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Wafer rinser/dryer

Patent 5000208 Issued on March 19, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject June 21, 2010. 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.

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Inventors

Application

No. 541642 filed on 06/21/1990

US Classes:

134/58R, Electrically controlled134/99.1, Plural fluids applying conduits134/102.3, With drying means134/113, With alarm, signal, indicating, testing, inspecting, illuminating or display means134/115R, Combined or convertible134/147, With movable work support and separate movable means to cause fluid motion (e.g., pump, splasher, agitator)134/151, With spray or jet applying conduits or nozzles134/200, With closable work-treating chambers134/902SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER

Examiners

Primary: Stinson, Frankie L.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

B08B 003/02

Abstract

Improvements to an integrated circuit wafer rinsing and washing machine which include a streamlined housing for low turbulence air flow, improved rear maintenance capability, improved wafer carriers, foot operated switches and improved rotating part fastening means.

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