Material or article handling – Apparatus for moving material between zones having different...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-08
2011-10-04
Fox, Charles A (Department: 3652)
Material or article handling
Apparatus for moving material between zones having different...
C414S935000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08029225
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems are provided for a vacuum-based semiconductor handling system. The system may be a linear system with a four-link robotic SCARA arm for moving materials in the system. The system may include one or more vertically stacked load locks or vertically stacked process modules.
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Brooks Automation Inc.
Fox Charles A
Perman & Green LLP
Pickreign Richard
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