Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electroforming or composition therefor – Mold – mask – or masterform
Reexamination Certificate
2009-10-09
2011-10-18
Van, Luan (Department: 1724)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electroforming or composition therefor
Mold, mask, or masterform
C425S385000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08038863
ABSTRACT:
A stamper having a patterned layer composed of a hard material and a compressible material back plane layer. The back plane layer may be composed of an elastomer. The stamper may be used to imprint an embossable layer disposed above a substrate for the production of a magnetic recording disk.
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Van Luan
WD Media, Inc.
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