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Polishing pads and methods relating thereto

US6682402B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2000
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24D3/26
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention describes improved polishing pads useful in the manufacture of semiconductor devices or the like. The pads of the present invention have an advantageous hydrofoil polishing material and have an innovative surface topography and texture which generally improves predictability and polishing performance.

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