Abrading – Abrading process – Abradant supplying
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Rose, Robert A. (Department: 3723)
Abrading
Abrading process
Abradant supplying
C451S446000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07108588
ABSTRACT:
A moisturizing process for slurry delivery tubes in chemical mechanical polishing is disclosed. A mist of deionized water is dispensed directly into the tubes each time a high pressure spray bar automatically cycles. The tips of the tubes are kept wet enough to prevent the slurry from drying in and clogging the tubes. A fan-type spray nozzle is located in the bar and, when pressurized, dispenses a fine mist. A direction of the nozzle is modified to avoid overspraying the tool. Only the tips of the delivery tubes and part of the polishing pad receive the misted spray. The slurry is moisturized and never dries at the point of use as the mist is dispensed with each cycle of a pad rinse feature.
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Guthrie Hung-Chin
Nystrom James Craig
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies - Netherlands B.V.
Rose Robert A.
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