Collimator for a physical vapor deposition (PVD) chamber

- APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top isometric view of a collimator for a physical vapor deposition (PVD) chamber showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a bottom isometric view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a back elevation view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view thereof.

FIG. 8 is a right side elevation view thereof.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. 3. Portions of

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. 3.

The dash-dash broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the article that form no part of the claimed design. The dot-dash broken lines are for the purpose of illustrating the indications of the cross-section and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a collimator for a physical vapor deposition (PVD) chamber, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1024149
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 16, 2022
Date of Patent: Apr 23, 2024
Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. (Santa Clara, CA)
Inventors: Martin Lee Riker (Round Rock, TX), Luke Vianney Varkey (Milpitas, CA), Xiangjin Xie (Fremont, CA)
Primary Examiner: Christy Nemeth
Assistant Examiner: Justin M. Donaldson
Application Number: 29/863,219