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A robot blade and a method of using the robot blade for transferring objects, namely substrates, through a process system, the robot blade comprising an upper platform having a first object supporting surface and a lower platform having a second object supporting surface. The robot blade is mounted

A robot blade and a method of using the robot blade for transferring objects, namely substrates, through a process system, the robot blade comprising an upper platform having a first object supporting surface and a lower platform having a second object supporting surface. The robot blade is mounted onto a moveable member, and the assembly facilitates substrate transfers, such as removal of a processed substrate and insertion of an unprocessed substrate within a processing chamber through a single entry of the robot blade into the processing chamber.

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A robot blade and a method of using the robot blade for transferring objects, namely substrates, through a process system, the robot blade comprising an upper platform having a first object supporting surface and a lower platform having a second object supporting surface. The robot blade is mounted

A robot blade and a method of using the robot blade for transferring objects, namely substrates, through a process system, the robot blade comprising an upper platform having a first object supporting surface and a lower platform having a second object supporting surface. The robot blade is mounted onto a moveable member, and the assembly facilitates substrate transfers, such as removal of a processed substrate and insertion of an unprocessed substrate within a processing chamber through a single entry of the robot blade into the processing chamber. The apparatus as in claim 5; wherein, said plurality of projections on the top surface of the head member includes both bristles and nubbins.9. The apparatus as in claim 5; wherein, the bottom surface of the head member is provided with a central opening dimensioned to receive the stem portion of the suction cup member.10. The apparatus as in claim 9; wherein, the enlarged head member has a hollow interior.11. The apparatus as in claim 10 further comprising:second means for dispensing a supply of dentifrice material from within a selected portion of the apparatus.12. The apparatus as in claim 11; wherein, said second means for dispensing a supply of dentifrice material comprises a rupturable membrane extending across the hollow interior of the head member to create a reservoir for said supply of dentifrice material.13. The apparatus as in claim 12; wherein, said plurality of projections on the top surface of the head member include flexible bristles.14. The apparatus as in claim 12; wherein, said plurality of projections on the top surface of the head member include nubbins.15. The apparatus as in claim 12; wherein, said plurality of projections on the top surface of the head member includes both bristles and nubbins.16. The apparatus as in claim 12; wherein, the top of the stem portion of the suction cup member is provided with a prong adapted to breach said rupturable membrane.17. The apparatus as in claim 11; wherein, said second means for dispensing a supply of dentifrice material comprises a rupturable membrane extending across the interior of the cup portion of the suction cup member to create a reservoir for said supply of dentifrice material.18. The apparatus as in claim 17; wherein, said plurality of projections on the top surface of the head member include flexible bristles.19. The apparatus as in claim 17; wherein, said plurality of projections on the top surface of the head member include nubbins.20. The apparatus as in claim 17; wherein, said plurality of projections on the top surface of the head member includes both bristles and nubbins.