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Wafer cassette transfer mechanism

CA 1268265 C · Owner: The Perkin-Elmer Corporation · Inventors: Kochersperger, Peter

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A wafer cassette transfer mechanism is disclosed which transfers a wafer cassette from a transfer arm to an elevator. The elevator moves vertically up or down, so as, to move the wafer cassette to a second transfer arm. The second transfer arm can then move the wafer cassette to after processing equipment.

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  • Granted April 24, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 24, 2007.
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FiledApril 27, 1987
GrantedApril 24, 1990
Term endedApril 24, 2007
Patent numberCA 1268265 C
Classification (IPC)B65G65/00 +1 more

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1988199019921994199619982000200220042006Application filedApril 27, 1987Patent grantedApril 24, 1990Term endedApril 24, 2007

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