Intel corporation (20240210835). SYSTEM FOR EXPOSURE OF ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT TO A PHOTORESIST DEVELOPER SOLUTION simplified abstract
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SYSTEM FOR EXPOSURE OF ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT TO A PHOTORESIST DEVELOPER SOLUTION
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Joseph Bloxham of Laveen AZ (US)
SYSTEM FOR EXPOSURE OF ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT TO A PHOTORESIST DEVELOPER SOLUTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240210835 titled 'SYSTEM FOR EXPOSURE OF ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT TO A PHOTORESIST DEVELOPER SOLUTION
Simplified Explanation: This patent application relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for reducing the degradation of recycled developer solution in a printing process. The technology involves exposing the developer solution to UV or white light to maintain its quality.
- The apparatus includes a developer chamber, a process tank with developer solution, a delivery stream, and a return stream.
- A light source exposes the developer solution to UV or white light in the process tank, return stream, or delivery stream.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes UV or white light to prevent degradation of recycled developer solution.
- Apparatus includes developer chamber, process tank, delivery stream, return stream, and light source.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in printing processes where developer solution degradation is a concern, such as in photocopiers or laser printers.
Problems Solved:
- Addresses the issue of degraded developer solution in recycling processes.
- Improves the quality and longevity of developer solution in printing applications.
Benefits:
- Extends the lifespan of developer solution.
- Reduces the need for frequent solution replacements.
- Enhances the overall efficiency of printing processes.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include the manufacturing of photocopiers, laser printers, and other printing devices where developer solution quality is crucial for performance.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the exposure to UV or white light help in reducing the degradation of the developer solution? 2. What are the specific mechanisms involved in maintaining the quality of the recycled developer solution through this technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
systems, apparatuses, and methods related to reducing the degradation of recycled developer solution are disclosed herein. in some embodiments, an apparatus may include a developer chamber, a process tank including a developer solution, a delivery stream coupling the process tank and the developer chamber to flow developer solution from the process tank to the developer chamber, a return stream coupling the developer chamber and the process tank to flow developer solution from the developer chamber to the process tank; and a light source exposing the developer solution to uv light or white light, wherein the light source exposes the developer solution to uv light or white light in the process tank, in the return stream, or the delivery stream.