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US4457825A
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Sputter target for use in a sputter coating source
Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc
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Filing: 1980-05-16
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Granted: 1984-07-03
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Expires: 2000-05-16
Abstract
Abstract An optimized annular sputter target for use in a sputter coating source has a cross sectional shape comprising a front surface from which material is to be sputtered, an outer rim and an inner rim, a back surface generally opposite said sputter surface, said outer rim having a first portion intersecting said back surface and a second portion intersecting said front sputter surface, said second portion extends outwardly from said first portion, said outer rim is substantially longer in a direction parallel to the axis of said annular target than is said inner rim, and said inner rim slopes outwardly from its intersection with said front sputter surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence T. Lamont, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J37/00; H01J37/32; H01J37/34; H01J37/3402; H01J37/3405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A sputter target for use in sputter coating apparatus, said target comprising: an annular target member having a cross sectional shape comprising a front surface from which material is to be sputtered, an outer rim and an inner rim, and a back surface generally opposite said front sputter surface; said outer rim having a first portion intersecting said back surface and a second portion intersecting said front sputter surface, and said second portion extends outwardly from said first portion, and said outer rim being substantially longer in a direction parallel to the axis of said annular target member than is said inner rim, whereby said target is substantially thicker at said outer rim that at said inner rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A sputter target for use in sputter coating apparatus, said target comprising: an annular target member having a cross sectional shape comprising a front surface from which material is to be sputtered, an outer rim and an inner rim, and a back surface generally opposite said front sputter surface; said outer rim having a first portion intersecting said back surface and a second portion intersecting said front sputter surface, and said second portion extends outwardly from said first portion, and said outer rim being substantially longer in a direction parallel to the axis of said annular target member than is said inner rim, whereby said target is substantially thicker at said outer rim that at said inner rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A sputter target as claimed in claim 1 wherein said inner rim has a recessed portion to provide a clamping surface sloping inwardly and toward said back surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A sputter target as claimed in claim 2 wherein said inner rim interesects said front sputter surface and slopes outwardly from its intersection with said front sputter surface to its intersection with its recessed portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A sputter target as claimed in claim 1 wherein said annular shape is circular.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A sputter target as claimed in claim 1 wherein said inner rim intersects said front sputter surface and the portion of said inner rim adjacent said front sputter surface is sloped outwardly from its intersection with said front sputter surface.
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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) | 1987-07-03 | 1988-01-02 | 1988-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-03 | 1992-01-02 | 1992-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-01-02 | 1996-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |