Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Carbon or compound thereof – Elemental carbon
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-29
2009-12-08
Mayes, Melvin C (Department: 1793)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Carbon or compound thereof
Elemental carbon
C977S840000, C977S842000, C977S901000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07628972
ABSTRACT:
An ion flux is directed to a carbon nanotube to permanently shape, straighten and/or bend the carbon nanotube into a desired configuration. Such carbon nanotubes have many properties that make them ideal as probes for Scanning Probe Microscopy and many other applications.
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Eloret Corporation
Mayes Melvin C
Perkins Coie LLP
Stalder Melissa
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