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Acoustically agitated delivery

US6106374A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1998
Grant dateAug 22, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B57/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A chemical mechanical polishing apparatus comprises a delivery system for supplying a slurry, wherein the slurry includes suspended particles and at least one acoustic element, connected to the delivery system, the acoustic element generating sound waves for agitating the slurry and maintaining the particles in suspension.

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