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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2009
Dennis Quinto Cruz, Longmont, CO (US);
David Maxwell Harrold, Longmont, CO (US);
Grant Nicholas Hester, Longmont, CO (US);
Timothy Ronald Brown, Westminster, CO (US);
Dennis Quinto Cruz, Longmont, CO (US);
David Maxwell Harrold, Longmont, CO (US);
Grant Nicholas Hester, Longmont, CO (US);
Timothy Ronald Brown, Westminster, CO (US);
Seagate Technology LLC, Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and associated method are provided for treating a workpiece with a cryogenic impingement fluid. A fixture supports the workpiece in an upright position and operably connects an electrical component of the workpiece to a power source in the supported position. A cryogenic impingement fluid applicator sprays a stream of the cryogenic impingement fluid against the supported workpiece and laterally moves the stream in accordance with a predetermined path. A shield deflects the stream of cryogenic impingement fluid to prevent the stream from contacting at least a part of the workpiece as the stream is moved along the predetermined path.