Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Physical configuration of semiconductor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-16
2006-05-16
Ngô, Ngân V. (Department: 2818)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Physical configuration of semiconductor
C257S629000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07045878
ABSTRACT:
A layered structure generally includes a first layer suitable for having a useful element formed therein or thereon selectively attached or bonded to a second layer. A method to form a layered structure generally comprises selectively adhering a first substrate to a second substrate.
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Crispino Ralph J.
Ngo Ngan V.
Reveo Inc.
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