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Polishing pad with optical sensor

US6726528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 2002
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B49/12
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polishing pad having an optical assembly that does not cause excess wear on a wafer workpiece. The optical assembly is disposed within the pad such that it may move in response to forces applied to the optical assembly.

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