Methods and systems for processing a bevel edge of a substrate using a dynamic liquid meniscus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7000622
APP PUB NO 20040069326A1
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10603427

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A system and method for processing an edge of a substrate includes an edge roller and a first proximity head. The first proximity head being mounted on the edge roller. The first proximity head capable of forming a meniscus and including a concave portion and multiple ports opening into the concave portion. The concave portion being capable of receiving an edge of a substrate and the ports including at least one process liquid injection port, at least one vacuum port and at least one surface tension control port.

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LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION4650 CUSHING PARKWAY FREMONT CA 94538

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
de, Larios John M Palo Alto, CA 72 1005
Garcia, James P Santa Clara, CA 24 459
Woods, Carl A Aptos, CA 6 59

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