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Method and device for submicron precision pattern generation

US4880496A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 1988
Grant dateNov 14, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/3178
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and device for creating patterns on a wide variety of substrates. The dimensions are variable in a wide range, from sub-microscopic and upwards. The device can also be used for microsurgery type manipulations in genetic engineering: a variety of substances can be introduced into biological cells. The production of patterns is based on the guidance of the radiation, electron beam etc. via a tube having a small-diameter tapered end which is metal-coated, and which can be brought to very close proximity of the substrate.

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