Coater cup for a resist coating unit

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top isometric view of a coater cup for a resist coating unit of my new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom isometric view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a first side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a second side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 9 is an exploded top isometric view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is an exploded bottom isometric view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a coater cup for a resist coating unit as shown.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1139507
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 4, 2025
Date of Patent: Aug 4, 2026
Assignee: Temco Engineered Products, LLC (Darien, WI)
Inventor: Evan Waymire (Oregon City, OR)
Primary Examiner: Khawaja Anwar
Assistant Examiner: Karen M. Jones
Application Number: 29/997,054