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Micromachined component and method of manufacture

US6811714B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2000
Grant dateNov 2, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81C1/00928
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a micromachined component includes using a first liquid to etch a first layer (140) located underneath a second layer (150), exposing the second layer to a second liquid that is inorganic and miscible in carbon dioxide, and supercritical drying the micromachined component with carbon dioxide.

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