US5355832A
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Polymerization reactor
Assignee: Advanced Surface Technology Inc
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Filing: 1992-12-15
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Granted: 1994-10-18
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Expires: 2012-12-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus adapted for depositing one or more polymeric materials on the surface of a substrate, which apparatus includes a polymerization chamber; an inlet for admitting a glow discharge polymerization precursor into the polymerization chamber; a first conductive member extending into the polymerization chamber; a first conductive support attached to the first conductive member for holding a substrate; a power generator arranged for transmitting electrical energy to the first conductive member; a second conductive member on or within the polymerization chamber, the second conductive member being spaced and insulated from the first conductive member; and a pump arranged for applying a vacuum to the polymerization chamber; whereby a glow discharge zone is established within the polymerization chamber when a vacuum is applied thereto and electrical energy from the first conductive member is received by the second conductive member. Also disclosed are a process of depositing polymeric materials on the surface of a substrate, which can be conveniently practiced using the above-described apparatus, and a product thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Ih-Houng Loh
- 👤 David M. Hudson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:43
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05D; B05D1/00; B05D1/62; B01; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/08; B01J19/087; B01J19/088; B01J19/18; B01J3/00; B01J3/006; C; C09; C09D; C09D4/00; C23; C23C; C23C16/00; C23C16/02; C23C16/0227; C23C16/0245; C23C16/22; C23C16/30; H; H01; H01J; H01J37/00; H01J37/32; H01J37/32009; H01J37/32018; B01J2219/00; B01J2219/00049; B01J2219/00051; B01J2219/00074; B01J2219/00105; B01J2219/00108; B01J2219/0015; B01J2219/00155; B01J2219/00164; B01J2219/18; B01J2219/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An apparatus for depositing one or more polymeric materials on the surface of a substrate, which apparatus comprises: a polymerization chamber; an inlet for admitting a glow discharge polymerization precursor into said polymerization chamber; a first conductive member extending into said polymerization chamber, said first conductive member being defined by a tube in communication with both said inlet and said polymerization chamber; a first conductive support attached to and sustained by said first conductive member for holding a substrate; a power source arranged for providing electrical energy to said first conductive member; a second conductive member on or within said polymerization chamber, said second conductive member being spaced and insulated from said first conductive member; and a pump arranged for applying a vacuum to said polymerization chamber; whereby aglow discharge zone is established within said polymerization chamber when a vacuum is applied thereto and electrical energy from said first conductive member is received by said second conductive member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
An apparatus for depositing one or more polymeric materials on the surface of a substrate, which apparatus comprises: a polymerization chamber; an inlet for admitting a glow discharge polymerization precursor into said polymerization chamber; a first conductive member extending into said polymerization chamber, said first conductive member being defined by a tube in communication with both said inlet and said polymerization chamber; a first conductive support attached to and sustained by said first conductive member for holding a substrate; a power source arranged for providing electrical energy to said first conductive member; a second conductive member on or within said polymerization chamber, said second conductive member being spaced and insulated from said first conductive member; and a pump arranged for applying a vacuum to said polymerization chamber; whereby aglow discharge zone is established within said polymerization chamber when a vacuum is applied thereto and electrical energy from said first conductive member is received by said second conductive member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source, a microwave power source, an audio frequency power source, a direct current power source, or an alternating current power source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising one or more additional supports attached to said first conductive member and parallel with said first support, with at least one of said supports being insulated from said first conductive member and thereby forming said second conductive member and at least another of said supports being electrically connected to said first conductive member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first conductive member is rotatable around its longitudinal axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said support is rotatable around the longitudinal axis of said first conductive member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a first housing outside said polymerization chamber for sublimation of a vapor deposition polymerization precursor therein; and a second housing for pyrolysis of a sublimed vapor deposition polymerization precursor, said second housing having an inlet in communication with said first housing and an outlet in communication with said polymerization chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source, a microwave power source, an audio frequency power source, a direct current power source, or an alternating current power source.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 8, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising one or more additional supports attached to said first conductive member and parallel with said first support, with at least one of said supports being insulated from said first conductive member and thereby forming said second conductive member and at least another of said supports being electrically connected to said first conductive member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first conductive member is rotatable around its longitudinal axis.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source, a microwave power source, an audio frequency power source, a direct current power source, or an alternating current power source.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 12, further comprising one or more additional supports attached to said first conductive member and parallel with said first support, with at least one of said supports being insulated from said first conductive member and thereby forming said second conductive member and at least another of said supports being electrically connected to said first conductive member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said support is rotatable around the longitudinal axis of said first conductive member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a first housing outside said polymerization chamber for sublimation of a vapor deposition polymerization precursor therein; and a second housing for pyrolysis of a sublimed vapor deposition polymerization precursor, said second housing having an inlet in communication with said first housing and an outlet in communication with said polymerization chamber.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source, a microwave power source, an audio frequency power source, a direct current power source, or an alternating current power source.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 17, further comprising one or more additional supports attached to said first conductive member and parallel with said first support, with at least one of said supports being insulated from said first conductive member and thereby forming said second conductive member and at least another of said supports being electrically connected to said first conductive member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 19, wherein said first conductive member is rotatable around its longitudinal axis.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 20, further comprising one or more additional supports attached to said first conductive member and parallel with said first support, with at least one of said supports being insulated from said first conductive member and thereby forming said second conductive member and at least another of said supports being electrically connected to said first conductive member.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for depositing one or more polymeric materials on the surface of a substrate, which apparatus comprises: a polymerization chamber; an inlet for admitting a glow discharge polymerization precursor into said polymerization chamber; a first conductive member extending into said polymerization chamber and rotatable around its longitudinal axis; a first conductive support attached to and sustained by said first conductive member for holding a substrate; a power source arranged for providing electrical energy to said first conductive member; a second conductive member on or within said polymerization chamber, said second conductive member being spaced and insulated from said first conductive member; and a pump arranged for applying a vacuum to said polymerization chamber; whereby a glow discharge zone is established within said polymerization chamber when a vacuum is applied thereto and electrical energy from said first conductive member is received by said second conductive member.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for depositing one or more polymeric materials on the surface of a substrate, which apparatus comprises: a polymerization chamber; an inlet for admitting a glow discharge polymerization precursor into said polymerization chamber; a first conductive member extending into said polymerization chamber and rotatable around its longitudinal axis; a first conductive support attached to and sustained by said first conductive member for holding a substrate; a power source arranged for providing electrical energy to said first conductive member; a second conductive member on or within said polymerization chamber, said second conductive member being spaced and insulated from said first conductive member; and a pump arranged for applying a vacuum to said polymerization chamber; whereby a glow discharge zone is established within said polymerization chamber when a vacuum is applied thereto and electrical energy from said first conductive member is received by said second conductive member.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 22, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source, a microwave power source, an audio frequency power source, a direct current power source, or an alternating current power source.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 23, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 22, further comprising one or more additional supports attached to said first conductive member and parallel with said first support, with at least one of said supports being insulated from said first conductive member and thereby forming said second conductive member and at least another of said supports being electrically connected to said first conductive member.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 22, further comprising: a first housing outside said polymerization chamber for sublimation of a vapor deposition polymerization precursor therein; and a second housing for pyrolysis of a sublimed vapor deposition polymerization precursor, said second housing having an inlet in communication with said first housing and an outlet in communication with said polymerization chamber.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
153 words
An apparatus for depositing one or more polymeric materials on the surface of a substrate, which apparatus comprises: a polymerization chamber; an inlet for admitting a glow discharge polymerization precursor into said polymerization chamber; a first conductive member extending into said polymerization chamber; a first conductive support attached to and sustained by said first conductive member for holding a substrate, said support being rotatable around the longitudinal axis of said first conductive member; a power source arranged for providing electrical energy to said first conductive member; a second conductive member on or within said polymerization chamber, said second conductive member being spaced and insulated from said first conductive member; and a pump arranged for applying a vacuum to said polymerization chamber; whereby a glow discharge zone is established within said polymerization chamber when a vacuum is applied thereto and electrical energy from said first conductive member is received by said second conductive member.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
153 words
An apparatus for depositing one or more polymeric materials on the surface of a substrate, which apparatus comprises: a polymerization chamber; an inlet for admitting a glow discharge polymerization precursor into said polymerization chamber; a first conductive member extending into said polymerization chamber; a first conductive support attached to and sustained by said first conductive member for holding a substrate, said support being rotatable around the longitudinal axis of said first conductive member; a power source arranged for providing electrical energy to said first conductive member; a second conductive member on or within said polymerization chamber, said second conductive member being spaced and insulated from said first conductive member; and a pump arranged for applying a vacuum to said polymerization chamber; whereby a glow discharge zone is established within said polymerization chamber when a vacuum is applied thereto and electrical energy from said first conductive member is received by said second conductive member.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 27, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source, a microwave power source, an audio frequency power source, a direct current power source, or an alternating current power source.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 28, wherein said electrical energy is provided from a radio frequency power source.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 27, further comprising one or more additional supports attached to said first conductive member and parallel with said first support, with at least one of said supports being insulated from said first conductive member and thereby forming said second conductive member and at least another of said supports being electrically connected to said first conductive member.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 27, further comprising: a first housing outside said polymerization chamber for sublimation of a vapor deposition polymerization precursor therein; and a second housing for pyrolysis of a sublimed vapor deposition polymerization precursor, said second housing having an inlet in communication with said first housing and an outlet in communication with said polymerization chamber.
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