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Imprint method and apparatus

US10386717B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2014
Grant dateAug 20, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0005
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An imprint method includes: placing a light-curable composition on a workpiece substrate (placement); bringing the light-curable composition and a mold into contact with each other an atmosphere of a condensable gas (contact); aligning the mold and the workpiece substrate (alignment); irradiating the light-curable composition with light to obtain a light-cured composition (irradiation); and separating the light-cured composition and the mold from each other after the irradiation (release). The film thickness of the light-curable composition during the alignment is 20% or more greater than that of the light-cured composition after the release.

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