Grounding ring of a process kit for semiconductor substrate processing

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D1064005
  • Patent Number
    D1,064,005
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, August 4, 2022
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, February 25, 2025
    10 months ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D15 138
    • D15 140
    • D15 141
    • D15 144
    • D15 1441
    • D15 1442
    • D15 199
    • D13 118
    • D13 182
    • D13 184
    • D13 199
    • CPC
    • H01J37/32623
    • H01J37/32633
    • H01J37/32642
    • H01J37/32715
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  • International Classifications
    • 1303
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top isometric view of a grounding ring of a process kit for semiconductor substrate processing, according to the novel design.



FIG. 2 is a bottom isometric view thereof.



FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof.



FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof.



FIG. 5 is a left elevation view thereof.



FIG. 6 is a right elevation view thereof.



FIG. 7 is a back elevation view thereof, enlarged to more clearly show details; and,



FIG. 8 is a front elevation view thereof, enlarged to more clearly show details.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a grounding ring of a process kit for semiconductor substrate processing, as shown and described.
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