Patent ID: 6825916
Filing Date: 2004-11-30
Classification: G03B,G03F

Abstract:
A carrier for a reticle used in photolithographic semiconductor processing, the reticle being generally planar and having opposing upper and lower surfaces, the carrier comprising:a base portion having at least a pair of spaced apart reticle supports, the reticle supports being positioned and adapted to contact and support the lower surface of the reticle when the reticle is rested thereon; and a cover portion adapted to sealingly mate with said base portion, said cover portion having an inner surface with a plurality of spaced apart reticle restraints and a pair of reticle positioning tabs projecting therefrom, each said reticle positioning tab having a diagonal edge portion oriented so as to laterally slidingly urge the reticle into engagement with said reticle restraints when said cover portion is mated with said base portion.