Copper-based antimicrobial PVD coatings
US11229209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31678
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A coated substrate includes a substrate, a zirconium-containing layer disposed over the substrate, and one or more copper alloy layers disposed over the substrate. Variations include coated substrate with a single copper alloy layer, alternating copper layers, or a combined copper alloy/zirconium-containing layer.
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