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Device fabrication incorporating liquid assisted laser patterning of metallization

US4413020A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1982
Grant dateNov 1, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/94
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Laser patterning of metallization is done by transmitting laser energy through a liquid film directly in contact with the metallization to be patterned. When the metal is evaporated by the laser energy, the vapor is condensed immediately by the liquid film. This prevents redeposition of metal on the patterned surface and suspends the removed metal in the liquid so that it may be reclaimed by filtration.

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