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Metrology structure and methods

US7678289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2008
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81C99/0065
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of indicating the progress of a sacrificial material removal process, the method, comprising; freeing a portion of a member, the member being disposed in a cage and laterally surrounded by the sacrificial material; and preventing the freed portion of the member from floating away by retaining the freed member.

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