| CPC H01L 21/67132 (2013.01) [H01L 21/6836 (2013.01); H01L 2221/68381 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |

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1. A sheet release apparatus that releases a protective sheet affixed to an adherend upon application of a release force to the protective sheet via a release tape, the sheet release apparatus comprising:
conveyance means that is movable in a predetermined movement direction with the adherend held therein; and
bonding means for bonding the release tape to the protective sheet,
wherein the bonding means comprises a plurality of stamp heads that each contact the release tape to press the release tape toward the protective sheet,
a contact surface which contacts the release tape of each of the stamp heads is formed in a substantially circular shape.
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