Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Electric charge generating or conducting means – Use of forces of electric charge or field
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-05
2011-11-22
Barnie, Rexford (Department: 2836)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Electric charge generating or conducting means
Use of forces of electric charge or field
C279S128000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08064185
ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes methods and apparatus for repairing an electrical connection between bipolar electrodes contained within an electrostatic chuck and a conductive mask disposed atop the electrostatic chuck, known as a balancing circuit. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful after removal of an electrostatic chuck for refurbishment.
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Hirahara Robert T.
Parkhe Vijay D.
Applied Materials Inc.
Barnie Rexford
Clark Christopher
Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
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