Patent ID: 6806943
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: G03F

Abstract:
An apparatus for clamping an article which is to be processed on a moving carrier device, the apparatus comprising:a non-magnetic base having an upper surface; a first contact portion having a first surface for making compressive contact with said article, said first contact portion being affixed to said base; a generally elongated, non-magnetic spring extending along said base and angled with respect to said upper surface, said spring having a first end and a second end, the first end being attached to said base, said spring having affixed thereto a second contact portion having a second surface for making compressive contact with said article, said second surface being opposed to said first surface, wherein said spring can be deflected at the second end in a direction normal to said upper surface in order to place said article between said first and second surfaces and said spring can then be released to cause said first and second contact portions to compressively clamp said article; and an adjustment screw disposed at an angle to said upper surface, for adjusting a vertical displacement of the first contact portion relative to the base.