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Method and apparatus for drying parts and microelectronic components using sonic created mist

US5653045A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateAug 5, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67028
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and method for drying single or multiple parts or objects wherein the apparatus uses a drying chamber for containing said object or objects, said drying chamber having a closeable entryway for providing access to said drying chamber, the use of a sonic head disposed in said drying chamber attached to a source of drying liquid and an adjustable supply and drain attached to said drying chamber for introducing and removing said drying fluid to and from said drying chamber.

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