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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2023
Filed:
May. 12, 2021
Applicant:
Ichor Systems, Inc., Fremont, CA (US);
Inventors:
Stephen Carson, Woodstock, NY (US);
Randolph Treur, San Luis Obispo, CA (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23P 19/10 (2006.01); H01L 21/67 (2006.01); F16J 15/06 (2006.01); F16J 15/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16J 15/061 (2013.01); B23P 19/10 (2013.01); F16J 15/104 (2013.01); H01L 21/67017 (2013.01); Y10T 29/494 (2015.01); Y10T 29/49947 (2015.01);
Abstract
Apparatuses for controlling fluid flow are important components for delivering process fluids for semiconductor fabrication. These apparatuses for controlling fluid flow require a variety of fluid flow components which are tightly packaged within the apparatuses for controlling flow. Servicing the apparatuses requires specialized equipment and methods which enable installation of seals in close quarters in apparatuses which are installed in the field. Seal retainers may be used to retain the seals during assembly of fluid flow components into apparatus for controlling flow.