Method for processing flat articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9305768
APP PUB NO 20130333723A1
SERIAL NO

13686697

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A method for processing flat articles with acoustical energy. The inventive system method can remove particles from both sides of a wafer more efficiently and effectively. In one aspect, the invention is a method for processing flat articles wherein a liquid is applied to both major surfaces of the flat article. A first transducer assembly is positioned adjacent to a first of the major surfaces of the flat article and a second member is positioned adjacent to a second of the major surfaces. The first transducer assembly generates and transmits acoustical energy to the first major surface of the flat article while the second member either: (1) reflects the acoustical energy generated by the first transducer assembly back to the second major surface of the flat article; and/or (2) generates and transmits acoustical energy to the second major surface of the flat article.

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AKRION TECHNOLOGIES INC6330 HEDGEWOOD DR SUITE 150 ALLENTOWN PA 18106

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brown, James Jim Thorpe, US 221 2543
Hosack, Chad Tigard, US 4 25
Korbler, John Mertztown, US 8 51
Pejman, Fani San Diego, US 1 0
Rouillard, Mark Mission Viejo, US 6 59

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