Patent ID: 6235144
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: B08B,B29C,G03F,H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
A resist removing apparatus for removing a resist pattern from a surface of an article by applying an adhesive tape to the surface of the article having the resist pattern formed thereon, and separating the adhesive tape from the surface of the article, said apparatus comprising:an adhesive tape applying mechanism for applying said adhesive tape to said surface of said article;an adhesive tape separating mechanism for separating said adhesive tape from said surface of said article; andan adhesive removing mechanism for removing adhesive remnants left on said surface of said article after said adhesive tape is separated therefrom, wherein said adhesive removing mechanism includes:heating means for heating said article; andozonic atmosphere generating means for providing an ozonic atmosphere for said surface of said article.