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Polishing apparatus and polishing method

US9409277B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2013
Grant dateAug 9, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B37/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polishing apparatus includes: a rotatable polishing table for supporting a polishing pad having a polishing surface; a top ring head having a top ring; a top ring head cover surrounding the top ring head; a dresser head having a dresser configured to dress the polishing surface; a dresser head cover surrounding the dresser head; a spray nozzle configured to spray a cleaning liquid onto an upper surface of the top ring and an outer surface of the top ring head cover when the top ring is in the substrate transfer position; and a spray nozzle configured to spray a cleaning liquid onto an outer surface of the dresser head cover when the dresser is in the retreated position.

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