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Chuck with integrated wafer support

US7362115B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2007
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2887
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved chuck assembly with lift pins. The chuck assembly may have an outer periphery and an upper surface. The lift pins may be positioned within the periphery of the chuck assembly and may be capable of relative vertical movement with respect to the upper surface of the chuck assembly.

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