Method, apparatus and system for use in processing wafers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8565919
APP PUB NO 20120046781A1
SERIAL NO

13290900

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The present embodiment provides for methods and systems for use in processing objects such as wafers, including polishing and/or grinding wafers. Some embodiments provide systems that include a front-end module and a processing module. The front end module couples with a storage device that stores objects for processing. The front-end module can comprise a single robot, a transfer station, and a plurality of end effectors. The processing module is coupled with the front-end module such that the single robot delivers objects from the storage device to the processing module. The processing module comprising a rotating table, and a spindle with a carrier configured to retrieve the delivered object and process the object on the rotating table.

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STRASBAUGHSAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93401

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Halley, Dave Los Osos, US 4 62
Kalenian, William J San Luis Obispo, US 11 151
Walsh, Thomas A Atascadero, US 16 214

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