Patent ID: 7559350
Filing Date: 2009-07-14
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for applying a material to an object, comprising: a first chamber having an ambient atmosphere of inert gas; a second chamber having an ambient atmosphere switchable between inert gas and air; a connecting channel connecting the first and second chambers; a first door provided between the first and second chambers and operable between first and second positions; a second door provided on the second chamber providing access from outside the apparatus to the second chamber and operable between first and second positions; a first holder in the first chamber comprising a structure for removeably holding an applicator; a moveable table moveable through the second door and between the first and second chambers through the connecting channel; a moveable table driving apparatus inside the second chamber for moving the moveable table; and a second holder mounted on the moveable table and comprising a structure for removeably holding an applicator.