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Adhesive-filler film composite
Assignee: W.L. Gore and Associates Inc
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Filing: 1996-11-08
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Granted: 1999-03-09
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Expires: 2016-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A method of preparing an adhesive composite is provided where a fluoropolymer having nodes and interconnected fibrils with a void volume formed from the node and interconnected fibril structure is at least partially filled with a paste formed from a thermoset or thermoplastic adhesive and a particulate vapor phase formed inorganic filler having uniform surface curvature, sufficient adhesive and filler are present to provide a composite having between about 5 to about 40 volume percent polymeric substrate, 10-95 volume percent adhesive and filler imbibed within the voids of said substrate and 5 to 85 volume percent inorganic filler is contained within the composite. In the composite, the ratio of mean flow pore size to largest particle size is at least above 0.7; or the ratio of mean flow pore size to average particle size is greater than 1.5; or the ratio of minimum pore size to average particle size is at least above 0.8; or the ratio of minimum pore size to largest particle size is at least above 0.4.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E. Korleski, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:33
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08J; C08J5/00; C08J5/04; B; B32; B32B; B32B5/00; B32B5/22; B32B5/24; B32B5/28; C09; C09J; C09J201/00; C09J7/00; C09J7/20; C09J7/21; H; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/03; H05K1/0313; H05K1/0353; H05K1/0366; C08J2323/00; C08J2323/02; C08J2327/00; C08J2327/02; C08J2327/12; C08J2327/18; C08L; C08L2203/00; C08L2203/16; C08L23/00; C08L23/02; C08L27/00; C08L27/02; C08L27/12; C08L27/18; C09J2400/00; C09J2400/20; C09J2400/26; C09J2400/263; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/01; H05K2201/0104; H05K2201/0116; H05K2201/0137; H05K2201/015; H05K2201/0158; H05K2201/02; H05K2201/0203; H05K2201/0206; H05K2201/0209; H05K2201/0275; H05K2201/0278; H05K2201/0293; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/901; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249978; Y10T428/249982; Y10T428/249985; Y10T428/249986; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/24999; Y10T428/249991; Y10T428/249992; Y10T428/249993; Y10T428/25; Y10T428/256; Y10T428/257; Y10T428/259; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2852; Y10T428/2878; Y10T428/2883; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31511; Y10T428/3154; Y10T428/31544; Y10T428/31678; Y10T428/31692; Y10T428/31699; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/31935; Y10T428/31938; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/20; Y10T442/2861; Y10T442/291; Y10T442/2918; Y10T442/2926; Y10T442/2934; Y10T442/2951; Y10T442/2975; Y10T442/2984; Y10T442/2992; Y10T442/50; Y10T442/56; Y10T442/57; Y10T442/60; Y10T442/699
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 130
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 500; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 500; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 100; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 100; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 10 to about 32; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 10 to about 32; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
99 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.7 to about 32; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
99 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.7 to about 32; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 500; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 500; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 100; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 100; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 38; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 38; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an Initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 500; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an Initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 500; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 100; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 100; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 28; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 28; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.4 to about 1000; wherein said mixture Is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.4 to about 1000; wherein said mixture Is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.4 to about 500; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.4 to about 500; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.4 to about 100; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.4 to about 100; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.4 to about 18; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a non-woven substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.4 to about 18; wherein said mixture is substantially evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume of said non-woven substrate.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
34 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein the non-woven substrate is comprised of a fluoropolymer material.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
32 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein the non-woven substrate is comprised of polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein the non-woven substrate is comprised of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
34 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein the non-woven substrate is comprised of a porous olefin.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
34 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein the non-woven substrate is comprised of polyethylene or polypropylene.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
39 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein said filler is formed from the vapor combustion of molten silicon, titanium or aluminum.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
34 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein said adhesive resin is a thermosetting or thermoplastic compound.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
41 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein said adhesive resin is at least one of epoxy resin, cyanate ester resin or polybutadiene resin.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
36 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein the non-woven substrate is formed from an inorganic or organic batting.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
36 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein the non-woven substrate is formed from short inorganic or organic fibers.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
36 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein the non-woven substrate is formed from an inorganic or organic felt.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
36 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein the non-woven substrate is formed from an organic, open cellular material.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
43 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, wherein the non-woven substrate is bonded to at least one metal material layer to form a multilayer circuit assembly.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
128 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume of at least about 30 percent; said initial void volume containing a mixture of adhesive and particulate filler evenly distributed throughout, said mixture being present in said film layer such that the volume of said film layer is about 5 to about 40 volume percent of said composite adhesive material; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particulate size is greater than 1.0.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
128 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume of at least about 30 percent; said initial void volume containing a mixture of adhesive and particulate filler evenly distributed throughout, said mixture being present in said film layer such that the volume of said film layer is about 5 to about 40 volume percent of said composite adhesive material; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particulate size is greater than 1.0.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
128 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume of at least about 30 percent; said initial void volume containing a mixture of adhesive and particulate filler evenly distributed throughout, said mixture being present in said film layer such that the volume of said film layer is about 5 to about 40 volume percent of said composite adhesive material; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particulate size is greater than 0.7.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
128 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume of at least about 30 percent; said initial void volume containing a mixture of adhesive and particulate filler evenly distributed throughout, said mixture being present in said film layer such that the volume of said film layer is about 5 to about 40 volume percent of said composite adhesive material; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particulate size is greater than 0.7.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
114 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume of at least about 30 percent; said initial void volume containing a mixture of adhesive and particulate filler evenly distributed throughout, said mixture being present in said film layer such that the volume of said film layer is about 5 to about 40 volume percent of said composite adhesive material; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is greater than 1.5.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
114 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume of at least about 30 percent; said initial void volume containing a mixture of adhesive and particulate filler evenly distributed throughout, said mixture being present in said film layer such that the volume of said film layer is about 5 to about 40 volume percent of said composite adhesive material; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is greater than 1.5.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
113 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a minimum pore size and having an initial void volume of at least about 30 percent; said initial void volume containing a mixture of adhesive and particulate filler evenly distributed throughout, said mixture being present in said film layer such that the volume of said film layer is about 5 to about 40 volume percent of said composite adhesive material; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is at least above 0.8.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
113 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a minimum pore size and having an initial void volume of at least about 30 percent; said initial void volume containing a mixture of adhesive and particulate filler evenly distributed throughout, said mixture being present in said film layer such that the volume of said film layer is about 5 to about 40 volume percent of said composite adhesive material; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is at least above 0.8.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
127 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a minimum pore size and having an initial void volume of at least about 30 percent; said initial void volume containing a mixture of adhesive and particulate filler evenly distributed throughout, said mixture being present in said film layer such that the volume of said film layer is about 5 to about 40 volume percent of said composite adhesive material; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particulate size is at least above 0.4.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
127 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a minimum pore size and having an initial void volume of at least about 30 percent; said initial void volume containing a mixture of adhesive and particulate filler evenly distributed throughout, said mixture being present in said film layer such that the volume of said film layer is about 5 to about 40 volume percent of said composite adhesive material; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particulate size is at least above 0.4.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composite adhesive material according to claims 31, 32, 33, 34, or 35, wherein said porous polymer film layer is a fluoropolymer material.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composite adhesive material according to claims 31, 32, 33, 34, or 35, wherein said porous polymer film layer is comprised at least in part of polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composite adhesive material according to claims 31, 32, 33, 34, or 35, wherein said porous polymer film layer is comprised at least in part of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composite adhesive material according to claims 31, 32, 33, 34, or 35, wherein said porous polymer film layer is comprised at least in part of a porous olefin.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composite adhesive material according to claims 31, 32, 33, 34, or 35, wherein said porous polymer film layer is comprised at least in part of polyethylene or polypropylene.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composite adhesive material according to claims 31, 32, 33, 34, or 35, wherein said filler is formed from the vapor combustion of molten aluminum, silicon or titanium.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composite adhesive material of claims 31, 32, 33, 34, or 35 wherein the porous polymer film layer Is bonded to at least one metal material layer to form a multilayer circuit assembly.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 500; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 500; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 100; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 100; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 32; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from about 1.0 to about 32; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
99 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.7 to about 32; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
99 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from at least above 0.7 to about 32; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoro polymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
85 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoro polymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 500; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 500; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 100; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 100; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 38; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
84 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is in a range from greater than 1.5 to about 38; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 500; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 500; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 100; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 100; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 28; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
83 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is in a range from at least above 0.8 to about 28; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from greater than 0.4 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said a porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from greater than 0.4 to about 1000; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said a porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from greater than 0.4 to about 500; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said a porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from greater than 0.4 to about 500; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said a porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from greater than 0.4 to about 100; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said a porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from greater than 0.4 to about 100; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said a porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from greater than 0.4 to about 18; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said a porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
97 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: a porous fluoropolymer substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is in a range from greater than 0.4 to about 18; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said a porous fluoropolymer substrate.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
91 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is at least 1.0; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
91 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is at least 1.0; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
93 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is above at least above 0.7; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
93 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is above at least above 0.7; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
77 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is greater than 1.5; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
77 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate having an initial void volume and a mean flow pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is greater than 1.5; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
76 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is at least above 0.8; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
76 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is at least above 0.8; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
90 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is at least above 0.4; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
90 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate having an initial void volume and a minimum pore size; and a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive resin, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is at least above 0.4; wherein said mixture is distributed throughout said initial void volume of said expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
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The composite adhesive material of claims 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, or 64, wherein said filler is formed from the vapor combustion of molten aluminum, silicon or titanium.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
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The composite adhesive material of claims 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, or 59, wherein the porous fluoropolymer substrate is bonded to at least one metal material layer to form a multilayer circuit assembly.
Claim 111
Dependent Claim
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The composite adhesive material of claims 60, 61, 62, 63, or 64, wherein the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene substrate is bonded to at least one metal material layer to form a multilayer circuit assembly.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
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A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume; said initial void volume containing a mixture of an adhesive and a particulate filler evenly distributed throughout; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is greater than 1.0.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
95 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume; said initial void volume containing a mixture of an adhesive and a particulate filler evenly distributed throughout; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is greater than 1.0.
Claim 114
Dependent Claim
95 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume; said initial void volume containing a mixture of an adhesive and a particulate filler evenly distributed throughout; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is greater than 0.7.
Claim 115
Dependent Claim
95 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume; said initial void volume containing a mixture of an adhesive and a particulate filler evenly distributed throughout; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is greater than 0.7.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
81 words
A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume; said initial void volume containing a mixture of an adhesive and a particulate filler evenly distributed throughout; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is greater than 1.5.
Claim 117
Dependent Claim
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A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a mean flow pore size and having an initial void volume; said initial void volume containing a mixture of an adhesive and a particulate filler evenly distributed throughout; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is greater than 1.5.
Claim 118
Dependent Claim
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A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a minimum pore size and having an initial void volume; said initial void volume containing a mixture of an adhesive and a particulate filler evenly distributed throughout; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is at least above 0.8.
Claim 119
Dependent Claim
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A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a minimum pore size and having an initial void volume; said initial void volume containing a mixture of an adhesive and a particulate filler evenly distributed throughout; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the average particle size is at least above 0.8.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
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A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a minimum pore size and having an initial void volume; said initial void volume containing a mixture of an adhesive and a particulate filler evenly distributed throughout; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is at least above 0.4.
Claim 121
Dependent Claim
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A composite adhesive material comprising: at least one porous polymer film layer having nodes, fibrils, and pores, said film layer having a minimum pore size and having an initial void volume; said initial void volume containing a mixture of an adhesive and a particulate filler evenly distributed throughout; said particulate filler being a collection of individual particles, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said minimum pore size to the largest particle size is at least above 0.4.
Claim 122
Dependent Claim
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The composite adhesive material according to claims 68, 69, 70, 71, or 72, wherein said porous polymer film layer is a fluoropolymer material.
Claim 123
Dependent Claim
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The composite adhesive material according to claims 68, 69, 70, 71, or 72, wherein said porous polymer film layer is comprised at least in part of polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 124
Dependent Claim
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The composite adhesive material according to claims 68, 69, 70, 71, or 72, wherein said porous polymer film layer is comprised at least in part of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 125
Dependent Claim
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The composite adhesive material according to claims 68, 69, 70, 71, or 72, wherein said porous polymer film layer is comprised at least in part of a porous olefin.
Claim 126
Dependent Claim
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The composite adhesive material according to claims 68, 69, 70, 71, or 72, wherein said porous polymer film layer is comprised at least in part of polyethylene or polypropylene.
Claim 127
Dependent Claim
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The composite adhesive material according to claims 68, 69, 70, 71, or 72, wherein said filler is formed from the vapor combustion of molten aluminum, silicon or titanium.
Claim 128
Dependent Claim
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The composite adhesive material of claims 68, 69, 70, 71, or 72, wherein the porous polymer film layer is bonded to at least one metal material layer to form a multilayer circuit assembly.
Claim 129
Dependent Claim
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A multilayer circuit device comprising: at least two metal layers; and a dielectric material having a porous polymer substrate layer having a microstructure defined by nodes and fibrils; the porous polymer substrate layer having a mean flow pore size, a minimum pore size and an initial void volume; wherein a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive is evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is at least above 1.0, or a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is at least above 1.5, or a ratio of minimum pore size to the average particle size or the largest particle size is respectively at least above 0.8 and 0.4.
Claim 130
Dependent Claim
161 words
A multilayer circuit device comprising: at least two metal layers; and a dielectric material having a porous polymer substrate layer having a microstructure defined by nodes and fibrils; the porous polymer substrate layer having a mean flow pore size, a minimum pore size and an initial void volume; wherein a mixture containing particulate filler and an adhesive is evenly distributed throughout said initial void volume, the particulate filler being a collection of individual particles having an average particle size, said collection containing a particle having a largest particle size which is the largest detectable particle in the collection, wherein a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the largest particle size is at least above 1.0, or a ratio of said mean flow pore size to the average particle size is at least above 1.5, or a ratio of minimum pore size to the average particle size or the largest particle size is respectively at least above 0.8 and 0.4.
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