Fabrication of ceramic microstructures

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2007-04-03

2007-04-03

Griffin, Steven P. (Department: 1731)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

To produce composite, plural part or multilayered article

C264S274000, C264S275000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09940072

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides ceramic molded solid articles and methods for making these articles on the micron scale. Articles are molded from ceramic precursors, optionally using molds including at least one portion that is elastomeric.

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