Wafer carrier with ultraphobic surfaces

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6976585
APP PUB NO 20040206663A1
SERIAL NO

10454743

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A carrier with ultraphobic surfaces for promoting more effective cleaning and drying of the carrier. In the invention, entire surfaces or portions of surfaces of a carrier are made ultraphobic. The ultraphobic surfaces of the carrier cause liquids that may come in contact with the surface, such as may be used in cleaning, to quickly and easily 'roll off' without leaving a liquid film or substantial number of liquid droplets. As a result, less time and energy is expended in drying the surfaces, and redeposited residue is minimized, thereby improving overall process quality. In addition, the ultraphobic surfaces may be resistant to initial deposition of contaminants, where the contaminants may be in liquid or vapor form.

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  • ENTEGRIS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Extrand, Charles W Minneapolis, MN 35 511

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