Coating processes – Coating by vapor – gas – or smoke
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-10
2009-12-22
Meeks, Timothy (Department: 1792)
Coating processes
Coating by vapor, gas, or smoke
Reexamination Certificate
active
07635502
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for atomic layer deposition with improved efficiency of both chemical dose and purge is presented. The apparatus includes an integrated equipment and procedure for chamber maintenance.
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Gambetta Kelly M
Meeks Timothy
Patton & Boggs LLP
Sundew Technologies, LLC
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