Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products – Vacuum arc discharge coating
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-22
2005-03-22
VerSteeg, Steven (Department: 1753)
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
Vacuum arc discharge coating
C204S298410, C204S298170, C204S298140, C204S298090
Reexamination Certificate
active
06869509
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an arc source or a source for vaporizing or sputtering of materials and a method for operating a source. The source comprises an insulated counter-electrode and/or an AC magnet system. Thereby, dependent on the requirement, any desired potential can be applied to the counter-electrode and/or the source can be operated with different magnet systems, in particular as arc or sputter source.
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Gstoehl Oliver
Pedrazzini Mauro
Notaro & Michalos P.C.
Unaxis Balzers Limited
VerSteeg Steven
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