12 Semiconductors, Aerospace & Robotics
The Global Reach | Patent Citation Archive
Original IMX patents appear in subsequent patent literature involving semiconductor packaging, wafer processing, aerospace manufacturing, robotic material handling, automated production, and precision assembly.
Semiconductor Packaging & Wafer Processing
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering's US 2008/0014297 A1 — System for Supplying Molding Compounds was published in January 2008.
The invention describes equipment for supplying molding compounds during semiconductor packaging operations, including mechanisms for positioning and delivering materials.
Original IMX publications cited:
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US 2006/0124196 A1 — Automated Customized Cosmetic Dispenser
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US 2004/0108015 A1 — Apparatus and Method for Custom Cosmetic Dispensing
Both appear in the published application's patent-reference table.
The U.S. application was subsequently abandoned.
Lam Research
Lam Research's US 7,089,687 B2 — Wafer Edge Wheel with Drying Function was granted in August 2006.
The invention concerns mechanical equipment for supporting, handling, and drying semiconductor wafers during processing.
Original IMX patent cited:
US 6,672,341 B2 — Apparatus and Method for Custom Cosmetic Dispensing
The patent identifies the earlier IMX invention among its cited references.
Aerospace Manufacturing & Robotic Handling
Airbus España
Airbus España's US 2007/0148271 A1 — Automatic Dismoulding System was published in June 2007.
The invention describes automated equipment for removing manufactured components from molds through articulated robotic handling and coordinated mechanical operations.
Original IMX publication cited:
US 2006/0124196 A1 — Automated Customized Cosmetic Dispenser
The publication directly identifies the original IMX invention in its patent-reference table.
The U.S. application was subsequently abandoned. Related international patent-family documents are also available.
Automated Manufacturing & Robotic Assembly
Kval, Inc. —
Automated Screw Feeding & Door Assembly
Kval's US 11,123,827 B2 — Method for Remotely Switching Screw Feeding into a Construction/Building-Type Door Assembly Machine with an Automatic-Hinge Applicator was granted in September 2021.
The invention describes automated equipment for selecting and delivering different screw types during door-assembly operations.
A related divisional patent, US 11,498,164 B2 — Rotary Screw Changing Delivery System, was granted in November 2022.
Original IMX patent cited in both grants:
US 6,672,341 B2 — Apparatus and Method for Custom Cosmetic Dispensing
The two Kval grants belong to the same patent family and identify the earlier IMX invention in their reference tables.
PPG Industries —
Automated Coating Production & Evaluation
PPG Industries' US 11,395,997 B2 — Systems for Automated Production, Application and Evaluation of Coating Compositions was granted in July 2022.
The invention describes integrated automated systems for preparing coating formulations, controlling material delivery, applying coatings, and evaluating their characteristics.
Original IMX publication cited:
US 2006/0124196 A1 — Automated Customized Cosmetic Dispenser
The publication appears directly in the patent's cited-reference table.
The grant belongs to a patent family that also includes US 9,849,431 and US 10,981,128.
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Patent References
These records document references to original inventions associated with Julie R. Bartholomew, MD and historical IMX technologies.
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