Screen has been granted a patent for a lower-surface brush design that includes a base portion, a first cleaning portion, and a second cleaning portion. The brush is designed to efficiently clean substrates with a unique configuration. GlobalData’s report on Screen gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Screen, Semiconductor fabrication robots was a key innovation area identified from patents. Screen's grant share as of May 2024 was 49%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Patent granted for lower-surface brush with dual cleaning portions

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Screen Holdings Co Ltd

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12011743B2) discloses a lower-surface brush designed for cleaning a substrate. The brush includes a base portion with a first cleaning portion projecting upwardly from the base's upper surface and extending through the geometric center in one direction. Additionally, a second cleaning portion is provided along the outer edge of the base. The base portion accommodating both cleaning portions is a common member, facilitating efficient cleaning of the substrate's lower surface.

Furthermore, the patent describes a substrate cleaning device incorporating the lower-surface brush. The device features a substrate holder and a movement device to adjust the brush's position for cleaning different regions of the substrate. Additionally, a rotation driving device enables the brush to rotate about a vertical axis, ensuring thorough cleaning. The innovative design of the lower-surface brush and its integration into a cleaning device highlight advancements in substrate cleaning technology, offering potential benefits in various industrial applications.

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