Apparatus for manually and automatically processing microelectronic workpieces

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6991710
APP PUB NO 20030159277A1
SERIAL NO

10080914

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A method and apparatus for manually and automatically processing microelectronic workpieces. The apparatus can include a tool having a plurality of processing stations, all of which are manually accessible to a user, and an input/output station configured to support at least one microelectronic workpiece for automatic transfer to and from the processing stations. A transfer device is positioned proximate to the input/output station and the processing stations and is configured to automatically transfer microelectronic workpieces between the input/output station and the processing stations. The apparatus can be used for both manual and automatic processing of microelectronic workpieces, either sequentially or simultaneously.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA 95054-3299

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Harris, Randy Kalispell, MT 33 352
Woodruff, Daniel J Kalispell, MT 104 2666

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