Special receptacle or package – Holder for a removable electrical component – For a semiconductor wafer
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-22
2007-05-22
Mohandesi, Jila M. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
Holder for a removable electrical component
For a semiconductor wafer
C206S454000, C206S832000, C211S041180
Reexamination Certificate
active
10478587
ABSTRACT:
A plastic insert (20) is configured to provide support of thin wafers (49) in wafer carriers (45) configured to provide peripheral wafer support. The invention includes the insert, the insert in combination with a wafer carrier, and the, methods of supporting the thin wafers as provided by the insert and the wafer carrier. The insert (20), in preferred embodiments, utilize tabs (80, 82) that fit into the side wall recesses (53) and have an interference fit in said recesses to secure the insert in place.
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Peterson Michael
Simpson Tony
Wiseman Brian
Entegris, Inc.
Moh'andesi Jila M.
Patterson, Thunete, Skaar & Christensen, P.A.
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