Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic coating – Coating selected area
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Van, Luan (Department: 1724)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic coating
Coating selected area
C205S170000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07998331
ABSTRACT:
An electroplating method that includes: a) contacting a first substrate with a first article, which includes a substrate and a conformable mask disposed in a pattern on the substrate; b) electroplating a first metal from a source of metal ions onto the first substrate in a first pattern, the first pattern corresponding to the complement of the conformable mask pattern; and c) removing the first article from the first substrate, is disclosed. Electroplating articles and electroplating apparatus are also disclosed.
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Smalley Dennis R.
University of Southern California
Van Luan
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