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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7297286 | Methods for resist stripping and other processes for cleaning surfaces substantially free of contaminants A method for manufacturing an article having polymeric residue that is to be removed during the manufacture of the article is disclosed. The article is introduced into a controlled environment of a processing tool having one or more processing chambers. Free radical... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7261617 | Semiconductor wafer regenerating system and method A semiconductor wafer regenerating system is capable of easily and efficiently removing fabricating patterns formed on a semiconductor wafer to enable reuse of the semiconductor wafer. The system, which removes patterns of the semiconductor wafer in a dry manner by ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7134941 | Methods for residue removal and corrosion prevention in a post-metal etch process A method of plasma assisted CO2 cleaning for dry removal of residual photoresist and sidewall polymer with an etch gas mixture comprising fluorine containing gas, oxygen and hydrogen in N2 or H2O. The process removes polymer residues... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7101260 | Methods for resist stripping and other processes for cleaning surfaces substantially free of contaminants A method for manufacturing an article where the article has polymeric residue that is to be removed during the manufacture of the article. The article is introduced into a controlled environment of a processing tool that has at least first and second processing cham... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7077724 | Sheet metal scale removing water jet process An apparatus and method of removing scale from the surfaces of processed sheet metal employs high pressure jets of water directed from nozzles positioned in close proximity to the sheet metal surfaces. ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070487 | Washing device A washing device includes a case body; a table installed into the case body for supporting a workpiece which is to be cleaned; an solid cleaning substance feeding device having an impeller, capable of projecting an solid cleaning substance and a cleaning liquid to t... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7044831 | Multi-port sandblasting manifold and method A method and apparatus is provided to simplify sandblasting processes while increasing applied coverage areas in sandblasting operations. The method and apparatus provide a manifold assembly having a plurality of nozzles and that is rigidly attached to an air supply... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6963047 | Device for accommodating flat materials during separation by a separating device, and a separating method The invention relates to a device for accommodating flat materials when separated by laser, water-jet, cutting torch or milling. The slot provided under the separating device is displaced by enlarging one bearing surface and reducing the size of the other bearing su... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6945260 | Machine for treating objects A machine for treating objects having a series of stations (12) whereof each includes a system for gripping (16) a container (11) in a loading point of the path, wherein, between the loading and unloading points, the container (11) is dis... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932681 | Cleaning method and cleaning device for fluid dynamic bearings component The present invention provides a method and device for cleaning the oxide layer created on the bearing surface of a fluid dynamic bearing by the electrochemical machining of pressure generating grooves onto the bearing surface, wherein the method involves spraying a... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6752898 | Method and apparatus for an air bearing platen with raised topography An invention is provided for a CMP apparatus that enhances removal rate uniformity. The CMP apparatus includes a polishing belt disposed below a carrier head that is capable of applying a wafer to the polishing belt. Also included is a platen disposed below the poli... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6656017 | Method and apparatus for creating an open cell micro-environment for treating a substrate with an impingement spray The present invention is a method and apparatus for providing a low-cost and less complex micro-environment for treating a substrate using an impingement cryogenic or steam spray jet. A substrate and fixture is contained within an open-architecture prophy... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6533643 | Sandblasting mask devices of wood objects A sandblasting mask device for performing sandblasting processes on wood objects is disclosed. The mask device includes a base and a mask cover. The base has a fixture for fixing a wood object that has a target surface to be worked on. The mask cover is r... | 03/18/2003 |
| 5651723 | Method and apparatus for cleaning substrates in preparation for deposition of thin film coatings A method and apparatus for cleaning a substrate in preparation for thin film coating. The invention involves cleaning the substrate in a cleaning chamber under controlled conditions by a blast of carbon dioxide pellets suspended in and transported by a co... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5643057 | Method and apparatus for uniformly texturizing objects using abrasive blasting A method and apparatus for creating a uniform texture on the face of an object using at least one sandblasting nozzle. Each nozzle is disposed at a placement distance from the face of the object based on factors including the relative motion therebetween,... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5620362 | Shot blast machine with hold down for parts being deflashed A shot blast machine for deflashing plastic molded parts in which a substantially horizontal conveyor belt is used for delivering the parts to be deflashed. Shot blasting wheels are located above the conveyor belt and impel particles downward into deflash... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5533922 | Method and apparatus for pretreating electronic component manufacturing frame A method is provided for pretreating an electronic component manufacturing frame which is prepared by punching. The method comprises blasting abrasive particles entrained in a high speed air stream toward the frame, wherein the abrasive particles has an a... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5512005 | Process and apparatus for automatically engraving stone memorial markers The present invention relates to process and apparatus for automatically engraving stone memorial markers comprised of granite or marble. The markers have their polished facing surfaces covered with a cut-out blast-resistant stencil having prescribed lett... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5507683 | Particle blasting machine A particle blasting machine for deburring articles includes first, second, and third conveyors, first and second positioning elements, particle abrading apparatus and first and second ejecting elements. Articles are automatically ejected from the second c... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5417608 | Blast cleaning apparatus and method with laterally moving conveyor This invention relates to a blast cleaning apparatus and method which includes a laterally moving conveyor with openings therethrough, and particularly a laterally moving wire mesh conveyor. The conveying surface is moved laterally such that there is late... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5386668 | Blasting plant having blast wheels above and below for blasting elongated workpieces A blasting plant for elongated components, such as girders, welded structures, etc., has a blast cabinet, a conveyor for conveying the components through the blast cabinet and centrifugal blast wheels positioned below and above the same and whose blast me... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5361548 | Multi-station abrading apparatus An apparatus for abrading articles. The abrading apparatus includes a number of abrading stations located adjacent to one another so that as an article is abraded at one station, a previously abraded article will be redundantly abraded at the adjacent sta... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5360486 | Blast cleaning apparatus and method with laterally moving conveyor This invention relates to a blast cleaning apparatus and method which includes a laterally moving conveyor with openings therethrough, and particularly a laterally moving wire mesh conveyor. The conveying surface is moved laterally such that there is late... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5233795 | Paint line cleaning system A paint line cleaning system includes an elongated enclosure or housing having an inlet and an outlet. A nozzle is supported within the housing. The nozzle is connected to a source of cleaning media. The nozzle is positioned by a programmable robot. A pai... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5203124 | Wire mesh conveyor abrasive machine and abrasive return system therefor This relates to a cleaning machine which employs blast wheels to throw abrasive particles against a workpiece to be cleaned. The cleaning machine is of a simple construction and employs two wire mesh belts through which abrasive particles may freely pass.... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5182882 | Heater cores having exposed surfaces burnished by wet blasting A heater core is freed of solder and flux contaminants produced during its manufacture by burnishing the exposed surfaces of the heater core by a wet blasting operation with a slurry of abrasive particles. The burnishing of the cores is achieved in a cont... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5133161 | Paint line cleaning system A paint line cleaning system includes an elongated enclosure or housing having an inlet and an outlet. A nozzle is supported within the housing. The nozzle is connected to a source of cleaning media. The nozzle is positioned by a programmable robot. A pai... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5107629 | Texturing of acoustical mineral fiberboard with wheel blast machine A method for texturing the surface of an acoustical fiberboard by utilizing a wheel blast machine. The fiberboard is conveyed through a housing wherein at least one first centrifugal blasting wheel throws abrasive particles at a portion of the fiberboard ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5003731 | Belt conveyor system for a conveyor belt fashioned as a braided web A belt conveyor system comprises a conveyor drive and support and a conveyor belt fashioned as a braided web. In order to be able to utilize, independently of the conveyor drive and support any desired braided webs for transporting any desired items in va... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4897969 | Method and means for texturizing objects The present invention is directed to a sandblasting unit for testurizing objects, and a method of using the unit. The sandblasting unit includes a frame and a housing, with a sandblasting nozzle positioned within the housing. A conveyor belt moves the obj... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4798027 | Method of and apparatus for sandblasting workpiece There are provided a sandblasting apparatus and a method for processing a workpiece which has a first surface to be processed adjacent to a second surface not to be processed. The apparatus includes a masking device for masking the second surface and an a... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4793103 | Continuous deflashing apparatus for molded articles A cryogenic deflashing apparatus includes a plurality of serially oriented work stations and a conveyor for transporting articles to be deflashed past each of the stations. The work stations include (1) a prechill station connected to vapor compression re... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4787178 | Fluid-jet cutting apparatus A sheet of glass or similar material is moved to and in the cutting area of the apparatus by sheet gripping assemblies that engage and grip an edge portion of the sheet, and that undergo precise controlled movement. A fluid-jet discharging nozzle moves ab... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4760673 | Lead frame finishing apparatus A lead frame finishing apparatus comprises a tool supporting base on which a plurality of lead frame finishing tools are provided. Two frames support a lead frame transfer unit which clamps the lead frames at their edges and has an adjustable. A linkage u... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4674238 | Lead frame handling apparatus for blasting machine A guiding and transporting arrangement employs opposed guide rails which have longitudinally extending guide structure associated therewith for slidably accommodating a lead frame between the guide rails, which guide rails are slidably supported on transv... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4659391 | Method and apparatus for removing excess material from sand cores A method and apparatus for removing flash and other excess material from sand cores in which the cores are showered with impact particles of relatively soft material and contained in moving air streams issuing from a plurality of nozzles directed against ... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4653231 | Polishing system with underwater Bernoulli pickup An automatic polishing system for polishing semiconductor material is described. A robot and Bernoulli pickup are used to retrieve polished wafers from an underwater unload station which is located on a wafer polisher. The polished wafer is then deposited... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4604881 | Shot peening machine An improved shot peening machine is of the type which includes blast wheels capable of propelling a plurality of shot generally downwardly into a critical blast region of the machine for shot peening a plurality of springs passing therethrough. The improv... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4561219 | Process and apparatus for finishing electronic device A machine for finishing lead frames for integrated circuits, including a first rotatable turntable, and a plurality of first cassettes mounted thereon in angularly spaced relationship, each first cassette supporting a plurality of frames in vertically sta... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4555876 | Process and apparatus for finishing electronic device A machine for finishing lead frames for integrated circuits, including a first rotatable turntable, and a plurality of first cassettes mounted thereon in angularly spaced relationship, each first cassette supporting a plurality of frames in vertically sta... | 12/03/1985 |
