Method and apparatus for an automated tool handling system for a multilevel cleanspace fabricator
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods and apparatus capable of routine placement and replacement of fabricator tools in a designated tool location. The tool location can be selected from multiple tool locations arranged in a matrix with horizontal and vertical designations. The operation may be fully automated. In another aspect, the invention describes Cleanspace fabricators which use devices to routinely remove and place tooling.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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FUTRFAB INC | 4 CROTTY LANE NEW WINDSOR NY 12553 |
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- H01L Class
- 22267 Applications Filed
- 20713 Patents Issued To-Date
- 93.03 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Flitsch, Frederick A | New Windsor, US | 253 | 4985 |
# of filed Patents : 253 Total Citations : 4985 |
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