Jeffrey K Mendiola, Age 642576 Ariel Ln, Meridian, ID 83642

6475880, Nov 5, 2002

Oct 4, 2000

09/679029

Jeffrey K. Mendiola - Meridian ID
Willard L. Hofer - Boise ID

Micron Technology, Inc. - Boise ID

H01L 2146

438464, 438456

A method of inverting a plurality of plate-like materials. One form of the method may include supporting the plurality of plate-like materials in an orientation such that the plate-like materials are substantially parallel to each other in a first orientation. The method may also include engaging portions of each plate-like material to retain the plate-like materials in the substantially parallel orientation to each other, and simultaneously inverting the plate-like material to a second orientation.

6254682, Jul 3, 2001

Aug 6, 1998

9/130262

Jeffrey K. Mendiola - Meridian ID
Willard L. Hofer - Boise ID

Micron Technology, Inc. - Boise ID

B05C 1302

118500

An apparatus and method for inverting a plurality of plate-like materials to provide for the treatment of plate-like material using techniques that must be applied to the surface from a direction other than from above the material, such as for beneath the material in meniscus coating techniques. The apparatus includes a base, a back attached to the base, a top that is removably attachable to the base for retaining a cassette between the top and the base and retractable material holders attached to the base for engaging and disengaging the plate-like material. In a preferred embodiment, the retractable material holders are in the form of support blocks having notches corresponding the edges of the plate-like material that are reciprocally moved by a side actuator to enable the blocks to engage and disengage the plate-like material. Also in a preferred embodiment, support block actuators are attached to the blocks to provide for restrained movement of the plate-like material between the surfaces of the cassette rails and top actuators are provided to separate the top from the back of the apparatus. Alternatively, beveled notches in the blocks are used to provide restrained movement of the plate-like material between the surfaces of the cassette rails and an open and close hinge and locking mechanism arrangement is used to connect the top to the back.

5858459, Jan 12, 1999

Feb 22, 1996

8/603879

Jeffrey K. Mendiola - Meridian ID
Willard L. Hofer - Boise ID

Micron Technology, Inc. - Boise ID

B65D 118
B65G 4724
B65C 1300

427209

An apparatus and method for inverting a plurality of plate-like materials to provide for the treatment of plate-like material using techniques that must be applied to the surface from a direction other than from above the material, such as from beneath the material in meniscus coating techniques. The apparatus includes a base, a back attached to the base, a top that is removably attachable to the base for retaining a cassette between the top and the base and retractable material holders attached to the base for engaging and disengaging the plate-like material. In a preferred embodiment, the retractable material holders are in the form of support blocks having notches corresponding the edges of the plate-like material that are reciprocally moved by a side actuator to enable the blocks to engage and disengage the plate-like material. Also in a preferred embodiment, support block actuators are attached to the blocks to provide for restrained movement of the plate-like material between the surfaces of the cassette rails and top actuators are provided to separate the top from the back of the apparatus. Alternatively, beveled notches in the blocks are used to provide restrained movement of the plate-like material between the surfaces of the cassette rails and an open and close hinge and locking mechanism arrangement is used to connect the top to the back.