Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic coating – Depositing predominantly single metal or alloy coating on...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-05
2005-07-05
Nguyen, Nam (Department: 1753)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic coating
Depositing predominantly single metal or alloy coating on...
C205S103000, C205S104000, C205S105000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06913680
ABSTRACT:
A method and associated apparatus includes depositing metal on a plating surface of an object immersed in an electrolyte solution prior to bulk deposition on the plating surface. In one aspect, the method further includes applying a voltage between an anode and the plating surface to enhance the concentration of metal ions in the electrolyte solution that is contained in a feature on the plating surface prior to the bulk deposition on the plating surface.
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Chen Fusen
Dixit Girish
Wang Hougong
Zheng Bo
Applied Materials Inc.
Moser Patterson & Sheridan
Mutschler Brian L.
Nguyen Nam
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