Timothy R Sullivan

US Patent:

20210079325, Mar 18, 2021

Filed:

Nov 13, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/098114

Inventors:

- Gilbert AZ, US
Thomas Adame - Chandler AZ, US
Anna Lee Tonkovich - Gilbert AZ, US
Adriano Galvez - Gilbert AZ, US
Timothy Sullivan - Gilbert AZ, US

International Classification:

C12M 1/00
C12M 1/34
C12M 1/06
C12M 1/02

Abstract:

Systems for culturing mixotrophic microorganisms on a large scale in thermally stable open systems are disclosed. Embodiments of the system include features such as lit portions, dark portions, organic carbon delivery systems, gas delivery systems, submersible thrusters for mixing, and turning vanes for guiding fluid flow. Multi-functional embodiments of the turning vane provide guidance for fluid flow and other functions such as heat exchange, nutrient delivery, gas delivery, organic carbon delivery, delivery of light, and parameter measurement by sensors.

US Patent:

20210040613, Feb 11, 2021

Filed:

Aug 3, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/983364

Inventors:

- Almere, NL
Eric James Shero - Phoenix AZ, US
Kyle Fondurulia - Phoenix AZ, US
Timothy James Sullivan - Gilbert AZ, US

International Classification:

C23C 16/455
C23C 16/52

Abstract:

A cooling apparatus and methods for maintaining a precursor source vessel heater at a desired temperature are disclosed. The apparatus and methods can be used to maintain a desired temperature gradient within the precursor source vessel for improved integrity of the precursor source before delivery of the precursor to a reaction chamber. The apparatus and methods can also be used for rapid cooling of a source vessel for maintenance.

US Patent:

20210040615, Feb 11, 2021

Filed:

Jul 31, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/944241

Inventors:

- Almere, NL
Kyle Fondurulia - Phoenix AZ, US
Timothy James Sullivan - Gilbert AZ, US

International Classification:

C23C 16/455
C23C 16/52
H01L 21/67

Abstract:

A temperature control system for a chemical delivery system (e.g., comprised in a reactor system) may comprise a temperature control shell coupled to and/or enclosing at least a portion of at least one component of the chemical delivery system. A chemical delivery system may comprise a filter, an accumulator, and/or a chemical application line fluidly coupled to one another in any suitable arrangement and/or configuration. A temperature control system for such a chemical delivery system may comprise a filter temperature control shell coupled to and/or enclosing at least a portion of the filter, an accumulator temperature control shell coupled to and/or enclosing at least a portion of the accumulator, and/or an application line temperature control shell coupled to and/or enclosing at least a portion of the chemical application line.

US Patent:

20200056283, Feb 20, 2020

Filed:

Aug 13, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/539911

Inventors:

- Almere, NL
Carl Louis White - Gilbert AZ, US
Mohith E. Verghese - Phoenix AZ, US
Kyle Fondurulia - Phoenix AZ, US
Timothy James Sullivan - Gilbert AZ, US

International Classification:

C23C 16/448

Abstract:

Herein disclosed are systems and methods related to solid source chemical sublimator vessels and corresponding deposition modules. The solid source chemical sublimator can include a housing configured to hold solid chemical reactant therein. A lid may be disposed on a proximal portion of the housing. The lid can include a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and define a serpentine flow path within a distal portion of the lid. The lid can be adapted to allow gas flow within the flow path. The solid source chemical sublimator can include a filter that is disposed between the serpentine flow path and the distal portion of the housing. The filter can have a porosity configured to restrict a passage of a solid chemical reactant therethrough.

US Patent:

20160340780, Nov 24, 2016

Filed:

May 22, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/719472

Inventors:

- Almere, NL
Wentao Wang - Phoenix AZ, US
Timothy J. Sullivan - Gilbert AZ, US
Michael C. Sarin - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

C23C 16/458
C23C 16/455

Abstract:

A reaction chamber assembly with a shutter system may be used in the processing of semiconductor substrates. The shutter system may facilitate gas flow control and temperature control within the reaction chamber assembly.

US Patent:

20150344830, Dec 3, 2015

Filed:

Aug 10, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/822716

Inventors:

- GILBERT AZ, US
Thomas ADAME - Chandler AZ, US
Anna Lee TONKOVICH - Gilbert AZ, US
Adriano GALVEZ - Gilbert AZ, US
Timothy SULLIVAN - Gilbert AZ, US

International Classification:

C12M 1/00
C12M 1/02
C12M 1/06
C12M 1/34

Abstract:

Bioreactor systems for culturing mixotrophic microorganisms in open cultures on a large scale are disclosed herein. Embodiments of the system comprise organic carbon delivery systems and submersible thrusters suspended on adjustable support structures.

US Patent:

20150329810, Nov 19, 2015

Filed:

Jul 29, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/812713

Inventors:

- GILBERT AZ, US
Richard Mazur - Phoenix AZ, US
James Riley - Gilbert AZ, US
Thomas Kulaga - Chandler AZ, US
Alexander Sitek - Gilbert AZ, US
Jason Licamele - Scottsdale AZ, US
Timothy Sullivan - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

C12M 1/00
C12M 3/00
C12M 1/34
C12M 1/12

Abstract:

Embodiments of a modular tubular bioreactor system for culturing an aqueous culture of microorganisms are described herein. The tubular bioreactor may comprise culture tubes configured in a vertically spaced and horizontally staggered arrangement to optimize the application of light to the culture in phototrophic and mixotrophic cultivation.