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Method of filling a microcavity with layers of polymeric material

US11931935B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2022
Grant dateMar 19, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/756
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of filling a microcavity with layers of a polymer material includes the following steps: (A) estimating a current vertical position of a bottom of the microcavity (current bottom position); (B) lowering the capillary tube into the microcavity towards the current bottom position; (C) dispensing a polymer composition from a tube outlet of the capillary tube under a dispensing applied pressure until the polymer composition substantially fills the microcavity; (D) curing a work piece including the microcavity and the polymer composition in the microcavity to obtain a current layer of the polymer material; and (E) repeatedly executing steps (A), (B), (C), and (D), until the layers of the polymer material have substantially filled the microcavity.

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