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Support frame for pellicles

US9841670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2015
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70691
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a support frame for pellicles which includes an aluminum alloy-made frame body with a pellicle film bonded to a front surface of the frame body, and with a glass substrate bonded to a back surface of the frame body. A front-side recessed groove extending in a circumferential direction of the frame body is formed on the front surface of the frame body, and a front-side suction hole extending from an outer peripheral surface of the frame body to an inner surface of the front-side recessed groove is formed on the frame body.

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