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Cluster mass flow devices and multi-line mass flow devices incorporating the same

US9335768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2013
Grant dateMay 10, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2499
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-line mass flow device configured for controlled delivery of two or more fluids into a process chamber. The multi-line mass flow device comprises a cluster mass flow control manifold and a multi-inlet manifold. The cluster mass flow control manifold comprises a controller, a gas manifold mounting block, and two or more gas flow control stations. The multi-inlet manifold comprises a multi-inlet mounting block, and two or more isolation valves mounted on the multi-inlet mounting block.

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