Magnetic pad for end-effectors

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PATENT NO 8276959
APP PUB NO 20100034625A1
SERIAL NO

12351409

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Embodiments of the invention relate to apparatus and method for supporting and transferring large area substrate in a vacuum condition. One embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus comprising one or more end effectors having a plurality of end effector pads disposed thereon without mechanically joining to the one or more end effectors. In one embodiment, a plurality of end effector pad assemblies are coupled to one or more end effectors by magnetic force.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA 95054-3299

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Kim, Kyung-Tae Suwon, KR 142 1984

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