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Asymmetrical chamber configuration

US9490152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2012
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/6416
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A production tool includes a chamber, a heater in the chamber, and a pumping outlet on a side of the heater. A pumping liner is in the chamber and encircling the heater. The pumping liner and the heater have a first gap therebetween and a second gap therebetween. The second gap is different from the first gap, and the second gap is farther away from the first pumping outlet than the first gap.

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