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Anode for magnetic sputtering apparatus

Patent 4478702 Issued on October 23, 1984. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject January 17, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

Planar magnetron sputtering device
Patent #: 4162954
Issued on: 07/31/1979
Inventor: Morrison, Jr.

Sputtering process and apparatus
Patent #: 4166018
Issued on: 08/28/1979
Inventor: Chapin

Magnetron sputtering devices
Patent #: 4239611
Issued on: 12/16/1980
Inventor: Morrison, Jr.

Magnetically enhanced plasma process and apparatus Patent #: 4422896
Issued on: 12/27/1983
Inventor: Class ,   et al.

Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 06/571406 filed on 01/17/1984

US Classes:

204/298.19, Planar magnetron204/192.12, Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.)204/298.14Specified anode particulars

Examiners

Primary: Demers, Arthur P.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

H01J 37/34 (20060101)
H01J 37/32 (20060101)

Abstract

An improved anode system for producing uniform coatings by magnetic sputtering is disclosed, comprising a pair of anode plates symmetrically designed and positioned along the length of the cathode.

Other References

  • Denton, Metal Finishing, Jun. 1979. pp. 53-57
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