System for plasma treating a plastic component

Details System for plasma treating a plastic component System for plasma treating a plastic component

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Gramaglia, Maureen (Department: 1716)

Coating apparatus

Gas or vapor deposition

Work support

C118S728000, C118S730000, C118S731000, C156S345510, C156S345540, C156S345550

Reexamination Certificate

active

07981219

ABSTRACT:
A system is provided for plasma treating a plastic component having an exterior surface and an inside surface. The system comprises at least one fixture. The fixture includes a support structure, a plurality of locating features, and a plurality of holding devices which cooperate to position a portion of the exterior surface to within a specified tolerance. The system further comprises at least one APAP nozzle configured to move relative to the exterior surface along a path, wherein the APAP nozzle directs a plasma jet onto the portion producing a functionalized polymer layer covering the portion.

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