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Removable optical pellicle

US6573980B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 2001
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70983
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical pellicles for photomasks are described, where the optical pellicle is configured to be reversibly affixed to the photomask with a non-adhesive mounting member, such as a vacuum system or an electrostatic film. The optical pellicles of the invention are readily removed from the photomask and reattached without the use of adhesives, and are well-suited for use by automated methods.

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