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Method of improving the adhesion of electroless metal deposits employing colloidal copper activator
Assignee: Shipley Co Inc
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Filing: 1978-07-20
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1998-07-20
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a method for promoting and improving the adhesion of an electroless metal deposit to the metal surface of a composite substrate having both a conductive metal area and an activated non-conductive surface. The process comprises treating such a substrate, subsequent to catalyzation or activation of the substrate, and prior to electroless metal deposition thereon, with an adhesion promotor compound or mixture of compounds.
Inventors
- 👤 William Brasch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:48
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C18/00; C23C18/16; C23C18/18; C23C18/20; C23C18/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for promoting and improving the adhesion of an electroless metal deposit to the metal portion and a non-conductive portion which comprises treating the composite substrate with a copper type colloidal system to cause activation of the non-conductive portion thereof for electroless metal deposition, and thereafter treating the activated substrate, including the metal portions thereof, with an adhesion promoter compound selected from hydrazine hydrate, ammonium persulfate, or alkali hydroxide prior to the step of electroless deposition.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for promoting and improving the adhesion of an electroless metal deposit to the metal portion and a non-conductive portion which comprises treating the composite substrate with a copper type colloidal system to cause activation of the non-conductive portion thereof for electroless metal deposition, and thereafter treating the activated substrate, including the metal portions thereof, with an adhesion promoter compound selected from hydrazine hydrate, ammonium persulfate, or alkali hydroxide prior to the step of electroless deposition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the adhesion promoter is in solution and the concentration of the hydrazine hydrate is about 0.1% by volume to saturation, the concentration of the ammonium persulfate is about 0.5-10 gms per liter of solution and the concentration of the alkali hydroxide is about 0.1-5 grams per liter of solution.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the substrate is treated with hydrazine hydrate for a period of time of about 1-3 minutes, with ammonium persulfate for a period of time not exceeding about 15 seconds and with sodium hydroxide for a period of time not exceeding about 30 seconds.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the hydrazine hydrate is at a pH of about 7.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the substrate is subsequently electroless plated with an electroless copper solution.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |