San Jose, CA, United States of America

Xiangxiong (John) Yuan

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.. Active years: 2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Xiangxiong (John) Yuan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/xiangxiong-john-yuan

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.0

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Forward Citations = 20(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2010

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Xiangxiong (John) Yuan

Introduction

Xiangxiong (John) Yuan is a notable inventor based in San Jose, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of substrate support technology. His innovative work has led to the development of a unique patent that enhances the efficiency of substrate supports used in various applications.

Latest Patents

One of his key patents is titled "Substrate support having brazed plates and resistance heater." This invention comprises a substrate support that includes top, middle, and bottom plates which are brazed together. The top plate features a top surface with a plurality of outwardly projecting mesas dispersed across a recessed pocket, a network of recessed grooves, a vacuum port terminating in the recessed grooves, and a plurality of gas ports. The middle plate contains a plurality of middle feedthroughs aligned to corresponding top feedthroughs of the top plate, while the bottom plate has a plurality of bottom feedthroughs aligned to the middle feedthroughs of the middle plate. The top and middle plates are joined by a first brazed bond layer, and the middle and bottom plates are joined by a second brazed bond layer. This patent showcases his innovative approach to improving substrate support systems.

Career Highlights

Xiangxiong (John) Yuan is currently employed at Applied Materials, Inc., a leading company in the semiconductor and display industries. His work at Applied Materials has allowed him to focus on advancing technologies that are crucial for manufacturing processes.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with several talented individuals, including Salvador P Umotoy and Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei. These collaborations have contributed to the development of innovative solutions in the field.

Conclusion

Xiangxiong (John) Yuan is a distinguished inventor whose work has significantly impacted substrate support technology. His patent demonstrates his commitment to innovation and excellence in engineering. His contributions continue to influence the industry and inspire future advancements.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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