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
TODAY’S PATENT – GAS SUPPLY UNIT AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE GAS SUPPLY UNIT
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US11396702B2
Patent Number: US11396702B2
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: July 26, 2024
Assignee: ASM IP Holding BV

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The said invention (US11396702B2) was invented by Young Hoon Kim, Yong Gyu Han, Dae Youn Kim, Hyun Soo Jang, and Jeong Ho Lee. It was patented by USPTO on July 26th, 2022. Currently, it stands assigned to ASM IP Holding BV. The invention pertains to a gas supply unit and substrate processing equipment intended for […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US11396702B2, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

TODAY’S PATENT – GAS SUPPLY UNIT AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE GAS SUPPLY UNIT
Figure: TODAY’S PATENT – GAS SUPPLY UNIT AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE GAS SUPPLY UNIT — Official Technical Drawing · US11396702B2

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “TODAY’S PATENT – GAS SUPPLY UNIT AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE GAS SUPPLY UNIT” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US11396702B2 position ASM IP Holding BV with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

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Millie Bhatt

Millie Bhatt

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