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Clamp ring and method of using clamp ring

US12142514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2021
Grant dateNov 12, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76895
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A clamp ring including an inner periphery of increased diameter at locations where inwardly extending tabs are not located reduces the risk a workpiece that is placed in close proximity to the clamp ring or which contacts the clamp ring during processing will stick to the clamp ring.

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