Ex Parte Tong et al - Page 8

               Appeal 2006-3124                                                                             
               Application 10/251,179                                                                       

               (citing Koike, col. 1, ll. 11-25 and co1. 2, ll. 32-36) and 6 (citing Fukuyama,              
               Abstract).                                                                                   
                      Figure 1 of Koike is illustrated below.                                               
















               Koike Figure 1 illustrates a plasma etching apparatus.  A focus ring 4 is                    
               disposed around the circumference of the substrate 3 for controlling plasma                  
               deposition.  Koike, col. 2, ll. 32-35.  Drive mechanism 6 is used to adjust the              
               height of the focus ring 4.  Id. l. 43.                                                      
                   Figure 1 of Fukuyama is shown below.                                                     









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