Methods for forming an imprinting tool

Details Methods for forming an imprinting tool Methods for forming an imprinting tool

2007-03-06

2007-03-06

McDowell, Suzanne E. (Department: 1732)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Direct application of electrical or wave energy to work

Polymerizing, cross-linking, or curing

C264S039000, C264S130000, C264S134000, C264S162000, C264S219000, C264S227000, C264S238000, C427S133000

Reexamination Certificate

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10456189

ABSTRACT:
Numerous embodiments of a method and apparatus for forming an imprinting tool are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming an imprinting tool comprises forming a first mold by use of one or more printing processes, forming a second mold from the first mold, and forming an imprinting tool from the second mold, where the imprinting tool is formed at least in part by metalizing at least a portion of the second mold.

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