Abrading – Abrading process
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-05
2006-12-05
Morgan, Eileen P. (Department: 3723)
Abrading
Abrading process
C451S054000, C451S364000, C269S007000, C029S559000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07144299
ABSTRACT:
Electronic device support and processing methods are described. One embodiment includes a method of processing an electronic device including solder bumps extending therefrom. The method includes providing at least one fluid selected from the group consisting of electrorheological fluids and magnorheological fluids on a support structure. The solder bumps extending from the electronic device are positioned in the fluid. The fluid is activated by applying a field selected from the group consisting of an electric field and a magnetic field to the fluid. The activated fluid mechanically holds the electronic device in place. A surface of the electronic device is polished while the electronic device is held in place by the activated fluid. The fluid is deactivated by removing the applied field from the fluid, and the electronic device is separated from the deactivated fluid. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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Arana Leonel R.
Natekar Devendra
Sterrett Terry L.
Konrad Raynes & Victor LLP
Morgan Eileen P.
Raynes Allan S.
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