Bubble and foam solutions using a completely immersed air-free feedback flow control valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9617652
APP PUB NO 20140166476A1
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14102220

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The embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and apparatus for promoting bubble-free circulation of processing fluids in a recirculation system. Certain disclosed techniques involve passive, mechanical valve designs that promote variable resistance to flow in a drain. Other techniques involve automated flow control schemes that utilize feedback from flow meters, level sensors, etc. to achieve a balanced and bubble-free flow. The disclosed embodiments greatly reduce the incorporation of gas into a processing fluid, in particular as the processing fluid returns from a processing cell to a reservoir.

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LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION4650 CUSHING PARKWAY FREMONT CA 94538

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abraham, Richard Sherwood, US 17 333
Mayer, Steven T Lake Oswego, US 217 7299
Ostrowski, John Lake Oswego, US 4 47
Porter, David W Sherwood, US 60 1151
Rash, Robert Portland, US 59 975

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