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Vacuum system

US5013384A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 22, 1990
Grant dateMay 7, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67017
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An inlet opening in an evacuatable vacuum system is substantially enlarged and closed off by a porous plate so that the ingress of dust is avoided and a very uniform inflow of gas is realized. A similar plate can be used for closing off a gas outlet opening of the vacuum chamber.

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