Cleaning and liquid contact with solids – Processes – With work or work parts movable during treatment
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Stinson, Frankie L. (Department: 1746)
Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
Processes
With work or work parts movable during treatment
C134S182000, C134S183000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11368895
ABSTRACT:
A system and method to clean the pellicle frame and adhesive ring of a photomask reticle are described. One embodiment includes a cover that isolates the photomasks from the pellicle frame. The reticle is secured between a spin chuck and the cover so that the photomasks are isolated and protected from solvents used in a cleaning process. With the reticle secured to the spin chuck, the spin chuck is rotated under a pressurized spray of solvent. The solvent, which is caustic to the photomasks, removes the contaminants from the adhesive ring. After the exposed areas are cleaned, the cover is removed and foreign material from photomasks are removed using less invasive solvents and methods.
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U.S. Appl. No. 10/090,986, filed Mar. 4, 2002, Hedges et al.
Baugh James
Hedges Shad
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Perkins Coie LLP
Stinson Frankie L.
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