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Grooved retaining ring

US7520795B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2006
Grant dateApr 21, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B37/32
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A retaining ring for chemical mechanical polishing is described. The ring has a bottom surface with non-intersecting grooves. Alternating grooves are at opposing angles to one another.

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