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Units for collecting particles, apparatus including the same and methods for collecting particles using the same

US8114203B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2008
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67103
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A collection unit includes an exhaust conduit providing a path through which a process gas flows, a trap installed in the exhaust conduit, and a collection line connected to the trap. The trap has an inlet through which particles in the process are introduced into the trap, and the collection line penetrates a portion of the exhaust conduit to extend toward an outside region of the exhaust conduit. An apparatus including the collection unit and a method for collecting particles using the same are also provided.

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