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Method for low pressure spin coating and low pressure spin coating apparatus

US5358740A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1994
Grant dateOct 25, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05D1/005
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and method is provided for spin coating films on a surface. The apparatus includes a chamber capable of being closed to the atmosphere, a spinnable member within the chamber capable of supporting the surface and a pump capable of reducing the pressure within the chamber. The method includes depositing a liquid on the surface, reducing the pressure in the vicinity of the surface and spinning the surface.

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