VARIABLE LOT SIZE LOAD PORT

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APP PUB NO 20080031709A1
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11774760

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A variable lot size load port assembly includes a tool interface, a port door, an advance plate, and first and second latch keys. The tool interface extends generally in a vertical dimension and has an aperture. The port door has a closed position wherein the port door at least partially occludes the aperture. The advance plate is configured to support a front opening unified pod (FOUP) and translate between a retracted position and an advanced position. The first latch key is disposed on the port door at a first elevation configured to selectively engage a corresponding latch key receptacle of a FOUP having a first selected FOUP capacity and the second latch key is disposed on the port door at a second elevation configured to selectively engage a corresponding latch key receptacle of another FOUP having a second selected FOUP capacity.

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BROOKS AUTOMATION US LLC15 ELIZABETH DRIVE CHELMSFORD MA 01824

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bonora, Anthony C Portola Valley, CA 117 6049
Hine, Roger G Menlo Park, CA 63 3119
Krolak, Michael Los Gatos, CA 39 1609
Rogers, Theodore W Alameda, CA 110 6457

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