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Supporting plate, stage device, exposure apparatus, and exposure method

US7301606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 26, 2004
Grant dateNov 27, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/7095
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

For example, to control an effect due to entrance and leakage of liquid for exposure and allow a preferable exposure processing, a support surface is provided which supports an object. The support surface is liquid repellant, and a collection device is provided which collects liquid from the support surface.

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