Method and apparatus for fluid processing a workpiece
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1. A method of fluid sealing a workpiece, comprising:
- placing a workpiece on a ring;
engaging at least one engagement feature of the ring with at least one retaining feature defined by a member; and
flexing the member to provide a force to the at least one engagement feature to cause the ring to form a barrier to fluid entry with the workpiece.
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Abstract
A method of fluid sealing a workpiece is provided. The method includes placing a workpiece on a ring, engaging at least one engagement feature of the ring with at least one retaining feature defined by the member and flexing the member to provide a force to the at least one engagement feature to cause the ring to form a barrier to fluid entry with the workpiece.
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32 Claims
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1. A method of fluid sealing a workpiece, comprising:
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placing a workpiece on a ring; engaging at least one engagement feature of the ring with at least one retaining feature defined by a member; and flexing the member to provide a force to the at least one engagement feature to cause the ring to form a barrier to fluid entry with the workpiece. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An apparatus for applying force to an object, comprising:
a substantially planar, ring-shaped member defining a plurality of flex features positioned about a perimeter of the member, the plurality of flex features providing a force at least substantially uniformly around the perimeter of the object when the member is flexed. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for applying a uniform force to an object, comprising:
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providing a member having a substantially planar, ring shape; providing a plurality of flex features positioned about a perimeter of the member; and flexing the member to provide a force from the plurality of flex features at least substantially uniformly around the perimeter of an object. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. An apparatus for applying force to an object, comprising:
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a substantially planar ring-shaped member defining a plurality of flex features positioned about a perimeter of the member; and a means for flexing the member to provide a force from the plurality of flex features at least substantially uniformly around the perimeter of an object.
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