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Methods and loadport for purging a substrate carrier

US8689812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2012
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0396
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a first aspect, a substrate carrier is provided that includes an enclosure adapted to be sealable and to house at least one substrate. The substrate carrier includes a first port leading into the enclosure and adapted to allow a flow of gas into the enclosure while the substrate carrier is closed. Numerous other aspects are provided.

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