US4165584A
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Apparatus for lapping or polishing materials
Assignee: International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
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Filing: 1977-12-15
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Granted: 1979-08-28
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Expires: 1997-12-15
Abstract
Abstract Wafers to be processed are mounted to a lapping plate of a lapping machine using a photosensitive thermoplastic material, such as a photoresist. In a preferred embodiment, the wafers are laminated to a dry film photopolymer disposed on a carrier sheet, after which the sheet is secured to the lapping plate using a pressed-fit hoop that stretches the carrier sheet across the surface of the lapping plate and holds the sheet secure about the perimeter of the plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond E. Scherrer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:47
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P90/00; H10P90/12; H10P90/123; B; B24; B24B; B24B37/00; B24B37/27; B24B37/30; B24B37/32; G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A lapping plate for mounting semiconductor wafers in a lapping machine, comprising: a body having a substantially flat upper surface; receiving means formed about the periphery of said body for receiving a retaining means; retaining means for cooperating with the receiving means for securing a carrier sheet between the retaining means and the receiving means; threaded adjusting means extending upwardly from the upper surface of said body for adjusting the thickness of the semiconductor wafers; a circular recessed surface formed about said adjusting means; and plug means for insertion into said recessed surface for engaging edges of openings formed in the carrier sheet and securing said edges to the body at said recessed surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A lapping plate for mounting semiconductor wafers in a lapping machine, comprising: a body having a substantially flat upper surface; receiving means formed about the periphery of said body for receiving a retaining means; retaining means for cooperating with the receiving means for securing a carrier sheet between the retaining means and the receiving means; threaded adjusting means extending upwardly from the upper surface of said body for adjusting the thickness of the semiconductor wafers; a circular recessed surface formed about said adjusting means; and plug means for insertion into said recessed surface for engaging edges of openings formed in the carrier sheet and securing said edges to the body at said recessed surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A lapping plate as described in claim 1, wherein the receiving means comprises a groove formed about the periphery of the body and the retaining means comprises an elastomeric member adapted to fit securely in said groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A lapping plate as described in claim 1, wherein the receiving means comprises a peripheral surface having a cylindrical configuration and the retaining means comprises a ring press-fit over said cylindrical surface for securing the carrier sheet between the ring and the cylindrical surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A lapping plate as described in claim 3, additionally comprising a shoulder formed at the lower edge of the peripheral surface against which the ring abuts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A lapping plate as described in claim 4, wherein the shoulder is discontinuous and formed of spaced segments so that access to the lower side of the ring is provided between the segments for removal of said retaining ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A lapping plate as described in claim 2, additionally comprising a beveled surface formed about the periphery of the body, said beveled surface merging into said top surface and into said groove, whereby pleats formed in the carrier sheet will form over said beveled surface and below the level of the upper surface of the lapping plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A lapping plate as described in claim 1, additionally comprising openings formed through said body beneath said recessed surface whereby ejecting means may be inserted for removing said plugs.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-08-27 | 1983-02-26 | 1983-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-27 | 1987-02-26 | 1987-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-27 | 1991-02-26 | 1991-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |