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Mosaic polishing pads and methods relating thereto

US6019666A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 8, 1998
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24D7/066
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides polishing pad tiles which, by virtue of their geometry and surface features, can be arranged to form mosaic pads having channels at the seams which facilitate the flow of polishing fluid during polishing of a workpiece.

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