Travis R Taylor

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, primarily in Plasma Processing. Top assignees: Lam Research Corporation, Ceradyne, Inc.. Active years: 2003-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Travis R Taylor. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/travis-r-taylor

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 44.4

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 234(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Fremont, CA (US) (2003 - 2018)
Portland, OR (US) (2021)

Company Filing History:

18 out of 3,953

Lam Research Corporation

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2003-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Plasma Processing

Substrate Processing

Chemical Mechanical Polishing

Hydrodynamic Air Bearing

Particle Performance

Gas Distribution

Edge Polishing

Polishing Pad Smoothness

Silicon Nitride

Fluid Venting

Platen Assembly

Wafer Polishing

18 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12094739 - Autoclean for load locks in substrate processing systems (2024-09-17),

2. 10903065 - Halogen removal module and associated systems and methods (2021-01-26),

3. 9953825 - Symmetric RF return path liner (2018-04-24),

4. 9335248 - Systems and methods for quantifying particle performance in a substrate processing system (2016-05-10),

5. 9076826 - Plasma confinement ring assembly for plasma processing chambers (2015-07-07),

6. 8883029 - Method of making a gas distribution member for a plasma processing chamber (2014-11-11),

7. 8845856 - Edge ring assembly for plasma etching chambers (2014-09-30),

8. 8622021 - High lifetime consumable silicon nitride-silicon dioxide plasma processing components (2014-01-07),

9. 7153182 - System and method for in situ characterization and maintenance of polishing pad smoothness in chemical mechanical polishing (2006-12-26),

10. 7025660 - Assembly and method for generating a hydrodynamic air bearing (2006-04-11),

11. 7004825 - Apparatus and associated method for conditioning in chemical mechanical planarization (2006-02-28),

12. 6991512 - Apparatus for edge polishing uniformity control (2006-01-31),

13. 6887338 - 300 mm platen and belt configuration (2005-05-03),

14. 6790128 - Fluid conserving platen for optimizing edge polishing (2004-09-14),

15. 6769970 - Fluid venting platen for optimizing wafer polishing (2004-08-03),

Title: The Inventive Mind of Travis R Taylor

Introduction:

Travis R Taylor, a prolific inventor based in Portland, OR (US), has made remarkable contributions to the field of technology with his innovative patents and groundbreaking inventions.

Latest Patents:

1. Halogen removal module and associated systems and methods: Taylor's invention features a chamber with a substrate support structure, gas inputs and outputs, humidity control device, and heating devices to optimize substrate processing.

2. Symmetric RF return path liner: An apparatus designed by Taylor for plasma processing substrates using RF power, incorporating a chamber with specific structures for efficient operation.

Career Highlights:

With an impressive portfolio of 17 patents, Travis R Taylor has showcased his expertise in various technological domains. Notable companies he has been associated with include Lam Research Corporation and Ceradyne, Inc..

Collaborations:

During his career, Taylor has collaborated with talented individuals such as Cangshan Xu and Robert Charatan, contributing to a dynamic work environment and facilitating the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Conclusion:

Travis R Taylor's inventive spirit and ingenuity have undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the world of technology. His commitment to innovation and dedication to pushing boundaries continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and creators.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

4 patents pending: