Methods and systems for removing protective films from microfeature workpieces
First Claim
1. A method for processing a microfeature workpiece having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side being covered by a protective film and the second side being releasably attached to a support member, the method comprising:
- detaching at least a portion of the protective film from the workpiece by impinging a stream of gas on an interface between the protective film and the first side of the workpiece.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for removing protective films from microfeature workpieces are disclosed herein. One particular embodiment of such a method comprises separating at least a portion of a protective tape from a workpiece to which the protective tape is attached with a separator configured to drive against an interface between the protective tape and the workpiece. The method further includes engaging the portion of the protective tape detached from the workpiece with a removal system.
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55 Claims
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1. A method for processing a microfeature workpiece having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side being covered by a protective film and the second side being releasably attached to a support member, the method comprising:
detaching at least a portion of the protective film from the workpiece by impinging a stream of gas on an interface between the protective film and the first side of the workpiece. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for processing a microfeature workpiece, the method comprising:
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separating at least a portion of a protective tape from a workpiece to which the protective tape is attached with a separator configured to drive against an interface between the protective tape and the workpiece; and
engaging the portion of the protective tape detached from the workpiece with a removal system. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for processing a microfeature workpiece, the method comprising:
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releasably attaching a protective tape to a first side of a microfeature workpiece; and
detaching at least a portion of the protective tape from the workpiece by impinging an interface between the protective tape and the first side of the workpiece with a stream of gas. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method for processing a microfeature workpiece, the method comprising:
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releasably attaching a protective film to a first side of a microfeature workpiece;
releasably attaching a second side of the workpiece to a support member;
initiating detachment of the protective film from the workpiece by impinging a stream of gas from an air knife on an interface between the protective film and the first side of the workpiece;
engaging the detached portion of the protective film with a removal system; and
removing the remaining portions of protective film from the workpiece using the air knife and/or the removal system. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A method for processing a microfeature workpiece, the method comprising:
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providing a microfeature workpiece having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a protective film releasably attached to the first side; and
detaching at least a portion of the protective film from the workpiece by engaging an edge of the protective film at a periphery portion of the workpiece with a removal roller assembly including plurality of flexible bristles configured to engage and lift the protective film away from the workpiece. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37)
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38. A system for processing a microfeature workpiece having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side being covered by a protective film and the second side being releasably attached to a support member, the system comprising:
a gas delivery device positioned to direct a stream of gas toward an interface between the protective film and the first side of the workpiece to detach at least a portion of the protective film from the workpiece. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A system for processing a microfeature workpiece, the system comprising:
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a separator configured to drive against an adhesive surface of a protective tape at an interface between the protective tape and a workpiece to which the protective tape is attached; and
a removal system configured to control the movement of a portion of the protective tape detached from the workpiece. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50, 51, 52)
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53. A system for processing a microfeature workpiece, the system comprising:
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separator means for driving against an adhesive surface of a protective tape at an interface between the protective tape and a workpiece to which the protective tape is attached; and
removal means for controlling movement of a portion of the protective tape detached from the workpiece. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55)
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