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Retaining ring with shaped profile

US8033895B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2007
Grant dateOct 11, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/205
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Retaining rings with curved surfaces are described. The curved surfaces prevent damage to a fixed abrasive polishing pad when the retaining ring is used in a polishing process. The curved surfaces are on the bottom surface of the ring, such as along the outer diameter and/or along the sidewalls of channels formed in the bottom of the ring.

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