Charles K Dringle

Title: Charles K. Dringle: Patent Inventor at Micron Technology

Introduction

Charles K. Dringle is an inventor associated with Micron Technology Incorporated in Boise, Idaho. His patent work addresses mechanisms for conditioning polishing pads used in the manufacture of microfeature workpieces.

Latest Patents

The provided information lists one patent for Dringle: “Systems and Methods for Actuating End Effectors to Condition Polishing Pads Used for Polishing Microfeature Workpieces.” The patent describes a rotatable end effector with a conditioning surface and a driver that rotates it without using a flexible, continuous belt. One example uses a motor-driven worm meshed with a worm gear. The system may also use a forcing element to apply force approximately normal to the end effector’s conditioning surface.

Career Highlights

Dringle’s listed patent reflects work on mechanical systems for maintaining polishing media used in microfeature manufacturing. His disclosed approach combines controlled rotation with a mechanism for applying force to the conditioning surface. The provided data identifies Micron Technology Incorporated as his company and lists 1 patent.

Collaborations

The provided information names Michael E. Meadows and Brett A. Mayes as Dringle’s coworkers. The patent’s technical subject matter concerns equipment and methods for conditioning polishing pads.

Conclusion

Charles K. Dringle’s listed invention focuses on actuating end effectors to condition polishing pads, contributing a mechanical approach relevant to microfeature workpiece manufacturing.