Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P.
Non-planar glass polishing pad and method of manufacture
A polishing pad, for polishing of a work piece having portions that are non-planar, the polishing pad comprising a first side and a second side of the polishing pad. The first side is substantially flat, and the second side is configured to polish the non-planar work piece. The polishing pad further comprises a concentric annular channel in the polishing pad, wherein the concentric annular channel comprises a channel surface, wherein the second side of the polishing pad comprises an inner surface, the channel surface, and an outer surface, and wherein the channel surface is recessed relative to the inner surface and outer surface. The polishing pad further comprises a plurality of islands located within the concentric annular channel, wherein the islands comprise an island surface that is raised relative to the channel surface.
JH Rhodes Company, Inc.
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Scott B. George James Brent James
Daskiewich Wasilczyk Muncy Anderson