Patent ID: 7168694
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A multi-axis chuck comprising: a first portion including a substrate receiving surface, and a first mating portion comprising a protruding curved track; a second portion operatively coupled to the first portion, the second portion including a second mating portion and a third mating portion, wherein the second mating portion comprises a recessed curved track and mates with the first mating portion; and a third portion operatively coupled to the second portion, the third portion including a fourth mating portion, wherein the third mating portion comprises a protruding curved track, the fourth mating portion comprises a recessed curved track and the fourth mating portion mates with the third mating portion, wherein the first portion is rotatable substantially about a first axis and the second portion is rotatable substantially about a second axis orthogonal to the first axis.