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Mask and method for modification of a surface

US6080513A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1998
Grant dateJun 27, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/042
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A surface of a substrate (3) is to be exposed to a medium (11) directed towards said surface and which modifies said surface. A mask (4) to be used therefor has at least one opening (9) through which said medium (11) is allowed to reach said surface. The opening (9) is located in a protrusion (10) of said mask (4) which is directed versus said surface.

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