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Micro-contact printing stamp
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1997-11-26
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Granted: 1999-08-17
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Expires: 2017-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A micro-contact printing stamp (100) includes a flexible layer (104) made from an elastomer and having a stamping surface (105). Flexible layer (104) is attached to a support structure (102).
Inventors
- 👤 George N. Maracas
- 👤 Timothy P. Burgin
- 👤 Thomas M. Mance
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:01
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/0002; B; B82; B82Y; B82Y10/00; B82Y30/00; B82Y40/00; H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/10; H05K3/12; H05K3/1275; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/01; H05K2201/0104; H05K2201/0133; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/01; H05K2203/0104; H05K2203/0108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A micro-contact printing stamp comprising: a flexible layer having a first surface and a stamping surface opposing the first surface, the stamping surface defining a plurality of features having characteristic dimensions of less than 100 micrometers, the plurality of features defining a stamping pattern; and a support structure chemically bonded to the first surface of the flexible layer whereby the support structure reduces deformation of the stamping pattern of the stamping surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A micro-contact printing stamp comprising: a flexible layer having a first surface and a stamping surface opposing the first surface, the stamping surface defining a plurality of features having characteristic dimensions of less than 100 micrometers, the plurality of features defining a stamping pattern; and a support structure chemically bonded to the first surface of the flexible layer whereby the support structure reduces deformation of the stamping pattern of the stamping surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The micro-contact printing stamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stamping surface defines a plurality of features having characteristic dimensions of less than 10 micrometers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The micro-contact printing stamp as claimed in claim 2, wherein the stamping surface defines a plurality of features having characteristic dimensions of less than 1 micrometer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The micro-contact printing stamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible layer is made from an elastomer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The micro-contact printing stamp as claimed in claim 4, wherein the flexible layer is made from polydimethylsiloxane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The micro-contact printing stamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support structure is made from a semi-rigid material being selected from a group consisting of glass, quartz, plastic, and metal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The micro-contact printing stamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support structure has a thickness within a range of 0.15-2.54 centimeters.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The micro-contact printing stamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible layer has a thickness within a range of 1-10,000 micrometers.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US5669303A
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