Chaska, MN, United States of America

Lance Van Elsen

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Tokyo Electron Limited. Active years: 2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Lance Van Elsen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/lance-van-elsen-dt9oboop

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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Years Active: 2026

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Lance Van Elsen and Plasma Processing Innovation.

Introduction

Lance Van Elsen is an inventor associated with Chaska, Minnesota, and Tokyo Electron Limited. His patent work includes a plasma-processing method and apparatus designed to direct plasma toward a wafer.

Latest Patents

The provided information identifies one patent for Van Elsen: “Plasma processing method and apparatus.” The disclosed apparatus includes a plasma-generation source and a nozzle that directs a plasma stream toward a wafer inside a plasma chamber. An outer annulus surrounds the nozzle above the wafer, while a gas exhaust positioned between the nozzle and annulus connects to a vacuum pump. This arrangement describes a system for managing plasma delivery and gas exhaust during wafer processing. Van Elsen is credited with 1 patent in the information provided.

Career Highlights

Van Elsen’s listed patent reflects work in semiconductor manufacturing technology, particularly plasma processing. The information provided associates him with Tokyo Electron Limited, a company active in semiconductor production equipment.

Collaborations

Jeffrey Lauerhaas is identified as Van Elsen’s coworker. The available details do not specify their particular projects or contributions together.

Conclusion

Lance Van Elsen’s listed invention addresses plasma delivery and exhaust management in wafer processing, highlighting his connection to semiconductor manufacturing innovation.

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