Reducing size variations in funnel nozzles
US12409655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/14475
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are provided for making a funnel-shaped nozzle in a substrate. The process can include forming a first opening having a first width in a top layer of a substrate, forming a patterned layer of photoresist on the top surface of the substrate, the patterned layer of photoresist including a second opening, the second opening having a second width larger than the first width, reflowing the patterned layer of photoresist to form curved side surfaces terminating on the top surface of the substrate, etching a second layer of the substrate through the first opening in the top layer of the substrate to form a straight-walled recess, the straight-walled recess having the first width and a side surface substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the semiconductor substrate.
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