Reduced capacity carrier, transport, load port, buffer system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10679882
APP PUB NO 20160111308A1
SERIAL NO

14976952

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In accordance with an exemplary embodiment a semiconductor workpiece processing system having at least one processing tool for processing semiconductor workpieces, a container for holding at least one semiconductor workpiece therein for transport to and from the at least one processing tool and a first transport section elongated and defining a travel direction. The first transport section has parts, that interface the container, supporting and transporting the container along the travel direction to and from the at least one processing tool. The container is in substantially continuous transport at a substantially constant rate in the travel direction, when supported by the first transport section. A second transport section is connected to the at least one process tool for transporting the container to and from the at least one processing tool.

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BROOKS AUTOMATION US LLC15 ELIZABETH DRIVE CHELMSFORD MA 01824

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Babbs, Daniel Austin, US 34 541
Bufano, Michael L Belmont, US 22 384
Fosnight, William Saratoga Springs, US 43 1550
Gilchrist, Ulysses San Jose, US 104 1845
Hofmeister, Christopher Hampstead, US 132 3216
May, Robert C Austin, US 24 323

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