Method and apparatus for using flex circuit technology to...

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2007-02-22

2011-11-29

Norris, Jeremy (Department: 2835)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

C174S261000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08065796

ABSTRACT:
A method of creating an active electrode that may include providing a flex circuit having an electrode made of a first material and providing a first mask over the flex circuit, the first mask having an offset region and an opening that exposes the electrode. The method may also include depositing a second material over the offset region and the opening, the second material being different from the first material and providing a second mask over the second material, the second mask having an opening over a portion of the second material that is over the offset region.

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