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Method and apparatus for fluid processing a workpiece

US8038856B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2010
Grant dateOct 18, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67126
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of fluid sealing a workpiece is provided. The method includes placing a workpiece on a ring, engaging at least one engagement feature of the ring with at least one retaining feature defined by the member and flexing the member to provide a force to the at least one engagement feature to cause the ring to form a barrier to fluid entry with the workpiece.

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