US5670251A
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Patternable particle filled adhesive matrix for forming patterned structures between joined surfaces
Assignee: NanoPierce Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1994-10-07
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Granted: 1997-09-23
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Expires: 2014-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A patternable bonding material for joining the surfaces of two or more substrates permits localization of conductive or insulating hard-cored particles within an adhesive matrix to form patterned structures on or between the surfaces. Electrical, thermal, or mechanical energy may be transferred through, or isolated by the material. The material may be used in an uncured state to allow easy separation of the joined surfaces, or a more permanent bond may be formed. The adhesive may be cured by thermocuring, evaporation or ablation of organic components, pressure, or by the application of ultraviolet radiation.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis DiFrancesco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:35
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B5/00; B32B5/16; C; C09; C09J; C09J5/00; C09J5/06; C09J9/00; C09J9/02; H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/321; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/25; Y10T428/252; Y10T428/256; Y10T428/258; Y10T428/259; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2852; Y10T428/2857
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A joint between the surfaces of at least two substrates, having selected electrical properties, comprising: an adhesive binder that is curable by a one or two-step process, said adhesive binder comprising one of a thermally conductive, thermally insulative, or electrically conductive material, or a material for spreading or concentrating mechanical stress, wherein said adhesive forms a temporary bond prior to curing and a permanent bond subsequent thereto; a plurality of hard particles dispersed within said binder to form an adhesive matrix adapted to join said surfaces by selectably forming either of a temporary or permanent bond between the surfaces, the adhesive matrix being patterned by direct application upon at least one of said surfaces such that the particles within the adhesive matrix are brought into non-penetrating, non-bonding contact with said surfaces such that said matrix provides localized regions of communication between said surfaces across said bond, wherein said communication is primarily capacitive or resistive in nature, the value of which is determined by the size of the localized region and the constituent components of the material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A joint between the surfaces of at least two substrates, having selected electrical properties, comprising: an adhesive binder that is curable by a one or two-step process, said adhesive binder comprising one of a thermally conductive, thermally insulative, or electrically conductive material, or a material for spreading or concentrating mechanical stress, wherein said adhesive forms a temporary bond prior to curing and a permanent bond subsequent thereto; a plurality of hard particles dispersed within said binder to form an adhesive matrix adapted to join said surfaces by selectably forming either of a temporary or permanent bond between the surfaces, the adhesive matrix being patterned by direct application upon at least one of said surfaces such that the particles within the adhesive matrix are brought into non-penetrating, non-bonding contact with said surfaces such that said matrix provides localized regions of communication between said surfaces across said bond, wherein said communication is primarily capacitive or resistive in nature, the value of which is determined by the size of the localized region and the constituent components of the material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The joint of claim 1, wherein said particles are semiconductive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
The joint of claim 2, further comprising: a diode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
A spaced structure, comprising: at least two parallel planar sheets; and spacers between said sheets for providing a predetermined separation therebetween, said spacers including a metal support and also including an adhesive having associated particles having a hardness greater than that of said metal, said adhesive binder comprising one of a thermally conductive, thermally insulative, or electrically conductive material, or a material for spreading or concentrating mechanical stress, wherein said adhesive forms a temporary bond prior to curing and a permanent bond subsequent thereto; whereby a metal matrix support is formed between said sheets when said particles pierce a sheet surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A spaced structure, comprising: at least two parallel planar sheets; and spacers between said sheets for providing a predetermined separation therebetween, said spacers including a metal support and also including an adhesive having associated particles having a hardness greater than that of said metal, said adhesive binder comprising one of a thermally conductive, thermally insulative, or electrically conductive material, or a material for spreading or concentrating mechanical stress, wherein said adhesive forms a temporary bond prior to curing and a permanent bond subsequent thereto; whereby a metal matrix support is formed between said sheets when said particles pierce a sheet surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The structure of claim 4, wherein said structure is a capacitor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The structure of claim 4, wherein said structure is a battery.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The structure of claim 4, wherein said structure is a fuel cell.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 4, wherein said spaced sheets define a void, said void providing a fluid transport path.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 4, wherein said fluid transport path includes a thermal transport medium.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
152 words
A joint between the surfaces of at least two substrates having selected electrical properties, comprising: an adhesive binder that is curable by a one or two-step process, said adhesive binder comprising one of a thermally conductive, thermally insulative, or electrically conductive material, or a material for spreading or concentrating mechanical stress, wherein said adhesive forms a temporary bond prior to curing and a permanent bond subsequent thereto; a plurality of hard particles diepersed within said binder to form an adhesive matrix adapted to join said surfaces by selectably forming either of a temporary or permanent bond between the surfaces, the adhesive matrix being patterned on said surface such that the adhesive provides localized regions of communication between said surfaces across said bond, wherein said communication is primarily capacitive or resistive in nature, the value of which is determined by the size of the localized region and the constituent components of the material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
152 words
A joint between the surfaces of at least two substrates having selected electrical properties, comprising: an adhesive binder that is curable by a one or two-step process, said adhesive binder comprising one of a thermally conductive, thermally insulative, or electrically conductive material, or a material for spreading or concentrating mechanical stress, wherein said adhesive forms a temporary bond prior to curing and a permanent bond subsequent thereto; a plurality of hard particles diepersed within said binder to form an adhesive matrix adapted to join said surfaces by selectably forming either of a temporary or permanent bond between the surfaces, the adhesive matrix being patterned on said surface such that the adhesive provides localized regions of communication between said surfaces across said bond, wherein said communication is primarily capacitive or resistive in nature, the value of which is determined by the size of the localized region and the constituent components of the material.
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