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Magnetic particle trapper for a disk sputtering system

US8101054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2009
Grant dateJan 24, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/564
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A magnetic particle trapper for use in a sputtering system includes a roller cover plate having a plurality of openings arranged and dimensioned to accommodate a plurality of rollers associated with a mechanical transport mechanism of the sputtering system, and a plurality of magnets to trap magnetic particles, the plurality of magnets being attached to the roller cover plate in locations proximate to the plurality of openings.

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