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Substrate polishing method, top ring, and substrate polishing apparatus

US10464185B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2017
Grant dateNov 5, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B37/32
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a substrate polishing method includes: conveying a substrate to a position above a polishing pad by sucking the substrate by a first region of an elastic film; polishing the substrate while bringing the substrate into contact with the polishing pad; and lifting off the substrate by sucking the substrate by a second region of the elastic film, the second region being larger than the first region.

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