Patent · US Expired

Vacuum load lock

US4861563A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 1987
Grant dateAug 29, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S422/907
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A compact load lock and processing chamber is disclosed in which a moveable member forms a closure for both a load lock volume and an article processing volume. The moveable member is connected to fixed members by a flexible diaphragm which provides a non-sliding seal.

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