Static molds – Container-type molding device – Plural article forming mold – or molds with community feature
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-15
2006-08-15
Del Sole, Joseph S. (Department: 1722)
Static molds
Container-type molding device
Plural article forming mold, or molds with community feature
C249S134000, C249S135000, C205S067000, C205S070000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07090189
ABSTRACT:
A compliant cantilevered three-dimensional micromold is provided. The compliant cantilevered micromold is suitable for use in the replication of cantilevered microparts and greatly simplifies the replication of such cantilevered parts. The compliant cantilevered micromold may be used to fabricate microparts using casting or electroforming techniques. When the compliant micromold is used to fabricate electroformed cantilevered parts, the micromold will also comprise an electrically conducting base formed by a porous metal substrate that is embedded within the compliant cantilevered micromold. Methods for fabricating the compliant cantilevered micromold as well as methods of replicating cantilevered microparts using the compliant cantilevered micromold are also provided.
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Domeier Linda A.
Garino Terry Joseph
Gonzales Marcela G.
Keifer Patrick N.
Morales Alfredo Martin
Del Sole Joseph S.
Hartrum J. Elin
Sandia National Laboratories
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