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US 5,653,045 AGranted
Method and apparatus for drying parts and microelectronic components using sonic created mist
OwnerGary W. Ferrellinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for drying single or multiple parts or objects wherein the apparatus uses a drying chamber for containing said object or objects, said drying chamber having a closeable entryway for providing access to said drying chamber, the use of a sonic head disposed in said drying chamber attached to a source of drying liquid and an adjustable supply and drain attached to said drying chamber for introducing and removing said drying fluid to and from said drying chamber.
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A method for drying objects, the method comprising the steps of:
- enclosing objects to be dried in a closeable chamber;
- introducing into the chamber a draining liquid to cover the objects and to form an exposed surface;
- introducing a drying liquid into the chamber through a sonic head and creating droplets of the drying liquid;
- allowing the droplets of drying liquid to form a film on the exposed surface of the draining liquid;
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- draining the drying liquid and the draining liquid from the chamber.
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