Radiant energy – Inspection of solids or liquids by charged particles – Analyte supports
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-23
2009-06-23
Vanore, David A. (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Inspection of solids or liquids by charged particles
Analyte supports
C250S441110, C250S442110, C250S310000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07550744
ABSTRACT:
without substantially touching the surface, having annular rings forming annular orifices, one of the rings forming an air bearing portion and having passages through which a flow of a gas can be established in a first direction, where the flow of the gas is sufficient to create a cushion of air between the puck and the surface, and at least some of the orifices for drawing vacuums through the orifices in a second direction opposite to the first direction against the surface.
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Koch George R.
Masnaghetti Douglas K.
KLA-Tencor Corporation
Luedeka Neely & Graham P.C.
Vanore David A.
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