Method for optimizing fluid flow across a sample within an electron microscope sample holder
AssigneeProtochips, Inc.
InventorsDaniel Stephen Gardiner, Franklin Stampley Walden, II, John Damiano, Jr.
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Abstract
A support for an electron microscope sample includes a body defining a void for receiving a first micro-electronic device, and a first gasket positioned about the first surface. The first gasket further defines an arm extending at an angle away from a horizontal extending through the first micro-electronic device. In operation, the first micro-electronic device is installed onto the first gasket and the arm engages an outer facing side of the first micro-electronic device to grip the first micro-electronic device.
Claims14
A gasket assembly for positioning a microelectronic device within the tip of an electron microscope holder, the tip having a recess, the microelectronic device having a first planar surface and edges perpendicular to the first planar surface, the gasket assembly comprising:
- a gasket for being placed in the recess, the gasket having a planar surface that contacts the first planar surface of the microelectronic device forming a gap between the tip and the first planar surface of the miocroelectronic device;
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- an arm connected to the gasket for engaging an edge of the microelectronic device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.