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Support system for semiconductor wafers

US7757363B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2006
Grant dateJul 20, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53961
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor wafer may be secured to a wafer support system by causing a supported surface of the semiconductor wafer to be at a lower gas pressure than an exposed surface of the semiconductor wafer.

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