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Reaction chamber with stop-gapped vacuum seal

US12242205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2021
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/0002
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Some devices and systems comprise one or more walls of a reaction chamber; an adjustable gap in the one or more walls, wherein the adjustable gap is formed between a first gap surface and a second gap surface facing the first gap surface, and wherein a distance between the first gap surface and the second gap surface is adjustable; a plurality of stops, wherein each stop of the plurality of stops is positioned on either the first gap surface or the second gap surface, wherein the plurality of stops ensure a minimum distance of the adjustable gap, wherein a total length of the plurality of stops is less than 1% of a length of the first gap surface; and one or more vacuum ports in the first gap surface or the second gap surface.

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