Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic coating – Involving measuring – analyzing – or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-28
2005-06-28
King, Roy (Department: 1742)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic coating
Involving measuring, analyzing, or testing
C205S081000, C205S134000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06911136
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing a uniform current density across an immersed surface of a substrate during an immersion process. The method includes the steps of determining a time varying area of an immersed portion of the substrate during the immersion process, and supplying a time varying current to the substrate during the immersion process, wherein the time varying current is proportional to the time varying area and is configured to provide a constant current density to the immersed portion of the substrate.
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Bajaj Rajeev
Wang Zhonghui Alex
Zheng Bo
Applied Materials Inc.
King Roy
Moser Patterson & Sheridan
Wilkins, III Harry D.
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