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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2000
Filed:
Aug. 17, 1998
Joseph Michael Freund, Fogelsville, PA (US);
Raymond Frank Gruszka, Reading, PA (US);
George John Przybylek, Douglasville, PA (US);
Dennis Mark Romero, Allentown, PA (US);
Lucent Technologies, Inc., Murray Hill, NJ (US);
Abstract
A device and method for the automated rotating of semiconductor objects during the fabrication process is disclosed. The device uses a slotted base fixture with a channel, lifting members with ducts, and a vacuum. Semiconductor objects are rotated from a vertical position to a substantially horizontal essentially evenly spaced parallel configuration. The positioning of the semiconductor objects by the device is such that the facet end of each semiconductor object remains undisturbed. The configuration of the semiconductor objects allows for quick and easy transfer to a storage surface or transfer to further semiconductor processing steps.