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Semiconductor wafer support lift-pin assembly

US6958098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2003
Grant dateOct 25, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T279/23
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A modular lift-pin assembly includes a lift-pin having a distal end, a connector, and an actuator pin. The connector includes an actuator end having a plurality of catch fingers disposed around the actuator end. Each of the plurality of catch fingers includes a lip extending radially inwards. A lift-pin end is coupled to the distal end of the lift-pin, and the actuator pin is coupled to the actuator end of the connector.

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