Patent ID: 6689215
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: B05B,B05C,G03F,H01L

Abstract:
A multi-port nozzle for dispensing fluids in a develop fluid module comprising:a nozzle body formed with at least one liquid manifold in fluid communication with at least one fluid inlet, and at least one gas manifold in fluid communication with at least one gas inlet; and a plurality of tubular nozzle inserts for dispensing fluids that are positioned within the nozzle body, wherein at least a portion of each nozzle insert extends therefrom, and wherein each nozzle insert is in fluid communication with the liquid manifold to permit the passage of dispensed fluids therethrough; wherein the nozzle body includes a network of gas orifices in fluid communication with the gas manifold that are formed substantially adjacent to selected nozzle inserts to thereby provide blankets of gas for mitigating cross-contamination of dispensed fluids released from the nozzle inserts.