Source: http://www.google.com/patents/US8089611?dq=6377161
Timestamp: 2015-05-25 08:38:48
Document Index: 201882793

Matched Legal Cases: ['Application No. 200380105423', 'Application No. 200704280', 'Application No. 200380105423', 'Application No. 200704279', 'Application No. 200380105423', 'Application No. 200503238', 'Application No. 201010155625', 'Application No. 200704278', 'Application No. 2007042799', 'Application No. 2007042807', 'Application No. 2005032388', 'Application No. 2005', 'Application No. 200380105423', 'Application No. 03777347']

Patent US8089611 - Exposure apparatus and method for producing device - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsA vacuum system for an immersion exposure apparatus includes a flow passage connected to a vacuum source, and a separator provided on the flow passage. The separator separates any gas from a liquid sucked into the flow passage together with the gas....http://www.google.com/patents/US8089611?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8089611 - Exposure apparatus and method for producing deviceAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS8089611 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 12/382,047Publication dateJan 3, 2012Filing dateMar 6, 2009Priority dateDec 10, 2002Also published asCN1723541A, CN1723541B, CN101852993A, EP1571695A1, EP1571695A4, US7589820, US20050219488, US20060238730, US20090180089, WO2004053953A1Publication number12382047, 382047, US 8089611 B2, US 8089611B2, US-B2-8089611, US8089611 B2, US8089611B2InventorsMasahiro Nei, Naoyuki KobayashiOriginal AssigneeNikon CorporationExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (104), Non-Patent Citations (32), Classifications (9) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetExposure apparatus and method for producing device
Patent CitationsCited PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS4346164Oct 6, 1980Aug 24, 1982Werner TabarelliPhotolithographic method for the manufacture of integrated circuitsUS4480910Mar 15, 1982Nov 6, 1984Hitachi, Ltd.Pattern forming apparatusUS5528118Apr 1, 1994Jun 18, 1996Nikon Precision, Inc.Guideless stage with isolated reaction stageUS5610683Jun 5, 1995Mar 11, 1997Canon Kabushiki KaishaImmersion type projection exposure apparatusUS5623853Oct 19, 1994Apr 29, 1997Nikon Precision Inc.Precision motion stage with single guide beam and follower stageUS5715039May 17, 1996Feb 3, 1998Hitachi, Ltd.Projection exposure apparatus and method which uses multiple diffraction gratings in order to produce a solid state device with fine patternsUS5825043Oct 7, 1996Oct 20, 1998Nikon Precision Inc.Focusing and tilting adjustment system for lithography aligner, manufacturing apparatus or inspection apparatusUS5874820Apr 4, 1995Feb 23, 1999Nikon CorporationWindow frame-guided stage mechanismUS5938922 *Aug 19, 1997Aug 17, 1999Celgard LlcContactor for degassing liquidsUS6033475Dec 26, 1995Mar 7, 2000Tokyo Electron LimitedResist processing apparatusUS6247479 *May 26, 1998Jun 19, 2001Tokyo Electron LimitedWashing/drying process apparatus and washing/drying process methodUS6341007Nov 20, 2000Jan 22, 2002Nikon CorporationExposure apparatus and methodUS6400441Sep 20, 2000Jun 4, 2002Nikon CorporationProjection exposure apparatus and methodUS6549269Nov 17, 2000Apr 15, 2003Nikon CorporationExposure apparatus and an exposure methodUS6578772 *Mar 26, 2001Jun 17, 2003Tokyo Electron LimitedTreatment solution supply apparatus and treatment solution supply methodUS6590634Nov 21, 2000Jul 8, 2003Nikon CorporationExposure apparatus and methodUS7589820Jun 23, 2006Sep 15, 2009Nikon CorporationExposure apparatus and method for producing deviceUS20020163629May 7, 2002Nov 7, 2002Michael SwitkesMethods and apparatus employing an index matching mediumUS20030007136 *Jul 3, 2002Jan 9, 2003Canon Kabushiki KaishaExposure apparatusUS20030030916Dec 10, 2001Feb 13, 2003Nikon CorporationProjection optical system and exposure apparatus having the projection optical systemUS20030174408Mar 6, 2003Sep 18, 2003Carl Zeiss Smt AgRefractive projection objective for immersion lithographyUS20040000627Aug 2, 2002Jan 1, 2004Carl Zeiss Semiconductor Manufacturing Technologies AgMethod for focus detection and an imaging system with a focus-detection systemUS20040075895Oct 22, 2002Apr 22, 2004Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Apparatus for method for immersion lithographyUS20040109237May 30, 2003Jun 10, 2004Carl Zeiss Smt AgProjection objective, especially for microlithography, and method for adjusting a projection objectiveUS20040114117Nov 18, 2003Jun 17, 2004Asml Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodUS20040118184Oct 14, 2003Jun 24, 2004Asml Holding N.V.Liquid flow proximity sensor for use in immersion lithographyUS20040125351Dec 30, 2002Jul 1, 2004Krautschik Christof GabrielImmersion lithographyUS20040136494Nov 12, 2003Jul 15, 2004Asml Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodUS20040160582Nov 12, 2003Aug 19, 2004Asml Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodUS20040165159Nov 12, 2003Aug 26, 2004Asml Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodUS20040169834Nov 17, 2003Sep 2, 2004Infineon Technologies AgOptical device for use with a lithography methodUS20040169924Feb 27, 2003Sep 2, 2004Asml Netherlands, B.V.Stationary and dynamic radial transverse electric polarizer for high numerical aperture systemsUS20040180294Feb 20, 2004Sep 16, 2004Asml Holding N.V.Lithographic printing with polarized lightUS20040180299Mar 11, 2003Sep 16, 2004Rolland Jason P.Immersion lithography methods using carbon dioxideUS20040207824Nov 12, 2003Oct 21, 2004Asml Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodUS20040211920Nov 12, 2003Oct 28, 2004Asml Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodUS20040224265Aug 14, 2003Nov 11, 2004Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., LtdPattern formation method and exposure systemUS20040224525Aug 20, 2003Nov 11, 2004Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Pattern formation methodUS20040227923Feb 26, 2004Nov 18, 2004Flagello Donis GeorgeStationary and dynamic radial transverse electric polarizer for high numerical aperture systemsUS20040235248 *Jun 17, 2004Nov 25, 2004Osamu TakahashiFabrication method of semiconductor integrated circuit deviceUS20040253547Sep 15, 2003Dec 16, 2004Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Pattern formation methodUS20040253548Sep 15, 2003Dec 16, 2004Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Pattern formation methodUS20040257544Jun 19, 2003Dec 23, 2004Asml Holding N.V.Immersion photolithography system and method using microchannel nozzlesUS20040259008Nov 19, 2003Dec 23, 2004Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Pattern formation methodUS20040259040Nov 17, 2003Dec 23, 2004Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Pattern formation methodUS20040263808Apr 26, 2004Dec 30, 2004Asml Holding N.V.Immersion photolithography system and method using inverted wafer-projection optics interfaceUS20050030506Jul 9, 2004Feb 10, 2005Carl Zeiss Smt AgProjection exposure method and projection exposure systemUS20050036121Apr 26, 2004Feb 17, 2005Asml Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodUS20050036183Mar 18, 2004Feb 17, 2005Yee-Chia YeoImmersion fluid for immersion Lithography, and method of performing immersion lithographyUS20050036184Apr 16, 2004Feb 17, 2005Yee-Chia YeoLithography apparatus for manufacture of integrated circuitsUS20050036213Aug 12, 2003Feb 17, 2005Hans-Jurgen MannProjection objectives including a plurality of mirrors with lenses ahead of mirror M3US20050037269Aug 11, 2003Feb 17, 2005Levinson Harry J.Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling imaging in immersion lithography systemsUS20050046934Aug 29, 2003Mar 3, 2005Tokyo Electron LimitedMethod and system for drying a substrateUS20050048223Sep 2, 2003Mar 3, 2005Pawloski Adam R.Method and apparatus for elimination of bubbles in immersion medium in immersion lithography systemsUS20050068639Sep 26, 2003Mar 31, 2005Fortis Systems Inc.Contact printing using a magnified mask imageUS20050073670Oct 3, 2003Apr 7, 2005Micronic Laser Systems AbMethod and device for immersion lithographyUS20050084794Oct 16, 2003Apr 21, 2005Meagley Robert P.Methods and compositions for providing photoresist with improved properties for contacting liquidsUS20050094116Oct 31, 2003May 5, 2005Asml Netherlands B.V.Gradient immersion lithographyUS20050100745Nov 6, 2003May 12, 2005Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Anti-corrosion layer on objective lens for liquid immersion lithography applicationsUS20050110973Nov 24, 2003May 26, 2005Asml Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodUS20050117224Dec 15, 2003Jun 2, 2005Carl Zeiss Smt AgCatadioptric projection objective with geometric beam splittingUS20050122497Dec 3, 2003Jun 9, 2005Lyons Christopher F.Immersion lithographic process using a conforming immersion mediumUS20050134815Dec 23, 2003Jun 23, 2005Asml Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodUS20050141098Sep 8, 2004Jun 30, 2005Carl Zeiss Smt AgVery high-aperture projection objectiveUS20050190455Dec 15, 2004Sep 1, 2005Carl Zeiss Smt AgRefractive projection objective for immersion lithographyUS20050217135Sep 30, 2004Oct 6, 2005Lam Research Corp.Phobic barrier meniscus separation and containmentUS20050217137Jun 30, 2004Oct 6, 2005Lam Research Corp.Concentric proximity processing headUS20050217703Sep 30, 2004Oct 6, 2005Lam Research Corp.Apparatus and method for utilizing a meniscus in substrate processingUS20050231694Apr 14, 2004Oct 20, 2005Asml Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodUS20060023182Sep 28, 2005Feb 2, 2006Nikon CorporationEnvironmental system including a transport region for an immersion lithography apparatusDD221563A1 Title not availableDD224448A1 Title not availableEP0605103A1Nov 26, 1993Jul 6, 1994Canon Kabushiki KaishaProjection apparatus for immersed exposureEP0834773A2Oct 6, 1997Apr 8, 1998Nikon CorporationFocusing and tilting adjustment system for lithography aligner, manufacturing apparatus or inspection apparatusEP1420298A2Nov 10, 2003May 19, 2004ASML Netherlands B.V.Immersion lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodEP1420299A2Nov 10, 2003May 19, 2004ASML Netherlands B.V.Immersion lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodEP1429188A2Nov 10, 2003Jun 16, 2004ASML Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodEP1624481A1May 14, 2004Feb 8, 2006Nikon CorporationExposure apparatus and method for manufacturing deviceEP1628161A2Jul 29, 2005Feb 22, 2006ASML Netherlands B.V.Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing methodEP1699073A1Dec 15, 2004Sep 6, 2006Nikon CorporationStage system, exposure apparatus and exposure methodEP1727188A1Feb 17, 2005Nov 29, 2006Nikon CorporationExposure apparatus, supply method and recovery method, exposure method, and device producing methodJPH0562877A Title not availableJPH04305915A Title not availableJPH04305917A Title not availableJPH05304072A Title not availableJPH06124873A Title not availableJPH06168866A Title not availableJPH06181157A Title not availableJPH07132262A Title not availableJPH07220990A Title not availableJPH08166475A Title not availableJPH08316125A Title not availableJPH08330224A Title not availableJPH10116760A Title not availableJPH10154659A Title not availableJPH10163099A Title not availableJPH10214783A Title not availableJPH10255319A Title not availableJPH10303114A Title not availableJPS5919912A Title not availableJPS6265326A Title not availableJPS57153433A Title not availableJPS58202448A Title not availableJPS63157419A Title not available* Cited by examinerNon-Patent CitationsReference1Apr. 6, 2004 International Search Report in International Application No. PCT/JP03/15666, with translation.2Dec. 14, 2007 Office Action in U.S. Appl. No. 11/141,090.3Dec. 14, 2007 Office Action in U.S. Appl. No. 11/473,147.4Emerging Lithographic Technologies VI, Proceedings of SPIE, vol. 4688 (2002), "Semiconductor Foundry, Lithography, and Partners", B.J. Lin, pp. 11-24.5J. Microlith., Microfab., Microsyst., vol. 1 No. 3, Oct. 2002, Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, "Resolution enhancement of 157 nm lithography by liquid immersion", M. Switkes et al., pp. 1-4.6Jan. 12, 2007 Office Action in Chinese Application No. 200380105423.X, with translation.7Jan. 19, 2010 Danish Examination Report in Singapore Application No. 200704280-7.8Jan. 22, 2010 Notice of Allowance in Chinese Application No. 200380105423.X, with translation.9Jan. 4, 2010 Danish Examination Report in Singapore Application No. 200704279-9.10Jul. 10, 2009 Office Action in Chinese Application No. 200380105423.X, with translation.11Jun. 30, 2006 Australian Examination Report in Singapore Application No. 200503238-8.12Mar. 20, 2007 Office Action in U.S. Appl. No. 11/473,147.13Mar. 23, 2011 Office Action in Chinese Application No. 201010155625.7, with translation.14Mar. 26, 2007 Office Action in U.S. Appl. No. 11/141,090.15Mar. 6, 2009 Australian Search and Examination Report in Singapore Application No. 200704278-1.16May 18, 2009 Notice of Allowance in U.S. Appl. No. 11/473,147.17May 4, 2009 Danish Invitation to Response to Written Opinion in Singapore Application No. 2007042799.18May 4, 2009 Danish Invitation to Response to Written Opinion in Singapore Application No. 2007042807.19May 7, 2009 Notice of Allowance in U.S. Appl. No. 11/141,090.20Nikon Corporation, 3rd 157 nm symposium, Sep. 4, 2002, "Nikon F2 Exposure Tool", Soichi Owa et al., 25 pages (slides 1-25).21Nikon Corporation, Immersion Lithography Workshop, Dec. 11, 2002, 24 pages (slides 1-24).22Nikon Corporation, Immersion Workshop, Jan. 27, 2004, "Update on 193 nm immersion exposure tool", S. Owa et al., 38 pages (slides 1-38).23Nikon Corporation, Litho Forum, Jan. 28, 2004, "Update on 193 nm immersion exposure tool", S. Owa et al., 51 pages (slides 1-51).24Nikon Corporation, NGL Workshop, Jul. 10, 2003, :Potential performance and feasibility of immersion lithography, Soichi Owa et al., 33 pages, slides 1-33.25Nov. 8, 2005 Australian Invitation to Response to Written Opinion in Singapore Application No. 2005032388.26Oct. 28, 2010 Office Action in Korean Application No. 2005-7009676, with translation.27Oct. 30, 2009 Office Action in Chinese Application No. 200380105423.X, with translation.28Optical Microlithography XV, Proceedings of SPIE, vol. 4691 (2002), "Resolution Enhancement of 157 nm Lithography by Liquid Immersion", M. Switkes et al., pp. 459-465.29Optical Microlithography XVI, Proceedings of SPIE vol. 5040 (2003), "Immersion lithography; its potential performance and issues", Soichi Owa et al., pp. 724-733.30Sep. 10, 2008 Office Action in U.S. Appl. No. 11/141,090.31Sep. 11, 2008 Office Action in U.S. Appl. No. 11/473,147.32Sep. 15, 2008 Supplemental European Search Report in European Application No. 03777347.0.Classifications U.S. Classification355/53, 355/30International ClassificationG03B27/42, G03B27/52, G03F7/20Cooperative ClassificationG03F7/70341, G03F7/707European ClassificationG03F7/70F24, G03F7/70N2RotateOriginal ImageGoogle Home - Sitemap - USPTO Bulk Downloads - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - About Google Patents - Send FeedbackData provided by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services