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Generation of a library of periodic grating diffraction signals Grant 6,943,900 - Niu , et al. September 13, 2 | 2005-09-13 |
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Measurement of metal electroplating and seed layer thickness and profile Grant 6,608,686 - Lane , et al. August 19, 2 | 2003-08-19 |
Measurement Of Metal Electroplating And Seed Layer Thickness And Profile App 20030151751 - Lane, Lawrence ;   et al. | 2003-08-14 |
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