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Method and apparatus for electroforming a stamper for producing a high-density information recording carrier
Assignee: Daicel Corp
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Filing: 1984-07-06
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Granted: 1985-09-03
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Expires: 2004-07-06
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for producing a desired thickness distribution on a stamping plate in a rotary electroforming process. The stamping plate is used to produce a high density information recording carrier. A shielding plate is detachably mounted adjacent a fixed anode in an electrochemical bath. Another shielding plate is detachably mounted adjacent the rotary cathode. During electroforming either or both shielding plates are put into position or removed at appropriate times to produce the desired thickness distribution.
Inventors
- 👤 Norio Okabayashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:28
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/0057; C; C25; C25D; C25D1/00; C25D17/00; C25D17/008; G11B7/00; G11B7/24; G11B7/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S204/00; Y10S204/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A method for electroforming a stamper for producing a high-density information recording carrier by using a rotary electroforming apparatus having a fixed anode and a rotary cathode, the steps comprising removably mounting a shielding plate on the anode side of a clearance between said anode and said cathode, removably mounting a shielding plate on the cathode side of said clearance and, while electroforming a stamper in said apparatus is in progress, removing at least one of said removably mounted shielding plates thereby controlling the electroformed thickness distribution along a radial direction of the stamper to a desired value.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A method for electroforming a stamper for producing a high-density information recording carrier by using a rotary electroforming apparatus having a fixed anode and a rotary cathode, the steps comprising removably mounting a shielding plate on the anode side of a clearance between said anode and said cathode, removably mounting a shielding plate on the cathode side of said clearance and, while electroforming a stamper in said apparatus is in progress, removing at least one of said removably mounted shielding plates thereby controlling the electroformed thickness distribution along a radial direction of the stamper to a desired value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method for electroforming a stamper, as defined in claim 1, wherein said removably mounted shielding plate on the anode side of said clearance is removed after partial electroforming of said stamper.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
63 words
An apparatus for electroforming a stamper for producing a high-density information recording disc-including a fixed anode and a rotary cathode having a clearance therebetween, a shielding plate removably mounted on the anode side of said clearance for removal while electroforming is in progress and a shielding plate removably mounted on the cathode side of said clearance for removal while electroforming is in progress.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
63 words
An apparatus for electroforming a stamper for producing a high-density information recording disc-including a fixed anode and a rotary cathode having a clearance therebetween, a shielding plate removably mounted on the anode side of said clearance for removal while electroforming is in progress and a shielding plate removably mounted on the cathode side of said clearance for removal while electroforming is in progress.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The electroforming apparatus, as defined in claim 3, wherein said removably mounted shielding plate on the cathode side of said clearance consists of a shield ring having a real circle opening and being removably mounted to rotate integrally with said rotary cathode.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-09-02 | 1989-03-04 | 1989-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-02 | 1993-03-04 | 1993-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-02 | 1997-03-04 | 1997-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |