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Pellicles with reduced particulates

US8968971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2013
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/64
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Pellicles for photomasks used in photolithographic manufacturing are described. A frame of a pellicle may include a recess formed in a side member and a locking member dimensioned to secure a membrane to the frame when the membrane is disposed between the recess and the locking member. A pellicle may be secured to a photomask using non-adhesive attachment members that contact a side surface of the photomask.

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