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Non-elastomeric, non-polymeric, non-metallic membrane valves for semiconductor processing equipment

US12253190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2023
Grant dateMar 18, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67017
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Non-elastomeric, non-polymeric, non-metallic membrane valves for use in high-vacuum applications are disclosed. Such valves are functional even when the fluid-control side of the valve is exposed to a sub-atmospheric pressure field which may generally act to collapse/seal traditional elastomeric membrane valves.

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